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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I compliment all of those involved in the proposals to modernise the Defence Forces. In view of the urgency to bring forward the recommendations, has specific responsibility been allocated with a specific timescale for each of the recommendations? To what extent has this been progressed so far and is in progress thereto?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: On my Question No. 26, and the associated written questions, I have been pursuing an issue for approximately 25 years with regard to the need in the Defence Forces for ongoing provision in an area that is facing increases in demand, responsibilities, and modernisation. Will the Minister indicate if it would be possible to extend the cadet scheme to plan for the continuity of the increase in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 26. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the reforms in the Defence Forces identified in a recent report are being put in place with particular reference to all of the major recommendations including recruitment, pay and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58360/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 190. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are being upgraded in line with the recent report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58645/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the ongoing steps to implement fully the recent report on the Defence Forces as it affects the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58652/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which any further embellishments can be made to protect Irish offshore, underwater or other telecommunication facilities with particular reference to the need to damage, deliberate or otherwise; if the necessary resources continue to be available to Ireland's Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58359/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which an adequacy of school places exists for children in all areas throughout the country including County Kildare and with particular reference to children with special needs at primary and or secondary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58362/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will indicate notwithstanding the important improvements she has made to school transport, whether it might be possible to identify the children in all areas throughout the country who are now without transport on a concessionary basis, who are quite willing to pay; if the necessary arrangements might be entered into whereby they can...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Official Engagements (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 189. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he has had discussions with his EU colleagues regarding defence and security in view of recent events. [57726/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 191. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service is being upgraded in line with the recent report; the extent to which recruitment is a major part of this reorganisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58646/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 195. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment continues to remain an ongoing issue in the Defence Forces with particular reference to all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58650/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 196. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Army including the Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58651/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment to the Air Corps is enhanced with a view to bringing the strength of the force in line with modern requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58657/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 205. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that the Air Corps is being reorganised in line with the recently published reports on the Defence Forces; if its strength is sufficient to meet requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58660/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the number of sea-going vessels available to the Naval Service are sufficiently updated to meet modern requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58647/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which upgrading requirements are in hand throughout the Naval Service with a view to ensuring maximum capacity throughout the Service in line with recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58648/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 194. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service is being fully equipped in terms of personnel, seagoing hardware and other equipment sufficient to enhance the effectiveness and capability of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58649/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the Army continues to be modernised in terms of its structure, efficacy and its ability to respond to emergencies, if and when they arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58653/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 199. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which issues of abuse including sexual abuse throughout the Defence Forces have been satisfactorily dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58654/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 200. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which modern equipment continues to be readily available to the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58655/22]