Results 41-60 of 175 for defence forces strength speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (14 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 485. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he plans to increase and stabilise the strength of the Defence Forces at all levels across the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15003/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (13 May 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of increasing the Defence Forces strength to 9,500 in line with existing commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4942/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (17 Dec 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 79. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces has stabilised to the extent necessary to achieve recommended strength in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52961/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (7 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister of State indicate when that target of 9,500 might be reached? Will that be in six months or a year? Such an indication could eliminate the doubt about the direction in which the strength of the Defence Forces is going.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (7 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which retirements from the Defence Forces have been filled by new recruits with a view to ensuring that the strength of the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps remains in line with targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45735/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (7 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I am seeking to ascertain the extent to which resignations or retirements from the Defence Forces are being compensated for by recruitment in order to keep the strength of the forces at optimum levels.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The Defence Forces have responsibilities that include national security, and perhaps even international security, and overseas deployments. I note what the Minister of State said regarding bringing forward the recommendations made in the report. Notwithstanding that, however, could he see a situation arising whereby the continued erosion of the strength of the Defence Forces and of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 29. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the review of the Defence Forces pay and conditions has progressed with particular reference to the need to stabilise the strength of the forces and achieve a higher degree of retention of personnel in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24559/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of each branch of the Defence Forces; the extent to which numbers have been augmented to ensure maintenance of adequate strength throughout the forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24744/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces throughout the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps continues to be augmented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16924/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: In this question I seek to ascertain the extent to which critical strength levels continue to be maintained in each branch of the Defence Forces, the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (11 Apr 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I suggest research be undertaken among the general public and existing members of the Defence Forces as the results might indicate practical measures that could be taken. Those who have been in the Defence Forces might be able to shed some light on the most appropriate measures to take to augment the strength of the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps. Maintaining strength in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Feb 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his recruitment plans for 2019; the extent to which he plans to increase the strength of the Defence Forces in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9415/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (17 Jan 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 29. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces remains in keeping with targets and projections; if corrective measures are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1968/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (21 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 100. 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. [48628/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (3 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he expects an increase in the strength of the Defence Forces with particular reference to the need to ensure maximum operational capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40067/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (3 Oct 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total strength of the Defence Forces, including reserves, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment and replacements following retirements now and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40315/18]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister of State indicate the extent, if any, to which it has been possible to identify particular areas where difficulty has arisen in keeping the strength of the Defence Forces at an optimum level? To what extent do the present numbers reflect the status quoin this regard? Are there particular sectors of the Defence Forces in which it has been found particularly difficult to...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Has it been possible to ensure that particularly sensitive sectors in the Defence Forces do not fall below a certain strength? Would it be possible to over-recruit, by way of compensation, during recruitment drives? Will the Minister of State indicate whether this has been tried out? Defence is a sensitive area and it is never known when or how the Defence Forces may be called upon in an...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces continues to be maintained or increased, or both; the degree to which gender balance continues to be observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27710/18]