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Question· writtenPQ 131asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2024
131. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the funding allocated to veterans' associations in each of the years 2020 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24063/24]
Question· writtenPQ 130asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2024
130. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of employing a career guidance officer to assist and prepare Defence Forces personnel to re-engage with civilian life post-discharge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24062/24]
Question· writtenPQ 129asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2024
129. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current total number of Defence Forces personnel; the allocation under Budget 2024 in relation to sustaining that cohort; the targeted number of recruits in 2024 and related additional allocation; the cost of increasing the number of personnel to 9,500; the cost of further increasing the number of personnel to 11,500, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24061/24]
Question· writtenPQ 128asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2024
128. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount expended in relation to EU peacekeeping missions in the years 2008 and to date in 2024, by mission, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24087/24]
Question· writtenPQ 127asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2024
127. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on defence-related engagements carried out by the Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence carried out since the start of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23951/24]
Question· writtenPQ 102asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2024
102. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the estimated budget required for the proposed acquisition of a floating storage and regasification unit and the construction of ancillary grid-connection facilities, if approved; the estimated annual budget to be allocated for the protection of a floating storage and regasification unit from potential attack during both the construction phase and following project completion; if he will outline the comparative estimated budget to develop infrastructure for the geological storage of natural gas and associated defence costs during construction and following project completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23641/24]
Record· Divisionvote_1lost
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2024
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Question· writtenPQ 137asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2024
137. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total costs incurred by his Department from 2019 to date relating to the placing of advertisements in online/digital media platforms; the names of the online platforms involved, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23441/24]
Question· writtenPQ 136asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2024
136. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if it is intended to base the two new inshore patrol vessels acquired for the Naval Service at an east coast port; if so, if a particular port has been selected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23334/24]
Question· writtenPQ 135asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2024
135. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the capital investment made over the past ten years in the Naval Service facilities at Haulbowline, County Cork; the specific projects completed at the naval base; the further works he intends to sanction at the base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23333/24]
Question· writtenPQ 174asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2024
174. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the breakdown of personnel, by rank, for the Naval Service and Air Corps in the years 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [22895/24]
Question· writtenPQ 173asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2024
173. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence If Haulbowline Naval Base has the capability to dock a military naval ship of 609 m in length; and, if not, the funding required in order to be able to securely dock a military naval ship of that size. [22365/24]
Question· writtenPQ 172asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2024
172. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if Casement Aerodrome has the necessary capability to secure-park a Hercules C-17 military aircraft; and, if not, the funding required in order to be able to secure-park a military aircraft of that size. [22364/24]
Question· writtenPQ 130asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
130. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to instances of flights being impacted by GPS spoofing and-or jamming in Irish-controlled airspace in 2022, 2023 or to date in 2024; and if he and or his officials have engaged with the Irish Aviation Authority, the Department Of Defence and-or An Garda Síochána in respect of same over that time period. [22269/24]
Question· writtenPQ 112asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues of pay and morale within the Defence Forces are being addressed to the satisfaction of all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22334/24]
Question· writtenPQ 111asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
111. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of all branches of the Defence Forces; if further recruitment is required to bring each branch of the forces up to optimum strength; if issues regarding salary, pay and conditions are being addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22333/24]
Question· writtenPQ 110asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of vacant, disused or decommissioned properties owned by his Department that potentially could be used for accommodation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22332/24]
Question· writtenPQ 109asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which the Air Corps continues to be upgraded in line with the needs of an island country and the need to ensure regular coastal surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22331/24]
Question· writtenPQ 108asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which coastal, air and sea surveillance continues at pace, given the various threats in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22330/24]
Question· writtenPQ 107asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the EU might be encouraged to contribute to defence and coastal security measures on the Irish coast on the basis that such measures would have beneficial impact on Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22329/24]
Question· writtenPQ 106asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which the Army is being upgraded and updated in line with the requirements of a modern army within the European Union, in the event of a threat arising from any quarter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22328/24]
Question· writtenPQ 105asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the course of the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22327/24]
Question· writtenPQ 104asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues relating to pay and conditions within the Defence Forces have been resolved or are under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22326/24]
Question· writtenPQ 103asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
103. 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 Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22325/24]
Question· writtenPQ 102asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
102. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the two recently acquired Naval Service inshore patrol vessels will enter service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22034/24]
Question· writtenPQ 52asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
52. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe in which he expects to conclude considerations regarding the need for further legislation to strengthen safeguards in relation to former members of the Defence Forces selling their expertise. [22045/24]
Question· oralPQ 51asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
51. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the legislative and policy changes planned in order to proceed with his proposal to dismantle the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22039/24]
Question· oralPQ 50asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
50. 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 to the reopening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as an Army barracks, given the recommendation in the Commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the Army be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22084/24]
Question· writtenPQ 49asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
49. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline the Defence Forces' anti-submarine warfare capability; if he has any plans to upgrade it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22160/24]
Question· writtenPQ 48asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
48. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if all test centre personnel should have received the pandemic recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22113/24]
Question· writtenPQ 47asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
47. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Irish Defence Forces personnel currently deployed on overseas missions; the location of each deployment; the further plans he has, if any, for future deployment overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21847/24]
Question· writtenPQ 46asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
46. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how he intends to increase the strength of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22156/24]
Question· writtenPQ 45asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
45. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is considering legislation to prevent former and serving soldiers performing private security work in countries subject to international sanctions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21826/24]
Question· writtenPQ 44asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
44. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the results of the national risk assessment he published in March 2024; the measures being taken to reduce the risks identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22035/24]
Question· oralPQ 43asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
43. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe in which he intends to publish a draft scheme in relation to his proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; and if he intends to conduct both a public consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny. [22044/24]
Question· writtenPQ 42asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
42. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the educational supports provided to members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22098/24]
Question· writtenPQ 41asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
41. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of volunteers secured to participate in an EU battle group. [22047/24]
Question· writtenPQ 40asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
40. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to report on any development in relation to works on the slipway at Lawrence Cove, Bere Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22108/24]
Question· writtenPQ 39asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
39. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the arrangements in place when retired Defence Forces' personnel who are fully trained in paramedical and advanced paramedical skills while in the Defence Forces can easily move to work in the HSE or National Ambulance Service; if he is aware of any issues with the recognition of service carried out while they were serving members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22142/24]
Question· writtenPQ 38asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
38. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress he has made on ending the blanket exclusion of members of the Defence Forces from the protections of the working time directive. [22046/24]
Question· writtenPQ 37asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
37. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline the Defence Forces' anti-drone technology capability; if he has any plans to upgrade it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22159/24]
Question· writtenPQ 36asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
36. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the Be Summer-Ready 2024 public safety information campaign he recently launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22036/24]
Question· writtenPQ 35asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
35. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues within the Defence Forces have been resolved as per recommendations in the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22091/24]
Question· oralPQ 34asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
34. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the specific issues he has with the triple lock system that need to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21888/24]
Question· writtenPQ 33asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
33. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on recent recruitment to the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21968/24]
Question· writtenPQ 32asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
32. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress to date in ensuring the provisions of the working time directive are applied, where appropriate, to members of the Defence Forces; if he will detail those activities that are deemed outside the scope of the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22127/24]
Question· writtenPQ 31asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
31. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department will increase financial support to the charities supporting veterans and former members of the Defence Forces; if the State, through the forces themselves, will develop its own outreach, care and liaison services for former members who have served the State proudly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22150/24]
Question· writtenPQ 30asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
30. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if, in the interest of transparency, he will refer any desired or proposed changes to the triple lock to the people in a referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22149/24]
Question· writtenPQ 29asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
29. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has received recent official requests from the European Commission to strengthen the Irish Defence Forces; if so, the reasons for doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21890/24]
Question· writtenPQ 28asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024
28. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on his Department’s efforts to increase the sonar capability of the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21757/24]
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