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Question· writtenPQ 900asked

900. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the role that the Army has in the guarding of prisoners in Irish prisons; the number of prisoners who are guarded and their locations; the number of man-hours which are spent by the Army in guarding prisoners annually; the pay which soldiers receive for each hour guarding prisoners; the way that this compares with prison officer pay for each hour guarding prisoners; the allowances which are provided to soldiers for this work; and the way that this compares with prison officer allowances for guarding prisoners. [29051/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2022

900. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the role that the Army has in the guarding of prisoners in Irish prisons; the number of prisoners who are guarded and their locations; the number of man-hours which are spent by the Army in guarding prisoners annually; the pay which soldiers receive for each hour guarding prisoners; the way that this compares with prison officer pay for each hour guarding prisoners; the allowances which are provided to soldiers for this work; and the way that this compares with prison officer allowances for guarding prisoners. [29051/22]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has conducted any assessment of the adverse effects of offshore windfarms on air defence radar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28707/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2022

262. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has conducted any assessment of the adverse effects of offshore windfarms on air defence radar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28707/22]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of offices operated by his Department that are in high-risk areas for radon; the number that have been tested for radon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28570/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2022

261. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of offices operated by his Department that are in high-risk areas for radon; the number that have been tested for radon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28570/22]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 12 May 2022, if he will outline the cost of the Defence Forces aptitude tests for each year from 2016 to 2021, inclusive; the number of tests that were administered each year; the number of applicants that failed to pass the tests in each of these years respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28507/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2022

144. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 12 May 2022, if he will outline the cost of the Defence Forces aptitude tests for each year from 2016 to 2021, inclusive; the number of tests that were administered each year; the number of applicants that failed to pass the tests in each of these years respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28507/22]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence if he or members of his Department have had the opportunity to review the findings of the United States House Intelligence, Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence and Counterproliferation Subcommittee hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena, which took place in Washington earlier in May 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28344/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2022

143. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence if he or members of his Department have had the opportunity to review the findings of the United States House Intelligence, Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence and Counterproliferation Subcommittee hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena, which took place in Washington earlier in May 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28344/22]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence if Irish authorities have engaged in any way with representatives of other governments, particularly the United States on the subject of unidentified aerial phenomena; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28343/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2022

142. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence if Irish authorities have engaged in any way with representatives of other governments, particularly the United States on the subject of unidentified aerial phenomena; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28343/22]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the number of unidentified aerial phenomena that were recorded by the Defence Forces in Ireland in the period since World War II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28342/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2022

141. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the number of unidentified aerial phenomena that were recorded by the Defence Forces in Ireland in the period since World War II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28342/22]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the meeting of 23 May 2022 of the Ukraine Contact Group; the person who represented Ireland at the meeting; the number of meetings of this group which have been attended by Ireland to-date; the dates of same; if minutes are taken in respect of the meetings of the group; if so, if they were published; if he will provide details of Ireland’s role in the group; the details of the decision taken regarding the participation of Ireland in this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28191/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2022

140. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the meeting of 23 May 2022 of the Ukraine Contact Group; the person who represented Ireland at the meeting; the number of meetings of this group which have been attended by Ireland to-date; the dates of same; if minutes are taken in respect of the meetings of the group; if so, if they were published; if he will provide details of Ireland’s role in the group; the details of the decision taken regarding the participation of Ireland in this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28191/22]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

368. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff employed in his Department by gender and by civil service salary scale in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27592/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

368. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff employed in his Department by gender and by civil service salary scale in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27592/22]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

367. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Defence the status of the investigations into accusations of sexual harassment and abuse within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27551/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

367. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Defence the status of the investigations into accusations of sexual harassment and abuse within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27551/22]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

366. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Defence the investigations that are taking place into historical allegations of child sexual abuse connected to members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27550/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

366. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Defence the investigations that are taking place into historical allegations of child sexual abuse connected to members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27550/22]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

365. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Defence the status of the investigations by the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services into claims of abuse and exploitation on United Nations peacekeeping missions relevant to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27549/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

365. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Defence the status of the investigations by the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services into claims of abuse and exploitation on United Nations peacekeeping missions relevant to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27549/22]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

364. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces 1916-2016 centenary medals that were struck; the number that have been awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27385/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2022

364. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces 1916-2016 centenary medals that were struck; the number that have been awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27385/22]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the annual cost of providing Army security at Portlaoise Prison; the cost of escorting prisoners to medical appointments and court hearings outside the prison; the amount that is reimbursed by the Irish Prison Service to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26991/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2022

262. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the annual cost of providing Army security at Portlaoise Prison; the cost of escorting prisoners to medical appointments and court hearings outside the prison; the amount that is reimbursed by the Irish Prison Service to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26991/22]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the measures that his Department is taking to reduce this nation’s dependence on the UK to defend our sovereignty particularly now when we are celebrating a centenary of our independence from the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26921/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2022

88. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the measures that his Department is taking to reduce this nation’s dependence on the UK to defend our sovereignty particularly now when we are celebrating a centenary of our independence from the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26921/22]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the number of investigations, internal or external, commissioned by his Department into instances in which Departmental documents or information was leaked to the media, which were commissioned or conducted in each of the past ten years and to date in 2022; the nature of such leaks and investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26333/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2022

349. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the number of investigations, internal or external, commissioned by his Department into instances in which Departmental documents or information was leaked to the media, which were commissioned or conducted in each of the past ten years and to date in 2022; the nature of such leaks and investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26333/22]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if Dún Úi Néill, County Cavan which is a purpose-built barracks, will be re-opened in view of its considerable accommodation and location in the central Border area given his recent comments regarding the need to increase personnel in the Permanent Defence Forces by 3,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25316/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2022

112. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if Dún Úi Néill, County Cavan which is a purpose-built barracks, will be re-opened in view of its considerable accommodation and location in the central Border area given his recent comments regarding the need to increase personnel in the Permanent Defence Forces by 3,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25316/22]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

432. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the total cost associated with the awarding of the 1916 centenary commemorative medal to include the manufacturing, distribution and ancillary costs. [24769/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2022

432. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the total cost associated with the awarding of the 1916 centenary commemorative medal to include the manufacturing, distribution and ancillary costs. [24769/22]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

431. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the location in which unsuccessful military pension claims relating to the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence period are now stored; and if they can be added to State digital archives. [24698/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2022

431. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the location in which unsuccessful military pension claims relating to the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence period are now stored; and if they can be added to State digital archives. [24698/22]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

430. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence the current strength verses establishment of the Naval Service Fleet Operational Readiness Standards and training; and the status of the effective capability of FORST at present. [24393/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2022

430. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence the current strength verses establishment of the Naval Service Fleet Operational Readiness Standards and training; and the status of the effective capability of FORST at present. [24393/22]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

429. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the consideration that has been given to offer shorter term contracts those in the Defence Forces who are in a position to continue to serve as they approach retirement given the retention and recruitment crisis in the forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24373/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2022

429. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the consideration that has been given to offer shorter term contracts those in the Defence Forces who are in a position to continue to serve as they approach retirement given the retention and recruitment crisis in the forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24373/22]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

428. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Defence the way that his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit meet their obligations for reasonable accommodation under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015. [24302/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2022

428. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Defence the way that his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit meet their obligations for reasonable accommodation under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015. [24302/22]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

427. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Defence if past and present members of the Irish Defence Forces and former member of the An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil will receive a commemoration medal celebrating the formation of the State and each organisations contribution to the State, in the same way as that of past and present members of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24184/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2022

427. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Defence if past and present members of the Irish Defence Forces and former member of the An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil will receive a commemoration medal celebrating the formation of the State and each organisations contribution to the State, in the same way as that of past and present members of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24184/22]

Question· writtenPQ 426asked

426. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department ; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24146/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2022

426. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department ; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24146/22]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

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]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if the recommendation to increase defence spending by the Commission on the Defence Forces has come under further review in the context of war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23719/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

58. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if the recommendation to increase defence spending by the Commission on the Defence Forces has come under further review in the context of war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23719/22]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Defence Ireland’s current defence capabilities in view of recent reports; Ireland's defence capabilities in relation to air space and at sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23494/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

57. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Defence Ireland’s current defence capabilities in view of recent reports; Ireland's defence capabilities in relation to air space and at sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23494/22]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who have been on duty in Mali in each of the years since 2011; the role that they have played in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22659/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

55. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who have been on duty in Mali in each of the years since 2011; the role that they have played in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22659/22]

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