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Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future strength at all levels in the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42482/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Defence the current and future deployment overseas locations for the Defence Forces; the extent to which his attention has been drawn to future requirements in this regard at EU and UN level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42333/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Defence the number and location of overseas deployments in respect of the Army, Navy and Air Corps; the number pending; if all such deployments in the field are adequate in strength to be self sufficient in terms of security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42483/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a full medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42488/09]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an extended visa will be granted from three months to either six or 12 months in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42489/09]

Written Answers — Security of Aid Workers: Security of Aid Workers (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he proposes to take unilaterally or in association with his EU or UN colleagues to discourage and prevent kidnapping of aid workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42485/09]

Written Answers — Security of Aid Workers: Security of Aid Workers (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his proposals to ensure, through the aegis of the EU or UN, improved security for aid workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42486/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Army Reserve including Navy and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42476/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the technology available to the Defence Forces here is kept up to date in line with best international practice and requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42477/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Defence if Irish troops due for deployment overseas are given adequate opportunity to train alongside their fellow peacekeepers prior to deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42478/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to maintain the strength of the Army, Navy and Air Corps; his further plans to improve, increase or enhance the scale and quality of training and the provision of equipment in line with standards throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42479/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will give an assurance that the training and equipment standards of the Defence Forces will continue in line with best international standards and practices having particular regard for the likelihood of overseas deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42484/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Defence the total strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps in each of the past five years to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42522/09]

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this legislation, which I have encouraged the Minister to bring to the House for many a year and which appears belatedly before us. I note there were other pressing issues, and there will be further pressing issues to distract ministerial attention from time to time. I welcome the Bill. The Acting Chairman, Deputy O'Connor, and the Minister,...

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Yesterday I raised the issue of delays in the processing and payment of higher education grants. On today's Order Paper a series of vocational education committee reports is being placed before the House. Will the Tánaiste say whether a debate might be arranged through the aegis of the Whips to discuss that very important issue, which is causing serious problems? I should like...

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is promised legislation, a Cheann Comhairle, and this has not been referred to already. Will the Tánaiste say whether any information was sought or received by the Minister for Finance as regards the reasons for some of the higher appointments? For instance, some appointments are temporary or interim, and was any-----

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I agree with the Ceann Comhairle except for one aspect. The legislation is coming after the event. Events have taken place in this country over the last year that should not have. They took place in the face of legislation and in defiance of the law.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is a serious question and relates to the Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, as urgent miscellaneous amendments to financial services law.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Is the information I asked for being sought, and can the Tánaiste give any information to the House?

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: What about the appointments to which I referred?