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Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence to report on the work of the Irish Military Intelligence Service; and what it currently views as the potentially most serious threats to the security of the State. [53710/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

132. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence to report on the work of the Irish Military Intelligence Service; and what it currently views as the potentially most serious threats to the security of the State. [53710/26]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Defence the number of times she has met with the Women of Honour group in 2026; the details of the issues discussed; her plans to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54222/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

131. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Defence the number of times she has met with the Women of Honour group in 2026; the details of the issues discussed; her plans to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54222/26]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if her Department has carried out an evaluation of the extent to which accommodation issues may be a factor in recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53896/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

130. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if her Department has carried out an evaluation of the extent to which accommodation issues may be a factor in recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53896/26]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the GUARD, OVERSIGHT and SeaDOM projects on maritime and subsea object detection at the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS) at the University of Limerick; whether any of these projects have become operationally capable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54118/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

129. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the GUARD, OVERSIGHT and SeaDOM projects on maritime and subsea object detection at the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS) at the University of Limerick; whether any of these projects have become operationally capable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54118/26]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if she will release the results of the investigation into the sighting of drones over Dublin Bay during the visit of President Zelensky of Ukraine in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54182/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

128. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if she will release the results of the investigation into the sighting of drones over Dublin Bay during the visit of President Zelensky of Ukraine in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54182/26]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence the defence and security priorities she intends to advance during Ireland’s EU Presidency; the initiatives Ireland expects to lead or support in the areas of European security, defence cooperation, resilience and military mobility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54026/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

127. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence the defence and security priorities she intends to advance during Ireland’s EU Presidency; the initiatives Ireland expects to lead or support in the areas of European security, defence cooperation, resilience and military mobility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54026/26]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence the improvements to Army barracks in Cork that have occurred in the past number of years; the work that has been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54220/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

126. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence the improvements to Army barracks in Cork that have occurred in the past number of years; the work that has been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54220/26]

Question· oralPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence when legislation to amend the triple lock mechanism for the deployment of the Defence Forces overseas will be introduced, the expected timeline for its passage and implementation and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53891/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

125. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence when legislation to amend the triple lock mechanism for the deployment of the Defence Forces overseas will be introduced, the expected timeline for its passage and implementation and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53891/26]

Question· oralPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence to report on any progress made in the investigations into the death of a Defence Forces member (details supplied) who was killed on duty in Lebanon (details supplied); when the independent post-incident inquiry will be supplied to the member’s mother; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53962/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

124. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence to report on any progress made in the investigations into the death of a Defence Forces member (details supplied) who was killed on duty in Lebanon (details supplied); when the independent post-incident inquiry will be supplied to the member’s mother; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53962/26]

Question· oralPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence to list the current UN peacekeeping missions around the world for which a request for Irish participation was made by the UN authorities and the reason Ireland is not participating in them, given that the ending of Ireland's role in the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, UNDOF, and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, means that the Defence Forces have once again capacity to consider other UN missions that are in line with our neutrality. [53650/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

123. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence to list the current UN peacekeeping missions around the world for which a request for Irish participation was made by the UN authorities and the reason Ireland is not participating in them, given that the ending of Ireland's role in the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, UNDOF, and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, means that the Defence Forces have once again capacity to consider other UN missions that are in line with our neutrality. [53650/26]

Question· oralPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding any formal agreements in place with any other EU country and the UK to ensure that there are sufficient defence and security mechanisms in place during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52705/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

122. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding any formal agreements in place with any other EU country and the UK to ensure that there are sufficient defence and security mechanisms in place during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52705/26]

Question· oralPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the role she envisages for the Defence Forces in international peacekeeping and peace support operations over the next decade; the likely contribution of Ireland to future United Nations and European Union missions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54553/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

121. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the role she envisages for the Defence Forces in international peacekeeping and peace support operations over the next decade; the likely contribution of Ireland to future United Nations and European Union missions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54553/26]

Question· oralPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence if she will examine extending the EU victims directive (details supplied) to cases that are prosecuted by the military police or the Director of Military Prosecutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54260/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

120. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence if she will examine extending the EU victims directive (details supplied) to cases that are prosecuted by the military police or the Director of Military Prosecutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54260/26]

Question· oralPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence further to recent Dáil debates, her views on past health and safety measures in the Air Corps; the actions she intends to take to support former aircraft maintenance and ancillary personnel; whether she intends to ensure that their medical needs are met; and the other supports that can be offered to the category affected as a whole. [54263/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

118. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence further to recent Dáil debates, her views on past health and safety measures in the Air Corps; the actions she intends to take to support former aircraft maintenance and ancillary personnel; whether she intends to ensure that their medical needs are met; and the other supports that can be offered to the category affected as a whole. [54263/26]

Question· oralPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence if her Department is satisfied with the level of support being provided by the Department to witnesses from the Women of Honour participating in the Defence Forces tribunal, with particular regard to one-to-one support provided before, during and after testifying; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54533/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

117. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Defence if her Department is satisfied with the level of support being provided by the Department to witnesses from the Women of Honour participating in the Defence Forces tribunal, with particular regard to one-to-one support provided before, during and after testifying; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54533/26]

Question· oralPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence to outline her proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; when she intends to bring forward a Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54261/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

116. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence to outline her proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; when she intends to bring forward a Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54261/26]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence if she intends to take steps in order that a vote of the UN General Assembly would allow for the deployment of Irish troops on overseas peacekeeping missions, particularly in a situation where the UN Security Council is deadlocked; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53578/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

110. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence if she intends to take steps in order that a vote of the UN General Assembly would allow for the deployment of Irish troops on overseas peacekeeping missions, particularly in a situation where the UN Security Council is deadlocked; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53578/26]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence to provide details of all grant schemes currently available through her Department for which individuals or community groups are eligible to apply; the purpose of each grant scheme; the eligibility criteria; the application process; the opening and closing dates for applicant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53413/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

109. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence to provide details of all grant schemes currently available through her Department for which individuals or community groups are eligible to apply; the purpose of each grant scheme; the eligibility criteria; the application process; the opening and closing dates for applicant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53413/26]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence whether she considers the offer of armoured vehicles to Ukraine constitutes non-lethal military aid; and to outline the method by which she came to that conclusion. [53368/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

108. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence whether she considers the offer of armoured vehicles to Ukraine constitutes non-lethal military aid; and to outline the method by which she came to that conclusion. [53368/26]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence to provide details of the armoured vehicles that were offered to Ukraine according to a media report; if the vehicles were to come equipped with weapons; and if so, to detail the types of weapons (details supplied). [53367/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

107. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence to provide details of the armoured vehicles that were offered to Ukraine according to a media report; if the vehicles were to come equipped with weapons; and if so, to detail the types of weapons (details supplied). [53367/26]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence to commit to preparing legislation to not automatically exclude members of local authorities from consideration for appointment to State boards; and to set out the reasons such persons would be excluded. [52869/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

106. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence to commit to preparing legislation to not automatically exclude members of local authorities from consideration for appointment to State boards; and to set out the reasons such persons would be excluded. [52869/26]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if there is a specific policy within her Department that seeks to preclude those elected to local authorities from any boards that she may appoint; the rationale behind any such policy; the way in which it aligns with encouraging participation in local government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52851/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

105. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if there is a specific policy within her Department that seeks to preclude those elected to local authorities from any boards that she may appoint; the rationale behind any such policy; the way in which it aligns with encouraging participation in local government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52851/26]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of a further 100 additional specialist personnel as part of a Joint Cyber Defence Command managing cyber defence, defence IT services, and CIS services, as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52825/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

103. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of a further 100 additional specialist personnel as part of a Joint Cyber Defence Command managing cyber defence, defence IT services, and CIS services, as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52825/26]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the cost of enhancement of the Air Corps' fleet with the addition of two additional medium lift rotary wing aircraft for enhanced Defence Forces support and priority ATCA taskings as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52824/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

102. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the cost of enhancement of the Air Corps' fleet with the addition of two additional medium lift rotary wing aircraft for enhanced Defence Forces support and priority ATCA taskings as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52824/26]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of completing the latest steps in full primary radar picture as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52823/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

101. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of completing the latest steps in full primary radar picture as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52823/26]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of ensuring that all modern vessels be double crewed to ensure each vessel spends an absolute minimum of 220 days at sea per year, with this being phased in over the course of the vessel replacement programme as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52822/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

100. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of ensuring that all modern vessels be double crewed to ensure each vessel spends an absolute minimum of 220 days at sea per year, with this being phased in over the course of the vessel replacement programme as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52822/26]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of replacing the existing APCs with a larger and enhanced fleet equipped with sufficient firepower for future overseas missions, and with 'level 4' armour across armour platforms where required as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52821/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

99. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of replacing the existing APCs with a larger and enhanced fleet equipped with sufficient firepower for future overseas missions, and with 'level 4' armour across armour platforms where required as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52821/26]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of introducing long service increments to the pay scales of all ranks of enlisted personnel as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52820/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

98. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost of introducing long service increments to the pay scales of all ranks of enlisted personnel as per the CODF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52820/26]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of external competitions held for external applications to apply for instruments posts within the Defence Forces in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and the number of persons who applied for each of those competitions, in tabular form. [52713/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

95. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of external competitions held for external applications to apply for instruments posts within the Defence Forces in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and the number of persons who applied for each of those competitions, in tabular form. [52713/26]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence if she will publish the Memorandum of Understanding she signed earlier in 2026 with the United Kingdom Secretary for Defence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52125/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

28. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence if she will publish the Memorandum of Understanding she signed earlier in 2026 with the United Kingdom Secretary for Defence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52125/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Defence whether the Defence Forces is on course to achieve the recruitment target of 11,500 personnel, as recommended by the Commission on Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52070/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

24. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Defence whether the Defence Forces is on course to achieve the recruitment target of 11,500 personnel, as recommended by the Commission on Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52070/26]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Defence to provide an up-to-date position on the derelict housing in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare; the outcome of the report commissioned on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52068/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

22. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Defence to provide an up-to-date position on the derelict housing in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare; the outcome of the report commissioned on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52068/26]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence to provide the amounts by which her Department or agencies within the aegis of her Department that has been defrauded as a result of a cyberattack; and the total amount which has been recovered for each of the years 2021 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [51980/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

21. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence to provide the amounts by which her Department or agencies within the aegis of her Department that has been defrauded as a result of a cyberattack; and the total amount which has been recovered for each of the years 2021 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [51980/26]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to support and expand the Reserve Defence Force since January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51929/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

20. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to support and expand the Reserve Defence Force since January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51929/26]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase retention levels in the Defence Forces since January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51928/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

19. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase retention levels in the Defence Forces since January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51928/26]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase recruitment to the Defence Forces since January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51927/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

18. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase recruitment to the Defence Forces since January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51927/26]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the current average timeframes between application and formal appointment of direct entry candidates, and measures taken to optimise specialist entry pathways; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51923/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

17. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the current average timeframes between application and formal appointment of direct entry candidates, and measures taken to optimise specialist entry pathways; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51923/26]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the current status of the six direct entry reserve officer candidates referred to; the anticipated timeframe for completion of their commissioning process; and whether she intends to further utilise direct entry reserve officer recruitment beyond this cohort. [51922/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

16. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the current status of the six direct entry reserve officer candidates referred to; the anticipated timeframe for completion of their commissioning process; and whether she intends to further utilise direct entry reserve officer recruitment beyond this cohort. [51922/26]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the number and categories of Permanent Defence Force specialist vacancies which it is intended to fill through Direct Entry during 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51921/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

15. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the number and categories of Permanent Defence Force specialist vacancies which it is intended to fill through Direct Entry during 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51921/26]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the roles, ranks and corps represented by the three direct entry appointments made in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51920/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

14. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the roles, ranks and corps represented by the three direct entry appointments made in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51920/26]

Question· writtenPQ 569asked

569. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has analysed the extent to which repeated appearances in District Court criminal legal aid cases arises from defence-side conduct as opposed to prosecution-side or system factors, including disclosure, DPP directions, forensic reports, probation reports, psychiatric assessments, interpreter availability or court-list pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51236/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

569. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has analysed the extent to which repeated appearances in District Court criminal legal aid cases arises from defence-side conduct as opposed to prosecution-side or system factors, including disclosure, DPP directions, forensic reports, probation reports, psychiatric assessments, interpreter availability or court-list pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51236/26]

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