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Question· writtenPQ 284asked

284. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of requests received from Cork County Council for Defence Forces support during severe weather and flooding events in each of the past five years; the number granted; the personnel deployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57456/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

284. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of requests received from Cork County Council for Defence Forces support during severe weather and flooding events in each of the past five years; the number granted; the personnel deployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57456/26]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

283. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions on which foreign naval or state-operated vessels were monitored within Ireland's Exclusive Economic Zone off the Cork coastline during 2025 and to date 2026; the nationality of the vessels concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57455/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

283. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions on which foreign naval or state-operated vessels were monitored within Ireland's Exclusive Economic Zone off the Cork coastline during 2025 and to date 2026; the nationality of the vessels concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57455/26]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of maritime surveillance operations undertaken in the waters off County Cork in relation to critical offshore and subsea infrastructure during 2025 and to date in 2026; the assets employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57454/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

282. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of maritime surveillance operations undertaken in the waters off County Cork in relation to critical offshore and subsea infrastructure during 2025 and to date in 2026; the assets employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57454/26]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service Vessels assigned to Haulbowline that were operationally available on the first of each month during 2025 and to date 2026; the number unavailable due to maintenance, personnel shortages or refit work during the same timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57453/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

281. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service Vessels assigned to Haulbowline that were operationally available on the first of each month during 2025 and to date 2026; the number unavailable due to maintenance, personnel shortages or refit work during the same timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57453/26]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 273 of 10 June 2025, if she will provide an update on the Irish Defence Force’s army force design process; when it will be completed; when will the results be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57271/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

280. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 273 of 10 June 2025, if she will provide an update on the Irish Defence Force’s army force design process; when it will be completed; when will the results be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57271/26]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Defence the usage of artificial intelligence within her Department; the categories of usage; the usage of artificial intelligence within any bodies under the aegis of her Department; the categories of usage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57221/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

279. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Defence the usage of artificial intelligence within her Department; the categories of usage; the usage of artificial intelligence within any bodies under the aegis of her Department; the categories of usage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57221/26]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Defence the total value of non-compliant public procurement identified within her Department and in bodies under the aegis of her Department in 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57203/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

278. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Defence the total value of non-compliant public procurement identified within her Department and in bodies under the aegis of her Department in 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57203/26]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of WTE IT specialists at the grade of Higher Executive Officer that are based within her Department as of 16 July 2026, in tabular form. [56915/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

277. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of WTE IT specialists at the grade of Higher Executive Officer that are based within her Department as of 16 July 2026, in tabular form. [56915/26]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Defence the number of publicly owned buildings that were vacant on the latest date available, broken down by purpose and/or last previous use; the length of time each property has been vacant; the reason for vacancy in each case; the amount spent to maintain the property since it was first left vacant in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56848/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

276. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Defence the number of publicly owned buildings that were vacant on the latest date available, broken down by purpose and/or last previous use; the length of time each property has been vacant; the reason for vacancy in each case; the amount spent to maintain the property since it was first left vacant in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56848/26]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Defence if the Government is planning to imminently dismantle the Triple Lock, the legal mechanism that regulates the deployment of Irish troops overseas (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56557/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

275. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Defence if the Government is planning to imminently dismantle the Triple Lock, the legal mechanism that regulates the deployment of Irish troops overseas (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56557/26]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the timeline envisaged for the development and publication of a National Veterans Policy; the stages of consultation planned with veterans' organisations and other stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56459/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

274. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the timeline envisaged for the development and publication of a National Veterans Policy; the stages of consultation planned with veterans' organisations and other stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56459/26]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the work programme of the Office of Veterans Affairs; the progress made to date on the development of a National Veterans Policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56458/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

273. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the work programme of the Office of Veterans Affairs; the progress made to date on the development of a National Veterans Policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56458/26]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 341 of 13 May 2025, if she is aware that members of the Defence Forces carried out military exercises at St. Brigid's Campus, Ballinasloe, during the early hours of 15 and 16 July 2026; whether advance notice of these exercises was provided to residents and businesses in the vicinity; if An Garda Síochána was notified in advance of the exercises; if she is aware that local Gardaí advised members of the public that they had not been informed of the exercises when concerns about loud noises were reported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56351/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

272. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 341 of 13 May 2025, if she is aware that members of the Defence Forces carried out military exercises at St. Brigid's Campus, Ballinasloe, during the early hours of 15 and 16 July 2026; whether advance notice of these exercises was provided to residents and businesses in the vicinity; if An Garda Síochána was notified in advance of the exercises; if she is aware that local Gardaí advised members of the public that they had not been informed of the exercises when concerns about loud noises were reported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56351/26]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence if the out of hours ATC service that is being provided by a private contractor at Casement Aerodrome has the authority to provide instrument approach clearances to aircraft that wish to land in Casement Aerodrome who are flying under instrument flying regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55914/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

270. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence if the out of hours ATC service that is being provided by a private contractor at Casement Aerodrome has the authority to provide instrument approach clearances to aircraft that wish to land in Casement Aerodrome who are flying under instrument flying regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55914/26]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence if her Department can outline the number of aircraft movements, including take off and landings, either by fixed or rotary wing aircraft, that have been supervised out of hours by flight information services officers under the contact supplying an out of hours ATC service to the Irish Air Corps at Casement Aerodrome in quarter one of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55913/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

269. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence if her Department can outline the number of aircraft movements, including take off and landings, either by fixed or rotary wing aircraft, that have been supervised out of hours by flight information services officers under the contact supplying an out of hours ATC service to the Irish Air Corps at Casement Aerodrome in quarter one of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55913/26]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence if her Department can report on the amount paid to the private contractor that is supplying an out of hours ATC service to the Irish Air Corps at Casement Aerodrome in quarter one of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55912/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

268. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence if her Department can report on the amount paid to the private contractor that is supplying an out of hours ATC service to the Irish Air Corps at Casement Aerodrome in quarter one of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55912/26]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by her Department and public body; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55870/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

267. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by her Department and public body; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55870/26]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the status of the Military Radar Programme announced on 17 December 2025, including the long-range land-based primary radar, ground based air defence and maritime radar elements; whether the government-to-government negotiations with France have concluded; whether the roll-out remains on schedule to commence in 2026 with full delivery by the end of 2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55720/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

266. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the status of the Military Radar Programme announced on 17 December 2025, including the long-range land-based primary radar, ground based air defence and maritime radar elements; whether the government-to-government negotiations with France have concluded; whether the roll-out remains on schedule to commence in 2026 with full delivery by the end of 2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55720/26]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence whether the contract for Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems capabilities, which her Department stated in December 2025 was in final negotiations to conclude before the end of the year in advance of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, has been concluded; whether these systems are now operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55719/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

265. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence whether the contract for Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems capabilities, which her Department stated in December 2025 was in final negotiations to conclude before the end of the year in advance of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, has been concluded; whether these systems are now operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55719/26]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence when the electronic recording of time and attendance will be operational in all military installations, in view of the finding of the European Committee of Social Rights that the absence of such a system makes it impossible to determine the overtime actually worked; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55718/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

264. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence when the electronic recording of time and attendance will be operational in all military installations, in view of the finding of the European Committee of Social Rights that the absence of such a system makes it impossible to determine the overtime actually worked; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55718/26]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence whether any decision arising from the decision of the European Committee of Social Rights of 9 February 2026 on overtime and public holiday premiums will apply to all ranks of the Defence Forces, including cadets, enlisted personnel and commissioned officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55717/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

263. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence whether any decision arising from the decision of the European Committee of Social Rights of 9 February 2026 on overtime and public holiday premiums will apply to all ranks of the Defence Forces, including cadets, enlisted personnel and commissioned officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55717/26]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in her examination of the decision of the European Committee of Social Rights, published on 9 February 2026, which found that the prohibition on overtime across the Defence Forces and the lack of adequate provision for payment of public holiday premiums breach the European Social Charter; whether she plans to introduce overtime pay for members of the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55716/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

262. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in her examination of the decision of the European Committee of Social Rights, published on 9 February 2026, which found that the prohibition on overtime across the Defence Forces and the lack of adequate provision for payment of public holiday premiums breach the European Social Charter; whether she plans to introduce overtime pay for members of the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55716/26]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the efficiency and reform proposals that her Department has submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in response to its request for such proposals with a deadline of 17 July 2026; the impact that these spending cuts will have on public services within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55532/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

260. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the efficiency and reform proposals that her Department has submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in response to its request for such proposals with a deadline of 17 July 2026; the impact that these spending cuts will have on public services within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55532/26]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has considered bringing maladministration issues faced by Defence Forces applicants who are not yet serving members under the responsibility of either the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces or the Office of the Ombudsman, in order to bring us in line with European norms with regards to the statutory oversight of recruitment processes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55453/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

259. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has considered bringing maladministration issues faced by Defence Forces applicants who are not yet serving members under the responsibility of either the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces or the Office of the Ombudsman, in order to bring us in line with European norms with regards to the statutory oversight of recruitment processes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55453/26]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Defence the reason she was unable to attend the 64th cadet class commissioning on Thursday, 25 June, in Haulbowline (details supplied); and the reason no other senior Minister was available to attend. [55272/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

258. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Defence the reason she was unable to attend the 64th cadet class commissioning on Thursday, 25 June, in Haulbowline (details supplied); and the reason no other senior Minister was available to attend. [55272/26]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the earliest date on which her Department has a record of an illegal encampment being notified or reported on the Curragh Plains; the number of non-trespass or injunction orders sought by his Department in respect of the Curragh Plains prior to 1992; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

257. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the earliest date on which her Department has a record of an illegal encampment being notified or reported on the Curragh Plains; the number of non-trespass or injunction orders sought by his Department in respect of the Curragh Plains prior to 1992; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the number of separate illegal encampments recorded on the Curragh Plains; the maximum number of caravans present at any one location, for each of the years 2016 to 2019, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55048/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

256. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the number of separate illegal encampments recorded on the Curragh Plains; the maximum number of caravans present at any one location, for each of the years 2016 to 2019, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55048/26]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the cost to her Department, of clean-up operations arising from illegal encampments and dumping on the Curragh Plains for each of the years 2016 to 2025, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55047/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

255. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the cost to her Department, of clean-up operations arising from illegal encampments and dumping on the Curragh Plains for each of the years 2016 to 2025, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55047/26]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding all actions in each of the Climate Action Plans 2021 to 2025 under the remit of her Department; to provide a breakdown of the legacy actions remaining, broken down by the year of the climate action plan they were initially included in; and the estimated timelines for completion, in tabular form. [54625/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

238. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding all actions in each of the Climate Action Plans 2021 to 2025 under the remit of her Department; to provide a breakdown of the legacy actions remaining, broken down by the year of the climate action plan they were initially included in; and the estimated timelines for completion, in tabular form. [54625/26]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Defence the number of EU Presidency policy and administrative officers now employed on temporary contracts across her Department, in Ireland and abroad; if these individuals can apply to internal civil service competitions for these temporary contracts; the plans being developed to retain these individuals once their contracts cease, given they will have extensive and intimate knowledge of EU and Irish institutional operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54590/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

237. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Defence the number of EU Presidency policy and administrative officers now employed on temporary contracts across her Department, in Ireland and abroad; if these individuals can apply to internal civil service competitions for these temporary contracts; the plans being developed to retain these individuals once their contracts cease, given they will have extensive and intimate knowledge of EU and Irish institutional operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54590/26]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence her Department’s plans are to improve the quality and collection of statistics relating to Defence Forces recruitment and retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54534/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

236. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence her Department’s plans are to improve the quality and collection of statistics relating to Defence Forces recruitment and retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54534/26]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the specific matters discussed between representatives of the Government and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, or representatives of the Government of Ukraine, concerning the proposed drone deal during the President's recent visit to Ireland; the proposals made to Ireland; the technologies, capabilities or programmes discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53274/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

197. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the specific matters discussed between representatives of the Government and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, or representatives of the Government of Ukraine, concerning the proposed drone deal during the President's recent visit to Ireland; the proposals made to Ireland; the technologies, capabilities or programmes discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53274/26]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Defence the measures she is taking to address long-standing issues with internal workplace culture in the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53937/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

196. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Defence the measures she is taking to address long-standing issues with internal workplace culture in the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53937/26]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the new Maritime Strategy will address current maritime defence and surveillance deficiencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53900/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

195. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the new Maritime Strategy will address current maritime defence and surveillance deficiencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53900/26]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the way in which her Department is preparing the Defence Forces for the increasing role of drones, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in modern defence and security; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54053/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

194. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the way in which her Department is preparing the Defence Forces for the increasing role of drones, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in modern defence and security; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54053/26]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence to report on any progress made in exploring the expansion of the State’s existing naval infrastructure, including exploring the potential for forward operating bases on the east coast; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53963/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

193. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence to report on any progress made in exploring the expansion of the State’s existing naval infrastructure, including exploring the potential for forward operating bases on the east coast; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53963/26]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Defence the plans the Defence Forces now have for light tactical armoured vehicles which were offered to Ukraine but rejected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54227/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

189. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Defence the plans the Defence Forces now have for light tactical armoured vehicles which were offered to Ukraine but rejected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54227/26]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the way in which light tactical armoured vehicles typically equipped with remote weapons stations for machine guns or grenade launchers can be classified as non-lethal military aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54181/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

188. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the way in which light tactical armoured vehicles typically equipped with remote weapons stations for machine guns or grenade launchers can be classified as non-lethal military aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54181/26]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the role of the Naval Service in protecting undersea telecommunications and energy cables and other critical maritime infrastructure within Ireland’s maritime area; the capabilities currently available to the Naval Service to carry out this role; whether there are plans to enhance those capabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54217/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

187. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the role of the Naval Service in protecting undersea telecommunications and energy cables and other critical maritime infrastructure within Ireland’s maritime area; the capabilities currently available to the Naval Service to carry out this role; whether there are plans to enhance those capabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54217/26]

Question· oralPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if changes to the triple lock mechanism will include a provision that troops can be sent abroad in accordance with the articles of the UN charter and military neutrality and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53908/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

185. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if changes to the triple lock mechanism will include a provision that troops can be sent abroad in accordance with the articles of the UN charter and military neutrality and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53908/26]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department is taking the use of battle testing of military technology in Gaza into account in defence procurement processes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54104/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

183. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department is taking the use of battle testing of military technology in Gaza into account in defence procurement processes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54104/26]

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