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Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
58. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the implementation of the recommendations from the recently published report by the Commission on the Defence Forces; the timeframe for same; the indicative budget for defence for the remainder of 2022 and in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13456/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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State Examinations
Bernard Durkan
77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if all concerns regarding the leaving certificate examinations have been addressed with reference to the disruption to the past two school years due to Covid-19; the plans that are in place to tackle remaining concerns with particular reference to children with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13454/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Bernard Durkan
112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if the post-Covid-19 operation of her Department will have an impact on the delivery of the school building programme on time and within budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13455/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Coastal Protection
Bernard Durkan
244. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is opportune to generate discussion at European Council meetings on the need for the European Union to offer assistance towards Ireland’s coastal security. [4654/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
247. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the authorities have investigated allegations of sexual misconduct in the armed forces; the action taken or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13757/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which misconduct of a physical or sexual nature in the armed forces is being investigated to date; the action taken or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13758/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of allegations of physical or sexual misconduct or bullying in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps that have been investigated and authenticated; the extent of action taken arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13759/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the reason that the strength of the military was allowed to decline given the numerous questions submitted over the past ten years, the reply to which was to the effect that the strength of the forces would be maintained at 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13760/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps to ensure that the forces are upgraded in line with their European counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13761/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the way and when it is proposed to upgrade the military hardware in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13762/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when the strength of Naval Service will be brought up to date in line with international requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13763/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if it is recognised that Ireland has a vulnerable coastline that requires constant supervision by the Naval Service and Air Corps; if efforts are being made to fully upgrade both forces in line with their obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Naval Service
Bernard Durkan
255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when all seagoing vessels of the Naval Service will be fully staffed and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13765/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if overtures have been made at EU level to obtain assistance towards coastal surveillance given the vulnerability of Ireland’s extensive coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13766/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the capability of the Naval Service is under examination given the need to ensure its operational ability in the event of natural or other disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13767/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that the Air Corps will be upgraded in line with international requirements and standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13768/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when the concerns of the recent report of the Commission on the Defence Forces in relation to issues of morale and strength are expected to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13769/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are likely to have their strength and military equipment updated in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13770/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the strength of operability of all branches of the Defence Forces are regularly monitored to ensure their readiness in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13771/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps that are in hand to increase the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13772/22]