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Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the current status of the procurement process for the military primary radar system; if rollout of the system will commence in 2026 and full operational status achieved by 2028; if there has been any change in the total cost of approximately €300 million for the programme; if the current training courses for such operations in the Defence Forces are compatible with the new system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72055/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

229. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the current status of the procurement process for the military primary radar system; if rollout of the system will commence in 2026 and full operational status achieved by 2028; if there has been any change in the total cost of approximately €300 million for the programme; if the current training courses for such operations in the Defence Forces are compatible with the new system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72055/25]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the shortfall in critical staffing levels in the Defence Forces poses a national security risk; the steps being taken to resolve this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72054/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

228. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the shortfall in critical staffing levels in the Defence Forces poses a national security risk; the steps being taken to resolve this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72054/25]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide an update on planned investment in the Defence Forces facilities in Cork, including Collins Barracks; if any upgrades, refurbishments, or expansions are scheduled to support personnel stationed in the Cork region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71887/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

157. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide an update on planned investment in the Defence Forces facilities in Cork, including Collins Barracks; if any upgrades, refurbishments, or expansions are scheduled to support personnel stationed in the Cork region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71887/25]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Defence to provide details of the drone threat identified on the day of President Zelenskyy’s visit; the way in which her Department plans to combat future incursions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72031/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

155. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Defence to provide details of the drone threat identified on the day of President Zelenskyy’s visit; the way in which her Department plans to combat future incursions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72031/25]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on the Defence Force's existing capabilities for detecting, assessing and responding to unauthorised drone activity within the State; and whether current resources, equipment and training are adequate given the increasing prevalence of unmanned aerial systems. [71841/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

153. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on the Defence Force's existing capabilities for detecting, assessing and responding to unauthorised drone activity within the State; and whether current resources, equipment and training are adequate given the increasing prevalence of unmanned aerial systems. [71841/25]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to create additional accommodation for military personnel in Collins Barracks, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71839/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

152. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to create additional accommodation for military personnel in Collins Barracks, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71839/25]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence her views on the reported drone sightings in north Dublin during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Ireland; and the measures in place to detect, deter and disable unauthorised drone activity during high profile visits from international dignitaries. [71840/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

151. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence her views on the reported drone sightings in north Dublin during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Ireland; and the measures in place to detect, deter and disable unauthorised drone activity during high profile visits from international dignitaries. [71840/25]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence the military equipment that has been transferred from the Irish Defence Forces to the Ukraine Armed Forces and government of Ukraine over the duration of the war since the invasion by Russia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71891/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

150. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence the military equipment that has been transferred from the Irish Defence Forces to the Ukraine Armed Forces and government of Ukraine over the duration of the war since the invasion by Russia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71891/25]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Defence the investment planned for enhancing Ireland’s cybers-security capabilities within the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72014/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

149. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Defence the investment planned for enhancing Ireland’s cybers-security capabilities within the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72014/25]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence the progress being made to update the Army Pensions Act 1937 following the case of a person (details supplied) who has been refused an Army pension following the death of their son in Lebanon; if interim solutions are being considered for the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71890/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

147. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence the progress being made to update the Army Pensions Act 1937 following the case of a person (details supplied) who has been refused an Army pension following the death of their son in Lebanon; if interim solutions are being considered for the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71890/25]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the additional defence funding allocated under the revised National Development Plan that will be provided for Collins Barracks, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71838/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

146. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the additional defence funding allocated under the revised National Development Plan that will be provided for Collins Barracks, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71838/25]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence in the context of Government plans to introduce legislation on the triple lock; the particular deployments or type of deployments of the Defence Forces that she believes she is precluded from making under the current legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71837/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

145. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence in the context of Government plans to introduce legislation on the triple lock; the particular deployments or type of deployments of the Defence Forces that she believes she is precluded from making under the current legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71837/25]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland's preparedness for a significant drone attack on airports or any other significant capital infrastructure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71463/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

143. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland's preparedness for a significant drone attack on airports or any other significant capital infrastructure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71463/25]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken by her Department to ensure the protection of critical subsea infrastructure such as the Celtic Interconnector; if she is satisfied that the current operational strength of the Naval Service is sufficient to deter or respond to such threats; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72038/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

141. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken by her Department to ensure the protection of critical subsea infrastructure such as the Celtic Interconnector; if she is satisfied that the current operational strength of the Naval Service is sufficient to deter or respond to such threats; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72038/25]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on Ireland’s air defence capability; if it remains the policy of her Department to pursue the establishment of an Irish Air Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72037/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

139. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on Ireland’s air defence capability; if it remains the policy of her Department to pursue the establishment of an Irish Air Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72037/25]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if she plans to introduce legislation on the triple lock; if so, when she intends to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71836/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

137. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if she plans to introduce legislation on the triple lock; if so, when she intends to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71836/25]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the plans in place for the residential units in the Curragh Camp; if she is aware that some of them are semi-derelict; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71622/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

136. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the plans in place for the residential units in the Curragh Camp; if she is aware that some of them are semi-derelict; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71622/25]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Naval Service personnel at year end in 2023 and 2024, and the current position; and her plans to step up recruitment in the coming period, specifically referring to recruitment targets. [71893/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

135. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Naval Service personnel at year end in 2023 and 2024, and the current position; and her plans to step up recruitment in the coming period, specifically referring to recruitment targets. [71893/25]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Defence the person that indemnifies Defence Forces chaplains when they deploy overseas, if they are not considered members of the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71649/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

134. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Defence the person that indemnifies Defence Forces chaplains when they deploy overseas, if they are not considered members of the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71649/25]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Defence the progression of the plans to re-enforce Ireland's defence mechanisms, particularly with reference to our preparations for the EU Council Presidency in 2026. [70593/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

133. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Defence the progression of the plans to re-enforce Ireland's defence mechanisms, particularly with reference to our preparations for the EU Council Presidency in 2026. [70593/25]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence when she expects to sign the Defence regulation in order to allow the Director of Military Prosecutions to once again be a member of a representative association; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71656/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

132. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence when she expects to sign the Defence regulation in order to allow the Director of Military Prosecutions to once again be a member of a representative association; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71656/25]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Defence Ireland’s current naval capabilities to police and protect the State’s territorial waters; the way in which the State would respond to any incursion into Irish airspace; and the specific measures the Government has in place to counteract hybrid warfare. [66630/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

130. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Defence Ireland’s current naval capabilities to police and protect the State’s territorial waters; the way in which the State would respond to any incursion into Irish airspace; and the specific measures the Government has in place to counteract hybrid warfare. [66630/25]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if her Department is committed to the aims and objectives of the new European Union instrument-the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Regulation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71602/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

129. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if her Department is committed to the aims and objectives of the new European Union instrument-the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Regulation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71602/25]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on the issue of pension entitlements for personnel who joined the Defence Forces after 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72047/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

127. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on the issue of pension entitlements for personnel who joined the Defence Forces after 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72047/25]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the way in which coordination between the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána and the Irish Aviation Authority is being strengthened to manage drone activity in Irish airspace; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71851/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

126. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the way in which coordination between the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána and the Irish Aviation Authority is being strengthened to manage drone activity in Irish airspace; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71851/25]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that the tribunal examining the complaints process in relation to sexual abuse and discrimination in the Defence Forces will complete its work. [71604/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

125. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that the tribunal examining the complaints process in relation to sexual abuse and discrimination in the Defence Forces will complete its work. [71604/25]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the specific measures taken to accelerate the delivery of C-UAS systems in order that the systems are in place and operational in advance of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union which begins in July 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72008/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

124. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the specific measures taken to accelerate the delivery of C-UAS systems in order that the systems are in place and operational in advance of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union which begins in July 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72008/25]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the protective measures in place in the event of a drone attack being launched in Irish air space by another state or third party; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71849/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

123. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the protective measures in place in the event of a drone attack being launched in Irish air space by another state or third party; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71849/25]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline her proposals to remove the Triple Lock neutrality protection; when she intends to bring forward a Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72048/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

122. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline her proposals to remove the Triple Lock neutrality protection; when she intends to bring forward a Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72048/25]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the assessments undertaken of Defence Forces protocols for securing airspace, following the recent drone incident near a Naval Service vessel during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71852/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

121. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the assessments undertaken of Defence Forces protocols for securing airspace, following the recent drone incident near a Naval Service vessel during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71852/25]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on the development of an Institute for Peace Support and Leadership Training at the Curragh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71623/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

120. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on the development of an Institute for Peace Support and Leadership Training at the Curragh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71623/25]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the current operational naval capacity available to monitor and secure Ireland’s maritime area, including patrol days, vessel availability and staffing levels, in order to protect critical national infrastructure at sea; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71898/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

119. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the current operational naval capacity available to monitor and secure Ireland’s maritime area, including patrol days, vessel availability and staffing levels, in order to protect critical national infrastructure at sea; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71898/25]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland's preparedness for a significant cyber-attack on Department of Defence offices and institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71464/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

117. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland's preparedness for a significant cyber-attack on Department of Defence offices and institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71464/25]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces have powers that would permit them to take down unidentified drones operating in Irish air space and/or in international waters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71587/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

116. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces have powers that would permit them to take down unidentified drones operating in Irish air space and/or in international waters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71587/25]

Question· oralPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline any recent progress made in all the investigations into the death of a Defence Forces member who was killed on duty in Lebanon, details supplied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71889/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

111. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline any recent progress made in all the investigations into the death of a Defence Forces member who was killed on duty in Lebanon, details supplied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71889/25]

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