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Question· writtenPQ 450asked

450. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1810/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

450. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1810/26]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

449. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of her Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1789/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

449. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of her Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1789/26]

Question· writtenPQ 448asked

448. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in relation to the drones that were reportedly sighted on the evening of 1 December, when the Minister became aware of these drones; and the reason an organisation (details supplied), was not informed about the presence of these drones. [1582/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

448. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in relation to the drones that were reportedly sighted on the evening of 1 December, when the Minister became aware of these drones; and the reason an organisation (details supplied), was not informed about the presence of these drones. [1582/26]

Question· writtenPQ 447asked

447. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in relation to the drones that were reportedly sighted on the evening of 1 December (details supplied) if there is any footage of these drones; and if so, if the footage will be publicly released. [1579/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

447. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence in relation to the drones that were reportedly sighted on the evening of 1 December (details supplied) if there is any footage of these drones; and if so, if the footage will be publicly released. [1579/26]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

446. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence if the possibility of recruiting marine engineers from fishing boats or commissioning some of the larger fishing vessels for defence will be considered as an interim measure. [1259/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

446. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence if the possibility of recruiting marine engineers from fishing boats or commissioning some of the larger fishing vessels for defence will be considered as an interim measure. [1259/26]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

442. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the position of the Air Corps with regard to operational capability; if they can operate 24/7; if not, if they are operating a restricted service; and if there are sufficient air traffic controllers. [1254/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

442. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the position of the Air Corps with regard to operational capability; if they can operate 24/7; if not, if they are operating a restricted service; and if there are sufficient air traffic controllers. [1254/26]

Question· writtenPQ 439asked

439. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the coordinates of the LÉ William Butler Yeats which was reported to have been off the coast of Dublin Bay on 1 December 2025, when President Zelenskyy arrived in Ireland for his first official State visit to Ireland (details supplied). [1251/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

439. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the coordinates of the LÉ William Butler Yeats which was reported to have been off the coast of Dublin Bay on 1 December 2025, when President Zelenskyy arrived in Ireland for his first official State visit to Ireland (details supplied). [1251/26]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

438. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 237 of 16 December 2025, the mean wait time for security clearance to be granted to reservists in the Defence Forces for each of the years 2021 to 2025, inclusive; and the number of applications for security clearances for reservists in each of those years. [1210/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

438. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 237 of 16 December 2025, the mean wait time for security clearance to be granted to reservists in the Defence Forces for each of the years 2021 to 2025, inclusive; and the number of applications for security clearances for reservists in each of those years. [1210/26]

Question· writtenPQ 435asked

435. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if uniforms or equipment have not been issued to some new recruits to the Army due to the fact that their commanders do not have funds available to purchase them; if, for a ceremony for recruits to get their second bar/stripe they had to return uniforms as their own were not available; and if it is the case, that some recruits were sent home for four weeks as the funds were not available. [75315/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

435. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if uniforms or equipment have not been issued to some new recruits to the Army due to the fact that their commanders do not have funds available to purchase them; if, for a ceremony for recruits to get their second bar/stripe they had to return uniforms as their own were not available; and if it is the case, that some recruits were sent home for four weeks as the funds were not available. [75315/25]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

434. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the current retention strategy for the Permanent Defence Forces; the specific retention targets set by her Department; the key performance indicators used to measure retention; and the most recent results available against those indicators. [75310/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

434. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the current retention strategy for the Permanent Defence Forces; the specific retention targets set by her Department; the key performance indicators used to measure retention; and the most recent results available against those indicators. [75310/25]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

433. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the authorised establishment strength and the actual strength of the Permanent Defence Forces at year-end for each year from 2020 to 2025 inclusive; and the total number of inductions and total exits in each year. [75309/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

433. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the authorised establishment strength and the actual strength of the Permanent Defence Forces at year-end for each year from 2020 to 2025 inclusive; and the total number of inductions and total exits in each year. [75309/25]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

432. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel who left the Permanent Defence Force within 12 months of completing initial recruit training; the median length of service at exit; and the reason categories recorded in each of the years from 2020 to 2025. [75308/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

432. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel who left the Permanent Defence Force within 12 months of completing initial recruit training; the median length of service at exit; and the reason categories recorded in each of the years from 2020 to 2025. [75308/25]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

431. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits who commenced initial recruit training, the number who completed training, the number who did not complete, and the reason categories recorded for non-completion, by service in each of the years from 2020 to 2025. [75307/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

431. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits who commenced initial recruit training, the number who completed training, the number who did not complete, and the reason categories recorded for non-completion, by service in each of the years from 2020 to 2025. [75307/25]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

430. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel inducted into the Permanent Defence Force; and the number remaining in service at six months, 12 months and 24 months after induction, by Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, in each of the years from 2020 to 2025. [75306/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

430. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel inducted into the Permanent Defence Force; and the number remaining in service at six months, 12 months and 24 months after induction, by Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, in each of the years from 2020 to 2025. [75306/25]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

429. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the priorities of her Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75264/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

429. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the priorities of her Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75264/25]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

428. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost to her Department and to each agency for which they are responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75246/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

428. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost to her Department and to each agency for which they are responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75246/25]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

427. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in her Department and within each agency for which she is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75228/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

427. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in her Department and within each agency for which she is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75228/25]

Question· writtenPQ 426asked

426. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the amount expended on advertising and promotion in her Department, and within each agency for which she is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75210/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

426. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the amount expended on advertising and promotion in her Department, and within each agency for which she is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75210/25]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

425. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in her Department and to the head of each agency for which they are responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75192/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

425. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in her Department and to the head of each agency for which they are responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75192/25]

Question· writtenPQ 424asked

424. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the number of projects in her Department that were delayed in 2023 and 2024 due to the change of document from the Public Spending Code to the Infrastructure Guidelines, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75106/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

424. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the number of projects in her Department that were delayed in 2023 and 2024 due to the change of document from the Public Spending Code to the Infrastructure Guidelines, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75106/25]

Question· writtenPQ 423asked

423. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the reason civil aviation and air traffic control authorities were not alerted to a suspected danger arising from the suspected drone incident during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75086/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

423. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the reason civil aviation and air traffic control authorities were not alerted to a suspected danger arising from the suspected drone incident during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75086/25]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

422. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence if her Department has ascertained the origin of the suspected drones involved in an incident during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75085/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

422. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence if her Department has ascertained the origin of the suspected drones involved in an incident during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75085/25]

Question· writtenPQ 421asked

421. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation into a suspected drone incident during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75084/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

421. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation into a suspected drone incident during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75084/25]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

420. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence if footage of suspected drones spotted during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland will be released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75083/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

420. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence if footage of suspected drones spotted during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland will be released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75083/25]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

418. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions from the rank of chief petty officer to warrant officer within the Naval Service which occurred in the years 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74886/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

418. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions from the rank of chief petty officer to warrant officer within the Naval Service which occurred in the years 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74886/25]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

417. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions from the rank of regimental quartermaster sergeant to sergeant major within the Army which occurred in the years 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74882/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

417. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions from the rank of regimental quartermaster sergeant to sergeant major within the Army which occurred in the years 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74882/25]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

414. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence when her Department alerted air traffic controllers at Dublin Airport to the drone activity surrounding President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74505/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

414. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence when her Department alerted air traffic controllers at Dublin Airport to the drone activity surrounding President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74505/25]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

413. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Defence the office rental costs per annum for staff in her Department and for each agency or organisation under her remit, in each of the years between 2015 and 2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74445/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

413. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Defence the office rental costs per annum for staff in her Department and for each agency or organisation under her remit, in each of the years between 2015 and 2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74445/25]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether standards or service-level targets exist for her Department or bodies under the aegis of her Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being taken to ensure more consistent and timely communication going forward. [74269/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

412. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether standards or service-level targets exist for her Department or bodies under the aegis of her Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being taken to ensure more consistent and timely communication going forward. [74269/25]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

411. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence to provide a list of AI pilot projects which have taken place in her Department within the past 12 months; the expenditure associated with those projects; and whether they are still ongoing, in tabular form. [74130/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

411. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence to provide a list of AI pilot projects which have taken place in her Department within the past 12 months; the expenditure associated with those projects; and whether they are still ongoing, in tabular form. [74130/25]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

410. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department keeps any statistics on the inclusion of those with ADHD or on the autism spectrum in the Defence Forces, including the Reserve Defence Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74125/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

410. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department keeps any statistics on the inclusion of those with ADHD or on the autism spectrum in the Defence Forces, including the Reserve Defence Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74125/25]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence regarding the recent visit of President Zelenskyy, the Defence Forces’ helicopters, if any, which were used during the visit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74042/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

408. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence regarding the recent visit of President Zelenskyy, the Defence Forces’ helicopters, if any, which were used during the visit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74042/25]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

407. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence regarding the recent visit of President Zelenskyy, the options which were available during the visit for drone detection and blocking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74041/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

407. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence regarding the recent visit of President Zelenskyy, the options which were available during the visit for drone detection and blocking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74041/25]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

406. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence regarding the recent visit of President Zelenskyy if there were civilian craft in the area when the drones were sighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74040/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

406. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence regarding the recent visit of President Zelenskyy if there were civilian craft in the area when the drones were sighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74040/25]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence in relation to the recent visit of President Zelenskyy, the time that the Defence Forces saw unknown drones referred to in media reports; when the last one was seen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74039/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

405. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence in relation to the recent visit of President Zelenskyy, the time that the Defence Forces saw unknown drones referred to in media reports; when the last one was seen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74039/25]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence in relation to the recent visit of President Zelenskyy, the location of Irish Navy vessels at sea during the visit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74038/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

404. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence in relation to the recent visit of President Zelenskyy, the location of Irish Navy vessels at sea during the visit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74038/25]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

401. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence when air traffic controllers were alerted to the drone activity surrounding President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74504/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

401. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence when air traffic controllers were alerted to the drone activity surrounding President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74504/25]

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