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Question· writtenPQ 442asked

442. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the steps he plans to take to ensure that the Naval Service has access to a primary radar system as referenced in the 2015 White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4396/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2022

442. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the steps he plans to take to ensure that the Naval Service has access to a primary radar system as referenced in the 2015 White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4396/22]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the full estimated amount of funding required for the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme, estimated at €51 million, is ring-fenced and guaranteed. [5052/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2022

305. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the full estimated amount of funding required for the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme, estimated at €51 million, is ring-fenced and guaranteed. [5052/22]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which accommodation at military barracks is modern, up-to-date and in keeping with best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4205/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

264. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which accommodation at military barracks is modern, up-to-date and in keeping with best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4205/22]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotional positions to be filled in each branch of the Defence Forces; the number of new positions likely to arise over 2022; if all positions will be filled on becoming vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4204/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotional positions to be filled in each branch of the Defence Forces; the number of new positions likely to arise over 2022; if all positions will be filled on becoming vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4204/22]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the military authorities in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be adequately resourced to meet possible challenges arising from a terrorist attack, natural disasters or other security issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4203/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the military authorities in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be adequately resourced to meet possible challenges arising from a terrorist attack, natural disasters or other security issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4203/22]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which retirements throughout the Defence Forces are due in 2022; the plans for replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4201/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which retirements throughout the Defence Forces are due in 2022; the plans for replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4201/22]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which allegations of abuse within the Defence Forces have been fully investigated and preventative measures put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4200/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which allegations of abuse within the Defence Forces have been fully investigated and preventative measures put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4200/22]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Defence Forces are currently deployed overseas; the number involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4198/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Defence Forces are currently deployed overseas; the number involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4198/22]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the necessary radar and other tracking equipment remains available to all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4197/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the necessary radar and other tracking equipment remains available to all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4197/22]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains assured that no attempt is being made to reduce the strength of any branch of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4196/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains assured that no attempt is being made to reduce the strength of any branch of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4196/22]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all seagoing and military equipment in the Naval Service is being upgraded and updated in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4195/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all seagoing and military equipment in the Naval Service is being upgraded and updated in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4195/22]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all branches of the Defence Forces, that is, the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with Reserves have adequate training upgrades with a view to ensuring smooth operation in the field as and when necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4194/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all branches of the Defence Forces, that is, the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with Reserves have adequate training upgrades with a view to ensuring smooth operation in the field as and when necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4194/22]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the recruitment of women to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to receive attention; if the numbers responding is indicative of an awareness of the need to ensure adequate gender balance in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4193/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the recruitment of women to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to receive attention; if the numbers responding is indicative of an awareness of the need to ensure adequate gender balance in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4193/22]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps in hand or being taken to ensure the availability for service of all Air Corps equipment at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4192/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps in hand or being taken to ensure the availability for service of all Air Corps equipment at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4192/22]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps in hand or being taken to ensure the availability for service of all Naval Service vessels at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4191/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps in hand or being taken to ensure the availability for service of all Naval Service vessels at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4191/22]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which efforts continue to ensure the maintenance of the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps at optimum levels having particular regard to Ireland’s position on the periphery of Europe and its extended coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4190/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which efforts continue to ensure the maintenance of the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps at optimum levels having particular regard to Ireland’s position on the periphery of Europe and its extended coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4190/22]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the European Union will offer assistance towards the replacement and or upkeep and operation of air and sea rescue and or other services given the nature of the Irish coastline and the possible exploitation by others of perceived weakness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4189/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the European Union will offer assistance towards the replacement and or upkeep and operation of air and sea rescue and or other services given the nature of the Irish coastline and the possible exploitation by others of perceived weakness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4189/22]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which Ireland can rely on the European Union for the resources necessary to ensure the future availability of adequate coastal surveillance, air sea rescue or other services necessary for an island nation inside the European Union but some distance from the European mainland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4188/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

247. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which Ireland can rely on the European Union for the resources necessary to ensure the future availability of adequate coastal surveillance, air sea rescue or other services necessary for an island nation inside the European Union but some distance from the European mainland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4188/22]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Defence Forces in its various areas over the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4166/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

246. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Defence Forces in its various areas over the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4166/22]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he and or the Defence Forces staff met with Russian officials, diplomats or military staff in respect of Russian plans to conduct artillery drills off the coast of this jurisdiction (details supplied); and if so, if he will publish minutes and or memos attached to those meetings. [4134/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

245. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he and or the Defence Forces staff met with Russian officials, diplomats or military staff in respect of Russian plans to conduct artillery drills off the coast of this jurisdiction (details supplied); and if so, if he will publish minutes and or memos attached to those meetings. [4134/22]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if a former member of the Defence Forces currently in receipt of an Army pension based on 31 years service will be entitled to retain that full pension payment along with a full State contributory pension when they reach pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4118/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

244. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if a former member of the Defence Forces currently in receipt of an Army pension based on 31 years service will be entitled to retain that full pension payment along with a full State contributory pension when they reach pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4118/22]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will bear the full cost of the mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare given that his Department has been deemed responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4070/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

243. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will bear the full cost of the mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare given that his Department has been deemed responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4070/22]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the reason that it was necessary for mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4069/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

242. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the reason that it was necessary for mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4069/22]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if the person or persons responsible for the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare have been identified; the consequences for the person or persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4068/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

241. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if the person or persons responsible for the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare have been identified; the consequences for the person or persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4068/22]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the outcome of the mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4067/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

240. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the outcome of the mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4067/22]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has commissioned any polling of the general public related to possible or existing policies within the remit of his Department for the period 1 January 2021 to date; if so, if he will provide details of the policies; the costs incurred for each individual poll; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4039/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

239. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has commissioned any polling of the general public related to possible or existing policies within the remit of his Department for the period 1 January 2021 to date; if so, if he will provide details of the policies; the costs incurred for each individual poll; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4039/22]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Defence the status of the implementation of the policy document, Civil Defence – Towards 2030; if consideration will be given to greater resourcing of its emergency response efforts and particularly in assisting during times of flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3793/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

150. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Defence the status of the implementation of the policy document, Civil Defence – Towards 2030; if consideration will be given to greater resourcing of its emergency response efforts and particularly in assisting during times of flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3793/22]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the details of the engagement he or officials from his Department have had in 2021 and to date in 2022 with the Department of Transport in relation to exploring the option of the Air Corps providing some element of the next generation search and rescue service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3921/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

149. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the details of the engagement he or officials from his Department have had in 2021 and to date in 2022 with the Department of Transport in relation to exploring the option of the Air Corps providing some element of the next generation search and rescue service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3921/22]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the role the Naval Service will have in the recently announced Atlantic Current and Evlanov Sea basin Marine Protected Area and the North-East Atlantic Environment Strategy to 2030. [3832/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

145. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the role the Naval Service will have in the recently announced Atlantic Current and Evlanov Sea basin Marine Protected Area and the North-East Atlantic Environment Strategy to 2030. [3832/22]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence his Department’s capital expenditure in 2021; the way this compared to profile as originally set out for the year; and the planned capital expenditure for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3623/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

143. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence his Department’s capital expenditure in 2021; the way this compared to profile as originally set out for the year; and the planned capital expenditure for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3623/22]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the work to improve recruitment and retention of personnel in the Defence Forces with a focus on presenting the option of a career in the Defence Forces to school leavers. [3917/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

142. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the work to improve recruitment and retention of personnel in the Defence Forces with a focus on presenting the option of a career in the Defence Forces to school leavers. [3917/22]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces are in a position to contribute to operational measures with European Union partners in the event of Russian military aggression against Ukraine from a capability perspective given the outcomes of the most recent European Commission meeting on 16 December 21 at which the European Union expressed readiness to coordinate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3896/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

140. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces are in a position to contribute to operational measures with European Union partners in the event of Russian military aggression against Ukraine from a capability perspective given the outcomes of the most recent European Commission meeting on 16 December 21 at which the European Union expressed readiness to coordinate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3896/22]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence if consideration is been given to using Galway Port along with Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, An Rinn Mhór, Gaillimh as a base for the Naval Service in the west of Ireland in view of its central location on the west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3293/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

139. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence if consideration is been given to using Galway Port along with Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, An Rinn Mhór, Gaillimh as a base for the Naval Service in the west of Ireland in view of its central location on the west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3293/22]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 20 January 2022, his views on whether support for deeper EU-NATO cooperation including in regions outside the European Union is in conflict with a policy of military non-alignment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3919/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

138. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 20 January 2022, his views on whether support for deeper EU-NATO cooperation including in regions outside the European Union is in conflict with a policy of military non-alignment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3919/22]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Defence the way Ireland’s defence spending as a share of national income compares with other neutral members of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3818/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

131. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Defence the way Ireland’s defence spending as a share of national income compares with other neutral members of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3818/22]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the number of non-commissioned members and commissioned officers of the Defence Forces that have retired or resigned in each of the past five years; the progress made to date in addressing the pay issues in the Defence Forces which has led to an exodus of members from the forces; when a decision will be made on the application by an organisation (details supplied) to affiliate with another organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3294/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

130. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the number of non-commissioned members and commissioned officers of the Defence Forces that have retired or resigned in each of the past five years; the progress made to date in addressing the pay issues in the Defence Forces which has led to an exodus of members from the forces; when a decision will be made on the application by an organisation (details supplied) to affiliate with another organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3294/22]

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