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Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the number of charging points for electric vehicles that are located at the offices of his Department in Newbridge, County Kildare and at all Defence Forces barracks; the plans that are in place to increase same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5665/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2022

276. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the number of charging points for electric vehicles that are located at the offices of his Department in Newbridge, County Kildare and at all Defence Forces barracks; the plans that are in place to increase same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5665/22]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the expenditure on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear suits by his Department in 2019 or 2020 and 2021; if Ireland’s existing stock of suits have been replaced having been previously identified as a priority acquisition under the equipment development plan process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5642/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2022

275. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the expenditure on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear suits by his Department in 2019 or 2020 and 2021; if Ireland’s existing stock of suits have been replaced having been previously identified as a priority acquisition under the equipment development plan process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5642/22]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Defence the current situation regarding undersea telecommunications cables in the State’s south-western waters; the risk analysis that has been undertaken in relation to military activity from other states in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5592/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2022

273. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Defence the current situation regarding undersea telecommunications cables in the State’s south-western waters; the risk analysis that has been undertaken in relation to military activity from other states in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5592/22]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence if the restricted hours regarding access to Columb Barracks are being currently negotiated; the person or body with whom they are being negotiated; when they were negotiated; the criteria that is being used; and the way the valued and valuable community groups who work with and provide services to persons in need across the town and district can actively participate and feed into a final decision at the earliest opportunity. [5569/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2022

272. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence if the restricted hours regarding access to Columb Barracks are being currently negotiated; the person or body with whom they are being negotiated; when they were negotiated; the criteria that is being used; and the way the valued and valuable community groups who work with and provide services to persons in need across the town and district can actively participate and feed into a final decision at the earliest opportunity. [5569/22]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the reason notice has been given that there will be restricted access to Columb Barracks, Mullingar; and the reason this was not communicated in a manner that ensured each of the community groups that operated from the barracks had the information prior to it being released to the public given the situation that has transpired has created uncertainty, a lack of trust and a perceived breach of agreement between the groups and Departments. [5567/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2022

271. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the reason notice has been given that there will be restricted access to Columb Barracks, Mullingar; and the reason this was not communicated in a manner that ensured each of the community groups that operated from the barracks had the information prior to it being released to the public given the situation that has transpired has created uncertainty, a lack of trust and a perceived breach of agreement between the groups and Departments. [5567/22]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Defence the number of times naval training exercises that have been conducted within Ireland’s exclusive economic zone or Irish-controlled airspace by foreign navies, further disaggregated by country or countries conducting said exercises in each of the years from 2000 to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5564/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2022

270. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Defence the number of times naval training exercises that have been conducted within Ireland’s exclusive economic zone or Irish-controlled airspace by foreign navies, further disaggregated by country or countries conducting said exercises in each of the years from 2000 to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5564/22]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the terms of reference of the independent review into dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5224/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2022

81. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the terms of reference of the independent review into dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5224/22]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the number of women members of the Defence Forces who have left in the past year by month and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5220/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2022

80. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the number of women members of the Defence Forces who have left in the past year by month and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5220/22]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the current total strength of Air Corps personnel; and the breakdown of the number of qualified military pilots, cadet pilots in training, qualified military aircraft maintenance technicians, qualified military avionics technicians and military apprentices in training of both disciplines. [5216/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2022

76. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the current total strength of Air Corps personnel; and the breakdown of the number of qualified military pilots, cadet pilots in training, qualified military aircraft maintenance technicians, qualified military avionics technicians and military apprentices in training of both disciplines. [5216/22]

Question· writtenPQ 448asked

448. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has conducted a re-evaluation of the requirement for airlift capacity by the Air Corps subsequent to the deployment of an emergency civil assistance team to Kabul in August 2021; if he is considering recommending to Government the purchasing of a suitable aircraft or aircrafts for such purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4885/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2022

448. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has conducted a re-evaluation of the requirement for airlift capacity by the Air Corps subsequent to the deployment of an emergency civil assistance team to Kabul in August 2021; if he is considering recommending to Government the purchasing of a suitable aircraft or aircrafts for such purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4885/22]

Question· writtenPQ 447asked

447. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the current position in relation to the replacement of the LÉ Eithne with a multipurpose vessel; the timelines for the commissioning of the new replacement vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4884/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2022

447. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the current position in relation to the replacement of the LÉ Eithne with a multipurpose vessel; the timelines for the commissioning of the new replacement vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4884/22]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

446. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence if he has received a report from the Chief of Staff regarding his recent engagement with the Russian ambassador; if he sanctioned this high level contact in advance; the subject matters discussed; his views on the appropriateness of this engagement at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4801/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2022

446. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Defence if he has received a report from the Chief of Staff regarding his recent engagement with the Russian ambassador; if he sanctioned this high level contact in advance; the subject matters discussed; his views on the appropriateness of this engagement at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4801/22]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

445. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a list of Acts or sections or other provisions of Acts for which a commencement order has yet to be signed in his Department; the reason for the delay; when commencement orders will be signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4756/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2022

445. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a list of Acts or sections or other provisions of Acts for which a commencement order has yet to be signed in his Department; the reason for the delay; when commencement orders will be signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4756/22]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant electrical artificers' positions that are currently vacant within the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4554/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2022

443. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant electrical artificers' positions that are currently vacant within the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4554/22]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

442. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the steps he plans to take to ensure that the Naval Service has access to a primary radar system as referenced in the 2015 White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4396/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2022

442. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the steps he plans to take to ensure that the Naval Service has access to a primary radar system as referenced in the 2015 White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4396/22]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the full estimated amount of funding required for the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme, estimated at €51 million, is ring-fenced and guaranteed. [5052/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2022

305. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the full estimated amount of funding required for the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme, estimated at €51 million, is ring-fenced and guaranteed. [5052/22]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which accommodation at military barracks is modern, up-to-date and in keeping with best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4205/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

264. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which accommodation at military barracks is modern, up-to-date and in keeping with best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4205/22]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotional positions to be filled in each branch of the Defence Forces; the number of new positions likely to arise over 2022; if all positions will be filled on becoming vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4204/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotional positions to be filled in each branch of the Defence Forces; the number of new positions likely to arise over 2022; if all positions will be filled on becoming vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4204/22]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the military authorities in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be adequately resourced to meet possible challenges arising from a terrorist attack, natural disasters or other security issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4203/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the military authorities in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be adequately resourced to meet possible challenges arising from a terrorist attack, natural disasters or other security issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4203/22]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which retirements throughout the Defence Forces are due in 2022; the plans for replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4201/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which retirements throughout the Defence Forces are due in 2022; the plans for replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4201/22]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which allegations of abuse within the Defence Forces have been fully investigated and preventative measures put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4200/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which allegations of abuse within the Defence Forces have been fully investigated and preventative measures put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4200/22]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Defence Forces are currently deployed overseas; the number involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4198/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which members of the Defence Forces are currently deployed overseas; the number involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4198/22]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the necessary radar and other tracking equipment remains available to all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4197/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the necessary radar and other tracking equipment remains available to all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4197/22]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains assured that no attempt is being made to reduce the strength of any branch of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4196/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains assured that no attempt is being made to reduce the strength of any branch of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4196/22]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all seagoing and military equipment in the Naval Service is being upgraded and updated in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4195/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all seagoing and military equipment in the Naval Service is being upgraded and updated in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4195/22]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all branches of the Defence Forces, that is, the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with Reserves have adequate training upgrades with a view to ensuring smooth operation in the field as and when necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4194/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all branches of the Defence Forces, that is, the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with Reserves have adequate training upgrades with a view to ensuring smooth operation in the field as and when necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4194/22]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the recruitment of women to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to receive attention; if the numbers responding is indicative of an awareness of the need to ensure adequate gender balance in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4193/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the recruitment of women to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to receive attention; if the numbers responding is indicative of an awareness of the need to ensure adequate gender balance in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4193/22]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps in hand or being taken to ensure the availability for service of all Air Corps equipment at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4192/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps in hand or being taken to ensure the availability for service of all Air Corps equipment at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4192/22]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps in hand or being taken to ensure the availability for service of all Naval Service vessels at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4191/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the steps in hand or being taken to ensure the availability for service of all Naval Service vessels at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4191/22]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which efforts continue to ensure the maintenance of the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps at optimum levels having particular regard to Ireland’s position on the periphery of Europe and its extended coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4190/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which efforts continue to ensure the maintenance of the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps at optimum levels having particular regard to Ireland’s position on the periphery of Europe and its extended coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4190/22]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the European Union will offer assistance towards the replacement and or upkeep and operation of air and sea rescue and or other services given the nature of the Irish coastline and the possible exploitation by others of perceived weakness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4189/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the European Union will offer assistance towards the replacement and or upkeep and operation of air and sea rescue and or other services given the nature of the Irish coastline and the possible exploitation by others of perceived weakness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4189/22]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which Ireland can rely on the European Union for the resources necessary to ensure the future availability of adequate coastal surveillance, air sea rescue or other services necessary for an island nation inside the European Union but some distance from the European mainland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4188/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

247. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which Ireland can rely on the European Union for the resources necessary to ensure the future availability of adequate coastal surveillance, air sea rescue or other services necessary for an island nation inside the European Union but some distance from the European mainland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4188/22]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Defence Forces in its various areas over the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4166/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

246. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Defence Forces in its various areas over the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4166/22]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he and or the Defence Forces staff met with Russian officials, diplomats or military staff in respect of Russian plans to conduct artillery drills off the coast of this jurisdiction (details supplied); and if so, if he will publish minutes and or memos attached to those meetings. [4134/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

245. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he and or the Defence Forces staff met with Russian officials, diplomats or military staff in respect of Russian plans to conduct artillery drills off the coast of this jurisdiction (details supplied); and if so, if he will publish minutes and or memos attached to those meetings. [4134/22]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if a former member of the Defence Forces currently in receipt of an Army pension based on 31 years service will be entitled to retain that full pension payment along with a full State contributory pension when they reach pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4118/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

244. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if a former member of the Defence Forces currently in receipt of an Army pension based on 31 years service will be entitled to retain that full pension payment along with a full State contributory pension when they reach pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4118/22]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will bear the full cost of the mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare given that his Department has been deemed responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4070/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

243. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will bear the full cost of the mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare given that his Department has been deemed responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4070/22]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the reason that it was necessary for mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4069/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

242. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the reason that it was necessary for mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4069/22]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if the person or persons responsible for the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare have been identified; the consequences for the person or persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4068/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

241. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if the person or persons responsible for the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare have been identified; the consequences for the person or persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4068/22]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the outcome of the mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4067/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

240. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the outcome of the mediation between Kildare County Council and his Department in relation to the filling in of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4067/22]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has commissioned any polling of the general public related to possible or existing policies within the remit of his Department for the period 1 January 2021 to date; if so, if he will provide details of the policies; the costs incurred for each individual poll; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4039/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2022

239. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has commissioned any polling of the general public related to possible or existing policies within the remit of his Department for the period 1 January 2021 to date; if so, if he will provide details of the policies; the costs incurred for each individual poll; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4039/22]

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