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Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the status of the consideration by his Department of the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; the timeline for the completion and publication of the high-level action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15578/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2022

245. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the status of the consideration by his Department of the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; the timeline for the completion and publication of the high-level action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15578/22]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 18 November 2021, the status of the implementation of the report by the independent review group on Jadotville; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15577/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2022

244. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 18 November 2021, the status of the implementation of the report by the independent review group on Jadotville; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15577/22]

Question· oralPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the last time he met with the Russian ambassador; and if he requested the ambassador to correct the statement that he gave to the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. [15331/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2022

147. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the last time he met with the Russian ambassador; and if he requested the ambassador to correct the statement that he gave to the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. [15331/22]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of Ireland in relation to calls by a number of European Union member states for increased defence cooperation and a common defence strategy; the way Ireland has responded to these proposals following the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14742/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2022

144. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of Ireland in relation to calls by a number of European Union member states for increased defence cooperation and a common defence strategy; the way Ireland has responded to these proposals following the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14742/22]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider reopening army barracks such as Dún Úi Neill, County Cavan, a modern army facility which was closed in 2012, in view of the changed security situation in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15420/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2022

85. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider reopening army barracks such as Dún Úi Neill, County Cavan, a modern army facility which was closed in 2012, in view of the changed security situation in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15420/22]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Defence the number of contracts that his Department has with a company (details supplied); the location, nature, value and type of contract in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15403/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2022

84. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Defence the number of contracts that his Department has with a company (details supplied); the location, nature, value and type of contract in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15403/22]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 10 March 2022, the reason that inductions are so low given the number of applications; if he will provide a comprehensive breakdown for the reasons for refusal in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15280/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2022

83. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 10 March 2022, the reason that inductions are so low given the number of applications; if he will provide a comprehensive breakdown for the reasons for refusal in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15280/22]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he has engaged a company (details supplied) in respect of the services it provides from 2011 to date in 2022; the number of times he has engaged this company; the services used; and the total cost of all engagements with this company. [15176/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2022

80. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he has engaged a company (details supplied) in respect of the services it provides from 2011 to date in 2022; the number of times he has engaged this company; the services used; and the total cost of all engagements with this company. [15176/22]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

459. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the lack of access to a river (details supplied) making it difficult for a Civil Defence boat crews to access same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14788/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

459. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the lack of access to a river (details supplied) making it difficult for a Civil Defence boat crews to access same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14788/22]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

458. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 10 March 2022 and the terms of reference for 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 any letters he has received to date from the review group as regards interim assessments or recommendations addressing issues for immediate action; his plans to publish these letters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14485/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

458. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 10 March 2022 and the terms of reference for 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 any letters he has received to date from the review group as regards interim assessments or recommendations addressing issues for immediate action; his plans to publish these letters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14485/22]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

457. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 10 March 2022 and the terms of reference for 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 any monthly progress reports received to date by him from the group; his plans to publish these monthly progress reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14484/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

457. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 10 March 2022 and the terms of reference for 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 any monthly progress reports received to date by him from the group; his plans to publish these monthly progress reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14484/22]

Question· writtenPQ 456asked

456. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 10 March 2022 and the terms of reference for 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, if a work plan has been produced by the review group to date; his plans to publish the work plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14483/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

456. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 10 March 2022 and the terms of reference for 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, if a work plan has been produced by the review group to date; his plans to publish the work plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14483/22]

Question· writtenPQ 455asked

455. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons who failed Naval Service drug testing in February 2022; the consequences of this; and his plans to address drug use in the Naval Service. [14417/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

455. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons who failed Naval Service drug testing in February 2022; the consequences of this; and his plans to address drug use in the Naval Service. [14417/22]

Question· writtenPQ 454asked

454. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if he or officials from his Department have engaged in any form of communication with the World Economic Forum or representatives of the World Economic Forum including by phone call, webinar, email or any event organised by the World Economic Forum from 1 January 2019 to date; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14155/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

454. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if he or officials from his Department have engaged in any form of communication with the World Economic Forum or representatives of the World Economic Forum including by phone call, webinar, email or any event organised by the World Economic Forum from 1 January 2019 to date; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14155/22]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

449. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the total strength of Air Corps personnel; the number of qualified military pilots, cadet pilots in training, qualified military aircraft maintenance technicians, qualified military avionics technicians and military apprentices in training of both aforementioned disciplines. [14074/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

449. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the total strength of Air Corps personnel; the number of qualified military pilots, cadet pilots in training, qualified military aircraft maintenance technicians, qualified military avionics technicians and military apprentices in training of both aforementioned disciplines. [14074/22]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

445. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the actions that his Department has taken to implement the relevant recommendations from the Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community report issued in November 2021. [14000/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

445. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Defence the actions that his Department has taken to implement the relevant recommendations from the Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community report issued in November 2021. [14000/22]

Question· writtenPQ 444asked

444. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the cost incurred by his Department for the supply of Covid-19 related hand sanitiser since March 2019 to date; the name of the supplier involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13905/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

444. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the cost incurred by his Department for the supply of Covid-19 related hand sanitiser since March 2019 to date; the name of the supplier involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13905/22]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the cost incurred by his Department for the supply of Covid-19 related face masks and face coverings since March 2019 to date; the name of the supplier involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13887/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

443. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the cost incurred by his Department for the supply of Covid-19 related face masks and face coverings since March 2019 to date; the name of the supplier involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13887/22]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

442. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if the technical pay agreement agreed with the Defence Forces in July 2019 has been implemented; if so, when it was implemented; if not, the reason for the delay in implementation; and when the agreement will be implemented. [13864/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

442. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if the technical pay agreement agreed with the Defence Forces in July 2019 has been implemented; if so, when it was implemented; if not, the reason for the delay in implementation; and when the agreement will be implemented. [13864/22]

Question· writtenPQ 440asked

440. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence his plans to ensure that in the new Defence Forces structure that emerges from the recommendations of the Report of the Commission of the Defence Forces published in February 2022 that Collins Barracks, Cork would continue to be the headquarters location of the military formation that will control military operations in the southern region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13829/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2022

440. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence his plans to ensure that in the new Defence Forces structure that emerges from the recommendations of the Report of the Commission of the Defence Forces published in February 2022 that Collins Barracks, Cork would continue to be the headquarters location of the military formation that will control military operations in the southern region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13829/22]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if a new level of strength of the Defence Forces might be examined with a view to ensuring optimal efficacy in the event of being called upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13774/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

264. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if a new level of strength of the Defence Forces might be examined with a view to ensuring optimal efficacy in the event of being called upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13774/22]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if all aircraft under the control of the Air Corps are fully operational; the extent to which this applies to the rescue equipment and coastal surveillance equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13773/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if all aircraft under the control of the Air Corps are fully operational; the extent to which this applies to the rescue equipment and coastal surveillance equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13773/22]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the strength of operability of all branches of the Defence Forces are regularly monitored to ensure their readiness in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13771/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the strength of operability of all branches of the Defence Forces are regularly monitored to ensure their readiness in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13771/22]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are likely to have their strength and military equipment updated in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13770/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are likely to have their strength and military equipment updated in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13770/22]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when the concerns of the recent report of the Commission on the Defence Forces in relation to issues of morale and strength are expected to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13769/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when the concerns of the recent report of the Commission on the Defence Forces in relation to issues of morale and strength are expected to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13769/22]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that the Air Corps will be upgraded in line with international requirements and standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13768/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that the Air Corps will be upgraded in line with international requirements and standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13768/22]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the capability of the Naval Service is under examination given the need to ensure its operational ability in the event of natural or other disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13767/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the capability of the Naval Service is under examination given the need to ensure its operational ability in the event of natural or other disasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13767/22]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if overtures have been made at EU level to obtain assistance towards coastal surveillance given the vulnerability of Ireland’s extensive coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13766/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if overtures have been made at EU level to obtain assistance towards coastal surveillance given the vulnerability of Ireland’s extensive coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13766/22]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if it is recognised that Ireland has a vulnerable coastline that requires constant supervision by the Naval Service and Air Corps; if efforts are being made to fully upgrade both forces in line with their obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if it is recognised that Ireland has a vulnerable coastline that requires constant supervision by the Naval Service and Air Corps; if efforts are being made to fully upgrade both forces in line with their obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/22]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when the strength of Naval Service will be brought up to date in line with international requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13763/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence when the strength of Naval Service will be brought up to date in line with international requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13763/22]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the way and when it is proposed to upgrade the military hardware in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13762/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the way and when it is proposed to upgrade the military hardware in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13762/22]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps to ensure that the forces are upgraded in line with their European counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13761/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps to ensure that the forces are upgraded in line with their European counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13761/22]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the reason that the strength of the military was allowed to decline given the numerous questions submitted over the past ten years, the reply to which was to the effect that the strength of the forces would be maintained at 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13760/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the reason that the strength of the military was allowed to decline given the numerous questions submitted over the past ten years, the reply to which was to the effect that the strength of the forces would be maintained at 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13760/22]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of allegations of physical or sexual misconduct or bullying in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps that have been investigated and authenticated; the extent of action taken arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13759/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of allegations of physical or sexual misconduct or bullying in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps that have been investigated and authenticated; the extent of action taken arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13759/22]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which misconduct of a physical or sexual nature in the armed forces is being investigated to date; the action taken or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13758/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which misconduct of a physical or sexual nature in the armed forces is being investigated to date; the action taken or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13758/22]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the authorities have investigated allegations of sexual misconduct in the armed forces; the action taken or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13757/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

247. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the authorities have investigated allegations of sexual misconduct in the armed forces; the action taken or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13757/22]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the number of external consultant's reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the cost of same; the company involved; the title and publication date of the report in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13557/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2022

245. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the number of external consultant's reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the cost of same; the company involved; the title and publication date of the report in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13557/22]

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