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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 445. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the issue of pay and conditions within the Defence Forces is being addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37064/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps in hand to address the issue of the strength of the Defence Forces with particular reference to the attainment of optimal strength; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36574/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 110. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that public spending continues to proceed as anticipated notwithstanding the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36576/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Review (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent of reforms currently in course or anticipated with a view to the maximisation of reforms as a vehicle to achieve cost-effectiveness throughout all Departments and bodies under their aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36577/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which air and sea rescue aircraft and vessels quality and safety checks are done on a regular basis with a view to keeping standards here in line with international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37054/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 309. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate measures have been taken in respect of public expenditure and reform to withstand the looming impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37069/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Paindéim (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 308. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate measures have been taken in respect of public expenditure and reform to withstand the ongoing impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37068/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Paindéim (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 310. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which departmental expenditure at present has indicated potential pressure for remedial action as Ireland progresses towards 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37070/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Paindéim (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 311. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he and his Department have identified potential threats to remaining within budget throughout various Departments in the course of the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37071/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Paindéim (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 313. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he has developed a mechanism in his Department to identify possible overruns in terms of expenditure in sufficient time to correct and address them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37073/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Paindéim (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 314. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he remains satisfied that adequate monitors exist in respect of current spending in Ireland as compared with other jurisdictions within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37074/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Paindéim (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 316. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if specific potential expenditure overruns have been identified by his Department if so, his plans to address matters arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37076/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Strategies (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 312. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent of reforms he has in mind to streamline the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of all Departments and bodies under their aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37072/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Priorities (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 315. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the areas of public expenditure and reform which he has identified as being most in need of specific attention for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37075/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Review (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 317. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects further reform to play a meaningful role in ensuring prudent expenditure and good value for money in the course of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37077/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 318. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he has identified a reliable basis for wage agreements in both the public and private sectors in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37078/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 319. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which his Department can facilitate recruitment throughout the public sector with particular reference to essential services such as the health services and others impacted by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37079/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 341. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the range of supports available to a person (details supplied) whose business has been adversely affected due to Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36812/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 434. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps taken to date or pending to ensure that the strength of the Defence Forces is restored to optimum levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37052/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (17 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 435. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which health and safety checks are carried out on a regular basis throughout the Defence Forces in respect of all equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37053/20]