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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: My question, No. 89, is similar to Deputy Ó Cuív's. Have the Defence Forces been kept informed of progress in order to ensure that they recognise that the report is about them and for them and that it is intent on coming to conclusions on the issue before the end of this Dáil session?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Will the conclusions be announced and endorsed by the Government by the end of this Dáil session - in other words, before the summer recess?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current position in regard to increasing the strength of all branches of the Defence Forces without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34153/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 341. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a renewal passport application in the name of a person (details supplied) will be issued in time for travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33632/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 577. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which incidents of sexual abuse in the Defence Forces have been fully investigated and appropriate action taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34446/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 578. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of each branch of the Defence Forces including the Army Reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34447/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 588. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the strength of operability of all branches of the Defence Forces are regularly monitored to ensure their readiness in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34457/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 579. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which action is being taken to ensure that the Defence Forces are properly equipped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34448/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 584. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment is being upgraded in each branch of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34453/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 580. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which adequate coastal surveillance can be undertaken by the Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34449/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 581. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Air Corps and Naval Service coastal surveillance continues to be focused on the prevention of drug running or other illegal activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34450/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 582. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of women currently occupying senior ranks in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34451/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 583. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which provisions are in hand to ensure that the Defence Forces are paid in accordance with their duties, experience, dedication and associated risk with their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34452/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 585. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which ongoing training takes place in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34454/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 586. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which remuneration in respect of overseas deployments of the Defence Forces continue to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34455/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 587. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the capability of the Naval Service is under examination given the need to ensure its operational ability in the event of natural or other disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34456/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 637. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that the fuel allowance was not paid in 2022 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33639/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 638. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the eligibility for assistance for a funeral bill in the case of a person (details supplied) will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33681/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 641. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an application for an invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); when processing is likely to conclude and decision issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33784/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 648. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if all contributions for the purpose of calculation of an entitlement for the State pension (contributory) have been accounted for in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34079/22]