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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the grounds upon which an employee (details supplied) whose company availed of TWSS in 2020 and who received no increase in their net pay during the same period their company availed of TWSS is now considered liable for tax on that period by the Revenue Commissioners; if this case can be re-examined as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he is aware of proposals to develop lands in the vicinity of Castletown House, Celbridge, County Kildare; if he will ensure the historic significance of Castletown House is not in any way impaired by the proposed development and that sufficient lands surrounding the historic buildings are retained for future use by...

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

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 226 of 11 May 2023, the progress to date in the determination of an application for jobseeker’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); if all information required for a decision has been supplied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29878/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Investment Funds (Resumed): Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise for arriving late. I was in the Chamber. It is hard to be in two places at once. We do our best. I entirely sympathise with the story I just heard. We have heard several similar stories, and continue to hear them, not only in the past ten years but also, as far as I can see, into the future. I had reason to bring the matter up in the Dáil this morning with respect to...

Select Committee on Health: Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for making his opening statement and for coming before the committee this morning. I tend to agree with the previous speaker in respect of the Irish Kidney Association and its submissions. The association is coming from the position of being directly involved in the issues that can, do and will arise from time to time, and from its own experience. If the association can...

Select Committee on Health: Message to Dáil (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Correct.

Select Committee on Health: Message to Dáil (21 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I concur with my colleagues. I congratulate the Minister on bringing forward the legislation and for staying with it. It is intricate and required a great deal of time and attention from the Minister and his officials. I also thank all those who contributed, including the Irish Kidney Association which went to a lot of trouble and without whom it would be more difficult to get the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the necessity to bring the level, strength and equipment of the Defence Forces up to speed at an early date on issues such as pay, which has a bearing on recruitment, might it be possible to introduce emergency changes to pay and conditions, with a view to bringing the forces up to the greatest level of readiness for something happening which we can anticipate but cannot quantify?...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 72. 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 and 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. [29513/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: This is a similar question to the previous one. I am seeking to ascertain the extent of the progress in dealing with the issues raised in the review of the Defence Forces then, beforehand and afterwards and whether a timeline can be set for the conclusion of those issues.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Tánaiste indicate the extent to which he believes the issues, particularly the sensitive issues that have been raised by the Women and Men of Honour on the one hand, and the very involved and delicate business of upgrading the level of readiness of the Defence Forces to combat situations that may arise at very short notice on the other, are being dealt with? In the event of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions proposed to augment the ability of the Defence Forces here to protect vital subterranean and submarine infrastructure in light of recent global threats in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29512/23]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Policies (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 124. To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the principles of the mission statement of his Department, with particular reference to the full range of responsibilities; and if a reduction or extension of such responsibilities is intended. [28939/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 185. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues relating to pay and conditions with the Defence Forces have been resolved or are under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29797/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 186. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which optimum strength in the Defence Forces is being maintained, with equal reference to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29798/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 189. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, with particular reference to ensuring the maintenance of recommended levels of strength throughout all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29801/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which updating of training procedures continues within the Defence Forces at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29799/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 188. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which part-time members of the Defence Forces are given opportunities to upgrade their skills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29800/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 190. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which equipment in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to be upgraded through the standards equal to the best; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29802/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent of the numbers of women applying for and enlisting in the Defence Forces, with equal respect to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29803/23]