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Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of public sector staff from his Department seconded to work in other EU member states' public sector; the schemes available for such secondments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50986/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2018

146. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of public sector staff from his Department seconded to work in other EU member states' public sector; the schemes available for such secondments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50986/18]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether Chinese technology companies (details supplied) pose a threat to State security; if so, the work that has been done to mitigate this risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50967/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2018

113. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether Chinese technology companies (details supplied) pose a threat to State security; if so, the work that has been done to mitigate this risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50967/18]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if security services here have assessed the threat to State security posed by Chinese firms (details supplied); if he has sought the advice of security services in other EU member states, the United States of America, Australia or Canada on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50966/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2018

112. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if security services here have assessed the threat to State security posed by Chinese firms (details supplied); if he has sought the advice of security services in other EU member states, the United States of America, Australia or Canada on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50966/18]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of suicides recorded among members of the Defence Forces in the past three years, respectively; if no number is recorded, his plans to compile such information on members' health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50567/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2018

110. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of suicides recorded among members of the Defence Forces in the past three years, respectively; if no number is recorded, his plans to compile such information on members' health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50567/18]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Kate O'Connell asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of contracts and-or tenders that have been awarded to a company (details supplied); the amount the company has been paid; the services provided; and the number of public sector and-or publicly funded catering facilities being run by the company. [50360/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2018

109. Deputy Kate O'Connell asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of contracts and-or tenders that have been awarded to a company (details supplied); the amount the company has been paid; the services provided; and the number of public sector and-or publicly funded catering facilities being run by the company. [50360/18]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a report on the use of Trikelone N in the Air Corps workshop compiled in 2014 by the formation safety office of the Air Corps was made available to the independent person (details supplied) appointed to investigate health and safety matters in the Air Corps; if not, the reason it was not available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50343/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2018

108. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a report on the use of Trikelone N in the Air Corps workshop compiled in 2014 by the formation safety office of the Air Corps was made available to the independent person (details supplied) appointed to investigate health and safety matters in the Air Corps; if not, the reason it was not available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50343/18]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has the same power as the Garda Commissioner in terms of the organisation of work and working times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50336/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2018

107. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has the same power as the Garda Commissioner in terms of the organisation of work and working times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50336/18]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason he has withdrawn from a promised arrangement to allow persons (details supplied) to purchase their homes; the arrangements he plans to put in place to secure the homes of these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50214/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2018

104. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason he has withdrawn from a promised arrangement to allow persons (details supplied) to purchase their homes; the arrangements he plans to put in place to secure the homes of these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50214/18]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the external consultant reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years from March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the report title and publication date, in tabular form. [50093/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2018

103. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the external consultant reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years from March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the report title and publication date, in tabular form. [50093/18]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount of funding and-or grant aid his Department has made to an association (details supplied) from 1 January 2008 to 2017, and to date in 2018; the purpose for which the funding and-or grant aid was released to the association; if the way in which the funding or grant aid or both is audited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50063/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2018

102. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount of funding and-or grant aid his Department has made to an association (details supplied) from 1 January 2008 to 2017, and to date in 2018; the purpose for which the funding and-or grant aid was released to the association; if the way in which the funding or grant aid or both is audited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50063/18]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of injury warrants issued historically by his Department for members of the Irish Prison Service, An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49807/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2018

132. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of injury warrants issued historically by his Department for members of the Irish Prison Service, An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49807/18]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces recruits that were issued with certificates of discharge while in recruit training for not meeting minimum height requirements in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49655/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2018

112. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces recruits that were issued with certificates of discharge while in recruit training for not meeting minimum height requirements in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49655/18]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces recruits that lodged appeals in cases in which certificates of discharge were issued during recruit training in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of these appeals that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49654/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2018

111. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces recruits that lodged appeals in cases in which certificates of discharge were issued during recruit training in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of these appeals that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49654/18]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces recruits that were issued with certificates of discharge during the recruit training period in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the reason for each discharge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49653/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2018

110. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces recruits that were issued with certificates of discharge during the recruit training period in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the reason for each discharge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49653/18]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a timeline for the development of his Department's specific climate change targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49565/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

110. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a timeline for the development of his Department's specific climate change targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49565/18]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Air Corps conducts mandatory risk assessments in the context of handling, using and storing dangerous and-or toxic chemicals; the date on which risk assessments in this regard became mandatory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49522/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

109. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Air Corps conducts mandatory risk assessments in the context of handling, using and storing dangerous and-or toxic chemicals; the date on which risk assessments in this regard became mandatory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49522/18]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Air Corps maintains a short- and long-term record for staff; if an assessment of same is reviewed; if deaths in service are recorded; if an analysis of same is conducted with a view to establishing an officer well-being charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49521/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

108. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Air Corps maintains a short- and long-term record for staff; if an assessment of same is reviewed; if deaths in service are recorded; if an analysis of same is conducted with a view to establishing an officer well-being charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49521/18]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Catherine Murphy 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; the date on which it became mandatory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49518/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

107. Deputy Catherine Murphy 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; the date on which it became mandatory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49518/18]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the observations made by the HSA to the Air Corps by letter dated 21 October 2016 regarding risk assessments and safety statements have been implemented in full; if not, the progress made on same; the reason for the delay in implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49516/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

106. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the observations made by the HSA to the Air Corps by letter dated 21 October 2016 regarding risk assessments and safety statements have been implemented in full; if not, the progress made on same; the reason for the delay in implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49516/18]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the fees paid and services rendered to a person (details supplied) in each of the years 2013 to 2017, inclusive, and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49421/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

105. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the fees paid and services rendered to a person (details supplied) in each of the years 2013 to 2017, inclusive, and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49421/18]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on overseas aircraft maintenance for the Air Corps in each of the years 2016 and 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49403/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

104. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on overseas aircraft maintenance for the Air Corps in each of the years 2016 and 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49403/18]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the potential to conclude the sale of married quarters at Cathal Brugha Barracks with the occupants in view of the fact that some practical problems with regard to common areas have emerged; if he will leave open the process in order that residents can assist in trying to overcome same in view of the fact that they have sought to conclude this matter for well over a decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49315/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

101. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the potential to conclude the sale of married quarters at Cathal Brugha Barracks with the occupants in view of the fact that some practical problems with regard to common areas have emerged; if he will leave open the process in order that residents can assist in trying to overcome same in view of the fact that they have sought to conclude this matter for well over a decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49315/18]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary question No. 30 of 9 October 2018, if the figures provided include persons being double-counted such as in an example (details supplied) or if the figures represent only discrete individual cases. [48957/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

100. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary question No. 30 of 9 October 2018, if the figures provided include persons being double-counted such as in an example (details supplied) or if the figures represent only discrete individual cases. [48957/18]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the projects announced on 19 November 2018 (details supplied) in the PESCO framework he plans to participate in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49025/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

99. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the projects announced on 19 November 2018 (details supplied) in the PESCO framework he plans to participate in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49025/18]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Government plans to participate in the Joint EU Intelligence School; the funds that will be spent on the project; his views on reports that the project would form part of a European army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49024/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

98. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Government plans to participate in the Joint EU Intelligence School; the funds that will be spent on the project; his views on reports that the project would form part of a European army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49024/18]

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has had discussions with the Minister for Defence regarding the problem of pay in the Defence Forces and the impact on recruitment and retention. [49209/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2018

62. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has had discussions with the Minister for Defence regarding the problem of pay in the Defence Forces and the impact on recruitment and retention. [49209/18]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if personnel that have left the Defence Forces but have a grievance that they felt was never properly addressed can approach the Defence Forces Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48781/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2018

45. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if personnel that have left the Defence Forces but have a grievance that they felt was never properly addressed can approach the Defence Forces Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48781/18]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a person can be discharged from service at their request when there is an A7 complaint pending against them; the Defence Forces procedures in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48780/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2018

44. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a person can be discharged from service at their request when there is an A7 complaint pending against them; the Defence Forces procedures in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48780/18]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and the Naval Service continue to co-operate in air and sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48638/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and the Naval Service continue to co-operate in air and sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48638/18]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the course of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48637/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the course of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48637/18]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of military personnel serving at various locations overseas; the level of future deployments if known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48636/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of military personnel serving at various locations overseas; the level of future deployments if known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48636/18]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacant posts remaining to be filled at all levels in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48635/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacant posts remaining to be filled at all levels in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48635/18]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps remain sufficiently equipped to deal with an emergency or natural disaster that might arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48634/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps remain sufficiently equipped to deal with an emergency or natural disaster that might arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48634/18]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of women applying for and enlisting in the Defence Forces, with equal respect to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48633/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of women applying for and enlisting in the Defence Forces, with equal respect to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48633/18]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which equipment in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to be upgraded through the standards equal to the best; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48632/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which equipment in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to be upgraded through the standards equal to the best; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48632/18]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, with particular reference to ensuring the maintenance of recommended levels of strength throughout all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48631/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, with particular reference to ensuring the maintenance of recommended levels of strength throughout all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48631/18]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which part-time members of the Defence Forces are given opportunities to upgrade their skills on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48630/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which part-time members of the Defence Forces are given opportunities to upgrade their skills on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48630/18]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which updating of training procedures continues within the Defence Forces at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48629/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which updating of training procedures continues within the Defence Forces at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48629/18]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which optimal strength in the Defence Forces is being maintained with equal reference to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48628/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which optimal strength in the Defence Forces is being maintained with equal reference to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48628/18]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues relating to pay and conditions within the Defence Forces have been resolved or are under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48627/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues relating to pay and conditions within the Defence Forces have been resolved or are under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48627/18]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if allowances and payments will be restored to Defence Forces personnel in line with the restoration of allowances to other public sector workers; if so, if the allowances will be restored prior to Christmas to alleviate financial distress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48437/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2018

98. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if allowances and payments will be restored to Defence Forces personnel in line with the restoration of allowances to other public sector workers; if so, if the allowances will be restored prior to Christmas to alleviate financial distress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48437/18]

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