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Question· writtenPQ 980asked

980. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if alternative anti-malaria drugs, such as Malarone or doxycycline, were prescribed as a matter of course instead of Lariam, mefloquine, to soldiers of all ranks or just some ranks who were scheduled to be deployed in sub-Saharan Africa; and the medical criteria which was used to decide not to prescribe Lariam in individual cases or in the case of certain ranks. [27341/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

980. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if alternative anti-malaria drugs, such as Malarone or doxycycline, were prescribed as a matter of course instead of Lariam, mefloquine, to soldiers of all ranks or just some ranks who were scheduled to be deployed in sub-Saharan Africa; and the medical criteria which was used to decide not to prescribe Lariam in individual cases or in the case of certain ranks. [27341/16]

Question· writtenPQ 979asked

979. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, had complained on behalf of its members to military authorities regarding serious side effects of the anti-malaria mefloquine drug Lariam; if his Department was aware of the issues they raised as far back as 2005; and if RACO raised concerns with the military authorities or directly with previous Ministers and if so when. [27340/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

979. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, had complained on behalf of its members to military authorities regarding serious side effects of the anti-malaria mefloquine drug Lariam; if his Department was aware of the issues they raised as far back as 2005; and if RACO raised concerns with the military authorities or directly with previous Ministers and if so when. [27340/16]

Question· writtenPQ 977asked

977. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which it is determined whether Malarone or doxycycline is issued to soldiers instead of the preferred drug Larium (mefloquine). [27338/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

977. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which it is determined whether Malarone or doxycycline is issued to soldiers instead of the preferred drug Larium (mefloquine). [27338/16]

Question· writtenPQ 974asked

974. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Questions No. 308 of 2 June 2016, 88 of 21 January 2016 and 1950 of 16 September 2016, his plans to update the Defence Forces' data management systems such that important data regarding Defence Forces prescribing practices and their outcomes and consequences are available for analysis. [26909/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

974. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Questions No. 308 of 2 June 2016, 88 of 21 January 2016 and 1950 of 16 September 2016, his plans to update the Defence Forces' data management systems such that important data regarding Defence Forces prescribing practices and their outcomes and consequences are available for analysis. [26909/16]

Question· writtenPQ 973asked

973. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has a specific data protection officer in place; if that position is exclusive or if the position holder has other duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26874/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

973. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has a specific data protection officer in place; if that position is exclusive or if the position holder has other duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26874/16]

Question· writtenPQ 972asked

972. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total travel expenses reimbursement costs incurred by his Department per annum from 2011 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26857/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

972. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total travel expenses reimbursement costs incurred by his Department per annum from 2011 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26857/16]

Question· writtenPQ 971asked

971. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the position of Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker regarding EU defence as outlined in his state of the Union speech, which included support for the establishment of a European defence fund to encourage research and innovation and for a toughening up of EU defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26577/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

971. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the position of Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker regarding EU defence as outlined in his state of the Union speech, which included support for the establishment of a European defence fund to encourage research and innovation and for a toughening up of EU defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26577/16]

Question· writtenPQ 970asked

970. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether it is acceptable that a person who has been deemed permanently incapable of work as a result of an injury acquired in the Defence Forces which led to them being medically discharged would be granted a reduced pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26504/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

970. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether it is acceptable that a person who has been deemed permanently incapable of work as a result of an injury acquired in the Defence Forces which led to them being medically discharged would be granted a reduced pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26504/16]

Question· writtenPQ 969asked

969. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the circumstances or rules applied by his Department not to have section 13(2) applied on a case under the Army Pensions Act where previous compensation was awarded. [26503/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

969. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the circumstances or rules applied by his Department not to have section 13(2) applied on a case under the Army Pensions Act where previous compensation was awarded. [26503/16]

Question· writtenPQ 968asked

968. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence , further to Parliamentary Question No. 345 of 29 September 2015, the reason section 13(2) had been predetermined as applying at that time even though no decision on the pension had been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26502/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

968. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence , further to Parliamentary Question No. 345 of 29 September 2015, the reason section 13(2) had been predetermined as applying at that time even though no decision on the pension had been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26502/16]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 831 of 16 September 2016, the purpose of those flights listed as originating in and destined for Romania; and if those flights had a connection to the activation of a missile defence station in Romania by the United States in May 2016. [26979/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

473. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 831 of 16 September 2016, the purpose of those flights listed as originating in and destined for Romania; and if those flights had a connection to the activation of a missile defence station in Romania by the United States in May 2016. [26979/16]

Question· oralPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of refugees who have been rescued by the Defence Forces in the Mediterranean Sea since the beginning of the humanitarian mission in the region; the length of time he envisages this humanitarian mission will go on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27102/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

48. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of refugees who have been rescued by the Defence Forces in the Mediterranean Sea since the beginning of the humanitarian mission in the region; the length of time he envisages this humanitarian mission will go on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27102/16]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of official events the Defence Forces have taken part in during 2016 in commemoration of 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27140/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

47. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of official events the Defence Forces have taken part in during 2016 in commemoration of 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27140/16]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will remove Lariam from the Defence Forces' formulary and cease its use as a first-line anti-malarial by the Defence Forces at least until such time as he has had time to review the report of the malaria chemoprophylaxis working group, both in order to safeguard Irish troops and to protect the State against future litigation. [27094/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

46. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will remove Lariam from the Defence Forces' formulary and cease its use as a first-line anti-malarial by the Defence Forces at least until such time as he has had time to review the report of the malaria chemoprophylaxis working group, both in order to safeguard Irish troops and to protect the State against future litigation. [27094/16]

Question· oralPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who will be deployed to the Golan Heights in the coming weeks, following the announcement on 19 September 2016 that a new contingent of troops would be joining the UNDOF mission in the near future; and his views on whether this deployment is a good use of Defence Forces capability. [27098/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

45. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who will be deployed to the Golan Heights in the coming weeks, following the announcement on 19 September 2016 that a new contingent of troops would be joining the UNDOF mission in the near future; and his views on whether this deployment is a good use of Defence Forces capability. [27098/16]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the Defence Forces compulsory random drugs testing and targeted drugs testing programmes for illicit drugs; if there are changes planned for the programme in view of the record number of discharges in 2015 of personnel who failed a drugs test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27101/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

44. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the Defence Forces compulsory random drugs testing and targeted drugs testing programmes for illicit drugs; if there are changes planned for the programme in view of the record number of discharges in 2015 of personnel who failed a drugs test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27101/16]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current status of the planned incinerator at Ringaskiddy that would have strategic implications for the Naval Service should planning permission be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26888/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

43. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current status of the planned incinerator at Ringaskiddy that would have strategic implications for the Naval Service should planning permission be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26888/16]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces continues to be maintained in line with previous indications and commitments; the degree to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be trained and equipped in line with best practice internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27123/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

42. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces continues to be maintained in line with previous indications and commitments; the degree to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be trained and equipped in line with best practice internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27123/16]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 831 of 16 September 2016, if the Defence Forces were called upon to perform aid to civil power duties for US military aircraft landing at Shannon and en route to or returning from Romania in June 2016; and the total cost to the State of the Defence Forces performing these duties for these aircraft. [27096/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

41. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 831 of 16 September 2016, if the Defence Forces were called upon to perform aid to civil power duties for US military aircraft landing at Shannon and en route to or returning from Romania in June 2016; and the total cost to the State of the Defence Forces performing these duties for these aircraft. [27096/16]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he anticipates the Reserve Defence Force achieving the overall establishment personnel number of 4,169; the steps he has taken to address the considerable delays that applicants to join the RDF are experiencing in getting Garda clearance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27132/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

40. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he anticipates the Reserve Defence Force achieving the overall establishment personnel number of 4,169; the steps he has taken to address the considerable delays that applicants to join the RDF are experiencing in getting Garda clearance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27132/16]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a report on the United Nations peacekeeping conference in London that he recently attended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27131/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

39. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a report on the United Nations peacekeeping conference in London that he recently attended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27131/16]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide specific timescales for the establishment of the new institute for peace support and leadership training at the Defence Forces training centre in the Curragh; his plans to showcase the shape and proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27090/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

38. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide specific timescales for the establishment of the new institute for peace support and leadership training at the Defence Forces training centre in the Curragh; his plans to showcase the shape and proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27090/16]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline areas of budgetary concern within the Defence Forces and his views that these concerns will be addressed in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27103/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

37. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline areas of budgetary concern within the Defence Forces and his views that these concerns will be addressed in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27103/16]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance and the topics discussed at the United Nations peacekeeping defence ministerial conference in London on 8 September 2016. [27133/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

36. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance and the topics discussed at the United Nations peacekeeping defence ministerial conference in London on 8 September 2016. [27133/16]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the proposed schedule for the retirement of existing naval vessels, the purchase of new vessels and the capabilities of such new vessels. [27141/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

35. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the proposed schedule for the retirement of existing naval vessels, the purchase of new vessels and the capabilities of such new vessels. [27141/16]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of training, equipment, supply, transport and communications throughout the Defence Forces in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, with particular reference to their ability to respond in any emergency situation or natural disaster requiring heavy lifting equipment, air ambulance services and sea and air surveillance and rescue; the extent to which the command structure in any emergency situation has been adequately strengthened to deal with such situations in consort with the civil authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27124/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

34. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of training, equipment, supply, transport and communications throughout the Defence Forces in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, with particular reference to their ability to respond in any emergency situation or natural disaster requiring heavy lifting equipment, air ambulance services and sea and air surveillance and rescue; the extent to which the command structure in any emergency situation has been adequately strengthened to deal with such situations in consort with the civil authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27124/16]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the practical implications for his Department and the Defence Forces of the accelerated practical co-operation between the EU and NATO agreed to in a joint communiqué from EU leaders in July 2016 following an EU leaders summit; and the discussions he has had regarding the role his Department will play in ensuring that such practical co-operation will not compromise Ireland's neutrality. [27097/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

33. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the practical implications for his Department and the Defence Forces of the accelerated practical co-operation between the EU and NATO agreed to in a joint communiqué from EU leaders in July 2016 following an EU leaders summit; and the discussions he has had regarding the role his Department will play in ensuring that such practical co-operation will not compromise Ireland's neutrality. [27097/16]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to provide public adequate notice for closure of roads in the vicinity of the Defence Forces firing ranges on the Curragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27091/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

32. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to provide public adequate notice for closure of roads in the vicinity of the Defence Forces firing ranges on the Curragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27091/16]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he attended the informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Bratislava on 26 September 2016; the issues discussed; if he spoke out against any attempt to create a standing EU army; and if he informed his colleagues that Irish neutrality was non-negotiable. [27137/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

30. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he attended the informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Bratislava on 26 September 2016; the issues discussed; if he spoke out against any attempt to create a standing EU army; and if he informed his colleagues that Irish neutrality was non-negotiable. [27137/16]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the comments of the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, who recently stated that the EU needs a military headquarters to work towards a common military force; if he shares Mr. Junker’s views; and his views on whether the further militarisation of the EU and the attempts to create a standing EU army undermines and erodes Irish neutrality. [27136/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

29. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the comments of the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, who recently stated that the EU needs a military headquarters to work towards a common military force; if he shares Mr. Junker’s views; and his views on whether the further militarisation of the EU and the attempts to create a standing EU army undermines and erodes Irish neutrality. [27136/16]

Question· oralPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the ongoing operations of the Naval Service in the Mediterranean Sea; when the LE James Joyce will finish its current tour of duty; and if it will be replaced by a new ship and crew. [27134/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

28. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the ongoing operations of the Naval Service in the Mediterranean Sea; when the LE James Joyce will finish its current tour of duty; and if it will be replaced by a new ship and crew. [27134/16]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the former head of the British army (details supplied) has apologised to British troops who were given the controversial anti-malarial drug Lariam; his views on Irish troops continuing to be prescribed Lariam; and if he will apologise to serving and former members of the Defence Forces who were prescribed Lariam. [27135/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

27. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the former head of the British army (details supplied) has apologised to British troops who were given the controversial anti-malarial drug Lariam; his views on Irish troops continuing to be prescribed Lariam; and if he will apologise to serving and former members of the Defence Forces who were prescribed Lariam. [27135/16]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 579 of 21 June 2016, if he will provide details on the criteria involved in periodic reviews by his Department of the deployment of Defence Forces personnel overseas and the way these reviews are carried out; if he will provide details on the recent announcement that a new contingent of Irish troops will be joining the UNDOF mission in the Golan Heights; if he is satisfied that this UN mission and the support for it are making a positive contribution to peace in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27139/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

26. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 579 of 21 June 2016, if he will provide details on the criteria involved in periodic reviews by his Department of the deployment of Defence Forces personnel overseas and the way these reviews are carried out; if he will provide details on the recent announcement that a new contingent of Irish troops will be joining the UNDOF mission in the Golan Heights; if he is satisfied that this UN mission and the support for it are making a positive contribution to peace in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27139/16]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will lift the ban on PDFORRA membership of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, its access to the Workplace Relations Commission and its involvement in national pay bargaining arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27314/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

24. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will lift the ban on PDFORRA membership of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, its access to the Workplace Relations Commission and its involvement in national pay bargaining arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27314/16]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the 2016 recruitment campaign for the Defence Forces; the reason the whole-time equivalent strength of the Permanent Defence Force had fallen to 9,025 as of 31 July 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27241/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

23. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the 2016 recruitment campaign for the Defence Forces; the reason the whole-time equivalent strength of the Permanent Defence Force had fallen to 9,025 as of 31 July 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27241/16]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the anti-malaria drug, Lariam, was taken off the market here by its manufacturer in July 2016; that the acknowledged side effects of Lariam include anxiety, depression, paranoia and suicidal behaviour; that 50 serving or former members of the Defence Forces have lodged claims against the State having been given the drug; and if he will instruct the Defence Forces to immediately end the use of this controversial drug. [27230/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

22. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the anti-malaria drug, Lariam, was taken off the market here by its manufacturer in July 2016; that the acknowledged side effects of Lariam include anxiety, depression, paranoia and suicidal behaviour; that 50 serving or former members of the Defence Forces have lodged claims against the State having been given the drug; and if he will instruct the Defence Forces to immediately end the use of this controversial drug. [27230/16]

Question· writtenPQ 1961asked

1961. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of overseas missions in which the Defence Forces are currently involved; the number of personnel involved in each mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26325/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2016

1961. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of overseas missions in which the Defence Forces are currently involved; the number of personnel involved in each mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26325/16]

Question· writtenPQ 1957asked

1957. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the list of all vacancies that existed on 26 February 2016 and all positions that have arisen since, including the date they became vacant, for State boards or governing bodies under his control; the names of those appointed since the Government was formed; if the position was advertised and a short-list provided to him by the Public Appointments Service; if the appointments were approved by the Cabinet; the positions under his control which are not subject to the PAS system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26080/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2016

1957. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the list of all vacancies that existed on 26 February 2016 and all positions that have arisen since, including the date they became vacant, for State boards or governing bodies under his control; the names of those appointed since the Government was formed; if the position was advertised and a short-list provided to him by the Public Appointments Service; if the appointments were approved by the Cabinet; the positions under his control which are not subject to the PAS system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26080/16]

Question· writtenPQ 1956asked

1956. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on reports in the French and German press (details supplied) on calls by the French and German defence Ministers for closer EU military co-operation post Brexit, including measures such as a joint headquarters, a single EU budget for military research and procurement and the establishment of an EU military academy; if he supports such calls; if not, the steps he will take to oppose such developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26042/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2016

1956. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on reports in the French and German press (details supplied) on calls by the French and German defence Ministers for closer EU military co-operation post Brexit, including measures such as a joint headquarters, a single EU budget for military research and procurement and the establishment of an EU military academy; if he supports such calls; if not, the steps he will take to oppose such developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26042/16]

Question· writtenPQ 1955asked

1955. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the efforts his Department and agencies under its remit have made to use Eircode when communicating with households via An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25868/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2016

1955. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the efforts his Department and agencies under its remit have made to use Eircode when communicating with households via An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25868/16]

Question· writtenPQ 1954asked

1954. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of additional recruits the Defence Forces have taken on to date in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25781/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2016

1954. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of additional recruits the Defence Forces have taken on to date in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25781/16]

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