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Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14849/12]

Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: What is the current position of the promised Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill? What is the current position of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill given the ongoing difficulties in accessing legal aid? When will these Bills likely come before the House? Have the heads been discussed at Cabinet? What progress can be reported?

Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I asked about the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Defence the method of disposal or alternative use to which military installations closed or decommissioned in 1998 have been put in the interim; if still in public ownership, if they have been disposed of by way of sale or otherwise; the extent to which any such receipts have gone to the upgrading of military facilities or establishments; his intentions...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he expects to dispose of military installations decommissioned or closed arising form the McCarthy report; the use to which any such funds are likely to be put; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14536/12]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare may be eligible for mortgage interest relief due to unavoidable circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14365/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Social Protection, further to Parliamentary Question No. 123 of 7 March 2012, if she will clarify the intended meaning of "court approved access" in view of the fact that the applicant in question submitted court documentation issued by the District Court dated 20 September 2011 to the effect that not only was he a joint guardian of his son under section...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Exchequer has been fully reimbursed arising from overseas deployment of Irish military personnel on peacekeeping or other duties on behalf of EU or UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14534/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army Reserve receives ongoing training and upgrading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14535/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of positions to be filled at all ranks in the Army, Navy and Air Corps as at the present date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14537/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the female membership of the Defence Forces, in the Army, Naval Services and Air Corps, has increased or decreased in each of the past five years to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14538/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which Army, Naval Services and or Air Corps vehicles, vessels or aircraft are upgraded on an annual basis; the extent of any such upgrading in the past three years to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14539/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that adequate training facilities and services are available to the Army, Naval Services and Air Corps even in the present economic circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14540/12]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Defence the plans he has to upgrade accommodation in the various military barracks throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14542/12]

Written Answers — Emergency Planning: Emergency Planning (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the chain of command; if the power to activate major emergency services has been sufficiently updated, with particular reference to the actual determination of an emergency and consequent call-out of the rescue services; the extent to which past experience is called upon in this regard; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Health if he will indicate the possibility of obtaining respite care for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14366/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health if a full medical card may be granted in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14464/12]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Health the total number of women known to have had PIP breast implants; the extent to which defects in the procedure have been reported or detected; if it is intended to address any issues arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14544/12]

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of the coast guard and other emergency services to meet requirements in all eventualities with particular reference to surveillance and air or sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14541/12]

Clotting Factor Concentrates and Other Biological Products Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (14 Mar 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I note in particular the comments of my colleague, Deputy Andrew Doyle. If an analogy is to be drawn and lessons are to be learned on how to run services, surely the maternity services are the appropriate comparator. These services cannot be postponed. One cannot be put on a waiting list for births. They must take place whether...