Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Drug Dealing

Bernard Durkan

561. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which new international measures to combat drug dealing are being successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26492/22]

Proposed Legislation

Bernard Durkan

562. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which further measures in relation to bail are required in order to combat crime while on bail; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26493/22]

An Garda Síochána

Bernard Durkan

563. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cold cases currently under investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26494/22]

Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

564. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which backlogs in respect of applications for asylum have been overhauled in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26495/22]

An Garda Síochána

Bernard Durkan

565. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the total number of gardaí now available at any one given time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26496/22]

An Garda Síochána

Bernard Durkan

566. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the total strength of An Garda Síochána at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26497/22]

An Garda Síochána

Bernard Durkan

567. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which improved Garda protection while on duty exists with particular reference to the increasingly violent society; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26498/22]

An Garda Síochána

Bernard Durkan

568. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí injured in the course of their duties in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26499/22]

Crime Prevention

Bernard Durkan

569. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which crime levels in County Kildare continue to be manageable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26502/22]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

692. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the medically recommended number of homecare hours can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26506/22]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

7. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which foreign direct investment continues to be a positive feature for job creation in County Kildare and throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25396/22]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

70. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which foreign direct investment continues to be a stable feature of our economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25395/22]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which third and fourth level educational opportunities continue to be readily available in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25397/22]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which third-level technical educational spaces continue to remain readily available throughout the country, with particular reference to areas and industries of greatest need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25398/22]

Flexible Work Practices

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which working from home and from the workplace arrangements have been sufficiently co-ordinated, in order to ensure the availability of the necessary opportunities for employees, as well as filling the employment places now readily available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25617/22]

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which plans are afoot to meet the challenges and needs of industry, with particular reference to ensuring that the economy recovers quickly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25619/22]

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which the needs of employers and employees are being met in an organised way to maximise opportunities arising from the post-pandemic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25620/22]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department continue to reach the necessary targets in job creation to ensure full employment and economic progress in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25622/22]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Bernard Durkan

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the level of support for small and medium-sized enterprises continues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25623/22]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department continues to monitor foreign direct investment here, with particular reference to any impact arising from international corporate tax changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25624/22]

Labour Market

Bernard Durkan

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the number of potential employees in County Kildare and throughout the country continues to be sufficient to meet the demands of the workplace; the extent to which this continues to be monitored with a view to ensuring the maximisation of opportunities from both the employee’s and employer’s perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25625/22]

Energy Conservation

Bernard Durkan

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when an energy conservation grant to facilitate window replacement can be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25647/22]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the number of jobs expected to be created in the wake of the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25621/22]

Water Services

Bernard Durkan

243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will make special arrangements to fund the early upgrade of a water scheme (details supplied) the which currently contains excessive levels of arsenic; if the capital cost can be made available to facilitate the upgrade in early date given the serious health and safety issues involved [25636/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

265. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a child’s passport application will be approved (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25637/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

266. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a child’s passport (details supplied) is likely to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25638/22]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

286. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when school transport might be provided or restored in the case of a family (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25648/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when an invalidity pension will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25639/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

310. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the supplementary welfare allowance of a person (details supplied) of no fixed abode will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25640/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

311. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of payment available to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25645/22]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Bernard Durkan

322. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which extra apprenticeship places are being created and available throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25626/22]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Bernard Durkan

323. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the degree to which apprenticeship places are being taken up by students; the extent to which sufficient places are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25627/22]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

324. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which students with a technical qualification at a higher-level are becoming available to meet the market requirements throughout the country in sufficient numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25628/22]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

325. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which graduates with a higher-level technical qualification are available to meet the requirements of the workplace with particular reference to the need to meet competition requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25629/22]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

326. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the degree to which sufficient interest is being shown throughout academia in the need to ensure the availability of higher-level graduates to meet the demands of the workplace and competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25630/22]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

327. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans that are in place or anticipated, to increase the number of graduates at both technical and academic-levels to meet future demands and challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25631/22]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

328. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which sufficient places exist at academic and technical-levels to ensure the availability of sufficient graduates throughout County Kildare and the country at large to meet workplace requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25632/22]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

329. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current number of students likely to graduate at third and fourth-level over the next five years with a view to planning for the future and meeting requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25633/22]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Bernard Durkan

330. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which apprenticeships are likely to be taken up in County Kildare and throughout the country over the next five years with a view to strengthening the technical side of education in order to meet requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25634/22]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

331. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which higher-education grants or registration fees are being monitored with a view to ensuring smooth and ready access to third and fourth-level education and high-level apprenticeships in sufficient numbers and with excellence to fill market requirements and compete on the marketplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25635/22]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

340. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if the adjudication of the case for residency status and citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) can be expedited given the severe condition of their health and lack of housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25641/22]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

341. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current residency status and potential for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25642/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

387. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when medical card renewal will take place in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25643/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

388. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card renewal will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25644/22]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

389. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when psychological assessment and counselling is likely to be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25646/22]

Flexible Work Practices

Bernard Durkan

404. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which efforts continue to be made to ensure the availability of sufficient applicants for the now readily-available workspaces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25616/22]

Flexible Work Practices

Bernard Durkan

405. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the availability of job opportunities throughout the country, with particular reference to ensuring the ready-availability of such workplaces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25618/22]

Good Friday Agreement

Bernard Durkan

9. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the extent to which he expects the shared island dialogue concept to progress in the aftermath of the Assembly elections in Northern Ireland. [21990/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24937/22]

Cabinet Committees

Bernard Durkan

10. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the extent of any recent changes to the national risk assessment; and the action taken arising from same. [22928/22]

Labour Market

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current or expected positive outcomes of the labour market in the aftermath of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24497/22]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures taken by her Department which had the most impact on efficiently tackling the rates of unemployment both during and after the pandemic; if she has in mind any further proposals in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24498/22]

Work Permits

Bernard Durkan

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the decision to refuse a critical skill permit in the case of a person (details supplied) can be refused given that similar applications made by their employer have since been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24157/22]

National Car Test

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made in reducing waiting lists for NCT tests; the action that can be taken by car owners who have been unable to secure tests before their NCT expires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24156/22]

Greenways Provision

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made to date in respect of the Grand Canal Greenway works in north County Kildare with particular reference to the works on the Dublin-Kildare border near Hazelhatch; the plans to move the project forward in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24175/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

345. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made to date in processing a passport application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24153/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

357. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress to date in the determination of a passport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24352/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport is likely to issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24446/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

367. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made to date in the determination of a passport application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24454/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made to date in the determination of a passport application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24461/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

422. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in determining an application for a passport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24919/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

423. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made in processing an application for a passport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24921/22]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

436. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the progress to date in ensuring a school (details supplied) will be open and fully operational for the school term 2023/2024; if she will provide clarification as to when construction is likely to commence on site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24183/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

512. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a specialist consultant report is required in addition to a letter from a general practitioner which clearly outlines a permanent incapability to work in the context of deciding whether a person is permanently incapable of work; if a specialist consultant report carries more weight than a report by a general practitioner when deciding if an applicant is permanently incapable of work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24687/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

522. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the waiting time for a decision in respect of applications for various social welfare payments has been shortened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24891/22]

Pension Provisions

Bernard Durkan

523. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which applicants with insufficient contributions to qualify for the State pension (contributory) might have their cases reviewed with the possibility of a pro rata payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24892/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

524. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the degree to which she and her office continue to ensure the making of a basic payment to applicants of social welfare payments while the primary application is being processed in order to alleviate hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24893/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

525. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which waiting times for payments in respect of means-tested applications compare with contribution related payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24894/22]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

526. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of social welfare appeals being determined on a weekly basis; the number of appeals arising each week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24895/22]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

527. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which satisfactory provision has been made for those retiring at 65 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24896/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

528. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the number of applications for various social welfare payments has fluctuated in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24897/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

529. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of recipients of the State pension non-contributory in the past two years; the extent to which this number has fluctuated or is likely to so do; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24898/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

530. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of recipients of child benefit payments; the extent to which this has fluctuated in the past two years and is likely to so do in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24899/22]

Departmental Data

Bernard Durkan

531. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of exceptional needs payments made in each of the past two years to date; the most common reasons for which the payment was sought; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24900/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

12. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the efforts that are currently being made to implement the recommendations of the recent review of the Defence Forces; the way that this is likely to manifest itself in early initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23753/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

48. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the review of the Defence Forces is being implemented at present; the steps already taken and that remain to be carried out in this regard; if a degree of urgency will be applied to the work in hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23752/22]

Special Educational Needs

Bernard Durkan

70. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the availability of special needs teachers and accommodation in all primary and second-level schools throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23751/22]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which adequate provision is being made to facilitate additional accommodation requirements in all primary and second-level schools throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23750/22]

Energy Prices

Bernard Durkan

172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current position in regard to the payment of Government subsidy towards ESB bills throughout the country; when all payments are likely to be concluded including to those on pay-as-you-go arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24084/22]

Energy Prices

Bernard Durkan

173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current position in regard to the payment of a Government subsidy towards ESB bills to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24085/22]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

214. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current position in relation to the provision of a passport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24087/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the recommendations of the recent review of the Defence Forces will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24051/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps potential will be brought up-to-date in terms of equipment and mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24052/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when the numerical strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps will be brought up to recommended levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24053/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which it is intended to invest in and expand the capabilities of the Naval Service having particular regard to the recent review of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24054/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which it is intended to use the recent review of the Defence Forces as a template to bring strength and capability of the Air Corps up to an acceptable level with a view to ensuring the level of competence required for neutral country if attacked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24055/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected to bring the strength of the Defence Forces up to the recommended level; if the upgrading of training and facilities are likely to be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24056/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces here will receive training comparable to other Defence Forces throughout Europe in respect of non-aligned neutral and aligned countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24057/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which training of the Army Reserves or part-time Defence Forces continues to be brought up-to-date on par with international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24058/22]

Naval Service

Bernard Durkan

226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which it is intended to upgrade and update or re-equip all sea-going vessels available to the Naval Service in line with the need to carry out coastal surveillance for obvious reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24059/22]

Air Corps

Bernard Durkan

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which it is intended to upgrade and update or re-equip all equipment and aircraft available to the Army Corps in line with the need to carry out coastal surveillance for obvious reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24060/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when aircraft and defence equipment available to the Air Corps will be brought up-to-date on par with that of their colleagues in neutral aligned and non-aligned countries and in order to ensure a regular and rapid coastal surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24061/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Irish Defence Forces can and will be updated sufficiently to accommodate an early scramble of all branches of the services in the event of a threat to national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24062/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that the strength of the Defence Forces will meet the levels recommended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24063/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all modern equipment available to similar Defence Forces abroad is made available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps here with a view to increased ability to participate in any emergency affecting Ireland’s security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24064/22]

Bullying of Children

Bernard Durkan

233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which children continue to be protected from bullying directly or through social media platforms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15143/22]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made to date in relation to the three schools project in Celbridge, County Kildare; if full agreement has been reached with Kildare County Council in relation to traffic management and road and bridge realignment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24065/22]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made in the past three months on the conclusion of preparations to provide replacement schools (details supplied); when it is expected to commence construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24066/22]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made over the past three months in relation to the provision of a school (details supplied); if full agreement has been reached with all concerned to facilitate an early commencement of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24067/22]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made over the past four months in relation to a school (details supplied); the extent to which full and final agreement has been reached with all parties with regard to location and access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24068/22]