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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Employment Support Services (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 582. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the consultation which took place with the Defence Forces, on the commitment in the new programme for Government, for a pilot employment support scheme that will be run in conjunction with the Defence Forces; when this programme will be rolled-out and the amount it will cost per year; how participants will be selected for this programme; if...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 583. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to update Dáil Éireann on the continued role of Irish Navy personnel, in assisting with the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean; how long this mission will continue; the level of engagement he has had with European Union partners on this vital humanitarian mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17292/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 584. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence whether the Army Ranger Wing is to double in size, due to current concerns regarding the threat of international terrorism; when this will happen and if additional funding will be allocated specifically for this purpose; if he will indicate what he believes is the optimum level of the Army Ranger Wing; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 585. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has liaised with his counterparts across the European Union, on the ongoing threat of international terrorism; if he is satisfied at the level of preparedness here, if such an event were to occur; if the Irish Defence Forces have been asked to provide any support, whether of an intelligence nature or otherwise, to support European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 586. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the purpose of the recent exercises in the Irish Sea conducted by the Defence Forces Special Operations Task Group; if this was a regular exercise or was it linked to ongoing anti-terror training; if other anti-terror exercises have recently taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17295/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Battle Groups (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 587. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a report on the recent decision for Ireland to participate in an European Union United Kingdom-led battle group; how the new United Kingdom-led battle group will operate; the training exercises or deployment he expects to occur within this new framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17296/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 588. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the comments made by Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association, that Irish soldiers should be given a choice of whether to use the anti-malaria drug Lariam, in particular, in respect of criticisms by a British defence committee of the drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17297/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 590. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the Labour Party’s proposals to facilitate Irish Congress of Trade Union membership for Defence Forces representative associations, which has been welcomed by the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association; his plans to progress this policy; the estimated timeframe for implementation; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 591. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the White Paper on the Defence Forces; the measures that have been implemented and the timeline for the implementation of all other measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17300/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 592. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he is bringing forward to ensure the enhanced participation of women in the Defence Forces, as was specifically proposed in the White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17301/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 593. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views that there should be an increase in defence expenditure in budget 2017, given that the current expenditure of around 0.5% of gross domestic product is one of the lowest expenditures on defence across the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17302/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 594. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to report on the recent appointment of a person (details supplied) as the head of mission and force commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL; the length and scope of this mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17303/16]

Other Questions: Public Transport Provision (14 Jun 2016)

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Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: State Airports (14 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: I know the DAA is making efforts to meet residents' groups. I have met and spoken with Mr. Kevin Toland. I appreciate the work that is ongoing in this area. I would like it to be continued and expanded. I ask the Minister, as the democratically elected person who is representing the public in this brief, to represent the residents to the best of his ability. We must ensure an appropriate...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: State Airports (14 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he will make to address the concerns of Fingal residents living in the vicinity of the proposed north runway at Dublin Airport, specifically regarding increased noise pollution; if he discussed this with the Dublin Airport Authority directly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15833/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: State Airports (14 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: My question relates to the proposed north runway at Dublin Airport, which will now proceed after a long period on the shelf. The benefit of this runway to the local, regional and national economy is beyond argument and it is to be welcomed. There are valid concerns from residents in communities such as Portmarnock, Kinsealy, Balgriffin, south Swords, St. Margaret's, the Ward and Kilreece...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (8 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 147. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering permitting those who have paid into private pension funds to release moneys from those funds in certain circumstances before they reach 65 years of age, particularly in the context of debt issues and difficulties experienced by the self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14732/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (8 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 305. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a rent allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14654/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Eligibility (8 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 306. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been assessed with earnings on a family income supplement claim of €171 per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14656/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 474. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the use of hyperbaric chambers as a treatment for fibromyalgia; if the treatment is used in public hospitals to treat fibromyalgia; if this treatment is offered by private insurance providers in the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14783/16]