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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Army; if numbers have increased in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9724/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Naval Service; if numbers have increased in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9723/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Air Corps; if numbers have increased in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9722/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
73. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which upskilling and advanced training continues throughout each branch of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9721/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
72. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment to the Defence Forces remains ongoing; the number recruited to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9720/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army, Naval Service and Air Corps personnel have access to up-to-date modern training facilities and standards with a view to ensuring a ready ability to interact with other EU and UN forces in the event of a major security or rescue requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9719/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
70. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Ireland’s agreement to the EU SOFA would expand the breadth of the peacekeeping missions of the Defence Forces to include crisis management and battlegroups. [9687/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
69. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the breakdown of funds received by his Department or channelled through his Department from EU funds in 2017; and the programmes these funds supported. [9568/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
68. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Permanent Defence Force recruits under the minimum height requirement of 157.48cm that were admitted to the Defence Forces in each of the years 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and the number of these still enlisted in the Defence Forces. [9453/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
67. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a pension issue for a former member of the Defence Forces (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9349/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
66. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to make changes in the recruitment criteria for apprenticeships within the Defence Forces to allow persons that have colour vision deficiency to wear corrective ophthalmic appliances during psychometric testing similar to those used in other European countries. [9268/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
65. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 58 of 12 July 2018 and 115 of 12 February 2019, the reason different figures were provided for days of sick leave taken by members of the Defence Forces. [9226/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
64. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of staff in his Department that attended a summit (details supplied) in Dublin in 2017 and 2018, respectively; the cost to his Department or agency under the remit of his Department; if his Department or an agency under the remit of his Department undertook advertising or sponsorship in respect of the summit; the cost in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9200/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
63. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent in advertising or sponsorship in respect of conferences external and internal, respectively in each of the years 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, by conference; the aggregate amount for each year; the amount available in the remainder of 2019 to fund same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9183/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
62. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of conferences staff of his Department have attended in each of the years 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; the number of staff that attended each conference; the cost of same in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9166/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
57. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which pay and conditions for the Defence Forces continues to receive appropriate attention with particular reference to ongoing concerns in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9416/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
56. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the significance for Ireland to be an observer on PESCO projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9405/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
55. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members enlisted in the Permanent Defence Forces at the end of 2018; the projected enlistment for 2019; if he is satisfied that there are adequate personnel in the Permanent Defence Forces should there be additional security requirements post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9420/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
54. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure better pay and working conditions for members of the Defence Forces; the further steps being taken to ensure appropriate supports are available to both current and former members of the Defence Forces that may be experiencing financial difficulties; if he has satisfied himself that recruitment methods are sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9267/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
53. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to a site being filled at Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh; and if it was filled by his Department. [9358/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
52. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of work within his Department regarding the management and maintenance of the Curragh Plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9429/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
51. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the reserve Defence Forces; the full complement Defence Forces Reserve; the status of the recruitment campaign for the reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9406/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
50. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the whole-time equivalent number of those serving in the Defence Forces has dropped from 9,173 at the end of 2017 to 8,957 at the end of 2018; and the measures he will take to address the recruitment crisis in the Defence Forces. [9222/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
49. 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. [8970/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
48. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when back payments and allowances will issue to the staff of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8988/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
47. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the former Dún Uí Néill Barracks, Cavan town, County Cavan will be available for use by the Permanent Defence Forces should security needs require the deployment of additional personnel to the central Border area, namely counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9419/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
46. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to address concerns raised by the Defence Forces Reserve representative association regarding the state of the force; and his plans to engage constructively with the representative association. [9412/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
45. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his recruitment plans for 2019; the extent to which he plans to increase the strength of the Defence Forces in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9415/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
44. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions taken by the implementation group on foot of the recommendations of the reports of the working group on Lariam; and the further actions planned. [9224/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
43. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a psychiatrist has been appointed to the Defence Forces; and if there will be further roles to support members of the Defence Forces. [9359/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
42. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the eyesight standards in relation to applicants for the Naval Service Reserve have been updated and implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9407/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
41. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the supports that will be provided to military veteran organisations such as an organisation (details supplied) in order to increase the services provided to retired and veteran members of the Defence Forces. [9223/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
40. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the proposal he has put to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the employment of a full-time military psychiatrist; and the expected timeframe for a response on same. [9221/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
39. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a psychiatrist for the Defence Forces will be appointed following the retirement of the in-house psychiatrist in May 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9404/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
38. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress being made in liaison with Kildare County Council on the development of an overall management plan for the Curragh Plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9428/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
37. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the specific role the Defence Forces will play in the proposed European Defence Agency Project - Military Search Capability Building; if the role is in line with the normal peacekeeping role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9424/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
36. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost in the coming years of participation in PESCO related operations; and the capital costs related to procurement processes under PESCO. [9427/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
35. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether Ireland’s proposed role in a European Defence Agency Project may lead to SOFA agreements and foreign troops being stationed here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9425/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
34. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to reintroduce a new Army barracks in counties Cavan and Monaghan or the greater Border region in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9373/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
33. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the review of the conciliation and arbitration scheme in the Defence Forces further to the Barry report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9303/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
32. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a report on the Air Corps recommissioning scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9581/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
31. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address the issue of continuous underfunding of the Defence Forces, limiting their ability to pay soldiers a proper wage. [9686/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
30. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the protocols in place governing the awarding of military medals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9580/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
29. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason he did not provide assurances that the Air Corps whistleblower would not be penalised or prejudiced for having made a protected disclosure, as recommended by a military investigating officer. [9441/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019
28. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the further engagement his Department has had with the Public Service Pay Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9301/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2019
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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2019
82. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made on implementing all aspects of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 that are relevant to his Department and bodies under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8617/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2019
81. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the tender process for the replacement of the CASA maritime patrol aircraft; when it is expected that a preferred aircraft will be identified; the sum of money allocated for the replacement in the 2019 Estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8581/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2019
127. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to cost overruns on contracts within his Department with a value in excess of €10 million that came in more than 10% over budget in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8420/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2019
126. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 135 of 20 November 2018, when the information will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8341/19]