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Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I propose to share my time with Deputy Stanton.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate the Minister of State on introducing the Bill. It goes without saying that the Acts of 1811 and 1871 are somewhat out of date like much other legislation. It is a worthy decision to bring the Bill before the House. Other speakers have already referred to its merits and demerits and, of course, there are always swings and roundabouts with such legislation. In the course of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Report on Impact of Emigration on Youth: Discussion with National Youth Council of Ireland (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Ms McAleer for her presentation and wish to mention a few points. I agree entirely with her analysis and think she has done a very good job. There are lessons for all of us. First, we need to focus on the future needs of a growing population, something we have never really done in this country. We have moved from boom to bust in a series of crises over a number of years and never...

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: What is the progress on the promised exchange of criminal records information Bill whereby criminal records data are exchanged between this jurisdiction and other EU and non-EU jurisdictions, with particular reference to habitual sex offenders?

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: He has a very poor record.

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: As a former Minister, the Deputy has a very poor record.

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: What was Deputy Martin afraid of when he was in power?

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: It is ongoing.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 6. To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which all military personnel, the Army, Navy and Air Corps continue to avail of training and upgrading of equipment in line with other Defence Forces throughout Europe with particular reference to the need to be able to interact with other forces in the event of overseas deployment or coordinated security or emergency measures; and if he will...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the need for the Defence Forces to have ready access to the most modern methods of training and upgraded equipment, so as to be in a position to interact effectively with other international forces in the event of deployment.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Is he satisfied that budgetary restrictions, imposed as a result of the economic situation, will not unnecessarily impact negatively on equipment upgrading and access to training required in all branches of the Defence Forces? Will he indicate the degree to which our Defence Forces are equipped, trained and capable of dealing with all kinds...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: How rapidly can our Defence Forces be deployed in the event of an emergency? To what extent are our Defence Forces regularly upgraded in that context?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Defence if and when further recruitment to the Defence Forces might be contemplated; the degree to which the strength of each sector continues to be monitored with a view to ensuring optimum strength at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52881/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of an appeal for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53160/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 77. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent allowance has ceased in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; if same will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53184/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Minister for Defence when recruitment to the Defence Forces will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53324/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 133. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the various military establishments decommissioned in recent years throughout the country have been disposed of to date; the extent of the receipts on foot of such disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53316/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which Army road and off-road vehicles continue to be upgraded in order to ensure reliability in the event of emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53317/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 135. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which Air Corps aircraft and equipment are regularly replaced and-or upgraded in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53318/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which all Naval Service vessels continue to be improved, upgraded or replaced as necessary to ensure reliability in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53319/13]