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Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of posts within the Defence Forces which were filled in each of the past two years to date in 2011; the number still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12246/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which aircraft and ancillary equipment for the Air Corps maintains pace with international standards; if any particular improvements are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12247/11]

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has evaluated ongoing requirements in respect of vessels and equipment for the Naval Service; the degree to which this keeps pace with international developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12248/11]

Written Answers — Air Corps Strength: Air Corps Strength (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Air Corps has the necessary resources to maintain its commitments in respect of air sea rescue and surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12249/11]

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the adequacy of vessels and equipment for the Naval Service to maintain its role in terms of patrols, surveillance and monitoring activity along our coasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12250/11]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with EU or UN colleagues in the context of further Irish troop deployment overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12251/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of cadets passing out in the Army, Navy and Air Corps in each of the past three years to date in 2011; the extent to which this is in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12252/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if and when a medical card will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12697/11]

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is true.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy did not ask a question.

Defence Forces Strength (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Defence the optimum strength of the Defence Forces, army, navy and air corps; the strength of the officer corp; the degree to which the numbers will be maintained in the future with particular reference to the need to ensure that the strength of the forces is maintained at an adequate level to meet any emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a...

Defence Forces Strength (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. In light of the pivotal role the Defence Forces play in dealing with emergencies caused by flooding, fires and inclement weather conditions by assisting with evacuations, etc., will the Minister provide an assurance that the degree to which the Defence Forces are likely to be able to respond to such emergencies in the future will not - even...

Defence Forces Strength (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I cannot allow this occasion to pass without asking the Minister to provide an assurance that the ceremonial role undertaken by the Defence Forces, which was highlighted during the past week, will not in any way be impeded in the future. I raise this matter in light of the pride felt by people throughout the country regarding the way in which members of the Defence Forces deported themselves...

Ministerial Air Transport (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: He is in a flutter.

Defence Forces Training (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which military training and equipment is kept in pace with modern and international standards having particular regard to the need for compatibility during overseas missions for the EU or UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12074/11]

Defence Forces Training (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Can the Minister confirm the degree to which the military equipment of our Defence Forces can interface with that used by other defence forces in the course of EU and UN operations? Given the necessity to ensure the safety of our Defence Forces while serving abroad we must make the maximum effort to obtain modern technology in equipping our forces.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: They do it over there too.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: To be of assistance to the Opposition, under promised legislation, could I ask the Taoiseach to assist those seeking to invest wisely by rushing a Bill into the House to alleviate any fears that might exist on the Opposition benches - the collective investment schemes consolidation Bill, No. 54 on the Order Paper? It could be very useful.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (19 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which any outstanding tax issues in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare have been finalised to the satisfaction of Revenue with particular reference to their need to obtain employment without any ongoing tax issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12253/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 May 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Finance the circumstances whereby a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was led to believe they could expect a tax refund under C45 in the region of €22,000 which was subsequently reviewed on audit; if other audits resulted in a similar reduction of expectation; if the case will therefore be further reviewed in an effort to realise the reduction...