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Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Naval Service is adequately equipped and upgraded to meet expected requirements such as participation in international operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3796/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the development and participation in EU or UN sponsored RAPID response forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3798/09]

Army Barracks. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: With regard to funding arising from the disposal of the installations closed down has any determination been made as to what use precisely it will be put? Will it be used to upgrade or improve the Defence Forces or aspects of their activity? Will a portion or all of it go to the Exchequer?

Army Barracks. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: No kidding.

Army Barracks. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister used to have.

Army Barracks. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: They seemed very friendly, Minister.

Army Barracks. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister left very quickly.

Crime Prevention. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended to enhance coastal surveillance with particular reference to the need to assist in the detection of drugs or people trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3532/09]

Crime Prevention. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is intended to increase the strength of coastal surveillance and defence with particular reference to the need for increased air and sea rescue services and coastal surveillance to combat drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3793/09]

Crime Prevention. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister agree that, in the current economic downturn, assistance of the civil power by the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps is required more than ever? Does he not agree that it would be a good idea to ascertain the means by which the backup service might be enhanced, having regard to previous successes in this area and the likelihood of a greater threat in this area in the future?

Crime Prevention. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: He is being encouraging.

Crime Prevention. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Arising from his earlier reply, does the Minister agree that in the context of the policing of the large and pivotal coastline in a European context that it might be effective to increase air surveillance, which can cover a greater distance and has been proven in other areas? Will the Minister also indicate the extent to which GPS can be utilised in the fight against people and drug...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach previously indicated that the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform is drafting a Bill in respect of estate management companies. Will he indicate the extent, if any, of the progress made in respect of the preparation of this legislation?

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach also previously indicated his intention that the country would return to traditional banking and lending practices. Will he outline whether the objective of returning to such traditional practices is likely to be realised in the context of the legislation to consolidate and modernise financial services in accordance with the Government's better regulation agenda, which I did...

Leaders' Questions (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The figure is heading back to 1.2 million.

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle should not be like that.

Leaders' Questions (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is worse than then.

Leaders' Questions (4 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It did not help it.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will confirm that no reduction in payment of carer's allowances is anticipated in 2009 and that no change will take place in the qualification criteria which might restrict the level and scale of payments to carers or those in receipt of care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3529/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps she proposes to take to meet the needs of persons becoming unemployed with particular reference to easing the qualifying criteria for the initial payment and eligibility of those previously self-employed who meet the usual means test guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3231/09]