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Question· writtenPQ 293asked

293. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 6 July 2022, if he will provide the details of the work that has been carried out to date by the Joint Civil and Military Working Group that was established in 2019, to progress the Transgender Employment Policy for the Defence Forces; the number of times that the working group has met; the terms of reference for the working group; the membership of the working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38394/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022

293. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 6 July 2022, if he will provide the details of the work that has been carried out to date by the Joint Civil and Military Working Group that was established in 2019, to progress the Transgender Employment Policy for the Defence Forces; the number of times that the working group has met; the terms of reference for the working group; the membership of the working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38394/22]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence if the military medicine training scheme to induct new medical practitioner trainees will be advertised in 2022 and if whatever barriers and issues which prevented such intake in 2021 will be removed and resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38258/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022

291. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence if the military medicine training scheme to induct new medical practitioner trainees will be advertised in 2022 and if whatever barriers and issues which prevented such intake in 2021 will be removed and resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38258/22]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

290. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended that new direct entry medical officers in the Defence Forces will be entered into the specialist division in general practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38257/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022

290. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended that new direct entry medical officers in the Defence Forces will be entered into the specialist division in general practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38257/22]

Question· writtenPQ 960asked

960. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health if members of the Defence Forces will receive a special recognition payment given their services in support of the HSE during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34023/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022

960. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health if members of the Defence Forces will receive a special recognition payment given their services in support of the HSE during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34023/22]

Question· writtenPQ 530asked

530. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of instances in which members of the Army Ranger wing accompanied and-or provided security to an Taoiseach and or Ministers outside of the State in 2021 and to date in 2022. [37897/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022

530. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of instances in which members of the Army Ranger wing accompanied and-or provided security to an Taoiseach and or Ministers outside of the State in 2021 and to date in 2022. [37897/22]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

529. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of current staff vacancies in each section of the Defence Forces, namely, the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37702/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022

529. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of current staff vacancies in each section of the Defence Forces, namely, the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37702/22]

Question· writtenPQ 528asked

528. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant posts for doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and dentists in the Defence Forces Medical Corps as of 5 July 2022; and when each of these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [37375/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022

528. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant posts for doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and dentists in the Defence Forces Medical Corps as of 5 July 2022; and when each of these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [37375/22]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

527. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department have engaged the services of two organisations (details supplied) at any point from 1 January 2020 to date; the costs associated with or incurred by the provision of services from these organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37278/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022

527. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department have engaged the services of two organisations (details supplied) at any point from 1 January 2020 to date; the costs associated with or incurred by the provision of services from these organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37278/22]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

380. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of project works associated with a project (details supplied) following funding of €2.5 million awarded in March 2021 to finance detailed design, planning and essential enabling works to existing buildings. [37044/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022

380. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of project works associated with a project (details supplied) following funding of €2.5 million awarded in March 2021 to finance detailed design, planning and essential enabling works to existing buildings. [37044/22]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Health the number of members of the Defence Forces who are entitled to claim the pandemic bonus payment; the number of members of the Defence Forces who have been paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33759/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022

97. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Health the number of members of the Defence Forces who are entitled to claim the pandemic bonus payment; the number of members of the Defence Forces who have been paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33759/22]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence when Ireland will next participate in a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group; if he will insist that a record of the contents of this meeting will be made publicly available following same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36650/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2022

116. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence when Ireland will next participate in a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group; if he will insist that a record of the contents of this meeting will be made publicly available following same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36650/22]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if there are persons assigned to the role of gender adviser within the various branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36647/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2022

114. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if there are persons assigned to the role of gender adviser within the various branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36647/22]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel by rank attached to the Defence Forces School of Music as of 28 June 2022; the number of vacancies by rank in the school; and when these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [36480/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2022

112. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel by rank attached to the Defence Forces School of Music as of 28 June 2022; the number of vacancies by rank in the school; and when these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [36480/22]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Defence when a report will be published into his plans to recognise the efforts of volunteers and officers of the Civil Defence and their contributions during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36449/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2022

111. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Defence when a report will be published into his plans to recognise the efforts of volunteers and officers of the Civil Defence and their contributions during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36449/22]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Defence the number of former county managers and CEOs of local authorities who are currently working within his Department and any agency or body under the remit of his Department, including details for persons employed in any format such as on a contract or advisory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36294/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2022

110. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Defence the number of former county managers and CEOs of local authorities who are currently working within his Department and any agency or body under the remit of his Department, including details for persons employed in any format such as on a contract or advisory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36294/22]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has plans to review current pension abatement arrangements for ex-Defence Forces personnel who on completion of service take up employment in another area of the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36570/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2022

50. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has plans to review current pension abatement arrangements for ex-Defence Forces personnel who on completion of service take up employment in another area of the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36570/22]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

331. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Defence the cost to the Exchequer of training the Defence Forces to help with security at Dublin Airport and putting them on standby for same; and if that cost will be reimbursed to his Department by the Dublin Airport Authority. [36129/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022

331. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Defence the cost to the Exchequer of training the Defence Forces to help with security at Dublin Airport and putting them on standby for same; and if that cost will be reimbursed to his Department by the Dublin Airport Authority. [36129/22]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

328. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the bodies under his aegis in which persons will receive a pay rise from 1 July 2022; the role of each, where appropriate, or the anonymised salaries bands otherwise, the current remuneration and the proposed increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35847/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022

328. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the bodies under his aegis in which persons will receive a pay rise from 1 July 2022; the role of each, where appropriate, or the anonymised salaries bands otherwise, the current remuneration and the proposed increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35847/22]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

327. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 118 of 28 June 2022, the number of permanent Defence Forces personnel who left the Defence Forces in 2022 up to 31 May; the reasons for leaving, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35555/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022

327. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 118 of 28 June 2022, the number of permanent Defence Forces personnel who left the Defence Forces in 2022 up to 31 May; the reasons for leaving, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35555/22]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

326. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Defence the number of PhD positions funded by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department; the average stipend or salary paid to full-time PhD candidates through these funding streams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35428/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022

326. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Defence the number of PhD positions funded by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department; the average stipend or salary paid to full-time PhD candidates through these funding streams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35428/22]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money that has been paid for Ireland’s participation in NATO’s operational capability concept on an annual basis since Ireland joined Partnership for Peace (details supplied). [35253/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022

325. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money that has been paid for Ireland’s participation in NATO’s operational capability concept on an annual basis since Ireland joined Partnership for Peace (details supplied). [35253/22]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

324. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Defence the number of former civil servants who are currently serving on State boards under his remit; the number of former county managers and chief executive officers of local authorities who are currently on each of the State boards under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33848/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022

324. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Defence the number of former civil servants who are currently serving on State boards under his remit; the number of former county managers and chief executive officers of local authorities who are currently on each of the State boards under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33848/22]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

323. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Defence if the cost of training the Defence Forces to help with security at Dublin Airport and putting them on standby for same will be reimbursed to the Exchequer. [36130/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022

323. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Defence if the cost of training the Defence Forces to help with security at Dublin Airport and putting them on standby for same will be reimbursed to the Exchequer. [36130/22]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

322. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the engagement that he has had with the Department of Defence on the shortage of qualified engine room artificers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35997/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022

322. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the engagement that he has had with the Department of Defence on the shortage of qualified engine room artificers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35997/22]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Defence if any State or semi-State bodies that report to him are currently or have been registered as a charity; the reason for the charity status; the person or body that holds primacy for accountability in those instances, whether the Minister or the Charities Regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2022

176. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Defence if any State or semi-State bodies that report to him are currently or have been registered as a charity; the reason for the charity status; the person or body that holds primacy for accountability in those instances, whether the Minister or the Charities Regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/22]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to end pension abatement for post-2012 entrants into the Defence Forces who take up a position in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35096/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2022

131. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to end pension abatement for post-2012 entrants into the Defence Forces who take up a position in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35096/22]

Question· writtenPQ 588asked

588. 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. [34457/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022

588. 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. [34457/22]

Question· writtenPQ 587asked

587. 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. [34456/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022

587. 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. [34456/22]

Question· writtenPQ 586asked

586. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which remuneration in respect of overseas deployments of the Defence Forces continue to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34455/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022

586. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which remuneration in respect of overseas deployments of the Defence Forces continue to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34455/22]

Question· writtenPQ 583asked

583. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which provisions are in hand to ensure that the Defence Forces are paid in accordance with their duties, experience, dedication and associated risk with their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34452/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022

583. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which provisions are in hand to ensure that the Defence Forces are paid in accordance with their duties, experience, dedication and associated risk with their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34452/22]

Question· writtenPQ 581asked

581. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which Air Corps and Naval Service coastal surveillance continues to be focused on the prevention of drug running or other illegal activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34450/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022

581. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which Air Corps and Naval Service coastal surveillance continues to be focused on the prevention of drug running or other illegal activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34450/22]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

580. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which adequate coastal surveillance can be undertaken by the Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34449/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022

580. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which adequate coastal surveillance can be undertaken by the Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34449/22]

Question· writtenPQ 579asked

579. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which action is being taken to ensure that the Defence Forces are properly equipped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34448/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022

579. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which action is being taken to ensure that the Defence Forces are properly equipped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34448/22]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

577. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which incidents of sexual abuse in the Defence Forces have been fully investigated and appropriate action taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34446/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022

577. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which incidents of sexual abuse in the Defence Forces have been fully investigated and appropriate action taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34446/22]

Question· writtenPQ 575asked

575. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he has considered increasing the wage of Irish Defence Forces personnel to bring it in line with European Union counterparts and in response to increased inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34288/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022

575. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he has considered increasing the wage of Irish Defence Forces personnel to bring it in line with European Union counterparts and in response to increased inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34288/22]

Question· writtenPQ 574asked

574. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the total number of persons who are employed by his Department; the number who are currently working remotely; and the estimated number of persons in his Department who ordinarily worked from home prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. [33970/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022

574. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the total number of persons who are employed by his Department; the number who are currently working remotely; and the estimated number of persons in his Department who ordinarily worked from home prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. [33970/22]

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