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Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the Land Development Agency plans to develop State-owned land, particularly Defence Forces property at Gormanstown Camp, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40483/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2018

257. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the Land Development Agency plans to develop State-owned land, particularly Defence Forces property at Gormanstown Camp, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40483/18]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which specialist skills in dealing with security threats remain available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40325/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which specialist skills in dealing with security threats remain available to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40325/18]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps is adequately equipped to detect and-or intercept activity posing a threat to national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40324/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps is adequately equipped to detect and-or intercept activity posing a threat to national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40324/18]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that facilities such as advanced training, state-of-the-art technology and specific military equipment is available throughout the Defence Forces with a view to ensuring a competence to deal with national or international security incidents; if he is satisfied that the Defence Forces have adequate liaison with other defence forces throughout Europe in the context of a potential threat to national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40323/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that facilities such as advanced training, state-of-the-art technology and specific military equipment is available throughout the Defence Forces with a view to ensuring a competence to deal with national or international security incidents; if he is satisfied that the Defence Forces have adequate liaison with other defence forces throughout Europe in the context of a potential threat to national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40323/18]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he expects to be in a position to augment deficiencies in the Defence Forces in the context of a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40322/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he expects to be in a position to augment deficiencies in the Defence Forces in the context of a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40322/18]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which young unemployed persons have been able to join the Defence Forces; if a specific programme exists in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40321/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which young unemployed persons have been able to join the Defence Forces; if a specific programme exists in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40321/18]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. 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. [40320/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

101. 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. [40320/18]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces can be mobilised in the event of natural disasters, including flooding, in view of the preferability of early deployment and the need for the use of specified equipment in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40319/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces can be mobilised in the event of natural disasters, including flooding, in view of the preferability of early deployment and the need for the use of specified equipment in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40319/18]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to deal with emergencies in respect of which they may be called upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40318/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to deal with emergencies in respect of which they may be called upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40318/18]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which membership of the local Defence Forces continues to be maintained at a required level; the extent to which ongoing training standards and requirements are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40317/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

98. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which membership of the local Defence Forces continues to be maintained at a required level; the extent to which ongoing training standards and requirements are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40317/18]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which ongoing training of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, including reserves, is scheduled in the course of the next three years; the extent to which such ongoing training meets international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40316/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

97. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which ongoing training of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, including reserves, is scheduled in the course of the next three years; the extent to which such ongoing training meets international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40316/18]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total strength of the Defence Forces, including reserves, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment and replacements following retirements now and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40315/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total strength of the Defence Forces, including reserves, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment and replacements following retirements now and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40315/18]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment, including transport, communications and procedures, in the Army continues to be upgraded and improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40314/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

95. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment, including transport, communications and procedures, in the Army continues to be upgraded and improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40314/18]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army, Naval Service and Air Corps training continues to be in line with modern and international best practice; if particular procedures are shown to be in need of updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40313/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

94. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army, Naval Service and Air Corps training continues to be in line with modern and international best practice; if particular procedures are shown to be in need of updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40313/18]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current level of deployment and location of Irish troops overseas on UN or EU-related missions; the extent to which further missions are planned or required; the extent to which the need for upgrading of equipment has been noted arising from such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40312/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

93. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current level of deployment and location of Irish troops overseas on UN or EU-related missions; the extent to which further missions are planned or required; the extent to which the need for upgrading of equipment has been noted arising from such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40312/18]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to close Cathal Brugha Barracks or St. Bricin's Military Hospital and for these sites to be used to develop housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40227/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

92. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to close Cathal Brugha Barracks or St. Bricin's Military Hospital and for these sites to be used to develop housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40227/18]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if houses, apartments or family accommodation in the ownership of his Department will be provided to a trust that would refurbish the properties and provide homes for military personnel (details supplied). [40170/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

89. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if houses, apartments or family accommodation in the ownership of his Department will be provided to a trust that would refurbish the properties and provide homes for military personnel (details supplied). [40170/18]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all decisions made under the conciliation and arbitration scheme for the Defence Forces have been implemented; and the reason for the delay in implementing outstanding decisions. [39961/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

85. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all decisions made under the conciliation and arbitration scheme for the Defence Forces have been implemented; and the reason for the delay in implementing outstanding decisions. [39961/18]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if regulations that exclude members of the Defence Forces from participating in marches or parades will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39999/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

84. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if regulations that exclude members of the Defence Forces from participating in marches or parades will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39999/18]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of submissions relating to his Department made to the Public Service Pay Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39924/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

82. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of submissions relating to his Department made to the Public Service Pay Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39924/18]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the systems and structures in place to encourage and facilitate the promotion of female officers and ratings to higher ranks within the Naval Service are adequate in view of the fact that no female chief petty officer has been appointed since 1995. [40027/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

80. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the systems and structures in place to encourage and facilitate the promotion of female officers and ratings to higher ranks within the Naval Service are adequate in view of the fact that no female chief petty officer has been appointed since 1995. [40027/18]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Naval Service has sufficient capacity in terms of personnel to fulfil its sea fisheries protection duties as well as maintaining the participation of a ship in Operation Sophia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40029/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

79. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Naval Service has sufficient capacity in terms of personnel to fulfil its sea fisheries protection duties as well as maintaining the participation of a ship in Operation Sophia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40029/18]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that Air Corps air traffic control continues to operate on restricted timelines due to inadequate trained manning levels. [40002/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

77. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that Air Corps air traffic control continues to operate on restricted timelines due to inadequate trained manning levels. [40002/18]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the engagement between his Department and Kildare County Council regarding ongoing land management and maintenance of the Curragh Plains. [40066/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

76. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the engagement between his Department and Kildare County Council regarding ongoing land management and maintenance of the Curragh Plains. [40066/18]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a review of Defence Forces human resources strategies has been completed in line with the commitment in the White Paper on Defence 2015 to do so (details supplied); the recommendations of that review in regard to dealing with the recruitment and retention crisis in the Defence Forces; and the recommendations made in regard to addressing the increased workload of remaining members caused by vacancies in the Defence Forces. [40030/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

75. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a review of Defence Forces human resources strategies has been completed in line with the commitment in the White Paper on Defence 2015 to do so (details supplied); the recommendations of that review in regard to dealing with the recruitment and retention crisis in the Defence Forces; and the recommendations made in regard to addressing the increased workload of remaining members caused by vacancies in the Defence Forces. [40030/18]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the hardship experienced by members of the Defence Forces as a result of poor pay and conditions; if he will recognise and engage with a group (details supplied) as a trade union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39912/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

72. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the hardship experienced by members of the Defence Forces as a result of poor pay and conditions; if he will recognise and engage with a group (details supplied) as a trade union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39912/18]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the planned purchase of a multi-role naval vessel; the cost of the vessel; the tendering procedures; if this will be part of budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40059/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

70. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the planned purchase of a multi-role naval vessel; the cost of the vessel; the tendering procedures; if this will be part of budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40059/18]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Naval Service has sufficient operationally deployable personnel and resources to carry out sea fisheries protection duties effectively in view of the decline in sightings and boardings to July 2018 relative to previous years. [40028/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

69. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Naval Service has sufficient operationally deployable personnel and resources to carry out sea fisheries protection duties effectively in view of the decline in sightings and boardings to July 2018 relative to previous years. [40028/18]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of planned overseas deployment of Defence Forces in the coming 12 months; if the service-level agreement for the provision of Lariam has been extended with the HSE; his plans to prescribe mefloquine, known as Lariam, to those who will be deployed in deployment zones in which there is a risk of malaria; and the sources from which the Defence Forces will acquire this drug, which is now unavailable here. [39964/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

67. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of planned overseas deployment of Defence Forces in the coming 12 months; if the service-level agreement for the provision of Lariam has been extended with the HSE; his plans to prescribe mefloquine, known as Lariam, to those who will be deployed in deployment zones in which there is a risk of malaria; and the sources from which the Defence Forces will acquire this drug, which is now unavailable here. [39964/18]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the engagements he has had with an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39925/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

66. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the engagements he has had with an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39925/18]

Question· oralPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on reports that Defence Forces personnel are leaving for the private sector; his further views on the success of the recruitment drive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40064/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

64. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on reports that Defence Forces personnel are leaving for the private sector; his further views on the success of the recruitment drive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40064/18]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that Army units are being forced to operate with less than 50% of their commissioned officer ranks; his further views on whether this compromises command, safety, governance and well-being of those who serve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40003/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

63. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that Army units are being forced to operate with less than 50% of their commissioned officer ranks; his further views on whether this compromises command, safety, governance and well-being of those who serve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40003/18]

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he expects an increase in the strength of the Defence Forces with particular reference to the need to ensure maximum operational capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40067/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he expects an increase in the strength of the Defence Forces with particular reference to the need to ensure maximum operational capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40067/18]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment, including vehicles, aircraft and sea-going vessels, continue to be upgraded and updated in line with best international practice and in anticipation of Brexit, which is likely to involve greater responsibilities for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40068/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment, including vehicles, aircraft and sea-going vessels, continue to be upgraded and updated in line with best international practice and in anticipation of Brexit, which is likely to involve greater responsibilities for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40068/18]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether additional resources allocated to the area of defence should be prioritised at addressing soldiers' pay and conditions as opposed to prioritising military hardware; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39910/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

59. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether additional resources allocated to the area of defence should be prioritised at addressing soldiers' pay and conditions as opposed to prioritising military hardware; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39910/18]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the demonstration by members of organisations (details supplied); if the demonstration has impacted on his approach to budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40063/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

58. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the demonstration by members of organisations (details supplied); if the demonstration has impacted on his approach to budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40063/18]

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