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Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if adequate updating and replacement of military aircraft is ongoing with particular reference to the needs for the Air Corps to meet best international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34024/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if adequate updating and replacement of military aircraft is ongoing with particular reference to the needs for the Air Corps to meet best international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34024/16]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which updated military training remains available to the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34022/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which updated military training remains available to the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34022/16]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which modern training and equipment remains available to each branch of the Defence Forces, namely the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34020/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which modern training and equipment remains available to each branch of the Defence Forces, namely the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34020/16]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which further recruitments in the Defence Forces might be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34019/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which further recruitments in the Defence Forces might be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34019/16]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which malaria preventative treatment available to the Defence Forces here meets international health and safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34018/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which malaria preventative treatment available to the Defence Forces here meets international health and safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34018/16]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if any of her departmental staff or members of An Garda Síochána suggested or mentioned using members of the Defence Forces in a peacekeeping capacity, or any other capacity, potentially or otherwise, during any talks concerning industrial action by An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33955/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

61. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if any of her departmental staff or members of An Garda Síochána suggested or mentioned using members of the Defence Forces in a peacekeeping capacity, or any other capacity, potentially or otherwise, during any talks concerning industrial action by An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33955/16]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide the detailed medical advice given by the medical corps and the medical officer of the Defence Forces that states Lariam is the most suitable drug for members of the Defence Forces in sub-Saharan Africa. [33808/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

48. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide the detailed medical advice given by the medical corps and the medical officer of the Defence Forces that states Lariam is the most suitable drug for members of the Defence Forces in sub-Saharan Africa. [33808/16]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the medical basis, and any other basis, on which he chooses to continue the use of the anti-malaria drug Lariam for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33827/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

47. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the medical basis, and any other basis, on which he chooses to continue the use of the anti-malaria drug Lariam for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33827/16]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on making Lariam the drug of last resort when prescribing anti-malarial medication for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33849/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

46. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on making Lariam the drug of last resort when prescribing anti-malarial medication for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33849/16]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to enhance the Air Corps capability by upgrading or replacing the current fleet of PC9s with jet aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33799/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

45. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to enhance the Air Corps capability by upgrading or replacing the current fleet of PC9s with jet aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33799/16]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when his Department will publish the next tranche of military service pension records from the period 1916 to 1923; and the amount of material expected to be released as part of the centenary programme. [33654/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

44. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when his Department will publish the next tranche of military service pension records from the period 1916 to 1923; and the amount of material expected to be released as part of the centenary programme. [33654/16]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will publish the records maintained by the Air Corps on the numbers, country of origin and types of foreign military aircraft that were given permission to land at Casement Aerodrome from 2010 to date in 2016; and the reason for these permissions. [33812/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

43. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will publish the records maintained by the Air Corps on the numbers, country of origin and types of foreign military aircraft that were given permission to land at Casement Aerodrome from 2010 to date in 2016; and the reason for these permissions. [33812/16]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is examining the benefits of the drug doxycycline as a potential replacement for Lariam as an anti-malaria drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33830/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

41. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is examining the benefits of the drug doxycycline as a potential replacement for Lariam as an anti-malaria drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33830/16]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service has to date been instrumental in rescuing refugees in the Mediterranean; the total number rescued to date; if it is expected to expand or extend such missions; if he has satisfied himself that the processing of such refugees after rescue has been as efficient as it could or should be; if any changes might be contemplated in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33781/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

40. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service has to date been instrumental in rescuing refugees in the Mediterranean; the total number rescued to date; if it is expected to expand or extend such missions; if he has satisfied himself that the processing of such refugees after rescue has been as efficient as it could or should be; if any changes might be contemplated in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33781/16]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on discussions held with his European counterparts regarding further military co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33820/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

39. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on discussions held with his European counterparts regarding further military co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33820/16]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that 20% of Defence Forces personnel are in receipt of family income supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33826/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

38. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that 20% of Defence Forces personnel are in receipt of family income supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33826/16]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current effective strength of the Permanent Defence Forces in terms of the actual numbers of trained personnel available for operational taskings on a daily basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33847/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

37. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current effective strength of the Permanent Defence Forces in terms of the actual numbers of trained personnel available for operational taskings on a daily basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33847/16]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will rule out the future procurement of any Israeli technology through the European Defence Agency for use by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33656/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

36. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will rule out the future procurement of any Israeli technology through the European Defence Agency for use by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33656/16]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the levels of recruitment to the Defence Forces; his further views on whether the levels of recruitment are matching the levels of persons leaving or retiring from the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33829/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

34. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the levels of recruitment to the Defence Forces; his further views on whether the levels of recruitment are matching the levels of persons leaving or retiring from the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33829/16]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will consider launching a full investigation into possible negative health effects of drugs used on members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33817/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

33. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will consider launching a full investigation into possible negative health effects of drugs used on members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33817/16]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the recruitment measures that have been employed to deal with the shortage of medical officers in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33846/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

32. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the recruitment measures that have been employed to deal with the shortage of medical officers in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33846/16]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost of the Defence Forces at Shannon airport, in relation to protection given to civilian troop carriers and military planes of the United States of America and any other foreign military, for the year 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33814/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

31. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost of the Defence Forces at Shannon airport, in relation to protection given to civilian troop carriers and military planes of the United States of America and any other foreign military, for the year 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33814/16]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department will match the offers made by the Department of Justice and Equality to settle the Garda pay dispute to the representative organisations of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33822/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

30. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department will match the offers made by the Department of Justice and Equality to settle the Garda pay dispute to the representative organisations of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33822/16]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a report on the meeting of EU defence ministers in Bratislava on 26 September 2016; the issues discussed; and if it was made clear at that meeting that Ireland would oppose all attempts to create a standing EU army and that Irish neutrality is non negotiable. [33653/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

29. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a report on the meeting of EU defence ministers in Bratislava on 26 September 2016; the issues discussed; and if it was made clear at that meeting that Ireland would oppose all attempts to create a standing EU army and that Irish neutrality is non negotiable. [33653/16]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Army, Naval Service, Air Corps and reserves has fluctuated in the past ten years; if any changes in recruitment practice is envisaged to address any issues emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33782/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

28. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Army, Naval Service, Air Corps and reserves has fluctuated in the past ten years; if any changes in recruitment practice is envisaged to address any issues emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33782/16]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will consider the use of Shannon airport by the military of the United States of America to be a breach of military neutrality and other policies under the defence portfolio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33815/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

27. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will consider the use of Shannon airport by the military of the United States of America to be a breach of military neutrality and other policies under the defence portfolio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33815/16]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason there is currently no gratuity or pension for members retiring from the Reserve Defence Forces despite the fact that members of similar organisations in other countries receive the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30287/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

26. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason there is currently no gratuity or pension for members retiring from the Reserve Defence Forces despite the fact that members of similar organisations in other countries receive the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30287/16]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the representative from his Department who attended the informal meeting of European Union Defence Ministers in Bratislava on 26 September 2016 had any discussions with the Secretary General of NATO, who was also in attendance, regarding Ireland's neutrality not being compromised by accelerated EU-NATO co-operation; and if he will provide details of the discussions that took place at that meeting. [33810/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

25. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the representative from his Department who attended the informal meeting of European Union Defence Ministers in Bratislava on 26 September 2016 had any discussions with the Secretary General of NATO, who was also in attendance, regarding Ireland's neutrality not being compromised by accelerated EU-NATO co-operation; and if he will provide details of the discussions that took place at that meeting. [33810/16]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if, in view of indications that the Garda Representative Association and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will have statutory access to the same statutory industrial relations fora as other trade unions, his Department will extend these same rights to PDFORRA and RACO. [33821/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

24. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if, in view of indications that the Garda Representative Association and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will have statutory access to the same statutory industrial relations fora as other trade unions, his Department will extend these same rights to PDFORRA and RACO. [33821/16]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a categorical assurance that no Irish defence personnel will participate in any Russian deterrent force and that no Defence Forces personnel have been deployed in a manner which would facilitate other member states' involvement in this military operation. [33655/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

22. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a categorical assurance that no Irish defence personnel will participate in any Russian deterrent force and that no Defence Forces personnel have been deployed in a manner which would facilitate other member states' involvement in this military operation. [33655/16]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of times to date in 2016 that the Defence Forces has been called on to perform aid to civil power duties at Irish airports in respect of US military planes. [33811/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

21. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of times to date in 2016 that the Defence Forces has been called on to perform aid to civil power duties at Irish airports in respect of US military planes. [33811/16]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has read the report on the Defence Forces well-being entitled Your Say Climate Survey 2015; his views on the report and its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33828/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

20. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has read the report on the Defence Forces well-being entitled Your Say Climate Survey 2015; his views on the report and its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33828/16]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total cost to the Exchequer of Irish participation in the EU battle groups since their foundation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33813/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

19. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total cost to the Exchequer of Irish participation in the EU battle groups since their foundation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33813/16]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 683 of 18 October 2016, if he will address allegations that members of the Defence Forces not only did not receive a face-to-face consultation to assess their suitability to take Lariam but in some cases Lariam was also prescribed to persons who had a history of anxiety and depression recorded on their written medical files. [33809/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

18. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 683 of 18 October 2016, if he will address allegations that members of the Defence Forces not only did not receive a face-to-face consultation to assess their suitability to take Lariam but in some cases Lariam was also prescribed to persons who had a history of anxiety and depression recorded on their written medical files. [33809/16]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on a proposal agreed on 26 October 2016 that seeks to allocate €25 million annual funding for innovative defence technology over a three year period from 2017 under the so-called preparatory action for defence research; and his views on the opinion expressed by a person (details supplied), who said the EU subsidy had been largely driven by the European Commission and the arms industry. [33652/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

17. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on a proposal agreed on 26 October 2016 that seeks to allocate €25 million annual funding for innovative defence technology over a three year period from 2017 under the so-called preparatory action for defence research; and his views on the opinion expressed by a person (details supplied), who said the EU subsidy had been largely driven by the European Commission and the arms industry. [33652/16]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to introduce measures to ensure a larger and dedicated contribution of female Defence Forces members in peacekeeping operations, taking into account UN Resolution 1325 which acknowledges the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and girls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33973/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

16. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to introduce measures to ensure a larger and dedicated contribution of female Defence Forces members in peacekeeping operations, taking into account UN Resolution 1325 which acknowledges the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and girls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33973/16]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has met representatives of the group, Action Lariam for Irish Soldiers, or if he will confirm the date when he will be meeting the group. [33875/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

15. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has met representatives of the group, Action Lariam for Irish Soldiers, or if he will confirm the date when he will be meeting the group. [33875/16]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the coordination that has taken place in the management of the Curragh Plains since the establishment of the Curragh forum and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33933/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

14. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the coordination that has taken place in the management of the Curragh Plains since the establishment of the Curragh forum and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33933/16]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the role of Defence Force personnel serving with the EU training mission in Mali, EUTM Mali, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33874/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

13. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the role of Defence Force personnel serving with the EU training mission in Mali, EUTM Mali, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33874/16]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the report on the well-being of members of the Permanent Defence Force; his plans to address the principal issues which require attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33932/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

12. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the report on the well-being of members of the Permanent Defence Force; his plans to address the principal issues which require attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33932/16]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

541. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when men from A Company 35th Battalion (UN Service) of the Irish Army will be honoured and recognised for their bravery at the siege of Jadotville in September 1961; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33851/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

541. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when men from A Company 35th Battalion (UN Service) of the Irish Army will be honoured and recognised for their bravery at the siege of Jadotville in September 1961; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33851/16]

Question· writtenPQ 540asked

540. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will expand on his comments that he supports plans to introduce a fully functional Naval Service hospital ship which would have the capacity to respond to worldwide humanitarian emergencies; and if his Department has assessed the cost of purchasing and deploying such a vessel. [33657/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

540. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will expand on his comments that he supports plans to introduce a fully functional Naval Service hospital ship which would have the capacity to respond to worldwide humanitarian emergencies; and if his Department has assessed the cost of purchasing and deploying such a vessel. [33657/16]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

539. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has produced a new statement of strategy since May 2016; and if so, the measures in it to support persons with disabilities. [33629/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

539. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has produced a new statement of strategy since May 2016; and if so, the measures in it to support persons with disabilities. [33629/16]

Question· writtenPQ 538asked

538. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the powers or responsibilities he has delegated to the Minister of State in his Department; the date on which these powers or responsibilities were delegated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33357/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

538. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the powers or responsibilities he has delegated to the Minister of State in his Department; the date on which these powers or responsibilities were delegated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33357/16]

Question· writtenPQ 537asked

537. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department recognises the Defence Forces conciliation and arbitration scheme and Promotion Agreement CR295 and CR447; and his Department's stance on the necessary negotiation with Defence Forces' representative associations prior to changing any elements of either policy instrument. [33285/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

537. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department recognises the Defence Forces conciliation and arbitration scheme and Promotion Agreement CR295 and CR447; and his Department's stance on the necessary negotiation with Defence Forces' representative associations prior to changing any elements of either policy instrument. [33285/16]

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