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Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the Irish Defence Force's army force design process; when it will be completed; when will the results be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29438/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

273. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the Irish Defence Force's army force design process; when it will be completed; when will the results be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29438/25]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the grounds under the National Archives Act, 1986, 8(4), under which his Department applied for a Certificate of Withholding from Public Inspection of Departmental Records for the 102 certificates issued in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29193/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

272. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the grounds under the National Archives Act, 1986, 8(4), under which his Department applied for a Certificate of Withholding from Public Inspection of Departmental Records for the 102 certificates issued in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29193/25]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether he is aware of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla setting sail for Gaza again on the Madleen to deliver humanitarian aid following the attack on by Israeli Armed Forces on a previous ship of the Freedom Flotilla recently off the coast of Malta, in an attempt to break the siege on Gaza and highlight the mass starvation of the people of Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30720/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

210. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether he is aware of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla setting sail for Gaza again on the Madleen to deliver humanitarian aid following the attack on by Israeli Armed Forces on a previous ship of the Freedom Flotilla recently off the coast of Malta, in an attempt to break the siege on Gaza and highlight the mass starvation of the people of Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30720/25]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the legislative basis that exists for Ireland's policy of neutrality other than the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006, otherwise known as the triple lock. [29714/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

191. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the legislative basis that exists for Ireland's policy of neutrality other than the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006, otherwise known as the triple lock. [29714/25]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the Israeli Defence Forces opening fire while Irish diplomats were present in the Jenin refugee camp; the steps he will take to ensure the safety of Irish diplomats from the Israeli defence forces; the response and sanctions he intends to levy against Israel in response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28427/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2025

260. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the Israeli Defence Forces opening fire while Irish diplomats were present in the Jenin refugee camp; the steps he will take to ensure the safety of Irish diplomats from the Israeli defence forces; the response and sanctions he intends to levy against Israel in response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28427/25]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update on timeline for the delivery of Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme and related flood defence projects in county Louth; if he is aware of the issues being caused by the CFRAM maps being used by insurance companies to refuse to provide home insurance in some areas; the engagement there has been with other departments and agencies in relation to resolving this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27329/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2025

97. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update on timeline for the delivery of Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme and related flood defence projects in county Louth; if he is aware of the issues being caused by the CFRAM maps being used by insurance companies to refuse to provide home insurance in some areas; the engagement there has been with other departments and agencies in relation to resolving this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27329/25]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to confirm the cost of the overhaul of the LÉ Niamh; the number of crew the boat currently has; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27956/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2025

88. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to confirm the cost of the overhaul of the LÉ Niamh; the number of crew the boat currently has; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27956/25]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence in relation to the two new custom made boats/ships purchased by his Department, to clarify what will become of the two older boats they are replacing. [27955/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2025

87. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence in relation to the two new custom made boats/ships purchased by his Department, to clarify what will become of the two older boats they are replacing. [27955/25]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence following his recent comments regarding recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces and his commitment to optimising and making necessary changes to the process, if his Department have reviewed the work of the Study Group on Defence Forces Standards of Colour Deficiency; if his Department has engaged with the Defence Forces with the aim of implementing recommendations made; and if so, for an update on this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27159/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2025

158. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence following his recent comments regarding recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces and his commitment to optimising and making necessary changes to the process, if his Department have reviewed the work of the Study Group on Defence Forces Standards of Colour Deficiency; if his Department has engaged with the Defence Forces with the aim of implementing recommendations made; and if so, for an update on this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27159/25]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence following the conclusion of the Study Group on Defence Forces Standards of Colour Deficiency’s work, if the recommendations made have been considered by relevant personnel in the Defence Forces; if they have considered a pass in city university colour test, considered a ‘grade 2’, being sufficient for entry; and if these report recommendations are still under review; the current stage of that review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27158/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2025

157. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence following the conclusion of the Study Group on Defence Forces Standards of Colour Deficiency’s work, if the recommendations made have been considered by relevant personnel in the Defence Forces; if they have considered a pass in city university colour test, considered a ‘grade 2’, being sufficient for entry; and if these report recommendations are still under review; the current stage of that review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27158/25]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if all drawdowns from frameworks by his Department or its agencies from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024, valued over €25,000 were accompanied by publication of a contract award notice on the eTenders portal as required by Circular 05/2023; and if not, to list any known contracts where such publication did not occur and the reason. [27051/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2025

156. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if all drawdowns from frameworks by his Department or its agencies from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024, valued over €25,000 were accompanied by publication of a contract award notice on the eTenders portal as required by Circular 05/2023; and if not, to list any known contracts where such publication did not occur and the reason. [27051/25]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a list of all framework agreements used by his Department or its agencies since 2022, by name and description of framework; if it was established by his Department, the OGP, or another central/sectoral body; if it is a single-supplier or multi-supplier framework; if drawdowns required mini-competitions; and the total number of contracts and aggregate value of payments made under each framework agreement, by year. [27033/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2025

155. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a list of all framework agreements used by his Department or its agencies since 2022, by name and description of framework; if it was established by his Department, the OGP, or another central/sectoral body; if it is a single-supplier or multi-supplier framework; if drawdowns required mini-competitions; and the total number of contracts and aggregate value of payments made under each framework agreement, by year. [27033/25]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if framework-based procurement is included in his Department’s reporting of “tendered” procurement in its annual accounts; if so, to distinguish between contracts awarded via framework mini-competition, contracts awarded via direct drawdown from a framework without competition and frameworks run independently by his Department versus those centrally established by the Office of Government Procurement; and to provide the value of procurement for each such category in the past three years. [27015/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2025

154. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if framework-based procurement is included in his Department’s reporting of “tendered” procurement in its annual accounts; if so, to distinguish between contracts awarded via framework mini-competition, contracts awarded via direct drawdown from a framework without competition and frameworks run independently by his Department versus those centrally established by the Office of Government Procurement; and to provide the value of procurement for each such category in the past three years. [27015/25]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department currently uses a commercial internet service provider; the name of the provider; the value of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26664/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2025

147. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department currently uses a commercial internet service provider; the name of the provider; the value of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26664/25]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department currently uses a software programme (details supplied); if so, the version of the programme that is used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26646/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2025

146. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department currently uses a software programme (details supplied); if so, the version of the programme that is used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26646/25]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has full access and use of a software programme (details supplied); if not, the alternative provider being used and the version of that provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26610/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2025

144. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has full access and use of a software programme (details supplied); if not, the alternative provider being used and the version of that provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26610/25]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26549/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2025

142. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26549/25]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26420/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2025

141. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26420/25]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence whether he has ruled out acquiring Israeli-built Spike anti-tank guided missiles for use on the recently purchased Airbus H145M helicopters. [26106/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2025

23. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence whether he has ruled out acquiring Israeli-built Spike anti-tank guided missiles for use on the recently purchased Airbus H145M helicopters. [26106/25]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

353. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to report on how often the flood defence systems along the Dodder River are assessed to ensure they meet the required capacity. [25192/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

353. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to report on how often the flood defence systems along the Dodder River are assessed to ensure they meet the required capacity. [25192/25]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces general service body armour (GSBA) that is currently in service throughout the Defence Forces, including in overseas missions, was first issued to members in 2006; if, given that these systems degrade overtime, and trials to replace the current system began in 2017, the current GSBA worn by troops overseas is safe; and when deliveries of the new proposed modular body armour system will be delivered to all serving troops domestically and on overseas missions. [25929/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

260. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces general service body armour (GSBA) that is currently in service throughout the Defence Forces, including in overseas missions, was first issued to members in 2006; if, given that these systems degrade overtime, and trials to replace the current system began in 2017, the current GSBA worn by troops overseas is safe; and when deliveries of the new proposed modular body armour system will be delivered to all serving troops domestically and on overseas missions. [25929/25]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount the Defence Forces spent on replacement of musical instruments for the Defence Forces school of music in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; the name of the company that was awarded the contract to supply musical instruments to the school. [25357/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

258. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount the Defence Forces spent on replacement of musical instruments for the Defence Forces school of music in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; the name of the company that was awarded the contract to supply musical instruments to the school. [25357/25]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the ages of horsebox vehicles currently in use by Defence Forces equitation school; if funding is available in 2025 for the purchase of additional horsebox vehicles. [25356/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

257. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the ages of horsebox vehicles currently in use by Defence Forces equitation school; if funding is available in 2025 for the purchase of additional horsebox vehicles. [25356/25]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the policy of the Defence Forces regarding the recruitment of people with autism and ADHD to the permanent and reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25173/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

256. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the policy of the Defence Forces regarding the recruitment of people with autism and ADHD to the permanent and reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25173/25]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the policy of the Defence Forces relative to granting transfers on compassionate grounds where a member has an immediate requirement to be stationed close to home for family reasons; the number of such applications being processed currently; the number of such applications made in each of the past five years; the number approved; the number of serving members that have taken long-term compassionate leave in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25129/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

255. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the policy of the Defence Forces relative to granting transfers on compassionate grounds where a member has an immediate requirement to be stationed close to home for family reasons; the number of such applications being processed currently; the number of such applications made in each of the past five years; the number approved; the number of serving members that have taken long-term compassionate leave in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25129/25]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the number of agencies or quangos established by his Department in each of the past ten years and the cost to the State of funding each one. [24929/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2025

194. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the number of agencies or quangos established by his Department in each of the past ten years and the cost to the State of funding each one. [24929/25]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will review and amend the public sector single pension scheme introduced in 2013 to reinstate the supplementary pension for members of uniformed services such as firefighters, Defence Forces personnel and members of An Garda Síochána, in recognition of the shortened career span and the inability of many to work beyond early retirement age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24796/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2025

63. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will review and amend the public sector single pension scheme introduced in 2013 to reinstate the supplementary pension for members of uniformed services such as firefighters, Defence Forces personnel and members of An Garda Síochána, in recognition of the shortened career span and the inability of many to work beyond early retirement age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24796/25]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department sources IT equipment from companies named on the official boycott, divestment and sanctions list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24577/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2025

20. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department sources IT equipment from companies named on the official boycott, divestment and sanctions list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24577/25]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

362. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many lance corporal ranked positions have been created in 2023, 2024, and 2025 year to date, in tabular form; what other retention tools have been deployed over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24314/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

362. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many lance corporal ranked positions have been created in 2023, 2024, and 2025 year to date, in tabular form; what other retention tools have been deployed over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24314/25]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

361. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in implementing the long service increments, contained in the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24313/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

361. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in implementing the long service increments, contained in the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24313/25]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

360. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if Casement Aerodrome has the necessary parking stands and length of runaway required for Airbus A380 type of aircrafts to use then aerodrome. [24272/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

360. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if Casement Aerodrome has the necessary parking stands and length of runaway required for Airbus A380 type of aircrafts to use then aerodrome. [24272/25]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

358. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of pilots within the Air Corps that went to the US for specialist military flying training courses in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; the names of the courses attended and duration of these courses, per year, in tabular form. [24270/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

358. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of pilots within the Air Corps that went to the US for specialist military flying training courses in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; the names of the courses attended and duration of these courses, per year, in tabular form. [24270/25]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

357. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a full and detailed explanation of how his Department monitors and ensures transparency in the use of public funds by non-governmental organisations under his aegis. (details supplied). [23955/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

357. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a full and detailed explanation of how his Department monitors and ensures transparency in the use of public funds by non-governmental organisations under his aegis. (details supplied). [23955/25]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

356. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline the total administrative costs associated with non-governmental organisations under the aegis of his Department, including the overhead costs related to compliance, reporting, and auditing requirements; and to compare these costs to the overall financial aid allocated to the organisations, identifying whether the administrative expenses are in proportion to the benefits delivered to the public. [23937/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

356. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline the total administrative costs associated with non-governmental organisations under the aegis of his Department, including the overhead costs related to compliance, reporting, and auditing requirements; and to compare these costs to the overall financial aid allocated to the organisations, identifying whether the administrative expenses are in proportion to the benefits delivered to the public. [23937/25]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

355. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a summary of any specific steps taken to streamline non-governmental organisations under the aegis of his Department, eliminate redundancies, and prevent the duplication of services where organisations may be competing for similar grants or operating in the same areas with little coordination (details supplied). [23919/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

355. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a summary of any specific steps taken to streamline non-governmental organisations under the aegis of his Department, eliminate redundancies, and prevent the duplication of services where organisations may be competing for similar grants or operating in the same areas with little coordination (details supplied). [23919/25]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

354. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to state whether any review or audit has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness, redundancy, and administrative costs of state funding for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) under the aegis of his Department; if such a review has not yet been conducted, to request a detailed timeline and plan for implementing a comprehensive review of NGO funding under the aegis of the Department. [23901/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

354. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to state whether any review or audit has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness, redundancy, and administrative costs of state funding for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) under the aegis of his Department; if such a review has not yet been conducted, to request a detailed timeline and plan for implementing a comprehensive review of NGO funding under the aegis of the Department. [23901/25]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

353. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to identify any existing oversight mechanisms or audits that are conducted to assess the effectiveness of funding allocated to non-governmental organisations under the aegis of his Department (details supplied). [23883/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

353. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to identify any existing oversight mechanisms or audits that are conducted to assess the effectiveness of funding allocated to non-governmental organisations under the aegis of his Department (details supplied). [23883/25]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a breakdown of the number of non-governmental organisations under his Department’s aegis that charge fees for their services, including membership fees, participation fees, or any other forms of charge to the public; to specify which of these organisations charge fees while also receiving public funding, and how this practice is monitored to ensure that taxpayer money is not indirectly supporting fee-based services. [23864/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

352. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a breakdown of the number of non-governmental organisations under his Department’s aegis that charge fees for their services, including membership fees, participation fees, or any other forms of charge to the public; to specify which of these organisations charge fees while also receiving public funding, and how this practice is monitored to ensure that taxpayer money is not indirectly supporting fee-based services. [23864/25]

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