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251 records in IE in 2023

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Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strategy documents or reports currently governing the approach of his Department; those that are under review; those currently being formulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42645/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

167. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strategy documents or reports currently governing the approach of his Department; those that are under review; those currently being formulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42645/23]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline his investment plans for the adequate funding of the Defence Forces, that is, the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, to meet the State’s defence and security needs in the 21st century and the capacity to provide appropriate intervention and assistance State-wide in situations of extreme weather and disruption caused by global warming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30795/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

166. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline his investment plans for the adequate funding of the Defence Forces, that is, the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, to meet the State’s defence and security needs in the 21st century and the capacity to provide appropriate intervention and assistance State-wide in situations of extreme weather and disruption caused by global warming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30795/23]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how the current peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts will continue to be the core of the international reputation of the Defence Forces, especially with climate change becoming an ever-increasing security threat across the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42605/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

165. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how the current peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts will continue to be the core of the international reputation of the Defence Forces, especially with climate change becoming an ever-increasing security threat across the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42605/23]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount spent on the commissioning of reports on matters pertaining to the Defence Forces in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [42562/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

164. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount spent on the commissioning of reports on matters pertaining to the Defence Forces in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [42562/23]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the work of the non-statutory External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces; if he has received any reports from the body to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42557/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

163. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the work of the non-statutory External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces; if he has received any reports from the body to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42557/23]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the promised legislation to establish the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces on a statutory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42556/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

162. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the promised legislation to establish the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces on a statutory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42556/23]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current establishment figure of the Naval Service and that proposed under Level of Ambition 2 of the Report on the Commission of the Defence Forces; the current strength of the Naval Service; the current strength of the naval fleet and if he will report on the fleet replacement programme. [42851/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

160. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current establishment figure of the Naval Service and that proposed under Level of Ambition 2 of the Report on the Commission of the Defence Forces; the current strength of the Naval Service; the current strength of the naval fleet and if he will report on the fleet replacement programme. [42851/23]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the competent agency for providing personal security clearance in the State; if provision for such clearance is provided exclusively for those employed by the State or if it can be attained by private citizens; if, in the case of the latter, the manner in which Irish citizens seeking employment requiring European Union personal security clearance may obtain such clearance; if they may not, if this precludes private citizens from applying for roles in organisations supported, such as the European Defence Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42644/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

143. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the competent agency for providing personal security clearance in the State; if provision for such clearance is provided exclusively for those employed by the State or if it can be attained by private citizens; if, in the case of the latter, the manner in which Irish citizens seeking employment requiring European Union personal security clearance may obtain such clearance; if they may not, if this precludes private citizens from applying for roles in organisations supported, such as the European Defence Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42644/23]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of sailings of Irish Naval Vessels that have been unable to proceed this year due to staffing issues; the number of vessels currently not in use; and the current target for recruitment for the Naval Service this year. [42558/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

126. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of sailings of Irish Naval Vessels that have been unable to proceed this year due to staffing issues; the number of vessels currently not in use; and the current target for recruitment for the Naval Service this year. [42558/23]

Question· oralPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 12 of 16 May 2023, to provide an update on Ireland's involvement in the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine; the number of Defence Forces personnel deployed to the mission to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42547/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

125. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 12 of 16 May 2023, to provide an update on Ireland's involvement in the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine; the number of Defence Forces personnel deployed to the mission to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42547/23]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide details on the structure and operations of the Civil-Military Defence Women's Network set up in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42553/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

123. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide details on the structure and operations of the Civil-Military Defence Women's Network set up in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42553/23]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant married quarters and houses that were in the possession of the Defence Forces or his Department on 1 January 2023 and have been occupied by new tenants since that date. [42594/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

122. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant married quarters and houses that were in the possession of the Defence Forces or his Department on 1 January 2023 and have been occupied by new tenants since that date. [42594/23]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures the Government is implementing to attract new recruits to the Naval Service, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce for our defence needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42601/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

121. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures the Government is implementing to attract new recruits to the Naval Service, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce for our defence needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42601/23]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total military aid given by the EU to Ukraine since the beginning of the Ukrainian war; the amount promised but not yet given; the contribution given by Ireland to date; the contribution promised in the future; whether Ireland supported the giving of such aid in the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42548/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

119. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total military aid given by the EU to Ukraine since the beginning of the Ukrainian war; the amount promised but not yet given; the contribution given by Ireland to date; the contribution promised in the future; whether Ireland supported the giving of such aid in the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42548/23]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the security environment analysis arising from the White Paper on Defence will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42551/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

118. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the security environment analysis arising from the White Paper on Defence will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42551/23]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he intends to publish a general scheme of the Bill to apply the Working Time Directive to members of the Permanent Defence Forces; the timeframe for same; and if he intends to provide an allocation in Budget 2024 for the purpose of implementing the Working Time Directive. [42531/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

117. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he intends to publish a general scheme of the Bill to apply the Working Time Directive to members of the Permanent Defence Forces; the timeframe for same; and if he intends to provide an allocation in Budget 2024 for the purpose of implementing the Working Time Directive. [42531/23]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will reflect on the process of the Consultative Forums on International Security Policy; what the next steps in the process are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42517/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

116. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will reflect on the process of the Consultative Forums on International Security Policy; what the next steps in the process are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42517/23]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the recruitment and retention challenges facing the Defence Forces; how the Strategic Framework: Transformation of the Defence Forces will address those challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42518/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

115. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the recruitment and retention challenges facing the Defence Forces; how the Strategic Framework: Transformation of the Defence Forces will address those challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42518/23]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to indicate, with regard to recent events on the high seas, where the Defence Forces displayed the highest possible degree of competence and bravery, the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of the desired level of air and sea surveillance required to fully police Irish shores and submarine installations; if he remains satisfied that the Defence Forces, Army, Navy and Air Corps have adequate resources at their disposal to meet the challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42536/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to indicate, with regard to recent events on the high seas, where the Defence Forces displayed the highest possible degree of competence and bravery, the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of the desired level of air and sea surveillance required to fully police Irish shores and submarine installations; if he remains satisfied that the Defence Forces, Army, Navy and Air Corps have adequate resources at their disposal to meet the challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42536/23]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the terms of reference for the judge-led tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints processes in the Defence Forces into workplace issues relating to discrimination, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct; the timeline for the publication of the terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42546/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

112. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the terms of reference for the judge-led tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints processes in the Defence Forces into workplace issues relating to discrimination, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct; the timeline for the publication of the terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42546/23]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the progress being made in the investigation into the death of a solider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42595/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

110. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the progress being made in the investigation into the death of a solider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42595/23]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the need for cultural change in the Defence Forces and the Strategic Framework: Transformation of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42516/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

109. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the need for cultural change in the Defence Forces and the Strategic Framework: Transformation of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42516/23]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if, in view of the lack of an Army barracks in the central border area, further consideration will be given at an early date to the reopening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as an Army barracks and, in the interim, as a forward operating base as that area has a long land border with a neighbouring jurisdiction, and taking into account that the presence locally of Army personnel played a very important role in the security of the State at a very difficult time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42550/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

108. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if, in view of the lack of an Army barracks in the central border area, further consideration will be given at an early date to the reopening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as an Army barracks and, in the interim, as a forward operating base as that area has a long land border with a neighbouring jurisdiction, and taking into account that the presence locally of Army personnel played a very important role in the security of the State at a very difficult time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42550/23]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an overview of pay and conditions in the Defence Forces, especially in relation to new recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42247/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

106. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an overview of pay and conditions in the Defence Forces, especially in relation to new recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42247/23]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the main capital acquisitions of the Defence Forces in 2023 and the associated costs; the proposed main acquisitions for 2024 and the estimated costs; and the primary acquisitions required under Level of Ambition 2 of the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces. [42541/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

105. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the main capital acquisitions of the Defence Forces in 2023 and the associated costs; the proposed main acquisitions for 2024 and the estimated costs; and the primary acquisitions required under Level of Ambition 2 of the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces. [42541/23]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on Ireland's submarine cables; if they have been put at risk in recent months by hostile countries travelling through Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42610/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

103. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on Ireland's submarine cables; if they have been put at risk in recent months by hostile countries travelling through Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42610/23]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will review the decision to reject a submission advocating in favour of awarding a military medal for gallantry to a person (details supplied). [42532/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

102. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will review the decision to reject a submission advocating in favour of awarding a military medal for gallantry to a person (details supplied). [42532/23]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the implementation of the Working Time Directive in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42243/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

101. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the implementation of the Working Time Directive in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42243/23]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the number of married quarters and houses that remain within the possession of the Defence Forces or his Department; and the number currently vacant. [42593/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

100. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the number of married quarters and houses that remain within the possession of the Defence Forces or his Department; and the number currently vacant. [42593/23]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the implementation of an agreed policy for the application of the Working Time Directive within the Defence Forces, with legislative underpinning, which is reported as a core strategic priority within the Strategic Framework Transformation of the Defence Forces. [42616/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

98. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the implementation of an agreed policy for the application of the Working Time Directive within the Defence Forces, with legislative underpinning, which is reported as a core strategic priority within the Strategic Framework Transformation of the Defence Forces. [42616/23]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an outline of the strategies and improvements required to attract females to enlist in the Defence Forces and feel fully respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42230/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

97. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an outline of the strategies and improvements required to attract females to enlist in the Defence Forces and feel fully respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42230/23]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures that the Government is implementing to attract new recruits to the Air Corps, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce for our defence needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42600/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

95. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures that the Government is implementing to attract new recruits to the Air Corps, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce for our defence needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42600/23]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on progress being made to recruit more personnel into the Defence Forces, particularly the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42596/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

94. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on progress being made to recruit more personnel into the Defence Forces, particularly the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42596/23]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the plans he has to strengthen the Irish Naval Service and Air Corps so that they can properly patrol Irish waters in relation to intercepting drug consignments being transported through our waters, enforcing fishery laws as well as assisting in search and rescue missions off our coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42549/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

93. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the plans he has to strengthen the Irish Naval Service and Air Corps so that they can properly patrol Irish waters in relation to intercepting drug consignments being transported through our waters, enforcing fishery laws as well as assisting in search and rescue missions off our coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42549/23]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on when there will be an extension of service for sergeants with post-1994 contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42242/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

91. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on when there will be an extension of service for sergeants with post-1994 contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42242/23]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his Department’s defence strategy and protocol for the undersea cables regarding the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42606/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

90. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his Department’s defence strategy and protocol for the undersea cables regarding the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42606/23]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who are currently serving on peacekeeping missions overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42530/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

89. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who are currently serving on peacekeeping missions overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42530/23]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces into workplace issues will include in its terms of reference the examination of cultural issues within the Defence Forces and the treatment of those arising from having engaged in complaints procedures in the past. [42543/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

88. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces into workplace issues will include in its terms of reference the examination of cultural issues within the Defence Forces and the treatment of those arising from having engaged in complaints procedures in the past. [42543/23]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42460/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

87. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42460/23]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste 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 the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42535/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste 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 the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42535/23]

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