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251 records in IE in 2017
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2017
293. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the payroll costs for the Defence Forces in each of the years since 2009, in tabular form. [45334/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2017
292. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions he is taking to ensure the retention of key military skill sets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45333/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2017
291. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of special posts that remain unfilled. [45332/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2017
290. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to introduce parity in industrial relations with members of An Garda Síochána with regard to national level, internal and a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45331/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2017
289. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the serving strength stationed at Custume barracks Athlone; the way in which this compares to the strength at the time Custume barracks served as headquarters for the western brigade. [45330/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2017
288. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the Defence Forces Reserve lieutenant to captain fixed promotion scheme in view of the fact that 37 reserve officers considered for promotion are facing a delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45296/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2017
287. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the ratio of his Department's expenditure to the Air Corps, Army and Naval Service respectively in each of the years 2011 2016 and to date in 2017. [45238/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2017
286. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason existing Naval Service ships were not refurbished for a fraction of the purchase cost of new ships, including multi-role vessels, the utility of which to the Naval Service is unclear in view of the almost €0.5 billion expenditure on new ships for the Naval Service over recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45237/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2017
106. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the reason pensioners who were formerly civil servants, gardaí and members of the Defence Forces are excluded from NHR tax exemption in Portugal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45111/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2017
439. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount of funding necessary to replace or upgrade aircraft within the Air Corps; if new aircraft will be purchased in 2018; the number of aircraft deployed with the Air Corps; the age of each aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44993/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2017
438. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces have been deployed to the Baltic states in the past year; and his plans to dispatch military personnel to the Baltic region. [44991/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2017
437. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of years the State Claims Agency has been auditing the Defence Forces. [44987/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2017
436. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the circumstances and the criteria of the persons issued with a 1916 centenary commemorative medal during the centenary commemorations; if medals were issued to retired members of the Defence Forces (details supplied); his plans to issue 1916 medals to those persons notwithstanding certificates issued on Veterans Day in the Curragh to the recognised veterans associations. [44972/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2017
435. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 700 of 23 May 2017, the progress that has been made on the holding of a competition for promotion from captain to commandant within the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44935/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2017
434. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps his Department is taking to address significant pay issues arising in respect of Defence Forces personnel (details supplied); his views on the fact that many defence personnel have to rely upon family income supplement payments to make ends meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44933/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2017
433. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the nomination of the chief of staff of the Defence Forces to the position of chair of the European Union Military Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44596/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2017
432. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the annual funding allocated to the national Emergency co-ordination group in each of the years the 2010 to 2017, in tabular form; and the projected allocation for 2018. [44583/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2017
282. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to fund the replacement of Cessna 172H aircraft for the Air Corps which are over 45 years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44519/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces and all others involved in dealing with major natural disasters can be called into action at short notice; if the overall chain of command for dealing with such disasters has been adequately fine tuned to ensure maximum response in the minimum time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44258/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the issues raised by the various representative bodies within the Defence Forces are being examined with a view to resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44257/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which all military aircraft, fixed wing and helicopters, remain available and in operational order to the Air Corps in the event of emergency and search and rescue operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44256/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which promotional vacancies remain to be filled in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44255/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces can be mobilised in the event of natural disasters including flooding in view of the preferability of early deployment and the need to use specialist equipment in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44254/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which young unemployed persons have been able to join the Defence Forces; if a specific programme exists in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44253/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and Naval Service continue to co-operate in air and sea rescue missions; the availability of adequate trained personnel to meet all contingencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44252/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he remains satisfied with the ability of the Defence Forces to respond to an emergency that might arise; if the quality and extent of the military equipment available remains in line with best international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44251/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress to date in respect of proposed recruitment to the Defence Forces; the way in which each branch of the Defence Forces is likely to benefit from the recruitment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44250/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which discussions continue to take place at EU level with a view to assuring a high degree preparedness in the event of a terrorist attack; if the Defence Forces continue to be adequately briefed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44249/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces including Reserve, Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment or replacements following retirements in 2017 and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44248/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
214. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of deployment and location of Irish troops overseas on UN or EU related missions; the extent to which further missions are planned or required; the extent to which the need for the upgrading of equipment has been noted arising from such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44247/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Defence Forces training continues to be in line with modern and international best practice; if particular procedures are shown to be in need of updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44246/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
212. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of new recruits that joined the Reserve Defence Forces, RDF, in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; when the last non-commissioned officer training course was held in the RDF; when the last officer training course was held in the RDF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44172/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
211. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when his Department's statement of strategy 2017 to 2020 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44171/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
210. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the implications for the Defence Forces of a hard border post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44088/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
74. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to address the staffing shortages in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44031/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
73. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures that will be put in place by his Department to recompense members of the Defence Forces who have been denied their full annual leave entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43991/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
72. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the numbers serving in the Permanent Defence Forces at present; the projected numbers serving at the end of 2017; the numbers projected for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43799/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
71. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the items included in budget 2018 which would be of direct benefit to the salaries and standards of living of Defence Forces personnel and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44046/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
70. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the funding allocated in budget 2018 to current and proposed Defence Forces projects and infrastructure in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44033/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
69. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on reports that proper security clearance has not been given to new recruits in the Defence Forces; his plans to rectify this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44045/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces - Army, Naval Service and Air Corps - continues to be replenished to ensure the maintenance of optimum strength; if particular recruitment proposals are being considered to deal with situations arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43978/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
67. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will review the decision to disestablish the 4th Western Brigade and the implications arising from the reduction in the number of Army brigades from three to two; if none of the three Army brigade commanders was consulted prior to the report that recommended the decision to reduce the number of Army brigades being lodged with them in 2012; and the way in which, in the five years since this decision was made, roster duties to be performed in Dublin requires the daily rotation of military units in Dundalk, Athlone and Donegal. [44024/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
66. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on reports that training for Defence Forces recruits has been reduced in a bid to reverse an exodus of personnel from the organisation; if the period of basic training for new recruits has been cut from 18 weeks to 16; and his views on whether this is preventing the Defence Forces from reaching minimal operational strength. [44040/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
65. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the report into allegations contained within protective disclosures relating to Casement Aerodrome fails to address the fact that staff are at greater risk of serious illness as a result of their service at Baldonnel; and his views on whether these serious matters can only be properly assessed through a thorough health survey of current and former members. [44041/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
64. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on recent reports that, due primarily to poor pay and conditions, almost 3,000 members of the Defence Forces have taken early retirement in the past five years; the implications for staffing levels in the Defence Forces; his plans to improve conditions for those serving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44050/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
63. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action that will be taken to address the significant reduction in officer numbers in the Defence Forces since 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43995/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
62. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has entered into contracts for the procurement of services or products with suppliers in attendance at a trade fair (details supplied) on foot of the attendance of departmental officials at same. [43975/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
61. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on discussions he has had with the representative organisations on the issue of mandatory retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43997/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
60. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the reference within Landsdowne Road Agreement No. 2 to an interdepartmental working group on the alignment of the mandatory public service retirement age with the payment of the State pension contributory; if the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform informed the Defence Forces representative associations during pay talks that, due to the unique demands of the military service with respect to early mandatory retirement ages, the Minister of the sector could provide, in appropriate circumstances, arrangements to satisfy the entitlement for the State pension contributory for those who pay PRSI class A; and the way in which he will respond to this proposal. [44022/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2017
59. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the efforts which have been made to withdraw and replace the anti-malaria drug Lariam and implement the proposals contained in the cross-party motion that was passed in the previous Dáil Éireann term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44035/17]