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Question· writtenPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2020
6. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of persons that availed of and the costs incurred by his Department regarding the cycle to work scheme since it was introduced to date by year and cost in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9980/20]
Question· writtenPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2020
5. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he or his officials had an input into the drafting of the job specification for the recently advertised role of Secretary General of the Department of Defence; the reason the job specification does not stipulate the requirement for experience or qualifications in defence, security, international relations or a related field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9778/20]
Question· writtenPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2020
4. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces replacing those serving on UNIFIL missions by rotation will serve the full length of missions and receive allowable expenses and allowances that would be associated with a full mission on overseas duty in view of his announcement of a return date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9653/20]
Question· writtenPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2020
3. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a full health and safety audit will be carried out on the entire Air Corps fleet of AW139 helicopters and other craft if deemed necessary in view of a recent safety incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9652/20]
Question· writtenPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2020
2. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to evacuate members of the Defence Forces from the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to the worsening security situation in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9651/20]
Question· writtenPQ 136asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
136. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood defence works in Athlone, County Westmeath; and the timeline for the completion of flood defences. [9557/20]
Question· writtenPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
20. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason for the delay in providing personal security clearance and facility security clearance for companies here dealing with projects for the European defence industrial development programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8534/20]
Question· writtenPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
14. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount that has been spent on advertising in 2020 by his Department and its agencies on social media platforms (details supplied) in tabular form; and the name of each campaign advertised. [9835/20]
Question· writtenPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
13. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the provisions he will put in place to ensure the ongoing preservation of protected structures in Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, should that area be handed over to another Department. [9531/20]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
12. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the recent re-enlistment campaign for the Defence Forces; if it remains open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9517/20]
Question· writtenPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
11. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the age limit for the Defence Forces cadetship competition will be increased as recommended by the Public Service Pay Commission and also discussed at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence on 28 November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9258/20]
Question· writtenPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
10. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of females who were recruited for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in 2019 and to date in 2020; the number of females currently in training in each branch of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9238/20]
Question· writtenPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
9. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if an application has been received from a union (details supplied) for permission to affiliate to another organisation; if so, when the application was received; when a decision will be made on the application; the reason for the delay in making a decision on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9169/20]
Question· writtenPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
8. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the facilities at Kilworth Camp are being used at present to accommodate personnel other than military personnel; and if so, the purpose of providing such accommodation. [9123/20]
Question· writtenPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
7. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if funding will be allocated for a new control tower at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel; when this capital works project will commence; the duration of such works; and the budget allocated for same. [8776/20]
Question· writtenPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
6. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if funding will be allocated for the upgrade and extension of the mission preparation centre at the cadet school at the Defence Forces training centre; when this capital works project will commence; the duration of such works; and the allocated budget for same. [8775/20]
Question· writtenPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
5. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the strength each branch should be at; the recruitment planned in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8741/20]
Question· writtenPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
4. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a decision will be made regarding permitting the affiliating of the Defence Forces to a union (details supplied); the reason this decision has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8740/20]
Question· writtenPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
3. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason family-friendly tours are not guaranteed at present for Defence Forces personnel due to be stationed overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8686/20]
Question· writtenPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 June 2020
2. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if future overseas missions for members of the Defence Forces delayed due to the UN suspension will serve their full period of duties once missions can be rotated; if they will receive their expected allowance payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8298/20]
Question· writtenPQ 594asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
594. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the reason the Civil Defence which was transporting swabs from designated areas to laboratories (details supplied) and to laboratories in University College Dublin on a voluntary basis has been replaced with a new company which will transport the swabs at a cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7901/20]
Question· writtenPQ 98asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
98. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7774/20]
Question· writtenPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
17. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if clarity will be provided to Defence Forces personnel serving on UN missions overseas on when they will be returning; and his plans to ensure a timely rotation. [8203/20]
Question· writtenPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
16. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of discussions between his Department and the Department of Education and Skills on a potential site for a new post-primary school for the Curragh; if he will provide clarity on this matter in order that a new site can be identified for the post-primary school either on the Curragh or elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8083/20]
Question· writtenPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
15. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of progress on plans for a peace and leadership institute on the Curragh Camp, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8082/20]
Question· writtenPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
14. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of capital investment underway and planned for the Air Corps; the aircraft being purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7957/20]
Question· writtenPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
13. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the terms and conditions for re-enlistment to the Defence Forces enforce an obligation to purchase a discharge should a person that re-enlists decide to leave during the period of their contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7956/20]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
12. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to support the need of members of the Defence Forces for secure long-term housing; if the matter will be addressed through local authority housing or council mortgages or by the Defence Forces directly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7638/20]
Question· writtenPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
11. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on possible illegal activity at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7466/20]
Question· writtenPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
10. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will extend the deadline for applications for cadetships in the Defence Forces until September 2020 due to the Covid-19 restrictions. [7398/20]
Question· writtenPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
9. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of efforts to return two members of the Defence Forces home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7317/20]
Question· writtenPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
8. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Napoleonic battery fortress on Carrig Island, Ballylongford, County Kerry was taken into the ownership of his Department after independence (details supplied) in view of the fact the land on which it is situated is not registered with the Property Registration Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7316/20]
Question· writtenPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
7. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated full year cost of purchasing 15 extra combat support service armoured 8 x 8 drop vehicles for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7120/20]
Question· writtenPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020
6. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of Defence Forces personnel on the UNIFIL operation whose return here has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic; the efforts underway to resolve the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7081/20]
Question· writtenPQ 25asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
25. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on external consultants by his Department in 2019; the average hourly rate; if caps or limits on such spending are in place; the way in which conflicts of interest are managed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7278/20]
Question· writtenPQ 24asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
24. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he will announce a date when Defence Forces personnel serving on a UNIFIL mission will rotate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7031/20]
Question· writtenPQ 23asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
23. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he will announce a date that Defence Forces personnel serving on a UNIFIL mission will rotate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6965/20]
Question· writtenPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
22. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of delayed rotations of UNIFIL troops from Lebanon; the work of his Department to seek updates and progress on this matter; when he expects to be able to update families on their return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6802/20]
Question· writtenPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
21. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces members who have applied to re-enlist on the introduction of the recently amended emergency legislation; and the number re-enlisted. [6792/20]
Question· writtenPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
20. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if funding will be provided for the recruitment of an additional full-time clinical psychologist for the Defence Forces. [6788/20]
Question· writtenPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
19. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason Defence Forces personnel are not able to return from oversees in view of the fact that hundreds of seasonal workers travelled here during a pandemic. [6703/20]
Question· writtenPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
18. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when Defence Forces personnel serving in Lebanon who have been serving since before Christmas and were due to back in May 2020 will now return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6509/20]
Question· writtenPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
17. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the vacancies among instructors in the Defence Forces across each branch. [6377/20]
Question· writtenPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
16. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in tabular form. [6246/20]
Question· writtenPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
15. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated amount it would cost in a full year if the capital budget for Defence Forces built infrastructure, construction and maintenance increased by 15%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6245/20]
Question· writtenPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
14. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces serving in Lebanon who are due to return on 19 May 2020 will return on that date; if the required arrangements are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6179/20]
Question· writtenPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
13. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has ownership of the Napoleonic Artillery Battery at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5880/20]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020
12. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has engaged the use of external consultants from 1 January 2020 to date; the details and costs of such engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5527/20]
Question· writtenPQ 121asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2020
121. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has examined the possibility of creating a pay commission for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4080/20]
Question· writtenPQ 113asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2020
113. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is a decision on pension abatement for those in the Defence Forces to allow those that have been offered roles elsewhere to avail of them. [5125/20]
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