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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I agree with the previous speaker on the salient issues. The Minister is in the best position to identify those, drive them forward and achieve results in the short term. Morale is affected throughout the Defence Forces due to the length of time we have discussed these issues without any marked degree of success, although that is not his fault. The salient issues can be dealt with shortly...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Do not forget the salient issues as well.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: The points made by the previous speaker are important. We can talk about this for as long as we like and we have talked about this for a very long time. The issues are apparent to everybody. They are apparent to the Defence Forces. These are acute issues and they need to be addressed in a much shorter time. The debate has taken place and I agree entirely with the points made by the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 74. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent of progress in recent months in implementing the reforms in the Defence Forces identified in a recent report with particular reference to all of the major recommendations, including on recruitment, pay and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5171/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the anticipated future role of the Defence Forces, Army, Naval Service, and Air Corps in future national and or European defence measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5172/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine the situation in relation to school transport in north Kildare whereby some students still find themselves unable to access the school transport system, even on a concessionary basis, and notwithstanding the fact that the service can be availed of and put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5179/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her immediate plans to deal with the concerning issue school place shortages at all levels in north Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5178/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Energy Policy (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when a person (details supplied) will quality for a Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland grant or local authority grant in respect of heat insulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5521/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current position with regard to investigations into the death of and injury to Irish soldiers in Lebanon in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4390/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 267. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which investigations into the killing and wounding of Irish soldiers in Lebanon are progressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5491/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 272. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if obsolete or disused military installations can be utilised to cater for refugees or people who are homeless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5496/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the portions of the report of the Defence Forces that have been implemented or are in the course thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5485/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which gender-based abuse has been fully eradicated at all levels of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5486/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the strength of the Defence Forces is being monitored, with a view to ensuring optimum levels throughout the entire structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5487/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in increasing the strength of the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5488/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 265. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in increasing the strength of the Air Corps, with particular reference to the need for increased capacity in surveillance, coastal and otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5489/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 266. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in increasing the strength of the Navy, with particular reference to the need for increased capacity in surveillance, coastal and otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5490/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Neutrality (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 268. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which military equipment is being upgraded in line with international standards and capabilities, given the necessity to identify and recognise potential threats notwithstanding this country’s neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5492/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 269. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which various grievances arising from issues in the Defence Forces including pay and conditions, have been met or are in the course thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5493/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 270. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which gender balance is being achieved in the Defence Forces at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5494/23]