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Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the special considerations that are put in place for applications from persons with dyslexia when sitting the aptitude test for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42169/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2015

129. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the special considerations that are put in place for applications from persons with dyslexia when sitting the aptitude test for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42169/15]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence if the attack on a hotel in Bamako in Mali on 20 November 2015 will have an impact on the planned deployment of the Defence Forces to Mali; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42043/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

140. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence if the attack on a hotel in Bamako in Mali on 20 November 2015 will have an impact on the planned deployment of the Defence Forces to Mali; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42043/15]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence in view of the French Minister for Defence having invoked article 42.7 of the Lisbon Treaty, if Ireland will be deploying troops to assist France without a vote in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42033/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

139. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence in view of the French Minister for Defence having invoked article 42.7 of the Lisbon Treaty, if Ireland will be deploying troops to assist France without a vote in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42033/15]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the European Union Ministers for Defence Council following the 13 November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42032/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

138. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the European Union Ministers for Defence Council following the 13 November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42032/15]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Defence the plans being put in place to use Custume Barracks in Athlone in County Westmeath as a base for overseas training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42028/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

137. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Defence the plans being put in place to use Custume Barracks in Athlone in County Westmeath as a base for overseas training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42028/15]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements in place to pay Army pensions in December; if the pensions will be paid in mid-December; if he has received submissions from pensioners regarding this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41900/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

136. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements in place to pay Army pensions in December; if the pensions will be paid in mid-December; if he has received submissions from pensioners regarding this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41900/15]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence given that special representatives of the United Nations Secretary General are vested with overall authority in deployed multifaceted missions, including those with military forces components, if he is aware that UN military force commanders cannot exercise the optimum span of operational control essential for complex military operations in austere environments; and the steps he is taking with the UN to ensure this structural challenge in its missions is not impeding the outputs of military forces, especially where protection of civilians and robust peacekeeping requirements are essential. [41836/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

305. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence given that special representatives of the United Nations Secretary General are vested with overall authority in deployed multifaceted missions, including those with military forces components, if he is aware that UN military force commanders cannot exercise the optimum span of operational control essential for complex military operations in austere environments; and the steps he is taking with the UN to ensure this structural challenge in its missions is not impeding the outputs of military forces, especially where protection of civilians and robust peacekeeping requirements are essential. [41836/15]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

304. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that the operational imperative regarding freedom of movement for members of the Defence Forces serving in south Lebanon in pursuit of the Security Council resolution for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon is being constantly challenged by non-government elements; that this has seriously impeded the Defence Forces from carrying out essential elements of the resolution; and if he will outline the credible steps, other than routine rote protests, he is taking to ensure this essential freedom of movement is guaranteed in all the areas of operations. [41835/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

304. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that the operational imperative regarding freedom of movement for members of the Defence Forces serving in south Lebanon in pursuit of the Security Council resolution for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon is being constantly challenged by non-government elements; that this has seriously impeded the Defence Forces from carrying out essential elements of the resolution; and if he will outline the credible steps, other than routine rote protests, he is taking to ensure this essential freedom of movement is guaranteed in all the areas of operations. [41835/15]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he is satisfied that all equipment available to the Army, including communications technology, is adequately upgraded and updated in accordance with international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41782/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

303. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he is satisfied that all equipment available to the Army, including communications technology, is adequately upgraded and updated in accordance with international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41782/15]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

302. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he is satisfied that all equipment available to the Navy, including seagoing vessels and communications technology, is adequately upgraded and updated in accordance with international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41781/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

302. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he is satisfied that all equipment available to the Navy, including seagoing vessels and communications technology, is adequately upgraded and updated in accordance with international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41781/15]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

301. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which is satisfied that all equipment available to the Air Corps, including aircraft and communications technology, is adequately upgraded and updated in accordance with international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41780/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

301. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which is satisfied that all equipment available to the Air Corps, including aircraft and communications technology, is adequately upgraded and updated in accordance with international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41780/15]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which adequate detection facilities are available to the Defence Forces to combat the possible use of ground-to-air weapons by terrorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41779/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

300. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which adequate detection facilities are available to the Defence Forces to combat the possible use of ground-to-air weapons by terrorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41779/15]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he is satisfied that the availability of equipment, such as military hardware, throughout the Defence Forces meets the needs arising from modern challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41778/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

299. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he is satisfied that the availability of equipment, such as military hardware, throughout the Defence Forces meets the needs arising from modern challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41778/15]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he will increase the strength of specific areas within the Defence Forces, with particular reference to specialist skills such as the decommissioning of explosives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41777/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he will increase the strength of specific areas within the Defence Forces, with particular reference to specialist skills such as the decommissioning of explosives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41777/15]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military intelligence can be enhanced to deal with potential terrorist attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41776/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military intelligence can be enhanced to deal with potential terrorist attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41776/15]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

296. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which specialist skills in dealing with security threats remain available to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41775/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

296. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which specialist skills in dealing with security threats remain available to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41775/15]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps is adequately equipped to detect and intercept any activity posing a threat to national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41774/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

295. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps is adequately equipped to detect and intercept any activity posing a threat to national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41774/15]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he is confident facilities such as advanced training, state-of-the-art technology and any specific military equipment are available throughout the Defence Forces, with a view to ensuring a competence to deal with national or international security incidents; if he is satisfied the Defence Forces have adequate liaison with other militaries throughout Europe in the context of any potential threat to national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41773/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

294. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he is confident facilities such as advanced training, state-of-the-art technology and any specific military equipment are available throughout the Defence Forces, with a view to ensuring a competence to deal with national or international security incidents; if he is satisfied the Defence Forces have adequate liaison with other militaries throughout Europe in the context of any potential threat to national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41773/15]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

293. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which adequate technology remains available throughout the Defence Forces to meet any requirements arising from international security issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41772/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

293. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which adequate technology remains available throughout the Defence Forces to meet any requirements arising from international security issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41772/15]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

292. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will be in a position to augment any deficiencies in the Defence Forces in the context of a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41771/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

292. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he will be in a position to augment any deficiencies in the Defence Forces in the context of a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41771/15]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will facilitate the taking in charge of St. Barbara's Park on the Melitta Road in Kildare town by Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41675/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

291. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will facilitate the taking in charge of St. Barbara's Park on the Melitta Road in Kildare town by Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41675/15]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

290. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the status of the provision of capital funding to secure permanent Civil Defence accommodation and training facilities in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41544/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

290. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the status of the provision of capital funding to secure permanent Civil Defence accommodation and training facilities in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41544/15]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

289. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the Defence Forces medical corps; the length of time each post has been vacant; the steps being taken to fill these posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41433/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

289. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the Defence Forces medical corps; the length of time each post has been vacant; the steps being taken to fill these posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41433/15]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

288. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 356 of 20 October 2015 and 135 of 5 November 2015 and given his statement that St. Bricin's military hospital will continue to offer medical services to members of the Defence Forces for the foreseeable future, if he will encourage the military authorities to investigate and identify medical services in the hospital which could be integrated or shared with local hospitals and hospital groups; if he is prepared to operate St. Bricin's as a joint Department of Defence, Department of Health and Health Service Executive facility, now or in the future, if funding became available to assist with infrastructure works, similar to the United Kingdom armed forces, who operate military wards integrated into National Health Service trusts; his plans to allow the Health Service Executive to invest in and utilise the defunct wards in St. Bricin's to assist in alleviating the national accident and emergency crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41259/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

288. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 356 of 20 October 2015 and 135 of 5 November 2015 and given his statement that St. Bricin's military hospital will continue to offer medical services to members of the Defence Forces for the foreseeable future, if he will encourage the military authorities to investigate and identify medical services in the hospital which could be integrated or shared with local hospitals and hospital groups; if he is prepared to operate St. Bricin's as a joint Department of Defence, Department of Health and Health Service Executive facility, now or in the future, if funding became available to assist with infrastructure works, similar to the United Kingdom armed forces, who operate military wards integrated into National Health Service trusts; his plans to allow the Health Service Executive to invest in and utilise the defunct wards in St. Bricin's to assist in alleviating the national accident and emergency crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41259/15]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

287. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 8 October 2015, if the Chief of Staff has as yet reported to him with his findings and recommendations in regard to the review of the fire on board the LÉ Cliona on 29 May 1962; if he has considered those findings and recommendations; and the steps he will take to address the matter on foot of those considerations. [41256/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

287. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 8 October 2015, if the Chief of Staff has as yet reported to him with his findings and recommendations in regard to the review of the fire on board the LÉ Cliona on 29 May 1962; if he has considered those findings and recommendations; and the steps he will take to address the matter on foot of those considerations. [41256/15]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the degree of utilisation, and his future plans, for St. Bricin’s military hospital and the associated lands within this important eight acre site in Dublin’s north inner city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41603/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

286. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the degree of utilisation, and his future plans, for St. Bricin’s military hospital and the associated lands within this important eight acre site in Dublin’s north inner city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41603/15]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the action that is being taken to ensure that Irish troops in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebannon contingent are guaranteed freedom of movement in fulfilling their United Nations mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41172/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

94. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the action that is being taken to ensure that Irish troops in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebannon contingent are guaranteed freedom of movement in fulfilling their United Nations mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41172/15]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the work of the LÉ Samuel Beckett in the Mediterranean, and on his recent meeting with the ship’s captain and members of the crew. [41164/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

93. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the work of the LÉ Samuel Beckett in the Mediterranean, and on his recent meeting with the ship’s captain and members of the crew. [41164/15]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has engaged in consultations with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the implications of the terrorist attack on Paris in France for Ireland, with particular reference to whether any discussion took place regarding developing our peacekeeping expertise. [41208/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

92. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has engaged in consultations with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the implications of the terrorist attack on Paris in France for Ireland, with particular reference to whether any discussion took place regarding developing our peacekeeping expertise. [41208/15]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence given the attacks in Paris, France, if he has had discussions with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding potential threats to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41186/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

91. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Defence given the attacks in Paris, France, if he has had discussions with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding potential threats to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41186/15]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the continued participation of the Irish Defence Forces, building on their exemplary work to date, in assisting persons seeking refuge from the conflict in parts of the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41184/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

90. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the continued participation of the Irish Defence Forces, building on their exemplary work to date, in assisting persons seeking refuge from the conflict in parts of the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41184/15]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence his views on the safety of members of the 51st Infantry Group who will leave later this month for service with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, given the recent attacks on civilians and soldiers in Lebanon, and given the prospect of greater destabilisation. [41165/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

89. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence his views on the safety of members of the 51st Infantry Group who will leave later this month for service with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, given the recent attacks on civilians and soldiers in Lebanon, and given the prospect of greater destabilisation. [41165/15]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence for further details on his announcement that all-female Defence Forces units will be created and embedded in United Nations peacekeeping operations, where gender-based violence has occurred. [41166/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

88. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence for further details on his announcement that all-female Defence Forces units will be created and embedded in United Nations peacekeeping operations, where gender-based violence has occurred. [41166/15]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the projects and proposals that he submitted to the Government’s 2016 to 2021 capital investment plan; the projects that were accepted; and those that were rejected. [41163/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

87. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the projects and proposals that he submitted to the Government’s 2016 to 2021 capital investment plan; the projects that were accepted; and those that were rejected. [41163/15]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views on Ireland's participation in a European Union battlegroup, led by Germany, to be established in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41205/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

86. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his views on Ireland's participation in a European Union battlegroup, led by Germany, to be established in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41205/15]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence how the budget allocation of over €900 million will be spent; how, in particular, the measures for which he will be responsible, given the refugee crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41201/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

85. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence how the budget allocation of over €900 million will be spent; how, in particular, the measures for which he will be responsible, given the refugee crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41201/15]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the length of time it is expected that the Naval Service will continue to be deployed in the Mediterranean; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41173/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

84. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the length of time it is expected that the Naval Service will continue to be deployed in the Mediterranean; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41173/15]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence further to his meeting with a local authority delegation on 5 November 2015 on the matter of Custume Barracks in Athlone in County Westmeath, and given his commitment to maintain the current strength of 1,110 personnel in Custume Barracks, if there is a need to amend any ministerial order to ensure that this commitment is honoured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41211/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

83. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence further to his meeting with a local authority delegation on 5 November 2015 on the matter of Custume Barracks in Athlone in County Westmeath, and given his commitment to maintain the current strength of 1,110 personnel in Custume Barracks, if there is a need to amend any ministerial order to ensure that this commitment is honoured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41211/15]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces continue to be upgraded, in terms of military equipment, transport including aircraft, sea-going vessels and road and land vehicles; if such equipment remains in line with best practice internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41161/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces continue to be upgraded, in terms of military equipment, transport including aircraft, sea-going vessels and road and land vehicles; if such equipment remains in line with best practice internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41161/15]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to keep members of the Defence Forces out of poverty, caused by pension related deductions and various changes to tax and pay related social insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41213/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

80. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to keep members of the Defence Forces out of poverty, caused by pension related deductions and various changes to tax and pay related social insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41213/15]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are given opportunities to upgrade their skills in line with military forces throughout Europe and globally, with particular reference to the need to combat international terrorism; if all possible steps continue to be taken in respect of training, access to state-of-the-art technology, rapid deployment, and mobility; if he remains satisfied that the Defence Forces here are adequately equipped to interact and interface with military forces elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41160/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are given opportunities to upgrade their skills in line with military forces throughout Europe and globally, with particular reference to the need to combat international terrorism; if all possible steps continue to be taken in respect of training, access to state-of-the-art technology, rapid deployment, and mobility; if he remains satisfied that the Defence Forces here are adequately equipped to interact and interface with military forces elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41160/15]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his plans to allow the international defence industry to have increased access to the Defence Forces for product testing, with regard to whether safeguards are in place to ensure that such co-operation does not involve companies or countries which are known to be involved in funding and supplying the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41209/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

77. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence his plans to allow the international defence industry to have increased access to the Defence Forces for product testing, with regard to whether safeguards are in place to ensure that such co-operation does not involve companies or countries which are known to be involved in funding and supplying the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41209/15]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence the level of engagement he has had with stakeholders, including at European level, regarding defence and security procedures, given the increased threat following the appalling and reprehensible events in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41183/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

76. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence the level of engagement he has had with stakeholders, including at European level, regarding defence and security procedures, given the increased threat following the appalling and reprehensible events in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41183/15]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 25 June 2015, if he has been involved in any recent discussions at European Union level regarding the import and export of arms from Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41206/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

75. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 25 June 2015, if he has been involved in any recent discussions at European Union level regarding the import and export of arms from Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41206/15]

Question· oralPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence the strategic planning his Department has engaged in since the closure of Columb Barracks in Mullingar in County Westmeath; if he will ensure that its maximum potential is achieved; the other Government agencies or Departments, if local or national, that have been liaised with in regard to this; the amount or the proportion of Columb Barracks that is in use; the terms and conditions in place for such use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41210/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

73. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence the strategic planning his Department has engaged in since the closure of Columb Barracks in Mullingar in County Westmeath; if he will ensure that its maximum potential is achieved; the other Government agencies or Departments, if local or national, that have been liaised with in regard to this; the amount or the proportion of Columb Barracks that is in use; the terms and conditions in place for such use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41210/15]

Question· oralPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that due regard was given to the potential pitfalls of military Keynesianism for Irish defence policy and Irish neutrality in the discussions surrounding the drawing up of the White Paper on defence. [41207/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

72. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that due regard was given to the potential pitfalls of military Keynesianism for Irish defence policy and Irish neutrality in the discussions surrounding the drawing up of the White Paper on defence. [41207/15]

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