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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]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to introduce legislation to ensure that only members of the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces and those engaged in legitimate historical re-enactment are allowed to wear combat uniforms. [23443/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

51. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to introduce legislation to ensure that only members of the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces and those engaged in legitimate historical re-enactment are allowed to wear combat uniforms. [23443/22]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Defence the steps that he is taking to improve reporting mechanisms for personnel in the Defence Forces who are experiencing sexual abuse, harassment and bullying. [23496/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

50. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Defence the steps that he is taking to improve reporting mechanisms for personnel in the Defence Forces who are experiencing sexual abuse, harassment and bullying. [23496/22]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Defence the number of annual leave days that were lost by officers; the number of annual leave days that were lost by enlisted personnel in each of the years 2017 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23500/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

49. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Defence the number of annual leave days that were lost by officers; the number of annual leave days that were lost by enlisted personnel in each of the years 2017 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23500/22]

Question· oralPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the review of the Defence Forces is being implemented at present; the steps already taken and that remain to be carried out in this regard; if a degree of urgency will be applied to the work in hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23752/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

48. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the review of the Defence Forces is being implemented at present; the steps already taken and that remain to be carried out in this regard; if a degree of urgency will be applied to the work in hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23752/22]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Defence having regard to the recommendations of the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces and his public statements on the Defence Forces budget does he believe that there needs to be a greater spend the purchase of military equipment and what areas of military equipment would require increased spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23821/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

46. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Defence having regard to the recommendations of the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces and his public statements on the Defence Forces budget does he believe that there needs to be a greater spend the purchase of military equipment and what areas of military equipment would require increased spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23821/22]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Defence the steps that he will take to improve the recruitment and retention of personnel in the Defence Forces; the position regarding the implementation of recommendations of the Public Service Pay Commission 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23816/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

43. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Defence the steps that he will take to improve the recruitment and retention of personnel in the Defence Forces; the position regarding the implementation of recommendations of the Public Service Pay Commission 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23816/22]

Question· oralPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence when recommendations will be brought to Government following the publication of the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22658/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

41. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence when recommendations will be brought to Government following the publication of the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22658/22]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Defence the way that he plans to recruit additional Defence Forces members; the remuneration package that he plans to offer existing and new members of the Irish Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23834/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

37. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Defence the way that he plans to recruit additional Defence Forces members; the remuneration package that he plans to offer existing and new members of the Irish Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23834/22]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider commencing a process of engagement with key stakeholders to address the continuing concerns of Jadotville soldiers and their families to appropriately acknowledge the outstanding bravery of these Irish soldiers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23716/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

36. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider commencing a process of engagement with key stakeholders to address the continuing concerns of Jadotville soldiers and their families to appropriately acknowledge the outstanding bravery of these Irish soldiers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23716/22]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces at the rank of sergeant who are affected by the situation regarding the post-94 contracts will be informed by his Department as to whether they will be allowed to remain in service as per his announcement in December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23755/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

35. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces at the rank of sergeant who are affected by the situation regarding the post-94 contracts will be informed by his Department as to whether they will be allowed to remain in service as per his announcement in December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23755/22]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of Ireland's contribution to the defence of Ukraine through the Common Security and Defence Policy of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23836/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

33. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of Ireland's contribution to the defence of Ukraine through the Common Security and Defence Policy of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23836/22]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Question No. 458 of 22 March 2022, the terms of reference of the independent review to examine the effectiveness of the policies, systems and procedures currently in place for dealing with bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Defence Forces; the details of correspondence that he has received to date from the review group in relation to interim assessments or recommendations addressing issues for immediate action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23676/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

32. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Question No. 458 of 22 March 2022, the terms of reference of the independent review to examine the effectiveness of the policies, systems and procedures currently in place for dealing with bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Defence Forces; the details of correspondence that he has received to date from the review group in relation to interim assessments or recommendations addressing issues for immediate action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23676/22]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the recommendations from the Commission on the Defence Forces report regarding cyber defence capabilities that his Department is considering for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23720/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

31. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the recommendations from the Commission on the Defence Forces report regarding cyber defence capabilities that his Department is considering for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23720/22]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the work that his Department is undertaking to address ongoing pay and conditions concerns with the Defences Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23754/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

30. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the work that his Department is undertaking to address ongoing pay and conditions concerns with the Defences Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23754/22]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Defence if he supports the involvement of the Irish Defence Forces in any expanded European Union rapid reaction force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23817/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

29. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Defence if he supports the involvement of the Irish Defence Forces in any expanded European Union rapid reaction force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23817/22]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the timeline for the actions that the Government is expected to take following publication of the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23835/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2022

27. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the timeline for the actions that the Government is expected to take following publication of the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23835/22]

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