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Question· oralPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in resolving the low pay issue in the Defence Forces which is making it difficult to retain personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24962/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2021

13. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in resolving the low pay issue in the Defence Forces which is making it difficult to retain personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24962/21]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if he is still committed to the Air Corps having a role in search and rescue; his views on whether the Air Corps should be tasked to undertake this role in the same way as it was tasked to provide the emergency aeromedical service and Garda air support unit service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24605/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2021

11. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if he is still committed to the Air Corps having a role in search and rescue; his views on whether the Air Corps should be tasked to undertake this role in the same way as it was tasked to provide the emergency aeromedical service and Garda air support unit service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24605/21]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the remaining residential properties owned by his Department in Orchard Park, Curragh; if he plans to hand over the estate to Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24607/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2021

9. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the remaining residential properties owned by his Department in Orchard Park, Curragh; if he plans to hand over the estate to Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24607/21]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence when the report on the review of mandatory retirement ages for Defence Forces officers will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24895/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2021

5. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence when the report on the review of mandatory retirement ages for Defence Forces officers will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24895/21]

Question· writtenPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence his plans to purchase a military jet aircraft for the Defence Forces to assist troops returning from overseas duties and also assist with duties at home. [25173/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2021

4. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence his plans to purchase a military jet aircraft for the Defence Forces to assist troops returning from overseas duties and also assist with duties at home. [25173/21]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the reviews that have taken place to date of the 1994 Defence Forces service contracts, which have contributed to the retention crisis in the Defence Forces. [25008/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2021

1. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the reviews that have taken place to date of the 1994 Defence Forces service contracts, which have contributed to the retention crisis in the Defence Forces. [25008/21]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Defence his views on the Defence Forces proposal that the Air Corps takes over some maritime search-and-rescue operations; the implications for the current service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25166/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2021

147. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Defence his views on the Defence Forces proposal that the Air Corps takes over some maritime search-and-rescue operations; the implications for the current service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25166/21]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the number of females who were recruited to the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of females currently in training in each branch of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25124/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2021

146. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the number of females who were recruited to the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of females currently in training in each branch of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25124/21]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel on UN duty who received a Covid- 19 vaccination from the host country from December 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25055/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2021

145. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel on UN duty who received a Covid- 19 vaccination from the host country from December 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25055/21]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the details of UN arrangements for vaccinations of peacekeepers; if the Defence Forces were part of those arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25054/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2021

144. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the details of UN arrangements for vaccinations of peacekeepers; if the Defence Forces were part of those arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25054/21]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel present on UN duty who were offered a Covid-19 vaccination through the UN since December 2020; the number that received it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25053/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2021

143. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel present on UN duty who were offered a Covid-19 vaccination through the UN since December 2020; the number that received it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25053/21]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the status of the proposed transfer of lands at Rockbrae House, Bray, County Wicklow to Wicklow County Council; the discussions that have taken place with the council; the purpose of the transfer; the timeframe for the transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24953/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2021

142. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the status of the proposed transfer of lands at Rockbrae House, Bray, County Wicklow to Wicklow County Council; the discussions that have taken place with the council; the purpose of the transfer; the timeframe for the transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24953/21]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the amount expended by his Department on advertising and awareness raising initiatives related to Covid-19 from March 2020 to date in 2021; the print, online and broadcasting media organisations contracted to provide this service; the amount provided to each in the timeframe concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24924/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2021

141. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the amount expended by his Department on advertising and awareness raising initiatives related to Covid-19 from March 2020 to date in 2021; the print, online and broadcasting media organisations contracted to provide this service; the amount provided to each in the timeframe concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24924/21]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport his response to the Defence Forces proposal that the Air Corps takes over some maritime search-and-rescue operations including the implications for the current service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25141/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2021

93. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport his response to the Defence Forces proposal that the Air Corps takes over some maritime search-and-rescue operations including the implications for the current service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25141/21]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

434. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the European Defence Agency projects which Ireland is currently involved in tabular form; and if he will provide an overview of the nature of the projects. [24695/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

434. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the European Defence Agency projects which Ireland is currently involved in tabular form; and if he will provide an overview of the nature of the projects. [24695/21]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

433. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the overseas missions in which the Defence Forces are currently involved; the number of personnel involved in each mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24694/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

433. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the overseas missions in which the Defence Forces are currently involved; the number of personnel involved in each mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24694/21]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

432. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the number of additional recruits to the Permanent Defence Force to date in 2021 with regard to all three services; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24693/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

432. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the number of additional recruits to the Permanent Defence Force to date in 2021 with regard to all three services; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24693/21]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

431. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence his plans for additional defence investment in strategic airlift, air intercept and airspace monitoring primary radar capability and cyber defence and intelligence. [24692/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

431. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence his plans for additional defence investment in strategic airlift, air intercept and airspace monitoring primary radar capability and cyber defence and intelligence. [24692/21]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

428. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to extend the supplementary pension provision to post-2013 new entrants to give them the option of a lengthy career in the Defence Forces. [24689/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

428. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to extend the supplementary pension provision to post-2013 new entrants to give them the option of a lengthy career in the Defence Forces. [24689/21]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

427. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence if measures are being taken to bridge the gap of ten years between forced early retirement on age grounds in the Defence Forces and access to the State pension. [24688/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

427. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence if measures are being taken to bridge the gap of ten years between forced early retirement on age grounds in the Defence Forces and access to the State pension. [24688/21]

Question· writtenPQ 426asked

426. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the involvement of the Permanent Defence Forces in the Covid-19 vaccination programme; the number of personnel involved; the locations in which they provided support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24687/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

426. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the involvement of the Permanent Defence Forces in the Covid-19 vaccination programme; the number of personnel involved; the locations in which they provided support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24687/21]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

425. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Reserve Defence Forces as of 1 May 2021 with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24686/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

425. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Reserve Defence Forces as of 1 May 2021 with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24686/21]

Question· writtenPQ 424asked

424. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces as of 1 May 2021 or the latest date for which figures are available; the breakdown of all ranks across the three services; the gender breakdown of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24685/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

424. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces as of 1 May 2021 or the latest date for which figures are available; the breakdown of all ranks across the three services; the gender breakdown of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24685/21]

Question· writtenPQ 423asked

423. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if he or his Department employ persons or firms to deal with public relations; if so, the number of persons employed by his Department to deal with public relations; the names of any firms involved; and the total amount spent on public relations by his Department. [24437/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

423. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if he or his Department employ persons or firms to deal with public relations; if so, the number of persons employed by his Department to deal with public relations; the names of any firms involved; and the total amount spent on public relations by his Department. [24437/21]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

420. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the non-governmental organisations in receipt of funding from his Department; the amount of funding allocated to same in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24369/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

420. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the non-governmental organisations in receipt of funding from his Department; the amount of funding allocated to same in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24369/21]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

418. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the funding allocated by his Department or agencies under his remit to An Taisce in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the expected allocations to An Taisce for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24099/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

418. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the funding allocated by his Department or agencies under his remit to An Taisce in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the expected allocations to An Taisce for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24099/21]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

417. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence the communications the UK Royal Navy has with its counterparts here in relation to the ongoing movements and exercises of its submarines in the Irish exclusive economic zone but just outside Ireland's territorial waters; and if he will assure Irish fishers that they are not endangered by these practices while fishing in the waters around the coast. [23616/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

417. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Defence the communications the UK Royal Navy has with its counterparts here in relation to the ongoing movements and exercises of its submarines in the Irish exclusive economic zone but just outside Ireland's territorial waters; and if he will assure Irish fishers that they are not endangered by these practices while fishing in the waters around the coast. [23616/21]

Question· writtenPQ 416asked

416. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if Irish military attachés will be appointed to a small number of Irish embassies abroad as outlined in the White Paper on Defence 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24518/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

416. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if Irish military attachés will be appointed to a small number of Irish embassies abroad as outlined in the White Paper on Defence 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24518/21]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the implementation of the recommendations in the March 2021 Report by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence on the Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines to Developing Countries; the engagement he has had to date with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment with regard to the recommendation of the easing of intellectual property rights with regard to the Covid-19 vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24213/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2021

101. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the implementation of the recommendations in the March 2021 Report by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence on the Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines to Developing Countries; the engagement he has had to date with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment with regard to the recommendation of the easing of intellectual property rights with regard to the Covid-19 vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24213/21]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

355. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the reason a person (details supplied) in the Defence Forces did not receive the 1916 centenary commemorative medal after serving in the Defence Forces for 37 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23269/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2021

355. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the reason a person (details supplied) in the Defence Forces did not receive the 1916 centenary commemorative medal after serving in the Defence Forces for 37 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23269/21]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

354. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the active strength at 30 March 2021 by rank of the army reserve and naval service reserve; and the number of army reserve and naval service reserve of all ranks that will reach compulsory discharge age by the end of December 2021. [22904/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2021

354. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the active strength at 30 March 2021 by rank of the army reserve and naval service reserve; and the number of army reserve and naval service reserve of all ranks that will reach compulsory discharge age by the end of December 2021. [22904/21]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the number of commissioned Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve officers by rank that were classified as inactive in each of the years since the reorganisation in 2013 to the latest date for which information is available; and the number classified active that are serving without appointments. [22902/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2021

352. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the number of commissioned Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve officers by rank that were classified as inactive in each of the years since the reorganisation in 2013 to the latest date for which information is available; and the number classified active that are serving without appointments. [22902/21]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

351. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the use his Department has for a plot of land (details supplied) between the Chapelizod Road and the River Liffey; and if his Department has considered granting the land to Dublin City Council for public use. [22816/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2021

351. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the use his Department has for a plot of land (details supplied) between the Chapelizod Road and the River Liffey; and if his Department has considered granting the land to Dublin City Council for public use. [22816/21]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

350. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff in his Department that have had access to files and or email restricted and or revoked as part of a disciplinary process or preceding or following a disciplinary process from 1 January 2018 to date in 2021. [22802/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2021

350. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff in his Department that have had access to files and or email restricted and or revoked as part of a disciplinary process or preceding or following a disciplinary process from 1 January 2018 to date in 2021. [22802/21]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a commencement date for flood defence works to be undertaken by the Office of Public Works at Springfield, Clonlara, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22736/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2021

230. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a commencement date for flood defence works to be undertaken by the Office of Public Works at Springfield, Clonlara, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22736/21]

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