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Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if regulations that exclude members of the Defence Forces from participating in marches or parades will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39999/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

84. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if regulations that exclude members of the Defence Forces from participating in marches or parades will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39999/18]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of submissions relating to his Department made to the Public Service Pay Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39924/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

82. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of submissions relating to his Department made to the Public Service Pay Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39924/18]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the systems and structures in place to encourage and facilitate the promotion of female officers and ratings to higher ranks within the Naval Service are adequate in view of the fact that no female chief petty officer has been appointed since 1995. [40027/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

80. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the systems and structures in place to encourage and facilitate the promotion of female officers and ratings to higher ranks within the Naval Service are adequate in view of the fact that no female chief petty officer has been appointed since 1995. [40027/18]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Naval Service has sufficient capacity in terms of personnel to fulfil its sea fisheries protection duties as well as maintaining the participation of a ship in Operation Sophia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40029/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

79. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Naval Service has sufficient capacity in terms of personnel to fulfil its sea fisheries protection duties as well as maintaining the participation of a ship in Operation Sophia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40029/18]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that Air Corps air traffic control continues to operate on restricted timelines due to inadequate trained manning levels. [40002/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

77. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that Air Corps air traffic control continues to operate on restricted timelines due to inadequate trained manning levels. [40002/18]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the engagement between his Department and Kildare County Council regarding ongoing land management and maintenance of the Curragh Plains. [40066/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

76. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the engagement between his Department and Kildare County Council regarding ongoing land management and maintenance of the Curragh Plains. [40066/18]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a review of Defence Forces human resources strategies has been completed in line with the commitment in the White Paper on Defence 2015 to do so (details supplied); the recommendations of that review in regard to dealing with the recruitment and retention crisis in the Defence Forces; and the recommendations made in regard to addressing the increased workload of remaining members caused by vacancies in the Defence Forces. [40030/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

75. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a review of Defence Forces human resources strategies has been completed in line with the commitment in the White Paper on Defence 2015 to do so (details supplied); the recommendations of that review in regard to dealing with the recruitment and retention crisis in the Defence Forces; and the recommendations made in regard to addressing the increased workload of remaining members caused by vacancies in the Defence Forces. [40030/18]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the hardship experienced by members of the Defence Forces as a result of poor pay and conditions; if he will recognise and engage with a group (details supplied) as a trade union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39912/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

72. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the hardship experienced by members of the Defence Forces as a result of poor pay and conditions; if he will recognise and engage with a group (details supplied) as a trade union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39912/18]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the planned purchase of a multi-role naval vessel; the cost of the vessel; the tendering procedures; if this will be part of budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40059/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

70. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the planned purchase of a multi-role naval vessel; the cost of the vessel; the tendering procedures; if this will be part of budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40059/18]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Naval Service has sufficient operationally deployable personnel and resources to carry out sea fisheries protection duties effectively in view of the decline in sightings and boardings to July 2018 relative to previous years. [40028/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

69. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Naval Service has sufficient operationally deployable personnel and resources to carry out sea fisheries protection duties effectively in view of the decline in sightings and boardings to July 2018 relative to previous years. [40028/18]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of planned overseas deployment of Defence Forces in the coming 12 months; if the service-level agreement for the provision of Lariam has been extended with the HSE; his plans to prescribe mefloquine, known as Lariam, to those who will be deployed in deployment zones in which there is a risk of malaria; and the sources from which the Defence Forces will acquire this drug, which is now unavailable here. [39964/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

67. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of planned overseas deployment of Defence Forces in the coming 12 months; if the service-level agreement for the provision of Lariam has been extended with the HSE; his plans to prescribe mefloquine, known as Lariam, to those who will be deployed in deployment zones in which there is a risk of malaria; and the sources from which the Defence Forces will acquire this drug, which is now unavailable here. [39964/18]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the engagements he has had with an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39925/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

66. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the engagements he has had with an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39925/18]

Question· oralPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on reports that Defence Forces personnel are leaving for the private sector; his further views on the success of the recruitment drive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40064/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

64. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on reports that Defence Forces personnel are leaving for the private sector; his further views on the success of the recruitment drive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40064/18]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that Army units are being forced to operate with less than 50% of their commissioned officer ranks; his further views on whether this compromises command, safety, governance and well-being of those who serve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40003/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

63. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that Army units are being forced to operate with less than 50% of their commissioned officer ranks; his further views on whether this compromises command, safety, governance and well-being of those who serve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40003/18]

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he expects an increase in the strength of the Defence Forces with particular reference to the need to ensure maximum operational capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40067/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which he expects an increase in the strength of the Defence Forces with particular reference to the need to ensure maximum operational capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40067/18]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment, including vehicles, aircraft and sea-going vessels, continue to be upgraded and updated in line with best international practice and in anticipation of Brexit, which is likely to involve greater responsibilities for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40068/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment, including vehicles, aircraft and sea-going vessels, continue to be upgraded and updated in line with best international practice and in anticipation of Brexit, which is likely to involve greater responsibilities for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40068/18]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether additional resources allocated to the area of defence should be prioritised at addressing soldiers' pay and conditions as opposed to prioritising military hardware; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39910/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

59. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether additional resources allocated to the area of defence should be prioritised at addressing soldiers' pay and conditions as opposed to prioritising military hardware; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39910/18]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the demonstration by members of organisations (details supplied); if the demonstration has impacted on his approach to budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40063/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

58. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the demonstration by members of organisations (details supplied); if the demonstration has impacted on his approach to budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40063/18]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the construction of the multi-role naval vessel at an estimated cost of €200 million that it has been decided will be purchased has been put out to tender; if so, if a tender has been accepted; if the purchase price or part thereof or other procurement costs of the vessel will be included in his Department's allocation in budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39911/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

57. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the construction of the multi-role naval vessel at an estimated cost of €200 million that it has been decided will be purchased has been put out to tender; if so, if a tender has been accepted; if the purchase price or part thereof or other procurement costs of the vessel will be included in his Department's allocation in budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39911/18]

Question· oralPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving in the Permanent Defence Force; the projected enlistment for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40058/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

55. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving in the Permanent Defence Force; the projected enlistment for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40058/18]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the activities of the Defence Forces in the Golan Heights UNDOF mission, in particular their transition back to the Syrian side of the area relevant to the mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39998/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

54. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the activities of the Defence Forces in the Golan Heights UNDOF mission, in particular their transition back to the Syrian side of the area relevant to the mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39998/18]

Question· oralPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address the problems with recruitment and retention across the Defence Forces; his plans to improve pay and working conditions for members of the Defence Forces; his plans to improve pensions, benefits and retirement packages for former members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39965/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

50. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address the problems with recruitment and retention across the Defence Forces; his plans to improve pay and working conditions for members of the Defence Forces; his plans to improve pensions, benefits and retirement packages for former members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39965/18]

Question· oralPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if it is the case that Defence Forces personnel involved in aid to civil power duties at Shannon Airport in 2018 were not protecting US military aircraft involved in war or military activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39997/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

48. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if it is the case that Defence Forces personnel involved in aid to civil power duties at Shannon Airport in 2018 were not protecting US military aircraft involved in war or military activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39997/18]

Question· oralPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the construction of the multi-role naval vessel at an estimated cost of €200 million has been put out to tender; if so, if a tender has been accepted; if the purchase price or part thereof or other procurement costs of the vessel will be included in his Department's allocation in budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40343/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

47. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the construction of the multi-role naval vessel at an estimated cost of €200 million has been put out to tender; if so, if a tender has been accepted; if the purchase price or part thereof or other procurement costs of the vessel will be included in his Department's allocation in budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40343/18]

Question· oralPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the actions taken by his Department to address concerns raised by the University of Limerick study, entitled Workplace Climate in the Defence Forces, specifically those related to pay and conditions and the retention of personnel in the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40265/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

46. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the actions taken by his Department to address concerns raised by the University of Limerick study, entitled Workplace Climate in the Defence Forces, specifically those related to pay and conditions and the retention of personnel in the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40265/18]

Question· oralPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address the manning level issues in the event that the pay commission does not make credible and functional recommendations to address the recruitment and retention issues of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40260/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

45. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address the manning level issues in the event that the pay commission does not make credible and functional recommendations to address the recruitment and retention issues of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40260/18]

Question· oralPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in submitting the joint submission from the military authorities and his Department to the Public Service Pay Commission in respect of Defence Forces pay and allowances. [40101/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

44. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in submitting the joint submission from the military authorities and his Department to the Public Service Pay Commission in respect of Defence Forces pay and allowances. [40101/18]

Question· oralPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that the LÉ Orla and LÉ Niamh could not set sail to conduct operations during the week 24 to 26 September 2018 as a consequence of inadequate trained manning levels. [40259/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2018

43. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that the LÉ Orla and LÉ Niamh could not set sail to conduct operations during the week 24 to 26 September 2018 as a consequence of inadequate trained manning levels. [40259/18]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost of his Department's stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2018; the number of staff deployed from his Department for the week; and the cost of same. [40350/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2018

141. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost of his Department's stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2018; the number of staff deployed from his Department for the week; and the cost of same. [40350/18]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason members of the Defence Forces Reserve are not represented by an organisation (details supplied) in keeping with the single force concept; and if changes to Defence Forces regulations and amendments to the Defence (Amendment) Act 2015 are being considered in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39989/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2018

139. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason members of the Defence Forces Reserve are not represented by an organisation (details supplied) in keeping with the single force concept; and if changes to Defence Forces regulations and amendments to the Defence (Amendment) Act 2015 are being considered in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39989/18]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of reservist recruits that have been assigned to combat support and combat service support units within the Defence Forces, that is units other than infantry corps units in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39988/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2018

138. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of reservist recruits that have been assigned to combat support and combat service support units within the Defence Forces, that is units other than infantry corps units in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39988/18]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the length of time it took for an investigation to commence following the discovery in 2018 of a spyhole in a female shower area in the central supply area of the Naval Service; the reason for delays in commencing an investigation; and the outcome of the investigation. [39876/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2018

137. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the length of time it took for an investigation to commence following the discovery in 2018 of a spyhole in a female shower area in the central supply area of the Naval Service; the reason for delays in commencing an investigation; and the outcome of the investigation. [39876/18]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a recruitment drive for aircraft maintenance technicians for the Air Corps will occur before the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39778/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2018

136. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a recruitment drive for aircraft maintenance technicians for the Air Corps will occur before the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39778/18]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated full-year ##cost of increasing the number of personnel in the Reserve Defence Forces to 4,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39777/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2018

135. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated full-year ##cost of increasing the number of personnel in the Reserve Defence Forces to 4,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39777/18]

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