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Question· writtenPQ 475asked

475. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the current strength verses establishment of the Naval Service fleet operational readiness standards and training; and the status of the effective capability of FORST at present. [13324/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2021

475. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the current strength verses establishment of the Naval Service fleet operational readiness standards and training; and the status of the effective capability of FORST at present. [13324/21]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

474. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the current strength versus the establishment of the Defence Forces personnel support service; and the status of the current capability of the service to support the welfare of Defence Forces personnel. [13323/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2021

474. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the current strength versus the establishment of the Defence Forces personnel support service; and the status of the current capability of the service to support the welfare of Defence Forces personnel. [13323/21]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the reason for not establishing the office of veterans’ affairs as previously committed to; and his plans for this office and veterans' welfare. [13322/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2021

473. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the reason for not establishing the office of veterans’ affairs as previously committed to; and his plans for this office and veterans' welfare. [13322/21]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

472. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of the role of the Office of Emergency Planning throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and the resources of and the ability of the office to monitor potential national security threats such as Covid-19 in order to better prepare for same. [13321/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2021

472. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of the role of the Office of Emergency Planning throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and the resources of and the ability of the office to monitor potential national security threats such as Covid-19 in order to better prepare for same. [13321/21]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

470. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Defence the number of students who undertook work experience or internships with State and semi-State agencies under his aegis in 2019; the cost in terms of wages and allowances; and the estimated numerical capacity of State and semi-State agencies to provide work experience and internships on an annual basis. [12950/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2021

470. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Defence the number of students who undertook work experience or internships with State and semi-State agencies under his aegis in 2019; the cost in terms of wages and allowances; and the estimated numerical capacity of State and semi-State agencies to provide work experience and internships on an annual basis. [12950/21]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

469. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken to date regarding the Workplace Relations Commission ruling in December 2020 to roll out an anti-discrimination training course and materials for all Defence personnel with staff responsibilities due to be completed by the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12779/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2021

469. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken to date regarding the Workplace Relations Commission ruling in December 2020 to roll out an anti-discrimination training course and materials for all Defence personnel with staff responsibilities due to be completed by the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12779/21]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

468. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken to date regarding the Workplace Relations Commission ruling in December 2020 for a comprehensive review of training and information materials and local practices to ensure they are in line with anti-discrimination law due to be completed by the end of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12778/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2021

468. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken to date regarding the Workplace Relations Commission ruling in December 2020 for a comprehensive review of training and information materials and local practices to ensure they are in line with anti-discrimination law due to be completed by the end of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12778/21]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

467. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of fully qualified air traffic controllers within the Air Corps; and the average length of time it takes to qualify as an air traffic controller. [12709/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2021

467. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of fully qualified air traffic controllers within the Air Corps; and the average length of time it takes to qualify as an air traffic controller. [12709/21]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

466. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if a recruitment drive for the Defence Forces School of Music will occur during the first half of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12708/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2021

466. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if a recruitment drive for the Defence Forces School of Music will occur during the first half of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12708/21]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence if his Department was contacted by CHO 8 to assist in nursing homes in early April 2020; if so, the details of any such communications and actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12356/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2021

127. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence if his Department was contacted by CHO 8 to assist in nursing homes in early April 2020; if so, the details of any such communications and actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12356/21]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether organisations (details supplied) were meaningfully consulted by his Departmental officials during the recent national pay negotiation talks; if the current structure for engagement with these organisations is necessary and sufficient for future national pay talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12350/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2021

54. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether organisations (details supplied) were meaningfully consulted by his Departmental officials during the recent national pay negotiation talks; if the current structure for engagement with these organisations is necessary and sufficient for future national pay talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12350/21]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the European Committee on Social Rights report 2018 regarding the European Organisation of Military Associations v. Ireland Complaint No. 112/2014 (details supplied) that found Ireland had violated various articles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12347/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2021

53. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the European Committee on Social Rights report 2018 regarding the European Organisation of Military Associations v. Ireland Complaint No. 112/2014 (details supplied) that found Ireland had violated various articles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12347/21]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if correspondence has taken place between his Department and the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces regarding the desire of an organisation (details supplied) for trade union status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12345/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2021

52. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if correspondence has taken place between his Department and the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces regarding the desire of an organisation (details supplied) for trade union status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12345/21]

Question· writtenPQ 890asked

890. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to ensure Defence Forces personnel fulfilling duties overseas and in areas with high levels of Covid-19 community transmission will receive the vaccine before embarking on such duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11701/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

890. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to ensure Defence Forces personnel fulfilling duties overseas and in areas with high levels of Covid-19 community transmission will receive the vaccine before embarking on such duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11701/21]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

392. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the organisation capability review of the Department of Defence will commence; the terms of reference and completion date; and the person or body that will conduct same. [12097/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

392. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the organisation capability review of the Department of Defence will commence; the terms of reference and completion date; and the person or body that will conduct same. [12097/21]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

391. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the number of the 13 Reserve Defence Force, RDF, projects that have been completed since 2015; the number deferred; and the reason for each deferral. [12096/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

391. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the number of the 13 Reserve Defence Force, RDF, projects that have been completed since 2015; the number deferred; and the reason for each deferral. [12096/21]

Question· writtenPQ 390asked

390. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the number of the 82 projects listed in the 2015 White Paper on Defence that are completed; and the number deferred until the Commission on the Defence Forces reports. [12095/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

390. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the number of the 82 projects listed in the 2015 White Paper on Defence that are completed; and the number deferred until the Commission on the Defence Forces reports. [12095/21]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

386. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that members of the Defence Forces who are due to deploy overseas are awaiting vaccination; and when they are due to receive their vaccines, particularly in view of the worrying situation in which a deployment is due to Mali in the next two weeks. [12059/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

386. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that members of the Defence Forces who are due to deploy overseas are awaiting vaccination; and when they are due to receive their vaccines, particularly in view of the worrying situation in which a deployment is due to Mali in the next two weeks. [12059/21]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

385. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the action he has taken in response to recent statements by a person (details supplied) regarding academic freedom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11878/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

385. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the action he has taken in response to recent statements by a person (details supplied) regarding academic freedom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11878/21]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

383. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Defence his plans to ensure Defence Forces personnel fulfilling duties overseas and in areas with high levels of Covid-19 community transmissions will receive the vaccination before embarking on such duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11700/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

383. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Defence his plans to ensure Defence Forces personnel fulfilling duties overseas and in areas with high levels of Covid-19 community transmissions will receive the vaccination before embarking on such duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11700/21]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

380. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the statements made to the Commission on the Defence Forces by an organisation (details supplied) concerning discrimination against women in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11592/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

380. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the statements made to the Commission on the Defence Forces by an organisation (details supplied) concerning discrimination against women in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11592/21]

Question· writtenPQ 379asked

379. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the details of the meetings, correspondence and engagements he and his officials have had with a group (details supplied); if he will specifically address the concerns outlined by the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11404/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

379. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the details of the meetings, correspondence and engagements he and his officials have had with a group (details supplied); if he will specifically address the concerns outlined by the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11404/21]

Question· writtenPQ 378asked

378. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under his aegis that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2018, 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021; the value and nature of the contact work carried out in each case; the year of each contract in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11372/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

378. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under his aegis that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2018, 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021; the value and nature of the contact work carried out in each case; the year of each contract in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11372/21]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

376. Deputy Malcolm Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces currently deployed on peacekeeping duties to areas of conflict all over the world will be vaccinated against Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10992/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

376. Deputy Malcolm Noonan asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces currently deployed on peacekeeping duties to areas of conflict all over the world will be vaccinated against Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10992/21]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 191 and 192 of 17 February 2021, if the Office of Public Works will open consultation or hold an online briefing with residents affected by the construction of new flood defences in locations (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if the areas are included in the flood cells outlined in response to the previous questions highlighted; and the timeline for completion of the flood defence projects designed to protect the properties. [11768/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2021

247. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 191 and 192 of 17 February 2021, if the Office of Public Works will open consultation or hold an online briefing with residents affected by the construction of new flood defences in locations (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if the areas are included in the flood cells outlined in response to the previous questions highlighted; and the timeline for completion of the flood defence projects designed to protect the properties. [11768/21]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the breakdown of procurement contracts for Covid-19-related spending in 2020 and 2021 that took place via negotiated procedure without prior publication by his Department, by goods and service type, in tabular form. [11205/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2021

153. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the breakdown of procurement contracts for Covid-19-related spending in 2020 and 2021 that took place via negotiated procedure without prior publication by his Department, by goods and service type, in tabular form. [11205/21]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the number and value of procurement contracts for Covid-19 related spending in 2020 and 2021 that took place via negotiated procedure without prior publication in his Department. [11175/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2021

152. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the number and value of procurement contracts for Covid-19 related spending in 2020 and 2021 that took place via negotiated procedure without prior publication in his Department. [11175/21]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the current establishment number for Defence Forces personnel, permanent, reserve and civilian support staff; the way these figures compare to the number of personnel in 1999, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10956/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2021

151. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the current establishment number for Defence Forces personnel, permanent, reserve and civilian support staff; the way these figures compare to the number of personnel in 1999, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10956/21]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of formal and informal Council of the European Union meetings that have been held since 27 June 2020 under the remit of his Department; and the number of formal and informal meetings, respectively, held virtually. [10811/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2021

150. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of formal and informal Council of the European Union meetings that have been held since 27 June 2020 under the remit of his Department; and the number of formal and informal meetings, respectively, held virtually. [10811/21]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the reason for reviewing the Defence Forces in isolation via a stand-alone commission; the reason a review of national defence and security as a whole is not being undertaken; the selection criteria for the membership of the commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10728/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2021

149. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the reason for reviewing the Defence Forces in isolation via a stand-alone commission; the reason a review of national defence and security as a whole is not being undertaken; the selection criteria for the membership of the commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10728/21]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the annual spend on national defence and on the Defence Forces excluding pensions as a percentage of GDP since 1999, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10726/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2021

147. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the annual spend on national defence and on the Defence Forces excluding pensions as a percentage of GDP since 1999, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10726/21]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if he will establish an inquiry into allegations of systemic sexual abuse and the covering up of sexual abuse in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10608/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2021

146. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if he will establish an inquiry into allegations of systemic sexual abuse and the covering up of sexual abuse in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10608/21]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Reserve Defence Force personnel by barracks; if there will be a recruitment campaign in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10607/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2021

145. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Reserve Defence Force personnel by barracks; if there will be a recruitment campaign in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10607/21]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the number of pension applications yet to be digitised under the Military Service Pensions Collection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10606/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2021

144. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the number of pension applications yet to be digitised under the Military Service Pensions Collection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10606/21]

Question· writtenPQ 915asked

915. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health when serving members of the Defence Forces, stationed in and outside Ireland respectively, will receive the Covid-19 vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9960/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2021

915. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health when serving members of the Defence Forces, stationed in and outside Ireland respectively, will receive the Covid-19 vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9960/21]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 354 of 3 February 2021, the dates on which skill surveys of the RDF were conducted having regard to the 2015 White Paper; the number who responded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10489/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2021

389. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 354 of 3 February 2021, the dates on which skill surveys of the RDF were conducted having regard to the 2015 White Paper; the number who responded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10489/21]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

388. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 352 of 3 February 2021, the amount paid for travel allowances to the RDF in each of the past five years; the number of members of the RDF who qualified for such payments in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10488/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2021

388. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 352 of 3 February 2021, the amount paid for travel allowances to the RDF in each of the past five years; the number of members of the RDF who qualified for such payments in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10488/21]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

387. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the amount his Department has expended to date regarding awareness raising campaigns of Covid-19 in national newspapers, regional newspapers, national radio, regional and local radio stations and across social media platforms; and the amount committed to expend under any current contracts or agreements with same in tabular form. [10467/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2021

387. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the amount his Department has expended to date regarding awareness raising campaigns of Covid-19 in national newspapers, regional newspapers, national radio, regional and local radio stations and across social media platforms; and the amount committed to expend under any current contracts or agreements with same in tabular form. [10467/21]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

386. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to address the inequality between officers and enlisted personnel in terms of healthcare provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10341/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2021

386. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to address the inequality between officers and enlisted personnel in terms of healthcare provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10341/21]

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