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Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2259/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

46. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2259/19]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the pension entitlement of a member of the Defence Forces who has completed 31 years service and who has reached 66 years of age; if a person in such a scenario has an entitlement to a State pension (contributory) or a State pension (non-contributory); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2110/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

45. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the pension entitlement of a member of the Defence Forces who has completed 31 years service and who has reached 66 years of age; if a person in such a scenario has an entitlement to a State pension (contributory) or a State pension (non-contributory); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2110/19]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the proposed overseas locations to which the Defence Forces are likely to be deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2103/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

44. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the proposed overseas locations to which the Defence Forces are likely to be deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2103/19]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers that have retired from each branch of the Defence Forces in each of the past five years to date; his plans for their replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2102/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

43. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers that have retired from each branch of the Defence Forces in each of the past five years to date; his plans for their replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2102/19]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps remains capable of responding to emergency missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2101/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

42. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps remains capable of responding to emergency missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2101/19]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which various courses to upgrade training and expertise within the Defence Forces continues to be made available throughout all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2100/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

41. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which various courses to upgrade training and expertise within the Defence Forces continues to be made available throughout all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2100/19]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately trained and available to deal with emergency situations that may arise either by way of natural disaster or terrorist threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2099/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

40. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately trained and available to deal with emergency situations that may arise either by way of natural disaster or terrorist threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2099/19]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if payments in respect of overseas security missions are paid up to date by the UN and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2098/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

39. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if payments in respect of overseas security missions are paid up to date by the UN and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2098/19]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which ongoing updating of military equipment including vehicles and communication systems continues throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2097/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

38. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which ongoing updating of military equipment including vehicles and communication systems continues throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2097/19]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains in contact with representational groups within the Defence Forces with a view to maintaining positive dialogue on issues of mutual concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2096/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

37. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains in contact with representational groups within the Defence Forces with a view to maintaining positive dialogue on issues of mutual concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2096/19]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacant promotional positions waiting to be filled throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2095/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

36. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacant promotional positions waiting to be filled throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2095/19]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there have been proposed new military operations or peacekeeping operations in the near future that will see the deployment of Defence Forces personnel overseas in view of his comments that it is a stated ambition to double Ireland’s global impact and footprint by 2025 and that military and peacekeeping operations play a role in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2008/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

34. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there have been proposed new military operations or peacekeeping operations in the near future that will see the deployment of Defence Forces personnel overseas in view of his comments that it is a stated ambition to double Ireland’s global impact and footprint by 2025 and that military and peacekeeping operations play a role in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2008/19]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces expect a greater deployment of their fleet in the provision of fisheries protection missions in 2019 following Brexit; the planning his Department and the Defence Forces have undertaken in this regard; his views on whether two CN 235 Casa aircraft operated by the Air Corps will be sufficient to complete the tasks required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1810/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

33. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces expect a greater deployment of their fleet in the provision of fisheries protection missions in 2019 following Brexit; the planning his Department and the Defence Forces have undertaken in this regard; his views on whether two CN 235 Casa aircraft operated by the Air Corps will be sufficient to complete the tasks required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1810/19]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to introduce a new Army barracks in counties Cavan and Monaghan or the greater Border region in view of Brexit and in further view of recent developments and the possible reintroduction of a hard border; if such a move is included in contingency plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1814/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

31. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to introduce a new Army barracks in counties Cavan and Monaghan or the greater Border region in view of Brexit and in further view of recent developments and the possible reintroduction of a hard border; if such a move is included in contingency plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1814/19]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which participation by the Defence Forces in international missions is envisaged in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1967/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

30. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which participation by the Defence Forces in international missions is envisaged in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1967/19]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces remains in keeping with targets and projections; if corrective measures are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1968/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

29. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces remains in keeping with targets and projections; if corrective measures are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1968/19]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to claims that shortages of officers in the Defence Forces have resulted in bomb disposal experts and marine engineers having to work 65 and 70 hours a week, respectively, without overtime; the measures being taken to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1862/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

28. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to claims that shortages of officers in the Defence Forces have resulted in bomb disposal experts and marine engineers having to work 65 and 70 hours a week, respectively, without overtime; the measures being taken to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1862/19]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a comprehensive audit or survey of women’s experience of bullying, harassment and inequality in the Defence Forces is planned with a view to exploring women’s experience of same and making relevant recommendations for change. [1959/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

27. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a comprehensive audit or survey of women’s experience of bullying, harassment and inequality in the Defence Forces is planned with a view to exploring women’s experience of same and making relevant recommendations for change. [1959/19]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of PESCO projects to which Ireland has committed as participant or observer; the budgets for each project; the personnel involved; the commitments given; the timeline for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1966/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

26. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of PESCO projects to which Ireland has committed as participant or observer; the budgets for each project; the personnel involved; the commitments given; the timeline for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1966/19]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the stages for the restoration of allowances, pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces; and the timeframe for restoration. [1855/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

23. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the stages for the restoration of allowances, pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces; and the timeframe for restoration. [1855/19]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether Irish involvement in PESCO and a change of direction of the Defence Forces will undermine the training work being carried out by Irish troops as highlighted and praised by the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence on his recent visit to Mali. [1856/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

22. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether Irish involvement in PESCO and a change of direction of the Defence Forces will undermine the training work being carried out by Irish troops as highlighted and praised by the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence on his recent visit to Mali. [1856/19]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the key decisions made at the Foreign Affairs Council on 19 November 2018 in relation to PESCO, Civilian Common Security and Defence and the European Defence Fund; and the impact of each of same on Ireland. [1802/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

21. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the key decisions made at the Foreign Affairs Council on 19 November 2018 in relation to PESCO, Civilian Common Security and Defence and the European Defence Fund; and the impact of each of same on Ireland. [1802/19]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the proposed plans to send the Army Ranger Wing to Mali on peacekeeping duties; the reason for this possible deployment; if their deployment has come at the request of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2007/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

20. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the proposed plans to send the Army Ranger Wing to Mali on peacekeeping duties; the reason for this possible deployment; if their deployment has come at the request of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2007/19]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has had discussions with senior officers in the Naval Service in regard to the fact that the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority has significant concerns in regard to the potential negative impact on Ireland's fishery protection through a decrease in the seagoing effort of the Naval Service; if so, the outcome of those discussions; and the next steps decided on to address those concerns. [1958/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

18. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has had discussions with senior officers in the Naval Service in regard to the fact that the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority has significant concerns in regard to the potential negative impact on Ireland's fishery protection through a decrease in the seagoing effort of the Naval Service; if so, the outcome of those discussions; and the next steps decided on to address those concerns. [1958/19]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the target date to reach the allowed establishment figure of 9,500 Defence Forces personnel as outlined in A Programme for a Partnership Government. [1804/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

17. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the target date to reach the allowed establishment figure of 9,500 Defence Forces personnel as outlined in A Programme for a Partnership Government. [1804/19]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the breakdown of Defence Forces personnel on deployment abroad or on secondment; the details of each mission in 2018; the projected mission of each for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1809/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

16. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the breakdown of Defence Forces personnel on deployment abroad or on secondment; the details of each mission in 2018; the projected mission of each for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1809/19]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to implement the recommendations of the review of psychiatric services for the Defence Forces in view of the recent unsuccessful attempts to recruit a full-time military psychiatrist; if other recommendations remain outstanding; and his further plans to strengthen services for the mental health of Defence Forces members. [1801/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

15. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to implement the recommendations of the review of psychiatric services for the Defence Forces in view of the recent unsuccessful attempts to recruit a full-time military psychiatrist; if other recommendations remain outstanding; and his further plans to strengthen services for the mental health of Defence Forces members. [1801/19]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving in the Permanent Defence Forces at the end of 2018; the projected enlistment for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1956/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

14. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving in the Permanent Defence Forces at the end of 2018; the projected enlistment for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1956/19]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of 2019, 2020 and 2021 financial commitments pursuant to Ireland’s participation in PESCO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1965/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

13. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of 2019, 2020 and 2021 financial commitments pursuant to Ireland’s participation in PESCO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1965/19]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12. 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 steps being taken to ensure appropriate supports are available to current and former members who may be experiencing financial difficulties; if he has satisfied himself that current recruitment methods are sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1806/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

12. 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 steps being taken to ensure appropriate supports are available to current and former members who may be experiencing financial difficulties; if he has satisfied himself that current recruitment methods are sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1806/19]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all Defence Forces and Air Corps officers are trained in the use of respirators and-or breathing apparatus in the context of handling chemicals and toxic material; if the use of same is now mandatory; and the date on which it became mandatory. [1803/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

11. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all Defence Forces and Air Corps officers are trained in the use of respirators and-or breathing apparatus in the context of handling chemicals and toxic material; if the use of same is now mandatory; and the date on which it became mandatory. [1803/19]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the planned increase in defence spending for 2019 in all areas; the details of the increase planned to deal with issues of pay and work conditions suffered by Defence Forces members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2005/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

8. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the planned increase in defence spending for 2019 in all areas; the details of the increase planned to deal with issues of pay and work conditions suffered by Defence Forces members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2005/19]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the completion of the heads of the Bill to amend section 3 of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and remove the ban on members of the Defence Forces from the scope of the legislation. [1697/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

2. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the completion of the heads of the Bill to amend section 3 of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and remove the ban on members of the Defence Forces from the scope of the legislation. [1697/19]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Defence Forces management will be engaging directly with the Public Service Pay Commission in relation to recruitment and retention issues; if it is planned to filter engagement via his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2190/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2019

1. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Defence Forces management will be engaging directly with the Public Service Pay Commission in relation to recruitment and retention issues; if it is planned to filter engagement via his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2190/19]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the sections of the Defence Forces using 5G communication technology here and-or abroad; if his Department use 5G here; his plans to make use of 5G; if he has received advice or consultancy on the use of 5G by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2016/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 January 2019

102. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the sections of the Defence Forces using 5G communication technology here and-or abroad; if his Department use 5G here; his plans to make use of 5G; if he has received advice or consultancy on the use of 5G by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2016/19]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of employees in his Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1902/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 January 2019

101. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of employees in his Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1902/19]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of employees in his Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1885/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 January 2019

100. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of employees in his Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1885/19]

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