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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Ireland can rely on the European Union for the resources necessary to ensure the future availability of adequate coastal surveillance, air sea rescue or other services necessary for an island nation inside the European Union but some distance from the European mainland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4188/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the European Union will offer assistance towards the replacement and or upkeep and operation of air and sea rescue and or other services given the nature of the Irish coastline and the possible exploitation by others of perceived weakness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4189/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 250. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps in hand or being taken to ensure the availability for service of all Naval Service vessels at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4191/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 251. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps in hand or being taken to ensure the availability for service of all Air Corps equipment at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4192/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 252. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the recruitment of women to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to receive attention; if the numbers responding is indicative of an awareness of the need to ensure adequate gender balance in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4193/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which all branches of the Defence Forces, that is, the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with Reserves have adequate training upgrades with a view to ensuring smooth operation in the field as and when necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4194/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 254. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which all seagoing and military equipment in the Naval Service is being upgraded and updated in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4195/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 256. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the necessary radar and other tracking equipment remains available to all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4197/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 257. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Defence Forces are currently deployed overseas; the number involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4198/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 258. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if payments in respect of troop deployment overseas have been brought up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4199/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 259. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which allegations of abuse within the Defence Forces have been fully investigated and preventative measures put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4200/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 260. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which retirements throughout the Defence Forces are due in 2022; the plans for replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4201/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of promotional positions to be filled in each branch of the Defence Forces; the number of new positions likely to arise over 2022; if all positions will be filled on becoming vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4204/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which pay and conditions in the Defence Forces have been addressed or resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4202/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the military authorities in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be adequately resourced to meet possible challenges arising from a terrorist attack, natural disasters or other security issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4203/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which accommodation at military barracks is modern, up-to-date and in keeping with best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4205/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 291. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4036/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 293. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an appropriate illness payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4055/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 316. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the residency position of a person (details supplied) is likely to receive sympathetic treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4206/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (27 Jan 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 334. To ask the Minister for Health when the free general practitioner care for children under seven years of age announced as part of Budget 2022 will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4012/22]