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Question· writtenPQ 673asked

673. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to media reports that the process of approving the export of cattle from the State to Israel has commenced; his views on whether such a step would be fully in keeping with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; if his attention has been drawn to the International Criminal Court’s announcement that it is to begin a formal investigation into possible war crimes committed by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory; if he will consult with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence with regard to the appropriateness of such investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60414/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2021

673. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to media reports that the process of approving the export of cattle from the State to Israel has commenced; his views on whether such a step would be fully in keeping with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; if his attention has been drawn to the International Criminal Court’s announcement that it is to begin a formal investigation into possible war crimes committed by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory; if he will consult with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence with regard to the appropriateness of such investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60414/21]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the level of funding to be provided by his Department in 2022 for the promotion and support of the social enterprise sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59932/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2021

286. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the level of funding to be provided by his Department in 2022 for the promotion and support of the social enterprise sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59932/21]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will take tangible action at European Union level to bring forward the adoption of import and export prohibitions towards illegal settlements such as those in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Defence in view of the announcement on 27 October 2021 by Israel that it has given final approval for the building of 1,800 housing units and initial approval for another 1,344 and the earlier announcement that construction tenders for 1,355 housing units in the occupied West Bank are at an advanced stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60547/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2021

282. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will take tangible action at European Union level to bring forward the adoption of import and export prohibitions towards illegal settlements such as those in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Defence in view of the announcement on 27 October 2021 by Israel that it has given final approval for the building of 1,800 housing units and initial approval for another 1,344 and the earlier announcement that construction tenders for 1,355 housing units in the occupied West Bank are at an advanced stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60547/21]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will request the OPW to provide an update in relation to ongoing issues with a flood defence scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60281/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2021

212. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will request the OPW to provide an update in relation to ongoing issues with a flood defence scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60281/21]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the status of the work taking place to implement antigen testing as another tool in the country’s defence against Covid-19; the educational material that will be made available for those who use antigen tests to ensure proper use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59206/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2021

161. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the status of the work taking place to implement antigen testing as another tool in the country’s defence against Covid-19; the educational material that will be made available for those who use antigen tests to ensure proper use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59206/21]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to improve ventilation in the office buildings of his Department; if air cleaning and or purification systems have been installed in 2021; and if not, the plans to install same in 2022. [59716/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2021

80. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to improve ventilation in the office buildings of his Department; if air cleaning and or purification systems have been installed in 2021; and if not, the plans to install same in 2022. [59716/21]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that foreign-born members of the Defence Forces are having in serving particularly in serving overseas; the steps he is taking to address these difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59641/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2021

78. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that foreign-born members of the Defence Forces are having in serving particularly in serving overseas; the steps he is taking to address these difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59641/21]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he has plans to upgrade Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin; if he has commissioned a report into the future of the barracks; if so, the intention of such a report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59640/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2021

77. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he has plans to upgrade Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin; if he has commissioned a report into the future of the barracks; if so, the intention of such a report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59640/21]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice her plans to introduce legislation that will provide for an enhanced and more transparent process in respect of the way in which criminal defence solicitors are selected. [59263/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2021

153. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice her plans to introduce legislation that will provide for an enhanced and more transparent process in respect of the way in which criminal defence solicitors are selected. [59263/21]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the policy of his Department in relation to the European Union policy to grow the armaments industry across the European Union in view of Ireland's traditional view of this industry and the destruction, suffering and poverty it causes worldwide and particularly in poorer countries; the reason that he spoke at and attended an online event recently that had as its aims networking in relation to promoting the new European Union funding and technology supports for the defence and security research, innovation, development and manufacturing ecosystem in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59387/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2021

110. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the policy of his Department in relation to the European Union policy to grow the armaments industry across the European Union in view of Ireland's traditional view of this industry and the destruction, suffering and poverty it causes worldwide and particularly in poorer countries; the reason that he spoke at and attended an online event recently that had as its aims networking in relation to promoting the new European Union funding and technology supports for the defence and security research, innovation, development and manufacturing ecosystem in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59387/21]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

296. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he has responded to or engaged recently with a former member of the Defence Forces in relation to emails sent to his office regarding serious sexual abuse within the Defence Forces (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59026/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

296. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he has responded to or engaged recently with a former member of the Defence Forces in relation to emails sent to his office regarding serious sexual abuse within the Defence Forces (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59026/21]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if his Department plans to appeal a decision in relation to the attached objection from his Department lodged against a development in Citywest which features a 13-storey building and has been granted permission by An Bord Pleanála; and if not, the reason given it is on the flight path used by SAR helicopters when ferrying patients to Tallaght Hospital from the west of the country. [58683/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

295. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if his Department plans to appeal a decision in relation to the attached objection from his Department lodged against a development in Citywest which features a 13-storey building and has been granted permission by An Bord Pleanála; and if not, the reason given it is on the flight path used by SAR helicopters when ferrying patients to Tallaght Hospital from the west of the country. [58683/21]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the number of new horses that joined the Defence Forces school of equitation in 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of horses that left the school of equitation in 2020 and to date in 2021; and if funding has been provided in 2022 to purchase additional horses. [58512/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

294. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the number of new horses that joined the Defence Forces school of equitation in 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of horses that left the school of equitation in 2020 and to date in 2021; and if funding has been provided in 2022 to purchase additional horses. [58512/21]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the details of a report (details supplied); and if he has consulted with the State Claims Agency and or the Health and Safety Authority in respect of the contents of the report. [58339/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

291. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the details of a report (details supplied); and if he has consulted with the State Claims Agency and or the Health and Safety Authority in respect of the contents of the report. [58339/21]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

290. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the way in which his Department’s annual amount for contingent liability is set; the factors considered when setting contingent liability; if forecasting is undertaken regarding setting future amounts; the contingent liability figure for his Department for 2021; if the contingency provision has been utilised to date in 2021; and if the Air Corps maintains a contingent liability within its own budget. [58338/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

290. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the way in which his Department’s annual amount for contingent liability is set; the factors considered when setting contingent liability; if forecasting is undertaken regarding setting future amounts; the contingent liability figure for his Department for 2021; if the contingency provision has been utilised to date in 2021; and if the Air Corps maintains a contingent liability within its own budget. [58338/21]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

289. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of cases that the State Claims Agency has processed on behalf of the Air Corps from 2007 to date in 2021; the number of cases that have been settled; and the number that are still open. [58336/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

289. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of cases that the State Claims Agency has processed on behalf of the Air Corps from 2007 to date in 2021; the number of cases that have been settled; and the number that are still open. [58336/21]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

288. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding an event being hosted by his Department and the Defence Forces due to take place on 25 November 2021 in a location (details supplied) entitled Support for Enterprise, Research, and Innovation in Defence; and if he and his Department will reflect on the millions of victims of war around the world and call off this event which would see Ireland involved in the business of building weapons systems for profit. [58257/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

288. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding an event being hosted by his Department and the Defence Forces due to take place on 25 November 2021 in a location (details supplied) entitled Support for Enterprise, Research, and Innovation in Defence; and if he and his Department will reflect on the millions of victims of war around the world and call off this event which would see Ireland involved in the business of building weapons systems for profit. [58257/21]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

287. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Defence the aims of the high-level seminar for Irish Industry and research Institutions focused on research and development funding opportunities in security and defence which took place on 25 November 2021; if he is satisfied that the hosting of this event is in accordance with traditional foreign policy objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58968/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

287. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Defence the aims of the high-level seminar for Irish Industry and research Institutions focused on research and development funding opportunities in security and defence which took place on 25 November 2021; if he is satisfied that the hosting of this event is in accordance with traditional foreign policy objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58968/21]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Health and Safety Authority audits and inspections that have been carried out in respect of Casement Aerodrome since 2015; if the audits and or visits have identified issues of non-compliance in that time period; and if the Authority has instructed the Department of Defence to remedy issues of concern. [58337/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

140. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Health and Safety Authority audits and inspections that have been carried out in respect of Casement Aerodrome since 2015; if the audits and or visits have identified issues of non-compliance in that time period; and if the Authority has instructed the Department of Defence to remedy issues of concern. [58337/21]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach the cost to date of the State’s defence in a case (details supplied); to list all external law firms and counsel retained on behalf of the State in the defence of that action and the amounts paid to them to date; the estimated total cost of defending the action; if the State will be required to pay the costs of the plaintiffs in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58399/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

135. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach the cost to date of the State’s defence in a case (details supplied); to list all external law firms and counsel retained on behalf of the State in the defence of that action and the amounts paid to them to date; the estimated total cost of defending the action; if the State will be required to pay the costs of the plaintiffs in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58399/21]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces are adequately resourced to deal with cybersecurity issues in view of the dangers posed by cybercriminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58222/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2021

252. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces are adequately resourced to deal with cybersecurity issues in view of the dangers posed by cybercriminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58222/21]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if personnel in his Department have been removed from their positions, have been transferred to another role or had their employment terminated from 2011 to date due to breaches of Departmental standards or professional misconduct or incompetence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57894/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2021

92. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if personnel in his Department have been removed from their positions, have been transferred to another role or had their employment terminated from 2011 to date due to breaches of Departmental standards or professional misconduct or incompetence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57894/21]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if the Civil Defence has ceased the practice of transporting elderly persons to hospital appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57792/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2021

91. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if the Civil Defence has ceased the practice of transporting elderly persons to hospital appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57792/21]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence if the report of the Military Court of enquiry into an armed raid (details supplied) is available for perusal by FCA personnel who gave evidence in the military archives or his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57751/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2021

90. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence if the report of the Military Court of enquiry into an armed raid (details supplied) is available for perusal by FCA personnel who gave evidence in the military archives or his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57751/21]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

328. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if there has been a change in policy regarding the Civil Defence being deployed to transport vulnerable persons to health appointments in situations in which the next of kin are front-line health workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56965/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2021

328. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if there has been a change in policy regarding the Civil Defence being deployed to transport vulnerable persons to health appointments in situations in which the next of kin are front-line health workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56965/21]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

326. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Defence the reason the transportation service to hospital appointments for persons with no transportation options which was being provided by voluntary organisations such as the Civil Defence was recently discontinued given the high and rising Covid-19 incidence rate and that fact that the majority of the persons using this service were elderly and therefore at high risk from Covid-19; his plans to reintroduce this service now that it has been felt necessary to reintroduce some restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57423/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2021

326. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Defence the reason the transportation service to hospital appointments for persons with no transportation options which was being provided by voluntary organisations such as the Civil Defence was recently discontinued given the high and rising Covid-19 incidence rate and that fact that the majority of the persons using this service were elderly and therefore at high risk from Covid-19; his plans to reintroduce this service now that it has been felt necessary to reintroduce some restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57423/21]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the sector under which emissions from the Defence Forces are accounted for under the carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings; and if the Defence Forces emissions are accounted for when reporting emissions to the European Union and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. [57075/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2021

192. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the sector under which emissions from the Defence Forces are accounted for under the carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings; and if the Defence Forces emissions are accounted for when reporting emissions to the European Union and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. [57075/21]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the policy position adopted by his Department with respect to the repurposing of decommissioned Army barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56771/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

246. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the policy position adopted by his Department with respect to the repurposing of decommissioned Army barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56771/21]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of women currently holding senior positions in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the number of promotional posts likely to arise in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56812/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

245. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of women currently holding senior positions in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the number of promotional posts likely to arise in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56812/21]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of women currently serving in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the extent to which this number has varied over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56811/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

244. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of women currently serving in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the extent to which this number has varied over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56811/21]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that the standard and quality of equipment used by the Army and available for regular use is kept at the highest standard in order to ensure reliability and safety during operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56810/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that the standard and quality of equipment used by the Army and available for regular use is kept at the highest standard in order to ensure reliability and safety during operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56810/21]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all equipment used by the Air Corps whether in permanent or occasional use meets international standards in respect of reliability and have valid certification of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56809/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

242. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all equipment used by the Air Corps whether in permanent or occasional use meets international standards in respect of reliability and have valid certification of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56809/21]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all seagoing vessels whether in permanent or occasional use meet international standards in respect of reliability or action worthiness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56808/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

241. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all seagoing vessels whether in permanent or occasional use meet international standards in respect of reliability or action worthiness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56808/21]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent of audits done to ascertain the extent to which all equipment, navigation and otherwise used by the Army whether on a regular or occasional basis is up to specific standards of an international level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56807/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent of audits done to ascertain the extent to which all equipment, navigation and otherwise used by the Army whether on a regular or occasional basis is up to specific standards of an international level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56807/21]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent of audits carried out to ascertain the extent to which all equipment, navigation and otherwise used by the Air Corps whether on a regular or occasional basis is up to specific standards of an international level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56806/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent of audits carried out to ascertain the extent to which all equipment, navigation and otherwise used by the Air Corps whether on a regular or occasional basis is up to specific standards of an international level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56806/21]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent of audits carried out to ascertain the extent to which all equipment, navigation and otherwise used by the Naval Service whether on a regular or occasional basis is up to specific standards of an international level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56805/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent of audits carried out to ascertain the extent to which all equipment, navigation and otherwise used by the Naval Service whether on a regular or occasional basis is up to specific standards of an international level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56805/21]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of training courses available throughout out the year to members of the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56802/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

235. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of training courses available throughout out the year to members of the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56802/21]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that all aircraft available to the Air Corps are fully equipped with the most up to date navigational equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56801/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

234. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that all aircraft available to the Air Corps are fully equipped with the most up to date navigational equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56801/21]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that all equipment used by the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps is in keeping with the best available in order to ensure their safety when operating on or offshore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56800/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that all equipment used by the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps is in keeping with the best available in order to ensure their safety when operating on or offshore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56800/21]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which vessels in the Naval Service have been upgraded in line with best international requirements thereby facilitating their ability to engage in surveillance or rescue operations around Ireland’s coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56799/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which vessels in the Naval Service have been upgraded in line with best international requirements thereby facilitating their ability to engage in surveillance or rescue operations around Ireland’s coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56799/21]

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