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Question· writtenPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
21. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has examined the extent to which pension entitlements are hampering retention levels in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42011/24]
Question· writtenPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
20. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current status and future plans for the Defence Forces’ recruitment and retention strategy, particularly in light of recent reports indicating significant personnel shortages, and given the critical role of the Defence Forces in ensuring national security and fulfilling international obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41979/24]
Question· writtenPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
19. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of additional members expected to be recruited to the Defence Forces in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42005/24]
Question· writtenPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
18. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the investigation in Lebanon into the death of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42039/24]
Question· writtenPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
17. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the targets for progressing the removal of the blanket exclusion of members of the Defence Forces from the protections of the Working Time Directive 2003 within his high level action plan and the detailed implementation plan for the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; if these targets were met; the targets that have not been met; and when the exclusion will be removed. [42015/24]
Question· writtenPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
16. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to indicate the progress in recent months in implementing the reforms in the Defence Forces identified in a recent report, in particular all of the major recommendations including gender equality, recruitment, pay and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42080/24]
Question· writtenPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
15. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations arising from the Defence Forces high-level action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41487/24]
Question· writtenPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
14. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the functions formally performed by members of the Defence Forces which have been outsourced since 2020. [42016/24]
Question· writtenPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
13. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has conducted an audit of property owned by his Department and if he is satisfied that any land/buildings no longer required can be identified for new purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42007/24]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
12. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for a report on the implementation of the Working Time Directive 2003 in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42010/24]
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
11. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the Defence Forces participation in the UNIFIL mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42004/24]
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
10. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the security needs of the central Border region will be considered in the context of the recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the Army be reviewed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41900/24]
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
9. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline the organisational structure of the Reserve Defence Force, RDF, including its geographical spread and strength in respective locations; his future plans for the further development of the RDF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41892/24]
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
8. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions he will take against Israel in response to the Israeli military firing on UNIFIL positions in south Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42110/24]
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
7. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the action he is taking in relation to recognition for officers in the Defence Forces who provide specialist instruction and training. [42024/24]
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
6. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on plans to enhance the Naval Service headquarters in Haulbowline, County Cork; to provide an update on the infrastructure development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41488/24]
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
5. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the recruitment target for the Defence Forces; and the number who were inducted and the number who left the Defence Forces in each year from 2020 to 2024. [42033/24]
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
4. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Defence Forces, specifically the military intelligence branch, are appropriately resourced in terms of personnel, training and technology to effectively address the increasing demands of counter-espionage operations; and the plans in place to enhance these capabilities in light of evolving threats to national security. [42293/24]
Question· oralPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
3. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount of funding surrendered from his Department to the Exchequer, in 2023; the reason the allocated funds were unspent; the amount he expects his Department to surrender in 2024, and the reason therefor. [42032/24]
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
2. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the ongoing attacks by the Israel Defence Forces on Lebanon; the safety and security of Irish personnel serving with UNIFIL in Lebanon; the discussions he has had with UN force commanders/officials on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42292/24]
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024
1. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the current situation facing Irish Defence Forces personnel deployed to Lebanon as part of the UNIFIL mission; and his response to the recent attacks against UNIFIL by Israel. [42031/24]
Question· writtenPQ 68asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
68. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the acquisition of search and rescue helicopters from a company (details supplied); if he is aware that the fixed wing component of the contract has been subcontracted to another company; if he is aware that this company is a leading supplier of the Israeli Defence Forces who are currently committing genocide against the Palestinian people; if he is aware of the recent terrorist attack against Lebanon involving mobile communications equipment; his views on whether it is prudent that Ireland tender such sensitive and crucial equipment to companies which may expose our supply chain to Israeli military or intelligence agencies; if he has requested the input of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Defence, National Cyber Security Centre, or other appropriate government agencies; if he can provide assurance that any such acquisition will not have been exposed to tampering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42013/24]
Question· writtenPQ 50asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
50. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total cost associated with each Commission of Investigation under the remit of his Department in the past twenty years. [42456/24]
Question· writtenPQ 49asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
49. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has plans to bring forward legislation relating to the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40653/24]
Question· writtenPQ 48asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
48. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the safety and well-being of Defence Forces personnel in Lebanon given the ongoing situation there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40310/24]
Question· writtenPQ 47asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
47. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department maintains constant contact with families of Irish troops in Lebanon, given the rising tensions in the areas present evolving situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40311/24]
Question· writtenPQ 46asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
46. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces have to pay for their air fares if they wish to return home for their three weeks leave while serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42089/24]
Question· writtenPQ 45asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
45. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if an evacuation plan is agreed if or when it is needed to evacuate Irish peacekeeping troops serving in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42059/24]
Question· writtenPQ 44asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
44. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the up-to-date position on risk assessments carried out in the past eight weeks on the safety impact to Irish peacekeeping troops serving in Lebanon on their monitoring of the blue line between Lebanon and Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42058/24]
Question· writtenPQ 43asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
43. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures being taken to ensure safety of Irish peacekeeping troops stationed in Lebanon and in particular their monitoring of the blue line demarcation between Lebanon and Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42057/24]
Question· writtenPQ 42asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
42. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 202 to 204 of 11 September 2023, if his Department has recently engaged with any local authorities or housing bodies in relation to the potential transfer of any vacant housing units within the Defence Forces portfolio; and if so, if he will provide details of same. [42003/24]
Question· writtenPQ 41asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
41. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 202 to 204 of 11 September 2023, if the Defence Forces assessment of the vacant housing stock has been completed; if so, when will this be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42002/24]
Question· writtenPQ 40asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
40. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of married quarters accommodation units still in possession of the Defence Forces; the number of those that are occupied or vacant, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42001/24]
Question· writtenPQ 39asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
39. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of single living accommodation units in possession of the Defence Forces which are vacant, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42000/24]
Question· writtenPQ 38asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
38. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of personnel for whom the Defence Forces are currently providing single living accommodation, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41999/24]
Question· writtenPQ 37asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
37. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount spent by his Department on traditional and online advertising in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [41802/24]
Question· writtenPQ 36asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
36. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total amount of consultancy fees incurred by his Department in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [41784/24]
Question· writtenPQ 35asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
35. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount spent by his Department on public relations in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [41766/24]
Question· writtenPQ 34asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
34. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total costs associated for his Department in relation to trips abroad taken by Ministers in his Department in each of the past five years and to date in 2024. [41747/24]
Question· writtenPQ 33asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
33. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of data breaches experienced by his Department in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024; if a breakdown will be provided on the nature of the breaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41729/24]
Question· writtenPQ 32asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024
32. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of legal cases taken against his Department in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024; the costs incurred by his Department in relation to such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41712/24]
Record· debate2024-10-15published
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
Question· writtenPQ 192asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024
192. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the tax reliefs specifically applicable to members of the Defence Forces [41049/24]
Question· writtenPQ 155asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024
155. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the international events and engagements he has attended at which members of the media were also in attendance as part of the Government delegation, since the formation of the Government; the media organisation they represented; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41597/24]
Question· writtenPQ 154asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024
154. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of contracts a company (details supplied) had with his Department in 2023 and to date in 2024; the nature of services provided to his Department in each of the years in question; and the amount that his Department paid this company for such service in the years in question, in tabular form. [41470/24]
Question· writtenPQ 153asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024
153. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount the Defence Forces spent on purchasing new musical instruments for the Defence Forces School of Music in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [41469/24]
Question· writtenPQ 152asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024
152. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when it is proposed to change the colourblind requirements for entry to the Defence Force as approved by the board review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41345/24]
Question· writtenPQ 151asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024
151. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the frequency and duration of the publicity, marketing or advertising campaigns conducted by his Department to date in 2024; the purpose of these campaigns; the cost of these campaigns; and the agencies that conducted these campaigns, in tabular form. [41175/24]
Question· writtenPQ 150asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024
150. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of staff that worked in his Department’s communications and press office in each of the years 2019 to 2024; and the grade of each staff member. [41157/24]
Question· writtenPQ 136asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2024
136. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has conducted a capacity review of his Department’s ability to deliver services that they are responsible for in the past ten years to date; the same of State bodies and agencies under his Department’s aegis; if he published those reviews; the number of recommendations implemented arising from the reviews and same for State bodies and agencies under his aegis; if the capacity review was outsourced; and if so, to whom and at what cost. [40833/24]