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Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a breakdown of how the recent €100 million increase in the defence budget for 2025 will be allocated, particularly for personnel welfare, equipment upgrades, and infrastructural improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42590/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

151. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a breakdown of how the recent €100 million increase in the defence budget for 2025 will be allocated, particularly for personnel welfare, equipment upgrades, and infrastructural improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42590/24]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure the safety of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon; if a contingency plan is in place should a strategic withdrawal be necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42589/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

150. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure the safety of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon; if a contingency plan is in place should a strategic withdrawal be necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42589/24]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the housing needs of Defence Forces personnel stationed in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42557/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

149. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the housing needs of Defence Forces personnel stationed in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42557/24]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has established or will establish a scheme where non-Irish nationals can be assisted with their naturalisation following an agreed level of service in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42521/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

148. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has established or will establish a scheme where non-Irish nationals can be assisted with their naturalisation following an agreed level of service in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42521/24]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the new rank of Lance Corporal, as proposed by the Commission on the Defence Forces, will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42520/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

147. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the new rank of Lance Corporal, as proposed by the Commission on the Defence Forces, will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42520/24]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the up-to-date position with the provision of military housing in County Kildare at the Curragh camp; if the report has been finalised; the conversations he or his Department have had with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage or the local authority on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42519/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

146. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the up-to-date position with the provision of military housing in County Kildare at the Curragh camp; if the report has been finalised; the conversations he or his Department have had with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage or the local authority on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42519/24]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current position with a military service in County Kildare (details supplied); the plans for the future of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42518/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

145. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current position with a military service in County Kildare (details supplied); the plans for the future of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42518/24]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is proposing to review current duty rates in the Defence Forces; the last time these duty rates were reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42517/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

144. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is proposing to review current duty rates in the Defence Forces; the last time these duty rates were reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42517/24]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he and his Department are in a position to provide finance to a medical health scheme (details supplied); his views on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42516/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

143. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he and his Department are in a position to provide finance to a medical health scheme (details supplied); his views on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42516/24]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the engagement he has had with the United Nations to ensure assistance is provided to the coroner in examining the circumstances of the death of a person (details supplied) in Lebanon two years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42588/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

98. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the engagement he has had with the United Nations to ensure assistance is provided to the coroner in examining the circumstances of the death of a person (details supplied) in Lebanon two years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42588/24]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Navy Service and Air Corps continue to be prepared for emergency missions such as air, sea rescue or in assistance with the civil authorities in the case of a national disaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42361/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Navy Service and Air Corps continue to be prepared for emergency missions such as air, sea rescue or in assistance with the civil authorities in the case of a national disaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42361/24]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which payment has been received in respect of all overseas military deployment in the past ten years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42360/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which payment has been received in respect of all overseas military deployment in the past ten years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42360/24]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of promotions throughout the Army, Navy Service and Air Corps currently awaiting approval at each rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42359/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of promotions throughout the Army, Navy Service and Air Corps currently awaiting approval at each rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42359/24]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that sufficient personnel, trained to the appropriate standard, are available for Naval Service missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42358/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that sufficient personnel, trained to the appropriate standard, are available for Naval Service missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42358/24]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which gender balance is being achieved throughout the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42357/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which gender balance is being achieved throughout the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42357/24]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Forces, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the extent to which their upgraded training has continued in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42356/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Forces, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the extent to which their upgraded training has continued in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42356/24]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army personnel continue to be trained and have their training upgraded in line with best practice throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42355/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army personnel continue to be trained and have their training upgraded in line with best practice throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42355/24]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which Air Corps personnel continue to be trained and have their training upgraded in line with best practice throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42354/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which Air Corps personnel continue to be trained and have their training upgraded in line with best practice throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42354/24]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which health and safety checks are carried out on a regular basis throughout the Defence Forces in respect of all equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42353/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which health and safety checks are carried out on a regular basis throughout the Defence Forces in respect of all equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42353/24]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps in hand to address the issue of the strength of the Defence Forces, with particular reference to the attainment of optimal strength; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42352/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps in hand to address the issue of the strength of the Defence Forces, with particular reference to the attainment of optimal strength; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42352/24]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which concerns in respect of pay and conditions affecting the Defence Forces have been resolved or are in the course of being resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42351/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which concerns in respect of pay and conditions affecting the Defence Forces have been resolved or are in the course of being resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42351/24]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 113 of 18 September 2024, if his Department has made any projections of its likely required budget out to 2029 especially in the context of reaching LOA2, as set out in the capability framework devised by the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if so, whether he will provide the details of same; if his Department made a submission in relation to the review of the NDP out to 2030; if so, the estimated projected budget for defence contained in that submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42325/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

131. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 113 of 18 September 2024, if his Department has made any projections of its likely required budget out to 2029 especially in the context of reaching LOA2, as set out in the capability framework devised by the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if so, whether he will provide the details of same; if his Department made a submission in relation to the review of the NDP out to 2030; if so, the estimated projected budget for defence contained in that submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42325/24]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide details of all social enterprise organisations or bodies funded by his Department in each year from 2021 to date in 2024; the amount allocated in funding to each during this time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42267/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

130. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide details of all social enterprise organisations or bodies funded by his Department in each year from 2021 to date in 2024; the amount allocated in funding to each during this time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42267/24]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will support and facilitate a Dáil debate on the independent review group established in 2021 to examine and report on matters relating to recommendations for military medals relating to events at Jadotville; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42145/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

129. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will support and facilitate a Dáil debate on the independent review group established in 2021 to examine and report on matters relating to recommendations for military medals relating to events at Jadotville; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42145/24]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when he will implement the Defence Forces working time agreement and make improvements to the post-2013 pension arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42112/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

46. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when he will implement the Defence Forces working time agreement and make improvements to the post-2013 pension arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42112/24]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to reports that weapons of war bound for Israel have been illegally trafficked through sovereign Irish airspace, if he has conducted an analysis as to whether any such munitions have endangered the lives of Irish peacekeepers deployed on mission with UNIFIL to south Lebanon. [42017/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

45. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to reports that weapons of war bound for Israel have been illegally trafficked through sovereign Irish airspace, if he has conducted an analysis as to whether any such munitions have endangered the lives of Irish peacekeepers deployed on mission with UNIFIL to south Lebanon. [42017/24]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the ways in which Ireland has co-operated and collaborated with NATO since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the details of the intelligence sharing, training and upskilling; the details of Ireland’s new agreement with NATO, the Individual Tailored Partnership Programme 2024-2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41707/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

44. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the ways in which Ireland has co-operated and collaborated with NATO since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the details of the intelligence sharing, training and upskilling; the details of Ireland’s new agreement with NATO, the Individual Tailored Partnership Programme 2024-2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41707/24]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will make an apology on behalf of the State to the families of the children killed and injured by an army shell in the Glen of Imaal in April 1979. [42106/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

43. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will make an apology on behalf of the State to the families of the children killed and injured by an army shell in the Glen of Imaal in April 1979. [42106/24]

Question· oralPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the current situation in south Lebanon; the current activities of the Defence Forces on the UNIFIL mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42038/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

40. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the current situation in south Lebanon; the current activities of the Defence Forces on the UNIFIL mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42038/24]

Question· oralPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the peacekeeping Defence Forces members on duty in Lebanon in light of the deteriorating situation between Israel and Lebanon and more widely in the region; the plans in place to ensure the safety of Irish troops deployed with UNIFIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41694/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

39. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the peacekeeping Defence Forces members on duty in Lebanon in light of the deteriorating situation between Israel and Lebanon and more widely in the region; the plans in place to ensure the safety of Irish troops deployed with UNIFIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41694/24]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the tribunal of inquiry into certain matters relating to the complaints process in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41697/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

38. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the tribunal of inquiry into certain matters relating to the complaints process in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41697/24]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the international agreements or co-operation projects that Ireland has signed up to since he assumed office; the Oireachtas scrutiny thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42019/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

35. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the international agreements or co-operation projects that Ireland has signed up to since he assumed office; the Oireachtas scrutiny thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42019/24]

Question· oralPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department is in constant contact with families of our Irish troops in Lebanon given the rising tensions and situation that is evolving there at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41631/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

34. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department is in constant contact with families of our Irish troops in Lebanon given the rising tensions and situation that is evolving there at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41631/24]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to indicate the anticipated future role of the Defence Forces, Army, Naval Service, and Air Corps in future national and/or European defence measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42081/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

33. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to indicate the anticipated future role of the Defence Forces, Army, Naval Service, and Air Corps in future national and/or European defence measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42081/24]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to his announcement that the Defence Forces would not be procuring military equipment or defence equipment or contracts with Israel, the mechanism by which he is excluding Israeli companies; and the amount expended since January 2023 with any such companies. [42018/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

32. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to his announcement that the Defence Forces would not be procuring military equipment or defence equipment or contracts with Israel, the mechanism by which he is excluding Israeli companies; and the amount expended since January 2023 with any such companies. [42018/24]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the safety and well-being of Irish troops in Lebanon, given the ongoing evolving situation there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41634/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

31. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the safety and well-being of Irish troops in Lebanon, given the ongoing evolving situation there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41634/24]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions being taken to ensure, insofar as possible, the safety and security of members of the Defence Forces taking part in UNIFIL peacekeeping duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42111/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

29. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions being taken to ensure, insofar as possible, the safety and security of members of the Defence Forces taking part in UNIFIL peacekeeping duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42111/24]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions he has taken on foot of the revelations of a media outlet (details supplied) in relation to the illegal transportation of weapons through Irish airspace; the capacity of the Defence Forces to ensure that aircraft do not transit Ireland without the permission or knowledge of the State; the analysis undertaken to establish whether any such munitions were involved with the loss of life in Palestine and or Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41695/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

28. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions he has taken on foot of the revelations of a media outlet (details supplied) in relation to the illegal transportation of weapons through Irish airspace; the capacity of the Defence Forces to ensure that aircraft do not transit Ireland without the permission or knowledge of the State; the analysis undertaken to establish whether any such munitions were involved with the loss of life in Palestine and or Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41695/24]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on his Department's efforts to increase security infrastructure, including military radar and sub-sea surveillance systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41453/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

27. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on his Department's efforts to increase security infrastructure, including military radar and sub-sea surveillance systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41453/24]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions he has taken to establish if any weapons that were used by the Israeli military to fire on UNIFIL positions recently passed through Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42049/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

26. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions he has taken to establish if any weapons that were used by the Israeli military to fire on UNIFIL positions recently passed through Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42049/24]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the recommendation in the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the Army be reviewed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41899/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

25. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the recommendation in the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the Army be reviewed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41899/24]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has had any discussions with the president of the European Commission regarding the establishment of a commissioner for defence and security; his understanding of the role and function of this new position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36392/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

24. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has had any discussions with the president of the European Commission regarding the establishment of a commissioner for defence and security; his understanding of the role and function of this new position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36392/24]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on his Department's engagement with Irish troops participating in UNFIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41452/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

23. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on his Department's engagement with Irish troops participating in UNFIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41452/24]

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