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Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army including the Army Reserve continue to participate in modern training exercises in order to ensure the ability of the force to operate with other forces in the context of United Nations deployments and the need to maintain an ability to work alongside colleagues from the United Nations or the European Union ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56798/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army including the Army Reserve continue to participate in modern training exercises in order to ensure the ability of the force to operate with other forces in the context of United Nations deployments and the need to maintain an ability to work alongside colleagues from the United Nations or the European Union ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56798/21]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Air Corps continue to receive training on an ongoing basis with particular reference to the need to familiarise themselves with modern aviation technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56797/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Air Corps continue to receive training on an ongoing basis with particular reference to the need to familiarise themselves with modern aviation technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56797/21]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps continues to receive training on par with other forces throughout the European Union with particular reference to the need to ensure the ability to work together with other forces in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56796/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps continues to receive training on par with other forces throughout the European Union with particular reference to the need to ensure the ability to work together with other forces in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56796/21]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department continues to engage with representative bodies in the Defence Forces with a view to achieving an equitable resolution to outstanding matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56794/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department continues to engage with representative bodies in the Defence Forces with a view to achieving an equitable resolution to outstanding matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56794/21]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces has fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; if it is planned to recruit to augment the numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56793/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces has fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; if it is planned to recruit to augment the numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56793/21]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence if he plans to amend administrative instruction A10 in relation to the use of the national flag at funerals of deceased retired members of the Defence Forces to ensure that in all cases in which a deceased member had 20 years’ service with a satisfactory record the family of the deceased would be presented with the national flag at the graveside or at the crematorium as a mark of gratitude for their long service to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56737/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

225. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence if he plans to amend administrative instruction A10 in relation to the use of the national flag at funerals of deceased retired members of the Defence Forces to ensure that in all cases in which a deceased member had 20 years’ service with a satisfactory record the family of the deceased would be presented with the national flag at the graveside or at the crematorium as a mark of gratitude for their long service to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56737/21]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the steps he will take to reintroduce the service that was recently stopped in which members of the Civil Defence provide transport to persons who need to attend hospital appointments; the reason the service was stopped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56665/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

224. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the steps he will take to reintroduce the service that was recently stopped in which members of the Civil Defence provide transport to persons who need to attend hospital appointments; the reason the service was stopped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56665/21]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid to a company (details supplied) in each of the past two years to date in 2021; if these payments relate to aircraft maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56655/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

223. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid to a company (details supplied) in each of the past two years to date in 2021; if these payments relate to aircraft maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56655/21]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Aer Corps Casa CN 235 aircraft is sent to Spain for inspections; if it relates to poor staffing levels in Casement Aerodrome; the cost of such inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56654/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

222. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Aer Corps Casa CN 235 aircraft is sent to Spain for inspections; if it relates to poor staffing levels in Casement Aerodrome; the cost of such inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56654/21]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Air Corps AgustaWestland AW139 aircraft is sent to Belgium for inspections; if it relates to poor staffing levels in Casement Aerodrome; the cost of such inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56653/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

221. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Air Corps AgustaWestland AW139 aircraft is sent to Belgium for inspections; if it relates to poor staffing levels in Casement Aerodrome; the cost of such inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56653/21]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Air Corps Pilates PC9 aircraft is sent to Switzerland for inspections; if it relates to poor staffing levels in Casement Aerodrome; the cost of such inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56652/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

220. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Air Corps Pilates PC9 aircraft is sent to Switzerland for inspections; if it relates to poor staffing levels in Casement Aerodrome; the cost of such inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56652/21]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the status of the work of the Commission on the Defence Forces; when he expects to receive the final report of the Commission; if he has received interim reports to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56586/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

218. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the status of the work of the Commission on the Defence Forces; when he expects to receive the final report of the Commission; if he has received interim reports to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56586/21]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence the actual measures or protocols in place to protect undersea fibre optic cables that run under Irish waters from interference or tampering by foreign or hostile agents; if a risk assessment of the likelihood of such an incident has been carried out by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56548/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

133. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence the actual measures or protocols in place to protect undersea fibre optic cables that run under Irish waters from interference or tampering by foreign or hostile agents; if a risk assessment of the likelihood of such an incident has been carried out by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56548/21]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the provisions in view of recent violence and rioting in Northern Ireland that are being made by the Defence Forces to deal with potential paramilitary activity from loyalist paramilitaries. [56579/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

132. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the provisions in view of recent violence and rioting in Northern Ireland that are being made by the Defence Forces to deal with potential paramilitary activity from loyalist paramilitaries. [56579/21]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties being experienced by members of the Naval Service; the practical measures he plans to take to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56545/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

131. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties being experienced by members of the Naval Service; the practical measures he plans to take to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56545/21]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he and his Department continue to liaise with the Defence Forces with a view to the resolution of matters outstanding including the strength of all branches, matters relating to pay and conditions or other issues of concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56457/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he and his Department continue to liaise with the Defence Forces with a view to the resolution of matters outstanding including the strength of all branches, matters relating to pay and conditions or other issues of concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56457/21]

Question· oralPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Defence if an update will be provided on the work being done to address the issues that emerged in a documentary (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56188/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

127. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Defence if an update will be provided on the work being done to address the issues that emerged in a documentary (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56188/21]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the action he will take regarding the vacant position of adjudicator to the Defence Forces conciliation and arbitration scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56305/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

125. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the action he will take regarding the vacant position of adjudicator to the Defence Forces conciliation and arbitration scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56305/21]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider a reform of the process by which medals are awarded and honour the service men and women following on from the independent review into medals awarded to those involved in the Jadotville siege; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56546/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

124. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider a reform of the process by which medals are awarded and honour the service men and women following on from the independent review into medals awarded to those involved in the Jadotville siege; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56546/21]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Defence if he will produce a report for discussion on Defence Forces salaries; and his views on the fact that Defence Forces personnel have to access family income supports. [56301/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

122. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Defence if he will produce a report for discussion on Defence Forces salaries; and his views on the fact that Defence Forces personnel have to access family income supports. [56301/21]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence when the vacant position of third-party adjudicator for the Permanent Defence Forces conciliation and arbitration scheme will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56370/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

121. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence when the vacant position of third-party adjudicator for the Permanent Defence Forces conciliation and arbitration scheme will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56370/21]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the nature of the support provided and the corresponding hourly equivalent including the number of trips and kilometres provided by the Civil Defence in support of the HSE operations relating to Covid-19. [56518/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

119. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the nature of the support provided and the corresponding hourly equivalent including the number of trips and kilometres provided by the Civil Defence in support of the HSE operations relating to Covid-19. [56518/21]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the improvements that have taken place in the pay and conditions of members of the Defence Forces since this Government was formed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56482/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

118. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the improvements that have taken place in the pay and conditions of members of the Defence Forces since this Government was formed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56482/21]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons that have left the Permanent Defence Forces to date in 2021; the number of new recruits there have been over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56500/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

117. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons that have left the Permanent Defence Forces to date in 2021; the number of new recruits there have been over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56500/21]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide information regarding the average 17.5 patrol days that were reported to be cancelled each month in 2019, which rose to 30 per month to date in 2021; the purpose of the patrols; and the reason for cancellation. [56520/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

116. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide information regarding the average 17.5 patrol days that were reported to be cancelled each month in 2019, which rose to 30 per month to date in 2021; the purpose of the patrols; and the reason for cancellation. [56520/21]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 15 September 2021, the efforts being made by his Department to increase the strength of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56186/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

114. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 15 September 2021, the efforts being made by his Department to increase the strength of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56186/21]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the level of capital funding for the upgrade and modernisation of military equipment with a focus on the funding provided in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56190/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

113. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the level of capital funding for the upgrade and modernisation of military equipment with a focus on the funding provided in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56190/21]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the number of members recruited to the Defence Forces to date in 2021; the number that have left; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56483/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

112. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the number of members recruited to the Defence Forces to date in 2021; the number that have left; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56483/21]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence his plans to apply for a supplementary budget estimate in anticipation of the forthcoming report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56306/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

111. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence his plans to apply for a supplementary budget estimate in anticipation of the forthcoming report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56306/21]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Defence the status of discussions with an organisation (details supplied) on the recommendations to resolve the issue of post-1994 contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56300/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

107. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Defence the status of discussions with an organisation (details supplied) on the recommendations to resolve the issue of post-1994 contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56300/21]

Question· oralPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the details of the plans that are under way to ensure the target strength of 9,500 members of the Defence Forces is achieved in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56291/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

102. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the details of the plans that are under way to ensure the target strength of 9,500 members of the Defence Forces is achieved in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56291/21]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the efforts being made by his Department to encourage and increase diversity in the ranks of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56185/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

100. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the efforts being made by his Department to encourage and increase diversity in the ranks of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56185/21]

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