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Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons currently in training to qualify as pilots and air traffic controllers within Air Corps; and when each of them will qualify, in tabular form. [11479/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2026

239. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons currently in training to qualify as pilots and air traffic controllers within Air Corps; and when each of them will qualify, in tabular form. [11479/26]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the amount expended by her Department and by each agency for which she is responsible on advertising, promotion, advertising companies and external communications companies or consultants in 2025 and the expected costs for 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11348/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2026

238. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the amount expended by her Department and by each agency for which she is responsible on advertising, promotion, advertising companies and external communications companies or consultants in 2025 and the expected costs for 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11348/26]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if there is a canteen in her Department headquarters; and if the Minister can provide assurances that all meat sold or provided in that canteen is of Irish origin. [11178/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2026

237. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if there is a canteen in her Department headquarters; and if the Minister can provide assurances that all meat sold or provided in that canteen is of Irish origin. [11178/26]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the extent of any engagement his Department and the Office of Public Works have had with Dublin City Council in relation to flood risk, coastal overtopping and storm surge impacts in Clontarf following recent flooding incidents; whether the Office of Public Works has carried out or plans to carry out assessments of existing coastal defences and flood mitigation measures in the area; the interim or longer term flood defence measures under consideration; the way in which such works would be funded and prioritised within the national flood relief programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11103/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2026

6. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the extent of any engagement his Department and the Office of Public Works have had with Dublin City Council in relation to flood risk, coastal overtopping and storm surge impacts in Clontarf following recent flooding incidents; whether the Office of Public Works has carried out or plans to carry out assessments of existing coastal defences and flood mitigation measures in the area; the interim or longer term flood defence measures under consideration; the way in which such works would be funded and prioritised within the national flood relief programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11103/26]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group is engaging with Westmeath and Longford authorities to coordinate flood defence delivery and information flow to residents. [10606/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2026

99. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group is engaging with Westmeath and Longford authorities to coordinate flood defence delivery and information flow to residents. [10606/26]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the rationale for her Department not engaging with the Office of Public Works or with Áras an Uachtaráin in relation to a proposal to name a section of the Phoenix Park 3km Chesterfield Avenue in honour of General Charles de Gaulle; whether any consideration has been given to Ireland’s historical links with France, including the legacy of the Wild Geese, General de Gaulle’s documented Irish family connections, his famous stay at the Áras and international practice in a number of capitals of commemorating him through place naming; whether his role as co-founder of the European project has been considered in this context; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10345/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2026

320. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the rationale for her Department not engaging with the Office of Public Works or with Áras an Uachtaráin in relation to a proposal to name a section of the Phoenix Park 3km Chesterfield Avenue in honour of General Charles de Gaulle; whether any consideration has been given to Ireland’s historical links with France, including the legacy of the Wild Geese, General de Gaulle’s documented Irish family connections, his famous stay at the Áras and international practice in a number of capitals of commemorating him through place naming; whether his role as co-founder of the European project has been considered in this context; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10345/26]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the capital works projects currently ongoing at Casement Aerodrome; and when each of those capital works projects will be completed, in tabular form. [10311/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2026

319. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the capital works projects currently ongoing at Casement Aerodrome; and when each of those capital works projects will be completed, in tabular form. [10311/26]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the capital works projects currently ongoing at Haulbowline Naval Base; and when each of those capital works projects will be completed, in tabular form. [10310/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2026

318. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the capital works projects currently ongoing at Haulbowline Naval Base; and when each of those capital works projects will be completed, in tabular form. [10310/26]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

316. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if she is aware that members of the Defence Forces with over 21 years’ service are currently being discharged; if she is aware of any directives from her Department to discharge up to 1,000 personnel from the Defence Forces; and if any member of the Defence Forces who wishes to remain in service will be afforded the option to do so, particularly given the ongoing retention challenges within the Defence Forces. [9781/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2026

316. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if she is aware that members of the Defence Forces with over 21 years’ service are currently being discharged; if she is aware of any directives from her Department to discharge up to 1,000 personnel from the Defence Forces; and if any member of the Defence Forces who wishes to remain in service will be afforded the option to do so, particularly given the ongoing retention challenges within the Defence Forces. [9781/26]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff directly responsible for cybersecurity, as distinct from IT, within her Department; if a threat analyst, vulnerability manager and a cyber infrastructure engineer are employed; if not in-house, if this work is outsourced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9427/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2026

314. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff directly responsible for cybersecurity, as distinct from IT, within her Department; if a threat analyst, vulnerability manager and a cyber infrastructure engineer are employed; if not in-house, if this work is outsourced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9427/26]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

313. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the deployment of towed array sonar; whether it is compatible with existing vessels; or if new vessels will be needed to facilitate this new technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9263/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2026

313. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the deployment of towed array sonar; whether it is compatible with existing vessels; or if new vessels will be needed to facilitate this new technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9263/26]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht an nglacann sé le focail an Bhreithimh Humphreys san Ard-Chúirt sa bhreithiúnas maidir le cás Wild Ireland Defence CLG in aghaidh an Choimisiúin Pleanála, an Aire Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta, an Ard-Aighne, agus an Aire turasóireachta, cultúir, ealaíon, Gaeltachta, spóirt agus meán, go bhfuil sé “seafóideach” agus “áiféiseach” a rá go bhfuil feidhm dhlíthiúil fós ag na scéimeanna teanga; an aithníonn sé nach bhfuil dualgas ar na comhlachtaí poiblí na scéimeanna teanga a chur i bhfeidhm a thuilleadh; agus cathain a fhoilseofar na caighdeáin teanga atá le teacht i gcomharbas orthu. [8767/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2026

3. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht an nglacann sé le focail an Bhreithimh Humphreys san Ard-Chúirt sa bhreithiúnas maidir le cás Wild Ireland Defence CLG in aghaidh an Choimisiúin Pleanála, an Aire Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta, an Ard-Aighne, agus an Aire turasóireachta, cultúir, ealaíon, Gaeltachta, spóirt agus meán, go bhfuil sé “seafóideach” agus “áiféiseach” a rá go bhfuil feidhm dhlíthiúil fós ag na scéimeanna teanga; an aithníonn sé nach bhfuil dualgas ar na comhlachtaí poiblí na scéimeanna teanga a chur i bhfeidhm a thuilleadh; agus cathain a fhoilseofar na caighdeáin teanga atá le teacht i gcomharbas orthu. [8767/26]

Question· writtenPQ 424asked

424. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation following repeated serious flooding in Enniscorthy, the measures his Department will take to ensure the flood defence scheme that is desperately needed in Enniscorthy is expediated as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8553/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

424. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation following repeated serious flooding in Enniscorthy, the measures his Department will take to ensure the flood defence scheme that is desperately needed in Enniscorthy is expediated as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8553/26]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the point at which, and level at which her Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General is at in respect of the civil service pay scales; the duration for same; and the plans to revise current remuneration arrangements [8463/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

220. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the point at which, and level at which her Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General is at in respect of the civil service pay scales; the duration for same; and the plans to revise current remuneration arrangements [8463/26]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the legal basis and operational rationale for the continued closure of the public walkway linking Renmore Road and a club (details supplied) at Renmore Barracks, Galway; whether alternative safety or perimeter security measures were considered in lieu of the large boundary fence; if a timeline exists for the reopening of the walkway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8262/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

219. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the legal basis and operational rationale for the continued closure of the public walkway linking Renmore Road and a club (details supplied) at Renmore Barracks, Galway; whether alternative safety or perimeter security measures were considered in lieu of the large boundary fence; if a timeline exists for the reopening of the walkway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8262/26]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacancies by rank currently in the Defence Forces Equitation School; the timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8187/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

218. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacancies by rank currently in the Defence Forces Equitation School; the timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8187/26]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the total number of sick days taken by staff in her Department for each of the years 2022 to 2025; the average days lost per employee for each year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8166/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

217. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the total number of sick days taken by staff in her Department for each of the years 2022 to 2025; the average days lost per employee for each year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8166/26]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department or any body under its remit has any contracts with an organisation (details supplied); or has contracted work from that organisation within the past two years. [7944/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

216. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department or any body under its remit has any contracts with an organisation (details supplied); or has contracted work from that organisation within the past two years. [7944/26]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department or any body under its remit has any contracts with an organisation (details supplied); or has contracted work from that organisation within the past two years. [7926/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

215. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department or any body under its remit has any contracts with an organisation (details supplied); or has contracted work from that organisation within the past two years. [7926/26]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the agencies and bodies under the aegis of her Department; the contact information of each available to members of the Oireachtas as per the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circular 25/2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7762/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

214. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the agencies and bodies under the aegis of her Department; the contact information of each available to members of the Oireachtas as per the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circular 25/2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7762/26]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence whether she will publish a forward schedule for remaining Defence Forces competitions, similar to the CAO model, to allow prospective applicants to plan their careers in advance; the timelines and terms and conditions for the 2027 intakes no later than 30 September 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7610/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

213. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence whether she will publish a forward schedule for remaining Defence Forces competitions, similar to the CAO model, to allow prospective applicants to plan their careers in advance; the timelines and terms and conditions for the 2027 intakes no later than 30 September 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7610/26]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence when the aircraft maintenance technician scheme will be launched for the next intake; if she will consider aligning the timing of future competitions with the CAO and Leaving Certificate cycle in order that prospective applicants can make informed career choices at an earlier stage; whether she has assessed the impact of late competition timelines on recruitment outcomes for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7609/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

212. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence when the aircraft maintenance technician scheme will be launched for the next intake; if she will consider aligning the timing of future competitions with the CAO and Leaving Certificate cycle in order that prospective applicants can make informed career choices at an earlier stage; whether she has assessed the impact of late competition timelines on recruitment outcomes for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7609/26]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will address concerns regarding Defence Forces activity on the Curragh, raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7232/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

185. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will address concerns regarding Defence Forces activity on the Curragh, raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7232/26]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Defence to confirm if any of the identified 500 military hotspots under the EU’s proposal on the Connecting Europe Facility are in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7260/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

184. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Defence to confirm if any of the identified 500 military hotspots under the EU’s proposal on the Connecting Europe Facility are in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7260/26]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will ensure that none of the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities will be invested in military or defence focused EFT’s in order to comply with Ireland's neutrality stance. [6661/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2026

26. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will ensure that none of the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities will be invested in military or defence focused EFT’s in order to comply with Ireland's neutrality stance. [6661/26]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Defence if all Air Corps helicopters are fully capable of night time reconnaissance during heavy intensive poor weather conditions, such as snow and so on. [5834/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

271. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Defence if all Air Corps helicopters are fully capable of night time reconnaissance during heavy intensive poor weather conditions, such as snow and so on. [5834/26]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Defence for an update on any and all engagements or funding supplied, to an organisation (details supplied) over the past five years, in relation to potential scoping, purchase and retrofit of Lady Ellen / Grace O'Malley ship which had been proposed to be the new Irish national sail training vessel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5727/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

270. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Defence for an update on any and all engagements or funding supplied, to an organisation (details supplied) over the past five years, in relation to potential scoping, purchase and retrofit of Lady Ellen / Grace O'Malley ship which had been proposed to be the new Irish national sail training vessel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5727/26]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland’s national sail training program; whether there are plans to acquire a new national sail training vessel as a successor to Asgard II; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5726/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

269. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland’s national sail training program; whether there are plans to acquire a new national sail training vessel as a successor to Asgard II; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5726/26]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence to provide a breakdown of expenditure by her Department and bodies, agencies or organisations under her remit on paid verification services on a platform (details supplied) or any other verified account products, for each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of verified accounts held under each category; the annual cost per account; the total annual cost incurred; the procurement basis under which these services were purchased, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5639/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

268. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence to provide a breakdown of expenditure by her Department and bodies, agencies or organisations under her remit on paid verification services on a platform (details supplied) or any other verified account products, for each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of verified accounts held under each category; the annual cost per account; the total annual cost incurred; the procurement basis under which these services were purchased, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5639/26]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of females that applied to join each branch of Defence Forces in each cadetship and or general services recruitment campaign in 2025, in tabular form. [5549/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

267. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of females that applied to join each branch of Defence Forces in each cadetship and or general services recruitment campaign in 2025, in tabular form. [5549/26]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by her Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4850/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 January 2026

42. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by her Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4850/26]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if any website or other platform operated by her Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4831/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 January 2026

41. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if any website or other platform operated by her Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4831/26]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if her or any of her officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for her Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since she took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4590/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 January 2026

37. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if her or any of her officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for her Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since she took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4590/26]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

418. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the development of flood defence scheme for the Oranmore to Kinvarra coastline in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3537/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

418. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the development of flood defence scheme for the Oranmore to Kinvarra coastline in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3537/26]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

288. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the training and recruitment of Military air traffic controllers; whether an external recruitment campaign is planned; and, if so, when it is expected to be launched; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4249/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

288. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the training and recruitment of Military air traffic controllers; whether an external recruitment campaign is planned; and, if so, when it is expected to be launched; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4249/26]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence given the pending investment in SONOBOUY technology on the aircraft to help track rogue subsurface vessels around critical undersea cables, if he will outline any retention policies such as recent schemes for military air traffic controllers to ensure we don’t lose key SARO personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

286. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence given the pending investment in SONOBOUY technology on the aircraft to help track rogue subsurface vessels around critical undersea cables, if he will outline any retention policies such as recent schemes for military air traffic controllers to ensure we don’t lose key SARO personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

285. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence given the Air Corps 101 Squadron operate Airbus 295W Maritime Surveillance Aircraft, the number of staff vacancies for radar operators; the actual staffing levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4150/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

285. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence given the Air Corps 101 Squadron operate Airbus 295W Maritime Surveillance Aircraft, the number of staff vacancies for radar operators; the actual staffing levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4150/26]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

283. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Defence when the rehearsals studio for the Defence Forces school of music was last refurbished; when it is next scheduled for refurbishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3842/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

283. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Defence when the rehearsals studio for the Defence Forces school of music was last refurbished; when it is next scheduled for refurbishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3842/26]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the Reserve Defence Force Regeneration and Development Plan as it relates to the Naval Service Reserve; the current status of Action 22; any decisions made on the future structure, geographic footprint, and establishment strength of the Naval Service Reserve; the timeline for full implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3810/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

282. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the Reserve Defence Force Regeneration and Development Plan as it relates to the Naval Service Reserve; the current status of Action 22; any decisions made on the future structure, geographic footprint, and establishment strength of the Naval Service Reserve; the timeline for full implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3810/26]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Naval Service Reserve as of the most recent date available; the established strength of the Naval Service Reserve; the number of recruits inducted in 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of personnel who exited the Naval Service Reserve over the same period; the level of funding allocated to the Naval Service Reserve in 2024 and 2025, including for paid training days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3809/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

281. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Naval Service Reserve as of the most recent date available; the established strength of the Naval Service Reserve; the number of recruits inducted in 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of personnel who exited the Naval Service Reserve over the same period; the level of funding allocated to the Naval Service Reserve in 2024 and 2025, including for paid training days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3809/26]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence her plans to modernise the Reserve Defence Forces to ensure that they are ready to act in support the Permanent Defence Forces and the civil power, and deal with the challenges Ireland faces in the 21st century; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3808/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

280. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence her plans to modernise the Reserve Defence Forces to ensure that they are ready to act in support the Permanent Defence Forces and the civil power, and deal with the challenges Ireland faces in the 21st century; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3808/26]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence if the PC-9M trainer aircraft is to be replaced by a turboprop or jet trainer; the operational requirements of any replacement aircraft; the expected budgetary allocation; the proposed timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3806/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

279. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence if the PC-9M trainer aircraft is to be replaced by a turboprop or jet trainer; the operational requirements of any replacement aircraft; the expected budgetary allocation; the proposed timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3806/26]

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