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101 records in IE in 2023

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Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to arrange for Cork City Council to put in place temporary flood defence barriers in an estate (details supplied) in view of the fact that over 25 houses recently suffered severe flooding and this is the second occasion on which it occurred; if the necessary funding will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51912/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2023

213. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to arrange for Cork City Council to put in place temporary flood defence barriers in an estate (details supplied) in view of the fact that over 25 houses recently suffered severe flooding and this is the second occasion on which it occurred; if the necessary funding will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51912/23]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans for the items displayed in the Irish Air Corps museum in Baldonnel, which is due to close in December 2023; and if there are any plans to build a new hangar to house the same. [52397/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2023

137. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans for the items displayed in the Irish Air Corps museum in Baldonnel, which is due to close in December 2023; and if there are any plans to build a new hangar to house the same. [52397/23]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if her Department, or any body under the aegis of her Department, has facilitated in-person or remote briefings on any issue by organisations (details supplied) from 2020 to date; if so, the topic discussed; the fees paid to the organisations for these briefings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52186/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2023

136. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if her Department, or any body under the aegis of her Department, has facilitated in-person or remote briefings on any issue by organisations (details supplied) from 2020 to date; if so, the topic discussed; the fees paid to the organisations for these briefings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52186/23]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total costs incurred by his Department arising from the placing of advertisements with the national broadcaster, RTÉ, in any format, for each of the years 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52159/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2023

135. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total costs incurred by his Department arising from the placing of advertisements with the national broadcaster, RTÉ, in any format, for each of the years 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52159/23]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department is aware of a former Irish Army soldier (details supplied) with fourteen years' service who has no Army medical records and has informed this Deputy that their medical records were destroyed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52007/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2023

134. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department is aware of a former Irish Army soldier (details supplied) with fourteen years' service who has no Army medical records and has informed this Deputy that their medical records were destroyed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52007/23]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence in relation to the announcement of the Government intention to purchase a new Government jet capable of 3,500 miles range, if he will outline the number of approved entities on the requisite tenders short list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51997/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2023

133. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence in relation to the announcement of the Government intention to purchase a new Government jet capable of 3,500 miles range, if he will outline the number of approved entities on the requisite tenders short list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51997/23]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of Freedom of Information requests submitted to his Department in 2022 and to date in 2023; the total number of such requests that were rejected in their entirety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51968/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2023

132. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of Freedom of Information requests submitted to his Department in 2022 and to date in 2023; the total number of such requests that were rejected in their entirety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51968/23]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there are personnel in his Department who could be classified as having a significant or exclusive focus of their role dedicated to dealing with integration; if so, to detail the title of the post; the grade level of that post; the core functions of that role; to provide details of the exact nature of their responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51820/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2023

131. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there are personnel in his Department who could be classified as having a significant or exclusive focus of their role dedicated to dealing with integration; if so, to detail the title of the post; the grade level of that post; the core functions of that role; to provide details of the exact nature of their responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51820/23]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when a flood defence scheme (details supplied) will advance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52319/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2023

64. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when a flood defence scheme (details supplied) will advance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52319/23]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will review the decision to withdraw Defence Forces troops from the UNDOF UN peace keeping mission in Golan Heights, considering the increased tensions in that region and the poor sign-up of Defence Forces personnel in the EU Battlegroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51695/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2023

163. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will review the decision to withdraw Defence Forces troops from the UNDOF UN peace keeping mission in Golan Heights, considering the increased tensions in that region and the poor sign-up of Defence Forces personnel in the EU Battlegroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51695/23]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel of each rank who have signed up to participate in the EU Battlegroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51694/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2023

162. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel of each rank who have signed up to participate in the EU Battlegroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51694/23]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to outline the procedure required so that householders and businesses can be supported by the Office of Public Works and by local authorities to install flood defence doors and barriers in areas at risk of flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51457/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2023

73. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to outline the procedure required so that householders and businesses can be supported by the Office of Public Works and by local authorities to install flood defence doors and barriers in areas at risk of flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51457/23]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on a matter regarding an Army bereavement fund (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51369/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2023

45. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on a matter regarding an Army bereavement fund (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51369/23]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the figure provided by his Department to maintain existing levels of service in 2024, under his respective remits ahead of Budget 2024; the figure granted by the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51174/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

137. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the figure provided by his Department to maintain existing levels of service in 2024, under his respective remits ahead of Budget 2024; the figure granted by the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51174/23]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment is ongoing in the Defence Forces to replenish the numbers retiring or resigning in any given year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51153/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment is ongoing in the Defence Forces to replenish the numbers retiring or resigning in any given year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51153/23]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which issues raised in the recently published report on the Defence Forces have been or are being addressed in full with particular reference to pay and conditions and the need to keep the strength of the forces up to the maximum required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51152/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which issues raised in the recently published report on the Defence Forces have been or are being addressed in full with particular reference to pay and conditions and the need to keep the strength of the forces up to the maximum required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51152/23]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which all sea-going vessels are sufficiently updated to ensure the Naval Service can do its work properly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51151/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which all sea-going vessels are sufficiently updated to ensure the Naval Service can do its work properly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51151/23]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which sea-going vessels are readily available to the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51150/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which sea-going vessels are readily available to the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51150/23]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of aircraft currently available to the Air Corps, those capable of countering sophisticated drug trafficking or other threats to the security of this or other European states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51148/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of aircraft currently available to the Air Corps, those capable of countering sophisticated drug trafficking or other threats to the security of this or other European states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51148/23]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains convinced that adequate steps are being taken to bring the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps up to a level expected of a European country which happens to be an island off an island, the security of which can have an impact on all of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51147/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains convinced that adequate steps are being taken to bring the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps up to a level expected of a European country which happens to be an island off an island, the security of which can have an impact on all of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51147/23]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are continually upgraded in line with best practice given the need to respond to such issues as drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51146/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are continually upgraded in line with best practice given the need to respond to such issues as drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51146/23]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are continually upgraded in line with best practice given the need to respond to such issues as human trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51144/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are continually upgraded in line with best practice given the need to respond to such issues as human trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51144/23]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the EU might be encouraged to contribute to defence and coastal security measures on the Irish coast on the basis that such measures would have beneficial impact on Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51143/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the EU might be encouraged to contribute to defence and coastal security measures on the Irish coast on the basis that such measures would have beneficial impact on Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51143/23]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department or any of its agencies are involved in any exercise, operation, training or research which includes involvement by any Israeli state agency, any Israeli-based company or any company based elsewhere in the world which is owned or part-owned by any Israeli state agency or by any Israeli-based company. [51058/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

127. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department or any of its agencies are involved in any exercise, operation, training or research which includes involvement by any Israeli state agency, any Israeli-based company or any company based elsewhere in the world which is owned or part-owned by any Israeli state agency or by any Israeli-based company. [51058/23]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has any current contracts with an organisation (details supplied) or its subsidiaries in any EU Member State, the UK, the USA, South America, India or Asia; and if so, the value of those contracts. [51037/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

126. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has any current contracts with an organisation (details supplied) or its subsidiaries in any EU Member State, the UK, the USA, South America, India or Asia; and if so, the value of those contracts. [51037/23]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his Department’s plans for the provision and upgrade of living accommodation for Defence Forces personnel in the State’s respective military institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51035/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

125. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his Department’s plans for the provision and upgrade of living accommodation for Defence Forces personnel in the State’s respective military institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51035/23]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the expenditure on cyber security consultants and companies within his Department in the past three years; if his Department engaged in cyber security audits with outside firms in the past three years; if so, the expenditure on same; the amount his Department spent on cyber security consultants and companies in the past three years; and for a breakdown of these expenditures by year and type of service provided [50811/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

122. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the expenditure on cyber security consultants and companies within his Department in the past three years; if his Department engaged in cyber security audits with outside firms in the past three years; if so, the expenditure on same; the amount his Department spent on cyber security consultants and companies in the past three years; and for a breakdown of these expenditures by year and type of service provided [50811/23]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many staff members in his Department have received training in cyber security in the past three years; what types of cyber security training programmes have been conducted; if he will provide details of these programmes; and of the staff trained in cyber security, how many have obtained accredited cyber security qualifications. [50793/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

121. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many staff members in his Department have received training in cyber security in the past three years; what types of cyber security training programmes have been conducted; if he will provide details of these programmes; and of the staff trained in cyber security, how many have obtained accredited cyber security qualifications. [50793/23]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide details of the total military aid given by the EU to Ukraine since the beginning of the Ukrainian war; the amount promised but not yet given; if he will provide information on the contribution given by Ireland to date; how it is spent; the contribution promised in the future by Ireland; whether Ireland supported the giving of such aid in the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50784/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

120. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide details of the total military aid given by the EU to Ukraine since the beginning of the Ukrainian war; the amount promised but not yet given; if he will provide information on the contribution given by Ireland to date; how it is spent; the contribution promised in the future by Ireland; whether Ireland supported the giving of such aid in the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50784/23]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the Tribunal of Inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces; the timeline for same; the status of the terms of reference of the tribunal; the details of his engagement in the past month with a group (details supplied) with regard to the concerns they have raised over the terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50890/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

78. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the Tribunal of Inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces; the timeline for same; the status of the terms of reference of the tribunal; the details of his engagement in the past month with a group (details supplied) with regard to the concerns they have raised over the terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50890/23]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel serving between the three UN missions in the Middle East region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50718/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

77. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel serving between the three UN missions in the Middle East region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50718/23]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views that the proposed tribunal to investigate allegations made by members of a group (details supplied) has a wide and broad enough remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50751/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

76. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views that the proposed tribunal to investigate allegations made by members of a group (details supplied) has a wide and broad enough remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50751/23]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the findings concerning recruitment and retention in the Irish Defence Forces in a survey compiled by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50748/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

75. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the findings concerning recruitment and retention in the Irish Defence Forces in a survey compiled by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50748/23]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if Collins Barracks, Cork will be the location of the headquarters of the military formation that will control military operations in the southern region of the country, in the new Defence Forces structure that emerges as a result of the recommendations set out in the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50898/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

74. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if Collins Barracks, Cork will be the location of the headquarters of the military formation that will control military operations in the southern region of the country, in the new Defence Forces structure that emerges as a result of the recommendations set out in the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50898/23]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when he will bring forward the Terms of Reference for the Statutory Inquiry arising out of the Report of the Independent Review Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50707/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

73. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when he will bring forward the Terms of Reference for the Statutory Inquiry arising out of the Report of the Independent Review Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50707/23]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence whether the State is supplying and/or buying or selling arms from/to Israel, or any component parts of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50892/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

72. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence whether the State is supplying and/or buying or selling arms from/to Israel, or any component parts of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50892/23]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many Irish Defence Forces personnel will participate in a German-led EU battlegroup in 2024/2025; if the selection of any personnel through “mandatory selection” will be ruled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50900/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

71. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many Irish Defence Forces personnel will participate in a German-led EU battlegroup in 2024/2025; if the selection of any personnel through “mandatory selection” will be ruled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50900/23]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on his engagement with a group (details supplied) and their legal representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50706/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

70. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on his engagement with a group (details supplied) and their legal representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50706/23]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the information he has been given regarding the alleged incident in Kilworth Camp that was reported in media recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50691/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

68. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the information he has been given regarding the alleged incident in Kilworth Camp that was reported in media recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50691/23]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many Irish Defence Forces personnel deployed on 14 November 2023 are on the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon; of that number, how many of them were filled through “mandatory selection”; and how many were already in Lebanon as part of the UNIFIL deployment who were asked to stay on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50899/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

67. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many Irish Defence Forces personnel deployed on 14 November 2023 are on the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon; of that number, how many of them were filled through “mandatory selection”; and how many were already in Lebanon as part of the UNIFIL deployment who were asked to stay on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50899/23]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his vision for the transformation of the Irish Defence Forces, particularly in the area of military neutrality, following the Report on the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50750/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

66. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his vision for the transformation of the Irish Defence Forces, particularly in the area of military neutrality, following the Report on the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50750/23]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total military aid given by the EU to Ukraine since February 2022, and the details of the contribution given by Ireland to-date; the details of the contribution given by Ireland towards common costs of the EU military assistance mission in support of Ukraine; the details of any contributions or donations made by the Defence Forces to Ukraine to-date since February 2022, and any contributions or donations planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50891/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

65. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total military aid given by the EU to Ukraine since February 2022, and the details of the contribution given by Ireland to-date; the details of the contribution given by Ireland towards common costs of the EU military assistance mission in support of Ukraine; the details of any contributions or donations made by the Defence Forces to Ukraine to-date since February 2022, and any contributions or donations planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50891/23]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline plans for the Irish Air Corps Museum and the Heritage Project, and for the curated historical aviation artefacts displayed in the Baldonnell Museum at a hangar in Casement Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50331/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

63. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline plans for the Irish Air Corps Museum and the Heritage Project, and for the curated historical aviation artefacts displayed in the Baldonnell Museum at a hangar in Casement Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50331/23]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will include the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 in the terms of reference of the tribunal of inquiry, specifically in the context of the sensitive, significant matters and working circumstances raised by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50893/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

62. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will include the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 in the terms of reference of the tribunal of inquiry, specifically in the context of the sensitive, significant matters and working circumstances raised by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50893/23]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his response to the statement in the Report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy that Ireland is not, and never has been, in a position to defend its neutrality, unlike other neutral European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50711/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2023

61. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his response to the statement in the Report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy that Ireland is not, and never has been, in a position to defend its neutrality, unlike other neutral European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50711/23]

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