Parliamentary questions

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

313. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17272/24]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

38. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if urgent reconsideration can be given to the school transport application in the case of a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16825/24]

Family Reunification

Bernard Durkan

90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress made to date in the determination of an appeal for a visa in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16813/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

91. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current position of a naturalisation application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16823/24]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for a visa in the case of a person (details supplied); if a decision is due to issue, given they are due to travel shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16824/24]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if orthodontic treatment can be offered to a person (details supplied); the options available in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16863/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

85. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which ongoing dialogue continues between her Department, the KWETB and the relevant school authorities in north Kildare at pre-primary, primary and post-primary levels with a view to ensuring that sufficient places are being made available to meet the demand of the current and subsequent years without interruption either in respect of continued building where required, the planning of any new schools, or the acceleration of ongoing work in all schools; if satisfactory results can be achieved before the new school year next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16373/24]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she continues to liaise with the parents and management of various schools throughout north Kildare, with a view to ensuring the availability of school transport in the widest form possible for September 2024, whether on a concessionary or regular basis with particular reference to avoiding issues that have arisen in previous school years in north Kildare in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16374/24]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

288. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when the son of a person will be facilitated with a school place at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16035/24]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

358. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she continues to monitor the required extra classroom accommodation/spaces at a school (details supplied), with particular reference to the time by which she can anticipate the completion of the school in line with specification, if and when she expects this accommodation to be completed and made available [16719/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

359. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she has evaluated the school place requirements at primary and second level in Naas, County Kildare, with particular reference to the need to ensure that children will have access to the adequate number of spaces to meet their requirements in the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16720/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

360. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the total number of school places required at primary and second level in Celbridge, County Kildare, with particular reference to the needs emerging in September next; if the three-school project is advancing at appropriate pace to meet all of the requirements, including replacement for a school (details supplied); and if it is anticipated that adequate spaces will be made available by September next. [16721/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

361. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the degree to which she anticipated an adequacy of school places at primary and second level at Leixlip, County Kildare, with a view to ensuring adequate accommodation availability at both primary and second level by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16722/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

362. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she is satisfied that all school placement requirements, both primary and second level in Maynooth, County Kildare, can be met by September next; if new catchment areas are proposed to meet the requirements of those who fall between catchment areas for the purpose of placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16723/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of school places at primary and second level in Kilcock, County Kildare, with particular reference to meeting such requirement by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16724/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

364. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of school places at primary and second level in Clane, County Kildare, with particular reference to the need to cater for a rapidly expanding population; if she is satisfied that such requirements can be met in full by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16725/24]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

365. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the current position in regard to replacement of accommodation and facilities for a school (details supplied); if she is satisfied that the need can be met within the anticipated deadline given the rapidly expanding population of the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16726/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which adequate school places remain available at Straffan, County Kildare; if she is mindful of the expanding population and the urgency to ensure the availability of sufficient such accommodation by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16727/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

367. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of primary and second level school places throughout north Kildare, with particular reference to the rapidly expanding population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16728/24]

National Lottery

Bernard Durkan

374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which any outstanding lottery money grants have been paid to all GAA clubs primarily awarded such grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16182/24]

Social Welfare Schemes

Bernard Durkan

482. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was not paid the double week in January when they were in receipt of a payment, who was switched automatically to jobseeker's benefit until 13 February; if the case will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16528/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if it is now possible for a person (details supplied) to apply for citizenship on behalf of their daughter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16011/24]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

490. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of a visa application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16031/24]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

491. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for a visa in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); when a decision can expect to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16041/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

492. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if a Department official will meet with a person (details supplied) to discuss the recent refusal of their application for citizenship to assist them to better understand the reason this decision was reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16044/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

514. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16332/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

573. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an assessment of need can be urgently facilitated in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16028/24]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

620. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when required psychological support will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15967/24]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

622. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason home help/personal assistants are no longer permitted to administer routine eye drops for their clients; when this change took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15970/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

638. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if eligibility for a medical card in the case of persons (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16032/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

51. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which extra methods and means can be employed to provide extra housing in sufficient volume to meet requirements to address homelessness, child homelessness and family homelessness, if he continues to identify extra measures likely to positively impact in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15395/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if some consideration can be given to the development of a subsidised sites scheme on public or private lands with a view to making affordable or local authority housing more readily accessible; if any consideration has already been given to such a proposal and how it might meet current demands and as housing continues to be a most pressing issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15396/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which the provision of accommodation for persons on local authority housing lists and those seeking affordable housing can be accommodated in the short term alongside the competing requirements of refugees and the number on the housing lists; if modular housing or wooden chalet-type housing will be urgently provided to meet the need for housing at an early date; the estimated number of potential units that could be made available given manufacturers of modular or wooden housing in Ireland are exporting their products while this serious crisis exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15903/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which housing developments are in hand in each local authority throughout the country, as well as in County Kildare, with a view to alleviating the waiting list for local authority and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15904/24]

Housing Policy

Bernard Durkan

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which efforts are being made to control house price inflation, including the possibility of having the local authorities engage builders to build public housing on State-owned lands to facilitate local authority and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15905/24]

Housing Policy

Bernard Durkan

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the further steps that can be taken to dramatically increase the housing output to meet the requirements of both the public and private housing programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15906/24]

Housing Schemes

Bernard Durkan

144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the degree to which the various forms of assistance available for first-time house buyers are upgrading satisfactorily without contributing to house price inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15907/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning permissions applied for and refused by county in each of the past three years to date; the way such figures will inform housing policy going forward, with particular reference to giving the local population a chance to live in their local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15908/24]

Housing Policy

Bernard Durkan

146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an audit has been carried out to determine the best value for money to his Department of direct build local authority houses compared with housing assistance payment, or rent support, given that neither of the latter schemes present a permanent resolution to the applicants' housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15909/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average price of a house deemed to be in the affordable category; the number built, acquired or under construction at present throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15910/24]

Heritage Projects

Bernard Durkan

148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of heritage projects currently in hand or listed for attention in terms of projection and restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15911/24]

Housing Policy

Bernard Durkan

149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of new houses provided by the local authorities, by county, for prospective tenants in 2023 and 2024 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15912/24]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which it might be possible for the 139 bus service to service Clonaugh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14806/24]

Tax Credits

Bernard Durkan

299. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners can issue updated tax credit certificate/tax free allowances in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14417/24]

Economic Data

Bernard Durkan

320. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which Ireland continues to perform well within the European Union from an economic perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15408/24]

Prize Bonds

Bernard Durkan

321. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of prizes won by prize bond holders on a monthly basis in each of the past two years to date; the extent to which ongoing supervision and monitoring of the draws take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15409/24]

Economic Data

Bernard Durkan

322. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland’s economy continues to compete with other European economies inside and outside of the Eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15410/24]

Insurance Industry

Bernard Durkan

323. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which insurance costs in Ireland compare with such costs across Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15411/24]

House Prices

Bernard Durkan

324. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he will take action to discourage house price increases that currently make it difficult or impossible for first-time house buyers to build or acquire a home of their own; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15412/24]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

325. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has identified particularly vulnerable sectors for specific continued assistance post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15413/24]

Economic Data

Bernard Durkan

326. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he can forecast economic prospects over the next five years, in view of the variety of potential challenges globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15414/24]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

327. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the steps which can be taken to encourage lenders, directly or through the medium of the Central Bank, when dealing with borrowers in arrears to take into account the willingness of the borrowers to make reasonable repayments in line with their circumstances rather than liquidation, particularly in circumstances in which the family home or small business is concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15415/24]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

328. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which working capital is being provided by the various lending institutions for the farming and business sectors, with particular reference to the need to ensure the ability of productive sectors to have ready access to competitively priced credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15416/24]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

329. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to monitor the levels of bank charges being imposed by various banks; the basis for such charges, nationally and internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15417/24]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when a school place can be facilitated for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13752/24]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

450. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if and when a school place can and will be facilitated in the desired school of a child (details supplied); if all efforts can be made to ensure a school place in the required school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14242/24]

Social Welfare Code

Bernard Durkan

732. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the blind pension is means tested while the invalidity pension is not; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13742/24]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

737. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is satisfied that all calculations for the purpose of determining an entitlement to an increase for a qualified adult for the State pension (contributory) have been determined correctly in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13901/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

738. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when child benefit will be awarded to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13916/24]

Personal Public Service Numbers

Bernard Durkan

770. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when a PPS number will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14412/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

771. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in a review in the case of a person (details supplied); the extent to which they can qualify for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14414/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

772. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which arrangements can be made for the recovery of overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting update of tax-free allowances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14418/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

773. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when payment of illness benefit will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14430/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

822. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) will receive their naturalisation certificate following their citizenship ceremony that took place on 19 December 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13732/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

823. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13733/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

824. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13734/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

825. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied) [13735/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

826. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13736/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

827. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13737/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

828. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13738/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

829. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications received for citizenship in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; the number of applications received in the same years that are still pending; the efforts being taken to address any backlogs arising from these years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13746/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

880. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of entitlements to residency, long-term residency, stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14420/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

881. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which application for long-term residency/citizenship will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied) who currently has stamp 4 status and is awaiting an upgrade; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14421/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

882. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in determination of residency entitlement in the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting a decision in respect of citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14422/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

883. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14424/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

884. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14425/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

885. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an extension of status/visa in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14426/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

886. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and/or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14434/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

896. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a final decision in respect of an application for citizenship will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14664/24]

Legal Aid

Bernard Durkan

903. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the total spent by the State on legal aid in the past ten years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14781/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Bernard Durkan

1105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to clarify whether early access to therapy and support services can be provided to a child when one guardian consents and one guardian refuses to consent; if any guidelines have been issued in this particular area or are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14179/24]

Rights of Way

Bernard Durkan

1112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons who previously have had rights of way to their property via a nursing home (details supplied) heretofore; the number of any such rights that have been affected by changes in operation of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14340/24]

Disability Diagnoses

Bernard Durkan

1117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a diagnosis will be forthcoming in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14413/24]

Care Services

Bernard Durkan

1118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which the children of a person (details supplied) can enjoy the protected offered through Tusla and An Teach Tearmainn during ongoing family law discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14423/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

1119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to ensure that medical assessment for autism is provided for the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14433/24]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when an appropriate appointment and treatment in early date can be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14026/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1377. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a full medical card will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) who has eight dependent children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14416/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1378. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when provision can be made for a person (details supplied); if adequate facilities remain available to meet such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14427/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1379. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14431/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

1380. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14432/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1381. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when appropriate knee surgery will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14435/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

1489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an ADHD assessment can be secured for a person (details supplied) who requires same to be completed as soon as possible, whose family are concerned for their well-being, who was in State care aged 5 to 18, and whose GP has now referred them to the appropriate services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14808/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

16. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when all the recommendations contained in the report on the Defence Forces are likely to be implemented including the issues around gender-based violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13228/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the European Union might see fit to contribute towards this country's defence and security with particular reference to coastal air and sea surveillance, given the significant shoreline and the multiplicity of undersea cables in the seas around our coast and the contribution this could make to European security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13229/24]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure in the course of the provision of the extension of the Luas to Confey, Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock that the disruption to local populations in each of the towns and surrounding areas is minimised both in the course of construction and thereafter arising from its design and operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13231/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to receive specialist training to deal with emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13440/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13441/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his recruitment plans for 2024; the extent to which he plans to increase the strength of the Defence Forces in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13442/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which retirements and resignations in the Defence Forces have been replaced with a view to ensuring an adequate management structure throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13443/24]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which participation by the Defence Forces in international missions is envisaged in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13444/24]