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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which ongoing changes identified in the review of the Defence Forces including pay, gender respect, bullying and-or other sensitive issues are likely to be addressed in total; the progress to date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50869/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: This question seeks to ascertain the extent of the progress to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the commission; to what extent that progress is converging on eventual resolution of the issues; and if the Minister will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 128. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the EU might be encouraged to contribute to defence and coastal security measures on the Irish coast on the basis that such measures would have beneficial impact on Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51143/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are continually upgraded in line with best practice given the need to respond to such issues as human trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51144/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are continually upgraded in line with best practice given the need to respond to such issues as drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51146/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which all sea-going vessels are sufficiently updated to ensure the Naval Service can do its work properly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51151/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains convinced that adequate steps are being taken to bring the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps up to a level expected of a European country which happens to be an island off an island, the security of which can have an impact on all of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51147/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment is ongoing in the Defence Forces to replenish the numbers retiring or resigning in any given year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51153/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of aircraft currently available to the Air Corps, those capable of countering sophisticated drug trafficking or other threats to the security of this or other European states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51148/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 133. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which sea-going vessels are readily available to the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51150/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 135. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which issues raised in the recently published report on the Defence Forces have been or are being addressed in full with particular reference to pay and conditions and the need to keep the strength of the forces up to the maximum required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51152/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for school transport will be reconsidered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50683/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 342. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if it is envisaged that a person would qualify for State pension based on planned changes to the pension system (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50971/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 354. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) can be transferred from JSA to basic supplementary welfare whilst awaiting reply from the DA section in relation to their application for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51170/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 362. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps now being taken to finalise the application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50662/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 510. To ask the Minister for Health if every effort can be made to put in place the nine additional home care package hours allocated to a person (details supplied); the timeframe for when these additional hours will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50676/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Family Law Cases (16 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for her extensive and detailed reply. I am aware she understands the situation and this is indicated in the reply. The situation also needs to look at how simple it has become. For example, if a child is reluctant to visit with one parent in a particular situation, it is immediately concluded that this child has been the subject of parental alienation. That...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Family Law Cases (16 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important issue once again. I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House to reply. As we all know, this arises from the continued and ongoing use of section 47, section 32 and other sections in litigation in respect of family custody situations. The production of a section 47 or a section 32 report predetermines the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: The saga of Castletown House and access to it and to the State-owned lands there continues. The Minister kindly apprised us all of the ongoing dispute, the ongoing deterioration in the condition of Castletown House and the need for ongoing maintenance that cannot be carried out. However, he appears to believe that the blame lies with local protests, which were occasioned by the fact that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Has an evaluation been done of the various processes through which the applications have to be examined and the way in which the work is carried out with a view to identifying the snags or difficulties before they become obvious and before they cause serious delays to those who wish to upgrade the BERs of their homes to avail of the benefits of heat retention?