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Law· Public2026/34enacted
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 January 2026
Act to amend the Firearms Act 1925 and the Prisons Act 2007 in relation to the possession, use or carriage of incapacitant spray by prison officers and to amend the Firearms Act 1925 in relation to the seizure and detention of firearms or ammunition by An Garda Síochána in the interest of public safety, security or peace; to amend the Courts of Justice Act 1936, the Courts Service Act 1998 and the Judicial Council Act 2019 in relation to certain non-judicial functions of the Chief Justice; to amend the Defence Act 1954 to provide for certain powers of the Defence Forces in relation to safeguarding, protecting and defending the security of the State, the deployment of the Defence Forces in aid of the civil power, and the protection of military installations by the Defence Forces; to provide for a power of provisional arrest without warrant in relation to extradition requests in certain circumstances and for that and other purposes to amend the Extradition Act 1965; to make further provision in relation to community service orders and for that purpose to amend the Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act 1983; to amend the Criminal Evidence Act 1992 and the Criminal Justice Act 1999 in relation to evidence in certain proceedings; to make further provision in relation to certification of citizenship in certain proceedings and for that purpose to amend the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, the Maritime Security Act 2004, the Criminal Justice Act 2006, the International Criminal Court Act 2006, the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 and the European Union (Market Abuse) Regulations 2016; to amend the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 to give further effect to Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States, as amended by Council Framework Decision of 26 February 2009 amending Framework Decisions 2002/584/JHA, 2005/214/JHA, 2006/783/JHA, 2008/909/JHA and 2008/947/JHA thereby enhancing the procedural rights of persons and fostering the application of the principle of mutual recognition to decisions rendered in the absence of the person concerned at the trial; to give effect to the ratification by the State of certain amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to further enable authorities in the State to co-operate with the International Criminal Court, and for those and other related purposes to amend the International Criminal Court Act 2006; to make further provision in relation to DNA profiles and for that purpose to amend the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014; to make provision for offences relating to accommodation offered in exchange for sexual activity and for that purpose to amend the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017; to make provision for the licensing of outdoor seating areas of licensed premises in certain circumstances and for transitional arrangements for certain outdoor seating areas temporarily licensed under the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021; to provide that the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration may, in respect of applications made to the Minister, issue to certain persons certificates of disregard in respect of certain historical convictions and other determinations relating to consensual sexual activity; to make further provision in respect of orders relating to anti social behaviour and for that and other purposes to amend the Children Act 2001 and the Criminal Justice Act 2006; to amend the Criminal Procedure Act 1967, the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995, the Bail Act 1997, the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005, the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, the Prisons Act 2015, the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Act 2023, the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023, the Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2023 and the Family Courts Act 2024; and to provide for related matters.
Question· writtenPQ 310asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025
310. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the lack of an army barracks in the central border area, if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as an army barracks; taking into account the recommendation of the commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the army be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73635/25]
Question· writtenPQ 309asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025
309. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill Barracks, Cavan, as a forward operating base as that region has a long land border with a neighbouring jurisdiction, taking into account that in the past the presence locally of army personnel played a very important role in the security of the State, and the much changed and dangerous security situation in Europe and elsewhere; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73634/25]
Question· writtenPQ 308asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025
308. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the recommendations of the report of the commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73620/25]
Question· writtenPQ 307asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025
307. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the progress to date in upgrading accommodation for members of the Permanent Defence Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73619/25]
Question· writtenPQ 306asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025
306. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the recruitment programme for the Permanent Defence Force for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73615/25]
Question· writtenPQ 305asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025
305. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the recruitment programme for the Reserve Defence Force for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73614/25]
Question· writtenPQ 304asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025
304. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of current members of the Reserve Defence Force; the measures she has put in place to attract new members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73352/25]
Question· writtenPQ 303asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025
303. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Defence the nature of refurbishment works carried out at Stephen's Barracks, Kilkenny, in the years 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; if each capital works project is completed or still ongoing at present; and the new refurbishment works that will commence during the first half of 2026 at these barracks. [73321/25]
Question· writtenPQ 128asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
128. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if she will address the concerns of Reserve Defence Force members regarding recent changes to reservist payments, including the removal of payment for routine activities and the reduced effective daily rate after taxation; the impact these changes are having on participation, recruitment and retention within the Reserve; the steps that will be taken to ensure a fair and sustainable payment structure for RDF personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73014/25]
Question· writtenPQ 127asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
127. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures her Department is taking to ensure the budget for the Reserve Defence Force will be sufficient for the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72679/25]
Question· writtenPQ 126asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
126. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether any assessment has been carried out of the feasibility or strategic implications of relocating or redeveloping Custume Barracks in Athlone. [72660/25]
Question· writtenPQ 125asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
125. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the current staffing strength for all units based in Custume Barracks; and the impact of staffing shortfalls on training and operations. [72659/25]
Question· writtenPQ 124asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
124. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence to outline the current schedule of planned capital works at Custume Barracks, Athlone. [72658/25]
Question· writtenPQ 123asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
123. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the progress made on recruitment and retention; and whether training capacity is to be expanded. [72657/25]
Question· writtenPQ 122asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
122. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence to outline the role played by the Defence Forces and Civil Defence during Storm Bram. [72656/25]
Question· writtenPQ 121asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
121. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the primary radar project, including the original planned delivery timeline and the current expected completion date. [72602/25]
Question· writtenPQ 120asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
120. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence to confirm the date the sonar capability contract was signed; and whether this aligns with earlier public announcements regarding the project. [72601/25]
Question· writtenPQ 119asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
119. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether an open tender was conducted for the procurement of four H145M helicopters announced in January 2025; and if not, the justification for the procurement method used. [72600/25]
Question· writtenPQ 118asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
118. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence to outline the current counter-drone capability within the Defence Forces; and whether additional support from partner states is expected to be required for major events in 2026. [72599/25]
Question· writtenPQ 117asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
117. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence when and where Defence Forces personnel will be trained to operate the new counter-UAS capability; the number of personnel that will be trained; and whether this training will be completed ahead of the EU Presidency. [72598/25]
Question· writtenPQ 116asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
116. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the contracted delivery date for the recently announced €19 million counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capability; whether a supplier has been selected; and whether the system is contractually committed to be operational before Ireland assumes the EU Presidency in 2026. [72597/25]
Question· writtenPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
16. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the legal basis on which her allows military aircraft to carry lethal weapons or other lethal military equipment, to be used by the Israeli Defence Forces, to pass through Irish airspace; whether this breaches Ireland's military nonalignment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72722/25]
Question· writtenPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
13. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will prevent US military aircraft from transiting Irish airspace while carrying military equipment to be used by Israeli Defence Forces in connection with Gaza or the occupied Palestinian territories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72718/25]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025
12. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will confirm that US miliary aircraft are permitted while carrying lethal weapons and other lethal miliary equipment to Isreal or to support the Israeli Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72717/25]
Question· writtenPQ 255asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
255. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has ever issued, received or referenced general travel-risk information from other Government Departments or public-health bodies when preparing international travel for Ministers or officials, and the process for retaining such information within departmental records. [72516/25]
Question· writtenPQ 254asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
254. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the duty-of-care standards applied by his Department when approving official overseas travel for Ministers or officials to malaria-risk regions, including any requirement to provide general travel-risk information or to reference external public-health guidance. [72515/25]
Question· writtenPQ 253asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
253. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether his Department conducted a search of its records, including briefing files, archival material and travel documentation, before confirming that no medical advice, briefing notes or risk assessments had been issued in the past twenty years in relation to anti-malaria medications, and to outline the scope of that search. [72514/25]
Question· writtenPQ 252asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
252. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the policy or governance framework that applies when Ministers or officials undertake State travel to regions with identified health risks, including malaria; and the date on which this framework was last reviewed. [72513/25]
Question· writtenPQ 251asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
251. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to support and expand the Reserve Defence Forces during 2025; her priorities for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72502/25]
Question· writtenPQ 250asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
250. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase retention levels in the Defence Forces during 2025; her priorities for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72501/25]
Question· writtenPQ 249asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
249. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase recruitment to the Defence Forces during 2025; her priorities for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72500/25]
Question· writtenPQ 248asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
248. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 184 of 4 of December 2025, his views on further matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72404/25]
Question· writtenPQ 247asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
247. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on capital funding to Defence Forces Projects in the National Development Plan for the period 2026 to 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72395/25]
Question· writtenPQ 246asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
246. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Curragh Camp in 2025; if each of those capital work projects are completed or still ongoing at present; the new capital works projects that are scheduled to commence at Curragh Camp during the first half of 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72394/25]
Question· writtenPQ 245asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
245. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if her Department was involved in the figure of €750 being offered to victims of the HSE cyber-attacks; if her Department has developed a rate for which they are prepared to offer victims of future cyber-attacks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72289/25]
Question· writtenPQ 244asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
244. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if her Department will release footage of the drone activity during the visit of President Zelenskyy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72288/25]
Question· writtenPQ 243asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
243. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the plans that are in place to keep members of the Defence Forces operationally ready once peacekeepers are withdrawn from Lebanon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72287/25]
Question· writtenPQ 242asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
242. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence to provide clarity on any correspondence from her Department and the US administration in regard to the defence of sub-sea cables off the Irish coast; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72286/25]
Question· writtenPQ 241asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
241. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence her plans to introduce legislation on the triple lock before the end of 2025; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66249/25]
Question· writtenPQ 240asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
240. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the amount her Department has spent on translation services from a company (details supplied) for the years 2020 to 2025 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72064/25]
Question· writtenPQ 239asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
239. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence if the Air Corps have received the new Government jet; if not when does the Air Corps expect to receive this jet. [71772/25]
Question· writtenPQ 238asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
238. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of military personnel in Óglaigh na hÉireann, broken down by Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the number at each rank (officer and enlisted); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71545/25]
Question· writtenPQ 237asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
237. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the average wait time for security clearance to be granted to reservists in the Defence Forces. [71474/25]
Question· writtenPQ 236asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
236. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Defence the number of females that applied to join the Defence Forces 2025 in cadetship recruitment campaigns for both Army and Naval service, in tabular form. [71421/25]
Question· writtenPQ 235asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
235. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Defence the number of musical shops that applied for the contract to supply the Defence Forces School of Music with musician instruments but were unsuccessful when the contract was last out to tender; when will this contract be next put out to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71406/25]
Question· writtenPQ 234asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
234. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence when she intends to publish the National Capability Development Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71318/25]
Question· writtenPQ 233asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
233. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Finland on defence cooperation; if there are plans for a formal working group to be established to discuss potential areas of collaboration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71317/25]
Question· writtenPQ 232asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
232. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the way in which her Department publishes calls for companies to express an interest in supplying military equipment to the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71316/25]
Question· writtenPQ 231asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025
231. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the expedited purchasing of counter unmanned aerial system equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71315/25]
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