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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to be enhanced, with particular reference to their ability to respond to emergencies, if and when they arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22092/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues within the Defence Forces have been resolved as per recommendations in the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22091/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 103. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he continues in his efforts to ensure the full implementation of all aspects of the report of Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22325/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which plans are afoot for the implementation of the extension of the DART to Leixlip, Celbridge, Maynooth, Kilcock, Sallins, Naas and further afield; the extent to which such works are in hand; whether requests from the commuters in north Kildare to extend the turntable points to an area beyond Maynooth and Kilcock, given...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied), who applied ten weeks ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22210/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues relating to pay and conditions within the Defence Forces have been resolved or are under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22326/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the course of the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22327/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the Army is being upgraded and updated in line with the requirements of a modern army within the European Union, in the event of a threat arising from any quarter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22328/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 107. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the EU might be encouraged to contribute to defence and coastal security measures on the Irish coast on the basis that such measures would have beneficial impact on Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22329/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which coastal, air and sea surveillance continues at pace, given the various threats in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22330/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 109. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the Air Corps continues to be upgraded in line with the needs of an island country and the need to ensure regular coastal surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22331/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 110. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total number of vacant, disused or decommissioned properties owned by his Department that potentially could be used for accommodation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22332/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of all branches of the Defence Forces; if further recruitment is required to bring each branch of the forces up to optimum strength; if issues regarding salary, pay and conditions are being addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22333/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 112. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues of pay and morale within the Defence Forces are being addressed to the satisfaction of all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22334/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor transport costs and the contributory factors thereto, with a view to ensuring any negative impact on the economy might be alleviated insofar as is possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22311/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which steps are ongoing to ensure the viability of the transport sector, notwithstanding any challenges from whatever source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22314/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in the electrification of the Dublin-Maynooth rail line, with particular reference to the towns likely to expect an enhanced service; the extent of the parking arrangements currently proposed; if such arrangements can be improved in line with local requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22315/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount paid in tolls in the past eight years to date in regard to all tolled locations throughout the country, without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22316/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent, if any, to which heavy vehicles use the main arterial routes to and from the city at peak travel times; the action being taken on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22317/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which alternative energy can be or is being used by the National Transport Authority, with particular reference to both rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22319/24]