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Question· writtenPQ 36asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
36. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the interaction he has had with the Department of Education and Skills in respect of the possibilities for a site for a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24675/19]
Question· writtenPQ 35asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
35. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the location in which Naval Service staff have been undergoing fire safety training in recent months; the arrangements being put in place relating to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24654/19]
Question· writtenPQ 34asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
34. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 127 of 26 March 2019, the number of former members of the Defence Forces who have been awarded damages in respect of injuries received while in the Defence Forces from 2009 to date; the number of members who have subsequently had their pension entitlements restricted due to the fact they received an award in court in the same time period; the extent to which it is planned to continue this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24627/19]
Question· writtenPQ 33asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
33. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of applications by members of the Naval Service to come ashore under the standing two year out, two year in policy; the number of these that have been denied in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24566/19]
Question· writtenPQ 32asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
32. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason some members of the Defence Forces did not receive their postal ballots in time to vote in the recent local and European elections and referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24582/19]
Question· writtenPQ 31asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
31. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether fewer parliamentary questions and representations are one of the key performance indicators of the Lariam report implementation group (details supplied) in view of the fact that such indicators indicate issues with the approach of the group to the central issues regarding the Defence Forces' continued use of Lariam. [24345/19]
Question· writtenPQ 30asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
30. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the changes he is planning to the process to distribute postal ballots to the Defence Forces to ensure that in future all members will receive a ballot in sufficient time to cast it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24583/19]
Question· oralPQ 29asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
29. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the review of the Defence Forces pay and conditions has progressed with particular reference to the need to stabilise the strength of the forces and achieve a higher degree of retention of personnel in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24559/19]
Question· oralPQ 28asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
28. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the engagement he has had with the Defence Forces representative associations on the report of the Public Service Pay Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24477/19]
Question· writtenPQ 27asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
27. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address the fact that the Defence Forces lost over a third of their strength between 2014 and 2018 with the result that basic functions cannot be fulfilled in view of the fact that simple recruitment of new members is not enough to fill the gaps left by the departure of experienced members. [24344/19]
Question· oralPQ 26asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
26. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the comments of a former deputy commander of the Army Ranger Wing (details supplied) on the ongoing crisis of pay, morale and retention in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24342/19]
Question· writtenPQ 25asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
25. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has considered the establishment of a standing armed forces pay review body similar to that established in the UK as has been requested by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24565/19]
Question· oralPQ 24asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
24. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to improve pay and conditions for members of the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24353/19]
Question· writtenPQ 23asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
23. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Defence Forces personnel entitled to postal voting in recent elections were all able to do so in time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24479/19]
Question· writtenPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
22. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel from the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps who took part in protection duties for the visit of President Trump; the total of the allowances paid for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24476/19]
Question· writtenPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
21. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving in the Permanent Defence Force; his plans to increase the number of personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24352/19]
Question· writtenPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
20. Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a psychiatrist has been appointed to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24361/19]
Question· writtenPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
19. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason his Department declined to participate in the review by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform carried out in 2017 on the retirement ages of public servants; his plans to commence a review of the retirement ages of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24564/19]
Question· writtenPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
18. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his recruitment plans for the Defence Forces in 2019; the steps he is taking to address retention of personnel in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24357/19]
Question· writtenPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
17. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Lariam medical advisory group, the establishment of which was recommended in the 2017 report of the Lariam working group, has been created or has met; and if so, the number of times it has met. [24346/19]
Question· writtenPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
16. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the decision which will prevent the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council from issuing medical certificates to Civil Defence personnel from August 2019 will be reversed in view of the fact that this will have a detrimental effect on local community and social events particularly in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24360/19]
Question· oralPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
15. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether the pay and conditions of members of the Defence Forces are having a negative effect on morale levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24573/19]
Question· oralPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
14. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if members of the Reserve Defence Force are being paid on average 18% less than the rates being given to their counterparts in the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24480/19]
Question· oralPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
13. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that almost 90% of Defence Forces personnel earn below the average public sector wage; the steps he will take to address same; and the reason it has not been addressed to date. [24343/19]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
12. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress being made in affording Defence Force representative organisations affiliation with a union (details supplied) as a means to advance the interests of their members in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24584/19]
Question· writtenPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
11. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the work carried out in his Department and the progress made to increase the level of industrial relations support for serving personnel in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24585/19]
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
10. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to improve the levels of pay and timing of pensions and gratuities in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24358/19]
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
9. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps have access to training and equipment on par with other Defence Forces throughout Europe and with a high degree of capability in dealing with unforeseen emergencies, such as a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24560/19]
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
8. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the recent comments by the former head of the elite Ranger Wing in Chad that poor rates of pay and allowances for enlisted personnel, rather than officers, were driving personnel out of the Defence Forces; if he has discussed these issues with the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24574/19]
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
7. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on claims by the former head social worker for the Defence Forces that he was ignored repeatedly when he warned the Minister of State's officials regarding increased poverty levels being endured by serving military personnel and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24478/19]
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
6. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the actual operational strength of the Defence Forces or strength in station is lower than the official figure of 8,800 when personnel in training, those on leave of absence and those on overseas service are taken into account and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24567/19]
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
5. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all Defence Forces personnel entitled to postal votes in the recent European and local elections received ballot papers in time to cast their vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24687/19]
Question· writtenPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
4. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the pay disparity between members of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána during the recent visit by President Donald Trump; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24581/19]
Question· oralPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
3. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel from the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps that took part in protection duties for the recent visit of the President of the United States of America; the average length of the service provided by each member involved; the average allowance paid for this service to each member of the Defence Forces involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24686/19]
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
2. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he has taken to implement the Dáil Éireann motion (details supplied) passed on 28 June 2017 to draw up a plan of action to help alleviate and address the ongoing concerns regarding the anti-malaria drug Lariam issued to military personnel serving on overseas missions in sub-Saharan Africa in the past other than fighting legal cases of victims of Lariam. [24568/19]
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2019
1. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when proposals will be brought forward to improve pay and working conditions for members of the Defence Forces; if he is satisfied that the recommendations of the Public Service Pay Commission relating to the Defence Forces are sufficient in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24685/19]
Question· writtenPQ 75asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2019
75. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he first received the report on the findings of the independent third party appointed to investigate protected disclosures relating to chemical exposure in the Air Corps; the steps he has taken to act on its findings since then; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24571/19]
Question· writtenPQ 74asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2019
74. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the last time the establishment number was achieved; the shortfall each year it was not achieved; if this figure takes into account those on training or other absences; if there was a difference in the amount allocated for wages and the amount spent in each of the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24570/19]
Question· writtenPQ 73asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2019
73. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the allocation made to the Defence Forces for pay and pensions in each of the past ten years; the amount spent in each of the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24569/19]
Question· writtenPQ 72asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2019
72. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a recruitment campaign for the diving section in the Naval Service will happen in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24505/19]
Question· writtenPQ 119asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2019
119. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated full-year cost if the security duty allowance of €23.81 per day for less than 24 hours was increased to €38.50 per day and from €47.59 per day to €72 per day for 24 hours duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24120/19]
Question· writtenPQ 118asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2019
118. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the mid-life refit of LÉ Róisín; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24119/19]
Question· writtenPQ 117asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2019
117. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Army personnel who left employment early in each year since 2010; the number who made a payment to the Defence Forces and-or his Department as a result of ending their contract early; the amount paid in each year by such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23843/19]
Question· writtenPQ 116asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2019
116. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of heavy recovery trucks purchased for the Permanent Defence Forces in each of the years 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and the number withdrawn during the same period. [23769/19]
Question· writtenPQ 115asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2019
115. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the necessary funding will be provided to ensure the air traffic control tower at Baldonnel Aerodrome is opened 24/7. [23768/19]
Question· writtenPQ 114asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2019
114. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Army personnel who did not receive ballot papers in time to cast their votes in the recent local and European elections and the divorce referendum. [23751/19]
Question· writtenPQ 113asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2019
113. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Army personnel who may have lost their right to vote due to the fact their ballot papers did not arrive in time for the recent local and European elections and the divorce referendum. [23750/19]
Question· writtenPQ 112asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2019
112. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will address a matter regarding Army pay (details supplied). [23674/19]
Question· writtenPQ 111asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2019
111. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of staff working in the procurement area for major State infrastructure projects in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23660/19]
Question· writtenPQ 110asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2019
110. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if an investigation is taking place with regard to some members of the Defence Forces not receiving their postal vote in time to vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23563/19]
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