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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 726: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33258/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 727: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the highest and lowest pupil-teacher ratios at second level in respect of second level schools throughout County Kildare; the average for the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33260/05]

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Who paid for the advertisement?

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Why does this not arise?

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach is of a mind to answer.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the importance of the energy industry, when will the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources bring forward the natural gas Bill? Regarding the issue raised by Deputies Kenny and Rabbitte, who authorised the expenditure incurred in respect of the advertisement, which featured Ivor the engine? Was permission sought at a higher level of the Department? The Minister...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (8 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of vital national interest, namely, the ongoing issue of unresolved difficulties in An Post with the distinct possibility of the termination of services with obvious negative consequences for consumers, the economy and postal workers, and the urgent need for the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Defence if he expects or intends to increase the number of women in the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32237/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that the permanent Defence Forces are sufficiently equipped in terms of military hardware to deal with all or likely eventualities in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31956/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if residency status will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he will consider this case on compassionate grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32292/05]

Written Answers — : (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if school transport will be reinstated for children attending a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32296/05]

Written Answers — Partnership for Peace. : Partnership for Peace. (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Defence the discussions which have taken place with his EU colleagues regarding PFP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32226/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding future housing prospects for Army overholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32227/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which naval and Air Corps strength is adequate to combat drug or people-trafficking activities off the coasts; if coastal surveillance is adequate in all circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32228/05]

Written Answers — Security Escorts: Security Escorts (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of cash transport escorts provided by the Defence Forces in the past 12 months; the costs involved and the degree to which the Exchequer was reimbursed by the financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32229/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Defence the total receipts to date of all military establishments decommissioned in 1998 to date in 2005; the costs associated with maintenance, security or other requirements in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32230/05]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Defence if all military quarters are up to international standards; his plans to address outstanding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32231/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to increase the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps in keeping with likely requirements arising from extended overseas commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32232/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who will be equipped with the necessary protective clothing, breathing apparatus or gas masks in the event of chemical attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32233/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (3 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which breathing apparatus or other protection likely to be needed in the event of a gas or chemical attack are available to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32234/05]