Results 9,661-9,680 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Coastal Protection (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which it is opportune to generate discussion at European Council meetings on the need for the European Union to offer assistance towards Ireland’s coastal security. [4654/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the authorities have investigated allegations of sexual misconduct in the armed forces; the action taken or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13757/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which misconduct of a physical or sexual nature in the armed forces is being investigated to date; the action taken or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13758/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 249. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of allegations of physical or sexual misconduct or bullying in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps that have been investigated and authenticated; the extent of action taken arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13759/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 250. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason that the strength of the military was allowed to decline given the numerous questions submitted over the past ten years, the reply to which was to the effect that the strength of the forces would be maintained at 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13760/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 251. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps to ensure that the forces are upgraded in line with their European counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13761/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 252. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way and when it is proposed to upgrade the military hardware in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13762/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 258. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when it is expected that the Air Corps will be upgraded in line with international requirements and standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13768/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 254. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if it is recognised that Ireland has a vulnerable coastline that requires constant supervision by the Naval Service and Air Corps; if efforts are being made to fully upgrade both forces in line with their obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 257. 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. [13767/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all aircraft under the control of the Air Corps are fully operational; the extent to which this applies to the rescue equipment and coastal surveillance equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13773/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 255. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when all seagoing vessels of the Naval Service will be fully staffed and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13765/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 256. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if overtures have been made at EU level to obtain assistance towards coastal surveillance given the vulnerability of Ireland’s extensive coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13766/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a new level of strength of the Defence Forces might be examined with a view to ensuring optimal efficacy in the event of being called upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13774/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Educational Institutions (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 298. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all procedures are being followed to ensure support is being given to the child of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13754/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 299. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she and her Department continue to monitor education requirements in Maynooth, County Kildare having regard to the population growth in the area, the number of children currently in primary school and likely to be in need to second education in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13775/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 300. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she and her Department continue to monitor education requirements in Leixlip, County Kildare having regard to the population growth in the area, the number of children currently in primary school and likely to be in need to second education in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13776/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 301. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she and her Department continue to monitor education requirements in Celbridge, County Kildare having regard to the population growth in the area, the number of children currently in primary school and likely to be in need to second education in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13777/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 302. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she and her Department continue to monitor education requirements in Sallins, County Kildare having regard to the population growth in the area, the number of children currently in primary school and likely to be in need to second education in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13778/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 303. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she and her Department continue to monitor education requirements in Naas, County Kildare having regard to the population growth in the area, the number of children currently in primary school and likely to be in need to second education in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13779/22]