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Question· writtenPQ 569asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
569. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the process by which a C70 request may be made at present for use of the Defence Forces as aid to the civil power; the person or body that can make such a request; the circumstances in which a request can be made; who is authorised to grant such a request; and the legal basis governing this process. [25229/26]
Question· writtenPQ 568asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
568. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the changes she intends to make to legislation (details supplied) in relation to the aid to the civil power; and the regulations made under the Defence Act 1954 that currently authorise the use of the Defence Forces as aid to the civil power. [25228/26]
Question· writtenPQ 567asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
567. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Defence the actions that have taken place regarding the future of Nenagh Military Barracks since local Deputies met with her and her Department officials on 1 July 2025. [25164/26]
Question· writtenPQ 566asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
566. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy or digital skills in the past year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25030/26]
Question· writtenPQ 565asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
565. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the current status of the payment of long-term increments to members of the Defence Forces; the reason for the delay in implementing these payments; when it is expected that eligible personnel will receive their entitlements (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24871/26]
Question· writtenPQ 564asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
564. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the projected hourly running cost of the H145 helicopter scheduled for delivery in 2027/2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24829/26]
Question· writtenPQ 563asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
563. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the hourly running cost for an EC-135 helicopter as was most recently calculated by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24828/26]
Question· writtenPQ 562asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
562. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the total capital cost, inclusive of VAT, of the procurement of the four Airbus H145 helicopters scheduled for delivery in 2027/2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24827/26]
Question· writtenPQ 561asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
561. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the individual capital cost (inclusive of VAT) of the procurement of the current service training helicopter, the Eurocopter EC-135, there being two in service since around 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24826/26]
Question· writtenPQ 560asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
560. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of hours of flight training included in the syllabus of training for a basic helicopter conversion course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24825/26]
Question· writtenPQ 559asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
559. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence in terms of basic helicopter courses conducted in the Irish Air Corps here in Ireland over the last 20 years, the individual average training cost of converting a pilot to fly helicopters (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24824/26]
Question· writtenPQ 558asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
558. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence how many pilots who have been converted to fly helicopters in the Irish Air Corps were trained in the last 20 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24823/26]
Question· writtenPQ 557asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
557. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of pilots who have been converted to fly helicopters in the Irish Air Corps since 1963, when the Air Corps first commenced helicopter operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24822/26]
Question· writtenPQ 556asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
556. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence in terms of basic initial pilot flying training courses conducted in the Irish Air Corps in Ireland over the last 20 years, the individual average cost of training a student pilot to a qualification standard, only to include the actual provision of flight and ground lessons and not salaries or subsistence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24820/26]
Question· writtenPQ 555asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
555. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of student pilots of the Air Corps who have undergone basic initial pilot flying training in Ireland in the last 20 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24819/26]
Question· writtenPQ 554asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
554. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence if any other undertaking, facility or understanding was reached with the Royal Air Force as part of the transaction in addition to the financial cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24817/26]
Question· writtenPQ 553asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
553. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence if pilots undergoing training with the Royal Air Force required additional conversion training to the EC-135 helicopter upon their return to Ireland (details supplied); if so, the amount of training; the additional cost before final qualification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24816/26]
Question· writtenPQ 552asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
552. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the average duration of these courses with the Royal Air Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24815/26]
Question· writtenPQ 551asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
551. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the cost of that training with the Royal Air Force inclusive of training, salaries, travel and subsistence, in total and per pilot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24814/26]
Question· writtenPQ 550asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
550. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of pilots of the Air Corps that have undergone helicopter training with the Royal Air Force in the last 20 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24813/26]
Question· writtenPQ 549asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
549. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the average duration of these courses within the Irish Air Corps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24812/26]
Question· writtenPQ 548asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
548. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence if pilots undergoing training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider require additional conversion training to the EC-135 helicopter upon their return to Ireland (details supplied); if so, the amount of training and the additional cost before final qualification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24809/26]
Question· writtenPQ 547asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
547. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the average duration of these courses with the United States Air Force or associated USA training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24808/26]
Question· writtenPQ 546asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
546. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the cost of training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider inclusive of training, salaries, travel and subsistence, in total and per pilot.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24807/26]
Question· writtenPQ 545asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
545. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of pilots of the Air Corps who have undergone helicopter training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider in the past 20 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24806/26]
Question· writtenPQ 544asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
544. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence if pilots undergoing training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider require additional conversion training to the Air Corps PC-9 aircraft upon their return to Ireland (details supplied) and if so, the amount of training and the additional cost before final qualification as a pilot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24796/26]
Question· writtenPQ 543asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
543. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the average duration of these courses with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider and if the minister will make a statement on this for written reply. [24795/26]
Question· writtenPQ 542asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
542. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the cost of training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider inclusive of training, salaries, travel and subsistence, in total and per pilot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24794/26]
Question· writtenPQ 541asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
541. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of student pilots of the Air Corps that have undergone basic initial pilot training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider in the last 20 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24793/26]
Question· writtenPQ 540asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
540. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Falcon 6X procurement was assessed against alternative means of delivering strategic reach, including charter, pooled European arrangements, or lower-cost aircraft options; and whether the Department quantified the comparative cost and operational trade-offs of those alternatives. [24714/26]
Question· writtenPQ 539asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
539. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether external advisers, consultants, or technical specialists were engaged in the appraisal, evaluation, or procurement process for the Falcon 6X aircraft; the identity of any such advisers; the nature of their role; and the cost of such engagement. [24713/26]
Question· writtenPQ 538asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
538. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the High Level Planning and Procurement Group recorded a recommendation, decision note, or minute in relation to the Falcon 6X procurement; and whether any such record will be made available in redacted form. [24712/26]
Question· writtenPQ 537asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
537. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether a formal comparative capability-prioritisation exercise was undertaken to assess the Falcon 6X procurement against other capital requirements including primary radar, maritime surveillance, naval fleet regeneration, personnel retention measures, and subsea monitoring capability; and, if so, whether she will provide the criteria used. [24711/26]
Question· writtenPQ 536asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
536. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any sensitivity analysis, affordability assessment, or value-for-money assessment was undertaken in respect of the Falcon 6X procurement; and if so, whether account was taken of projected operating costs over a period of at least ten years. [24710/26]
Question· writtenPQ 535asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
535. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the estimated whole-life cost of the Falcon 6X aircraft over its projected service life, including maintenance, crew, fuel, training, insurance, infrastructure, support contracts, and depreciation; and whether such life-cycle costing formed part of the appraisal process. [24709/26]
Question· writtenPQ 534asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
534. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether a formal operational requirement specification was prepared for the strategic reach aircraft procurement; if so, the date on which it was finalised; the authority by which it was approved; and whether it included specific requirements relating to passenger capacity, range, aeromedical evacuation capability, cargo flexibility, runway performance, or interoperability. [24708/26]
Question· writtenPQ 533asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
533. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of aircraft types, platforms, or bids assessed during the procurement competition for the Falcon 6X strategic reach aircraft; and whether a formal scoring or evaluation matrix was used to assess competing options. [24707/26]
Question· writtenPQ 532asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
532. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the title, date, and status of each cost-benefit analysis, options appraisal, business case, or equivalent evaluative document prepared in relation to the procurement of the Falcon 6X aircraft; and whether she will publish these documents in full or in redacted form. [24706/26]
Question· writtenPQ 531asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
531. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the precise date on which Ministerial approval was granted for the procurement of the Falcon 6X strategic reach aircraft; and the date on which the relevant approval decision was signed off within her Department. [24705/26]
Question· writtenPQ 530asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
530. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Defence to provide a list of the NGOs that have received Government funding from her Department in the past five years. [24625/26]
Question· writtenPQ 529asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
529. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the value and duration of contracts and service provision arrangements her Department and all bodies under her aegis have or had with a company (details supplied) in the past ten years to date in 2026; if she will clarify whether her Department was the beneficiary of professional work or services from the company over that same period; and the nature and value of same. [24560/26]
Question· writtenPQ 528asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
528. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Defence the amount of Government funding provided to environmental NGOs (details supplied) in each of the past ten years.
[24501/26]
Question· writtenPQ 527asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
527. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within her Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24450/26]
Question· writtenPQ 526asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
526. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Defence Forces do not keep track of success and failure rates at the recruitment medical stage, such as acceptance or rejection or any data relating to medical appeals, as indicated in recent FOI responses (details supplied); if she was aware of this lack of statistical tracking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23613/26]
Question· writtenPQ 525asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
525. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Defence her plans for two Hagglund vehicles that have been used by the Civil Defence nationwide to access difficult terrain that is inaccessible to other vehicles rescuing people and emergency vehicles and personnel (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23537/26]
Question· writtenPQ 272asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026
272. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what Ireland’s policy defence is of the protections within the European Convention on Human Rights, particularly on the Article 3 and Article 8 protections of the ECHR, which were the subject of a letter signed by Ireland in December; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23531/26]
Question· writtenPQ 118asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2026
118. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland’s policy on the defence of the protections within the European Convention on Human Rights, particularly on the Article 3 and Article 8 protections of the ECHR which were the subject of a letter signed by Ireland in December; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22944/26]
Record· debate2026-03-25published
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2026
Joint Committee on Defence and National Security
Question· writtenPQ 27asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2026
27. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the main policy achievements of her Department since 22 January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23073/26]
Question· writtenPQ 26asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2026
26. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the number of employees in each of the agencies under her Department's remit at the end of December 2025, broken down by grade, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22892/26]
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