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Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on her engagements with regard to the impact the proposed removal of the triple lock neutrality protection will have on Irish neutrality. [12475/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

233. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on her engagements with regard to the impact the proposed removal of the triple lock neutrality protection will have on Irish neutrality. [12475/26]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the way her Department will close the gap between the current strength of the Defence Forces and the establishment strength of the Defence Forces, with a 2000 personnel shortfall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12526/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

231. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the way her Department will close the gap between the current strength of the Defence Forces and the establishment strength of the Defence Forces, with a 2000 personnel shortfall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12526/26]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence if she will confirm that adequate planning, advance notice and operational coordination have been provided to the Defence Forces in respect of Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency; if she is satisfied that sufficient personnel, funding and logistical resources will be in place to support all related security and ceremonial requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12483/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

230. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence if she will confirm that adequate planning, advance notice and operational coordination have been provided to the Defence Forces in respect of Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency; if she is satisfied that sufficient personnel, funding and logistical resources will be in place to support all related security and ceremonial requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12483/26]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has conducted any research or analysis on the impact of the abolition of the supplementary pension for members of the Defence Forces on recruitment and retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12513/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

229. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has conducted any research or analysis on the impact of the abolition of the supplementary pension for members of the Defence Forces on recruitment and retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12513/26]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide an update on the Implementation Plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12485/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

226. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide an update on the Implementation Plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12485/26]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence her response to the recent findings of the European Committee of Social Rights against the Government for not paying members of the Defence Forces premiums for public holidays and overtime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12001/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

225. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence her response to the recent findings of the European Committee of Social Rights against the Government for not paying members of the Defence Forces premiums for public holidays and overtime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12001/26]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel required under level of ambition 2; the current establishment figure; and the current number within each service. [12473/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

224. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel required under level of ambition 2; the current establishment figure; and the current number within each service. [12473/26]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the UN in the past ten years has requested Ireland to enhance its participation in UN peace-keeping missions, or partake in additional missions; the nature of the request, size, scope, location; and when. [12470/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

223. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the UN in the past ten years has requested Ireland to enhance its participation in UN peace-keeping missions, or partake in additional missions; the nature of the request, size, scope, location; and when. [12470/26]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the funding allocated in the Defence Sectoral National Development Plan for expanding and integrating Army drone capability; the expected timeline for achieving enhanced operational capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12373/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

222. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the funding allocated in the Defence Sectoral National Development Plan for expanding and integrating Army drone capability; the expected timeline for achieving enhanced operational capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12373/26]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland has been found in breach of the European Social Charter Council of Europe Treaty over the prohibition on overtime for members of the Defence Forces. [12163/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

221. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland has been found in breach of the European Social Charter Council of Europe Treaty over the prohibition on overtime for members of the Defence Forces. [12163/26]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. 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. [11997/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

220. 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. [11997/26]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the development of Collins Barracks, Cork; the capital investment made at the barracks over the past five years; whether any programme of refurbishment, upgrading or modernisation is planned for the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11693/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

219. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the development of Collins Barracks, Cork; the capital investment made at the barracks over the past five years; whether any programme of refurbishment, upgrading or modernisation is planned for the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11693/26]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Defence for an overview of the new C2 and joint structures to be established to be delivered under the updated Implementation Plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. [12375/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

214. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Defence for an overview of the new C2 and joint structures to be established to be delivered under the updated Implementation Plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. [12375/26]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to deal with the recruitment and retention crisis in the Defence Force; when she expects staffing levels to reach 11,500 personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12111/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

213. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to deal with the recruitment and retention crisis in the Defence Force; when she expects staffing levels to reach 11,500 personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12111/26]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Defence the actions being taken in response to findings that Ireland is in breach of the European Social Charter in relation to Defence Forces pay, overtime and public holiday arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12464/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

212. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Defence the actions being taken in response to findings that Ireland is in breach of the European Social Charter in relation to Defence Forces pay, overtime and public holiday arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12464/26]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the procedures and actions to be implemented by Irish military personnel on their observations of suspect drone activities in Irish airspace; if this includes notification to Irish air traffic control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12004/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

211. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the procedures and actions to be implemented by Irish military personnel on their observations of suspect drone activities in Irish airspace; if this includes notification to Irish air traffic control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12004/26]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the measures her Department is taking to encourage the recruitment and retention of Defence Force personnel; the Defence Force strength on an annual basis for each of the years 2021 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12478/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

210. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the measures her Department is taking to encourage the recruitment and retention of Defence Force personnel; the Defence Force strength on an annual basis for each of the years 2021 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12478/26]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on the revised detailed implementation plan for the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12171/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

206. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on the revised detailed implementation plan for the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12171/26]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Defence the work being undertaken by her Department to improve housing conditions for members of the Defence Forces in the Curragh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12382/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

205. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Defence the work being undertaken by her Department to improve housing conditions for members of the Defence Forces in the Curragh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12382/26]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the number of applicants who succeeded, withdrew or were rejected at each individual stage of recruitment for the Defence forces, for each of the years 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; the way these compare to other EU nations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12528/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

204. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the number of applicants who succeeded, withdrew or were rejected at each individual stage of recruitment for the Defence forces, for each of the years 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; the way these compare to other EU nations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12528/26]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence by how much short of the establishment figure the combined current strength of the various branches of the Defence Forces is; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12469/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

203. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence by how much short of the establishment figure the combined current strength of the various branches of the Defence Forces is; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12469/26]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the capacity in the Naval Service, in terms of personnel, specialist personnel and fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12518/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

202. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the capacity in the Naval Service, in terms of personnel, specialist personnel and fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12518/26]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the timeframe for the recommendation on the replacement for the Irish Army’s LTAV fleet; the date by which she expects to give permission to purchase replacement vehicles; to report on the manner in which the existing LTAV stock will be disposed of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11578/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

199. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the timeframe for the recommendation on the replacement for the Irish Army’s LTAV fleet; the date by which she expects to give permission to purchase replacement vehicles; to report on the manner in which the existing LTAV stock will be disposed of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11578/26]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the steps her Department is taking to ensure we have the capacity to deploy anti-drone defences outside Baldonnel airfield; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12514/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

198. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the steps her Department is taking to ensure we have the capacity to deploy anti-drone defences outside Baldonnel airfield; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12514/26]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline Ireland’s defence and national security readiness ahead of taking up the EU Presidency in July 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12463/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

197. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline Ireland’s defence and national security readiness ahead of taking up the EU Presidency in July 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12463/26]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the way the new strategic framework for the transformation of the Defence Forces will improve Defence Forces equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12175/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

196. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the way the new strategic framework for the transformation of the Defence Forces will improve Defence Forces equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12175/26]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence if her attention has been drawn to reports of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation flights refuelling at Shannon airport, including those deporting Palestinians to the West Bank; if the Irish Defence Forces are providing security at Shannon Airport for ICE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12468/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

195. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence if her attention has been drawn to reports of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation flights refuelling at Shannon airport, including those deporting Palestinians to the West Bank; if the Irish Defence Forces are providing security at Shannon Airport for ICE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12468/26]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence further to recent Dáil debates, her views on past health and safety measures in the Air Corps; the actions she intends to take to support former aircraft maintenance and ancillary personnel; whether she intends to ensure their medical needs are met; and the other supports that can be offered to the category affected as a whole. [12517/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

194. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence further to recent Dáil debates, her views on past health and safety measures in the Air Corps; the actions she intends to take to support former aircraft maintenance and ancillary personnel; whether she intends to ensure their medical needs are met; and the other supports that can be offered to the category affected as a whole. [12517/26]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence the way the new strategic framework for the transformation of the Defence Forces will boost recruitment and retention levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12173/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

193. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence the way the new strategic framework for the transformation of the Defence Forces will boost recruitment and retention levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12173/26]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence if there are a sufficient number of Defence Forces personal trained in the use of radar equipment to detect military type drones to monitor and bring down if necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12198/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

192. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence if there are a sufficient number of Defence Forces personal trained in the use of radar equipment to detect military type drones to monitor and bring down if necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12198/26]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the reasons for delays in key defence projects in the updated Implementation Plan for the Commission on Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12515/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

191. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the reasons for delays in key defence projects in the updated Implementation Plan for the Commission on Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12515/26]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence to report on the Defence Forces capacity to provide an anti-drone umbrella; to confirm if that capacity is limited to Casement Aerodrome; the measures that will be put in place to expand that capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11579/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

190. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence to report on the Defence Forces capacity to provide an anti-drone umbrella; to confirm if that capacity is limited to Casement Aerodrome; the measures that will be put in place to expand that capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11579/26]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence to discuss the publication of the European Committee of Social Rights conclusion that the Irish Government is in breach of the European Social Charter in terms of Defence Forces rights violations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12516/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

189. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence to discuss the publication of the European Committee of Social Rights conclusion that the Irish Government is in breach of the European Social Charter in terms of Defence Forces rights violations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12516/26]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the action her Department is taking to address the findings of the European Committee on Social Rights that Ireland is in breach of the European Social Charter due to failure to provide members of the Defence Forces with holiday pay and overtime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12511/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

187. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the action her Department is taking to address the findings of the European Committee on Social Rights that Ireland is in breach of the European Social Charter due to failure to provide members of the Defence Forces with holiday pay and overtime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12511/26]

Question· oralPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence whether there are plans to examine or revise the Army Pensions Acts to ensure fair treatment of families who have lost loved ones who are members of the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12379/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

186. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence whether there are plans to examine or revise the Army Pensions Acts to ensure fair treatment of families who have lost loved ones who are members of the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12379/26]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to resolve Defence Forces equipment deficits, as Ireland remains the only EU country without a sovereign military-grade primary radar system, leaving it unable to independently monitor its own airspace; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12110/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

185. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to resolve Defence Forces equipment deficits, as Ireland remains the only EU country without a sovereign military-grade primary radar system, leaving it unable to independently monitor its own airspace; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12110/26]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the current shortfall in staffing levels across the Defence Forces; the timeframe to reach the targeting staffing levels; and the way in which the staffing shortfall impacts on our national security. [12370/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

184. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the current shortfall in staffing levels across the Defence Forces; the timeframe to reach the targeting staffing levels; and the way in which the staffing shortfall impacts on our national security. [12370/26]

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