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301 records in IE in 2023

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Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of naval personnel who availed of the Naval Service seagoing commitment in 2021 and in 2022; the total amount drawn down in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41036/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

85. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of naval personnel who availed of the Naval Service seagoing commitment in 2021 and in 2022; the total amount drawn down in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41036/23]

Question· oralPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of females who applied under the most recent Defence Forces recruitment campaign; how many of these are progressing through the recruitment stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42599/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

83. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of females who applied under the most recent Defence Forces recruitment campaign; how many of these are progressing through the recruitment stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42599/23]

Question· oralPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to support the retention of Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42248/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

81. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to support the retention of Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42248/23]

Question· oralPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what measures are being taken to address the current recruitment and retention issues in the Defence Forces; if career progression can be included in the recently published Strategic Framework:Transformation of the Defence Forces under recruitment initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42598/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

80. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what measures are being taken to address the current recruitment and retention issues in the Defence Forces; if career progression can be included in the recently published Strategic Framework:Transformation of the Defence Forces under recruitment initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42598/23]

Question· oralPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the Defence Force's training engagement with the EU Military Assistance Mission in Ukraine and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42528/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

79. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the Defence Force's training engagement with the EU Military Assistance Mission in Ukraine and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42528/23]

Question· oralPQ 77asked

77. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has considered a retention payment to encourage personnel to remain in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41037/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

77. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has considered a retention payment to encourage personnel to remain in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41037/23]

Question· oralPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the detail of the Defence Forces vision statement, mentioned in the Strategic Framework: Transformation of the Defence Forces document; if it would have any impact on Irish neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42519/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

76. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the detail of the Defence Forces vision statement, mentioned in the Strategic Framework: Transformation of the Defence Forces document; if it would have any impact on Irish neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42519/23]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of previous and active missions that the Army Ranger Wing has been involved in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42607/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

75. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of previous and active missions that the Army Ranger Wing has been involved in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42607/23]

Question· oralPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will prioritise, as a matter of urgency, the retention of the fire station at the Curragh, its services being critical not only to our Defence Forces on-site, but also to the wider community, where frequently they are the sole fire service available, with such services being staffed and provided by highly skilled, committed, valuable personnel who need to be retained within our Defence Forces. [42776/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

74. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will prioritise, as a matter of urgency, the retention of the fire station at the Curragh, its services being critical not only to our Defence Forces on-site, but also to the wider community, where frequently they are the sole fire service available, with such services being staffed and provided by highly skilled, committed, valuable personnel who need to be retained within our Defence Forces. [42776/23]

Question· oralPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Reserve Defence Force and its current strength; the number of applicants in 2022 and 2023 and the number inducted; his proposals to introduce employment protection measures for Reserve Defence Force members who deploy on a voluntary basis in support of the Permanent Defence Force; and his proposals to reverse the downward trend in membership of the Reserve Defence Force. [42775/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

73. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Reserve Defence Force and its current strength; the number of applicants in 2022 and 2023 and the number inducted; his proposals to introduce employment protection measures for Reserve Defence Force members who deploy on a voluntary basis in support of the Permanent Defence Force; and his proposals to reverse the downward trend in membership of the Reserve Defence Force. [42775/23]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which Irish troops are likely to be called upon to continue to serve overseas in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42083/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

158. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which Irish troops are likely to be called upon to continue to serve overseas in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42083/23]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what steps have been taken at national and/or EU level to protect undersea cabling in the Atlantic or elsewhere, which might have an impact on EU and international security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42084/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

157. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what steps have been taken at national and/or EU level to protect undersea cabling in the Atlantic or elsewhere, which might have an impact on EU and international security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42084/23]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the rebellion in Russia affects European defence security, as observed in the course of any meetings he has had at European level. [32446/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the rebellion in Russia affects European defence security, as observed in the course of any meetings he has had at European level. [32446/23]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Bills prepared by his Department in the 33rd Dáil to date; the number and title of those Bills that included a Regulatory Impact Assessment; the title of the RIAs published by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41585/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2023

123. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Bills prepared by his Department in the 33rd Dáil to date; the number and title of those Bills that included a Regulatory Impact Assessment; the title of the RIAs published by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41585/23]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the health services provided to members of the Defence Forces includes covering the cost of getting a second medical opinion if requested by the patient or the doctor, should the need arise; if Defence Forces personnel will be given the option of a free eye test under the PRSI scheme should they have the contributions rather than the military optician; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41039/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2023

122. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the health services provided to members of the Defence Forces includes covering the cost of getting a second medical opinion if requested by the patient or the doctor, should the need arise; if Defence Forces personnel will be given the option of a free eye test under the PRSI scheme should they have the contributions rather than the military optician; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41039/23]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to guarantee the future of the fire station at the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40808/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2023

130. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to guarantee the future of the fire station at the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40808/23]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of his Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40755/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2023

129. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of his Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40755/23]

Question· writtenPQ 686asked

686. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice to detail the offence that is punishable by imprisonment in Ireland for a maximum period of at least one year referred to in a document (details supplied), in light of the fact that Ireland does not and has never maintained a conscription regime, or imposed any legal obligation to serve in the armed forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39890/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

686. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice to detail the offence that is punishable by imprisonment in Ireland for a maximum period of at least one year referred to in a document (details supplied), in light of the fact that Ireland does not and has never maintained a conscription regime, or imposed any legal obligation to serve in the armed forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39890/23]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of Defence Forces personnel attached to Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Galway; the numbers in each of the preceding five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40543/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

66. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of Defence Forces personnel attached to Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Galway; the numbers in each of the preceding five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40543/23]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40366/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

64. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40366/23]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is aware that lands gifted by his Department to Ballincollig AFC more than twenty years ago at the former Murphy Barracks site in Ballincollig have still not been transferred to the club; if he will explain the reason this transfer has not been completed as intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40258/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

63. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is aware that lands gifted by his Department to Ballincollig AFC more than twenty years ago at the former Murphy Barracks site in Ballincollig have still not been transferred to the club; if he will explain the reason this transfer has not been completed as intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40258/23]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason civilian aeroplane Beechcraft Model 18 tail number G-BSZC overnighted in No2 hangar in Baldonnell in 2004; the precise date of the visit; the name of the pilots, crew and passengers; and the originating airport. [40244/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

62. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason civilian aeroplane Beechcraft Model 18 tail number G-BSZC overnighted in No2 hangar in Baldonnell in 2004; the precise date of the visit; the name of the pilots, crew and passengers; and the originating airport. [40244/23]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of serving military doctors who have been arrested, by either the military police or by An Garda Síochána; the number of times they have been arrested and the reason for the arrests and whether any of them were subsequently charged with an offence; if they were found guilty or not in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40243/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

61. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of serving military doctors who have been arrested, by either the military police or by An Garda Síochána; the number of times they have been arrested and the reason for the arrests and whether any of them were subsequently charged with an offence; if they were found guilty or not in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40243/23]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide details on the measures his Department has taken to implement specific action points (details supplied) of the action plan to support the National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy 2019-2021. [40227/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

60. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide details on the measures his Department has taken to implement specific action points (details supplied) of the action plan to support the National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy 2019-2021. [40227/23]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of his commitment to provide medical cover to all enlisted personnel; his proposed timeline for the development and implementation of such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39987/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

59. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of his commitment to provide medical cover to all enlisted personnel; his proposed timeline for the development and implementation of such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39987/23]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to detail the preparations being undertaken by his Department in advance of the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882); the guidance that is being issued by his Department to organisations and businesses in advance of the enactment of the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39663/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

58. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to detail the preparations being undertaken by his Department in advance of the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882); the guidance that is being issued by his Department to organisations and businesses in advance of the enactment of the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39663/23]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

539. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if there is funding available for flood defence doors for businesses in Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38387/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

539. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if there is funding available for flood defence doors for businesses in Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38387/23]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of applications to join the first-line reserve since January 2022, the numbers within that have been enlisted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39285/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

232. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of applications to join the first-line reserve since January 2022, the numbers within that have been enlisted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39285/23]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current number of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in the first-line reserve; the corresponding numbers in each of the years 2016 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39283/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

230. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current number of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in the first-line reserve; the corresponding numbers in each of the years 2016 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39283/23]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has commenced the exercise of recording working times within the Defence Forces required in advance of introducing legislation to remove their blanket exclusion from the working time directive; the intended timeframe in which it is expected to complete the exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39282/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

229. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has commenced the exercise of recording working times within the Defence Forces required in advance of introducing legislation to remove their blanket exclusion from the working time directive; the intended timeframe in which it is expected to complete the exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39282/23]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the funding allocated to the office of veterans affairs in 2023; the amount expended; the estimated cost of fully staffing and resourcing the office, in line with the Report of the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39281/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

228. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the funding allocated to the office of veterans affairs in 2023; the amount expended; the estimated cost of fully staffing and resourcing the office, in line with the Report of the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39281/23]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the funding allocated to veterans' associations in the years 2020 to date; in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39280/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

227. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the funding allocated to veterans' associations in the years 2020 to date; in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39280/23]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Stephens Barracks, Kilkenny, in 2022 and to date in 2023; and if each refurbishment works project is completed or ongoing at present, in tabular form. [38718/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

224. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Stephens Barracks, Kilkenny, in 2022 and to date in 2023; and if each refurbishment works project is completed or ongoing at present, in tabular form. [38718/23]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has taken advice in respect of the use of artificial intelligence, AI, within his Department; if any section of his Department currently makes use of AI, and if he will outline the purposes it is utilised for and costs associated with same; and if he has consulted with any consultancy firms in respect of the use of AI. [38562/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

223. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has taken advice in respect of the use of artificial intelligence, AI, within his Department; if any section of his Department currently makes use of AI, and if he will outline the purposes it is utilised for and costs associated with same; and if he has consulted with any consultancy firms in respect of the use of AI. [38562/23]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when he anticipates he will receive the report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy from the forum's chair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38475/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

221. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when he anticipates he will receive the report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy from the forum's chair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38475/23]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of marine engineer vacancies that were actually filled in the Naval Service in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [38438/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

220. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of marine engineer vacancies that were actually filled in the Naval Service in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [38438/23]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of Defence Forces personnel, and their rank, who have been assigned to teaching in the Military College, Air Corps College or Naval College over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38402/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

219. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of Defence Forces personnel, and their rank, who have been assigned to teaching in the Military College, Air Corps College or Naval College over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38402/23]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of applications made to join either the general service or cadet ranks of the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps over each of the past five years; how many of these applicants were invited to take part in training; how many of these trainees completed their training; the rank at which they were commissioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38401/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

218. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of applications made to join either the general service or cadet ranks of the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps over each of the past five years; how many of these applicants were invited to take part in training; how many of these trainees completed their training; the rank at which they were commissioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38401/23]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has considered engaging with the Irish fishing industry to examine whether some of those who have recently been forced to leave the industry, due to reduced fishing quotas, could be deployed to fulfil roles in the Naval Service on a supporting civilian basis, similar to other jurisdictions and naval services. [38397/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

217. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has considered engaging with the Irish fishing industry to examine whether some of those who have recently been forced to leave the industry, due to reduced fishing quotas, could be deployed to fulfil roles in the Naval Service on a supporting civilian basis, similar to other jurisdictions and naval services. [38397/23]

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