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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Maritime Jurisdiction (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the Tánaiste's response to what is a very important issue but also from the point of view of the vulnerability of the State from drug-running, a possible outbreak of hostilities along vulnerable sections of our coastline, and the possibility of our forces being stretched beyond capacity at any given time. What is the extent to which recognition is given that the strength of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: As the previous speaker stated, this is about the fear generated by some of the activities that have gone on unknown to the public. It is the fear of women who are obviously in constant fear of being attacked, and unfortunately these attacks have happened horrendously. Some of the cases are so bad that to allow anything even remotely associated to continue indefinitely is wrong. I know the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: Parental alienation is where children are kept for long periods from meeting one or other of their parents, during which time it is suggested that they may be subjected to immersion therapy, a practice that is illegal and banned everywhere except where prisoners of war have been victims of it. Will the Taoiseach confirm that no such acts have taken place and no children have been subjected...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Passport Services (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport for a person (details supplied) will issue in time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28288/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues relating to pay and conditions with the Defence Forces have been resolved or are under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28354/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which optimum strength in the Defence Forces is being maintained with equal reference to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28355/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which updating of training procedures continues within the Defence Forces at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28356/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which part-time members of the Defence Forces are given opportunities to upgrade their skills on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28357/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with particular reference to ensuring the maintenance of recommended levels of strength throughout all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28358/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which equipment in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be upgraded through the standards equal to the best; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28359/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the numbers of women applying for and enlisting in the Defence Forces with equal respect to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28360/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps remain sufficiently equipped to deal with any emergency or natural disaster that might arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28361/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacant posts remaining to be filled at all levels in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28362/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total number of Irish military personnel serving at various locations overseas; the level of future deployments if known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28363/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the course of the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28364/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and the Naval Service continue to cooperate in air or sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28365/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 287. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of a review in the case of a person (details supplied) who has applied for a backdate of IQA and IQC on their invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28257/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 291. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if decision to rescind household benefits payment can be reviewed, with a view to reinstating payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28298/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Undefined (2 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 315. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an extension of time can be provided to a person (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28223/24]