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Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of enlisted personnel and cadets targeted for recruitment in 2023; the number of each recruited; the increased recruitment target of each for 2024; the additional resources to be provided to facilitate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4767/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2024

171. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of enlisted personnel and cadets targeted for recruitment in 2023; the number of each recruited; the increased recruitment target of each for 2024; the additional resources to be provided to facilitate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4767/24]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current status of the stated intention to scrap the LÉ Eithne; if he will review the decision to scrap the vessel and instead put it to alternative uses, considering that this was the last such vessel built at Verolme dockyard in Cork and the other historical roles that this vessel was involved in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4354/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2024

16. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current status of the stated intention to scrap the LÉ Eithne; if he will review the decision to scrap the vessel and instead put it to alternative uses, considering that this was the last such vessel built at Verolme dockyard in Cork and the other historical roles that this vessel was involved in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4354/24]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a schedule of the number of civilian drivers and Garda drivers attached to him and to Ministers of State of his Department; to provide the official work pattern for each driver and the total annual hours worked by each driver; and to indicate the number of drivers assigned to each Minister and Minister of State. [4215/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2024

180. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a schedule of the number of civilian drivers and Garda drivers attached to him and to Ministers of State of his Department; to provide the official work pattern for each driver and the total annual hours worked by each driver; and to indicate the number of drivers assigned to each Minister and Minister of State. [4215/24]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department is purchasing military equipment from Israeli companies (details supplied) whose weapons are currently being used in the genocidal assault against the Palestinian people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4117/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2024

179. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department is purchasing military equipment from Israeli companies (details supplied) whose weapons are currently being used in the genocidal assault against the Palestinian people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4117/24]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces at end December 2023; how many of these personnel are in full-time induction training, recruits, two star training, cadet training or apprenticeships and therefore non deployable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4045/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2024

177. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces at end December 2023; how many of these personnel are in full-time induction training, recruits, two star training, cadet training or apprenticeships and therefore non deployable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4045/24]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason he has moved to legislate with the General Scheme (Defence) Amendment Bill 2023 for the prohibition of membership of a representative association for two named appointments (Director of Military Prosecutions and Military Judge) in complete contravention of the finding of a Government appointed adjudicator within the Defence Forces conciliation and arbitration scheme, whose ruling was laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas in June 2023 and has not been overturned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4044/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2024

176. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason he has moved to legislate with the General Scheme (Defence) Amendment Bill 2023 for the prohibition of membership of a representative association for two named appointments (Director of Military Prosecutions and Military Judge) in complete contravention of the finding of a Government appointed adjudicator within the Defence Forces conciliation and arbitration scheme, whose ruling was laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas in June 2023 and has not been overturned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4044/24]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the restrictions he intends placing on Defence Forces representative associations; the reason he believes that a Defence Forces representative association or a representative of such association should be prohibited in law from making a public statement or comment concerning a political matter [or question or express an opinion on the merits of any policy] of the Government or a Minister of the Government or on the merits of the objectives of such policy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4043/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2024

175. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the restrictions he intends placing on Defence Forces representative associations; the reason he believes that a Defence Forces representative association or a representative of such association should be prohibited in law from making a public statement or comment concerning a political matter [or question or express an opinion on the merits of any policy] of the Government or a Minister of the Government or on the merits of the objectives of such policy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4043/24]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has considered amending the upper age limits for persons that have an ambition to become a member of the Defence Forces (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3908/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2024

174. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has considered amending the upper age limits for persons that have an ambition to become a member of the Defence Forces (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3908/24]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of the 2023 budget allocation for purchasing new horses for the Defence Forces equitation school that was actually spent; and if any of underspend from the 2023 budget is automatically forwarded to the 2024 budget for same. [3880/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2024

173. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of the 2023 budget allocation for purchasing new horses for the Defence Forces equitation school that was actually spent; and if any of underspend from the 2023 budget is automatically forwarded to the 2024 budget for same. [3880/24]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence in light of commitments given on military housing by the Tánaiste last year, what the plan is for the currently unoccupied houses in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3797/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2024

172. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence in light of commitments given on military housing by the Tánaiste last year, what the plan is for the currently unoccupied houses in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3797/24]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has availed of services and or consultancy from a list of related companies (details supplied) in the past five years to date; if so, if he will provide a schedule of costs and the purpose for which the company was engaged; and if he continued to use services provided by it.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3776/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2024

171. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has availed of services and or consultancy from a list of related companies (details supplied) in the past five years to date; if so, if he will provide a schedule of costs and the purpose for which the company was engaged; and if he continued to use services provided by it.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3776/24]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will confirm what specific training the IDF members received during their time in the Irish Military College (details supplied); if there are IDF military personnel currently attending the Irish Military College; if he will continue to allow IDF members to train in Ireland, given that Israel is currently before the International Court of Justice following a case brought by South Africa accusing the country of committing genocide in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3458/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2024

189. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will confirm what specific training the IDF members received during their time in the Irish Military College (details supplied); if there are IDF military personnel currently attending the Irish Military College; if he will continue to allow IDF members to train in Ireland, given that Israel is currently before the International Court of Justice following a case brought by South Africa accusing the country of committing genocide in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3458/24]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of social media videos posted on his Departmental social media accounts or the social media accounts of public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit, that included closed captioning/subtitling and Irish sign language translations between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023, inclusive. [3359/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2024

78. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of social media videos posted on his Departmental social media accounts or the social media accounts of public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit, that included closed captioning/subtitling and Irish sign language translations between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023, inclusive. [3359/24]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide figures for the number of staff directly employed in agencies and bodies directly under his aegis who work from home/remotely as part of their working week; the percentage of staff on an overall basis who work from home at least one day a week; the number of working hours on average per week that staff in relevant agencies and bodies work from home; the gender breakdown of those who avail of the opportunity to work from home/remotely; if he will provide the figures for 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3251/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2024

77. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide figures for the number of staff directly employed in agencies and bodies directly under his aegis who work from home/remotely as part of their working week; the percentage of staff on an overall basis who work from home at least one day a week; the number of working hours on average per week that staff in relevant agencies and bodies work from home; the gender breakdown of those who avail of the opportunity to work from home/remotely; if he will provide the figures for 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3251/24]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide figures for the number of staff directly employed in his Department who work from home/remotely as part of their working week; the percentage of staff on an overall basis who work from home at least one day a week; the number of working hours on average per week that staff in his Department work from home; the gender breakdown of those who avail of the opportunity to work from home/remotely; if they will provide the figures for 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3233/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2024

76. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide figures for the number of staff directly employed in his Department who work from home/remotely as part of their working week; the percentage of staff on an overall basis who work from home at least one day a week; the number of working hours on average per week that staff in his Department work from home; the gender breakdown of those who avail of the opportunity to work from home/remotely; if they will provide the figures for 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3233/24]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagement with the Colombian Minister for Defence regarding Irelands support for the Colombian peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3275/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2024

54. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagement with the Colombian Minister for Defence regarding Irelands support for the Colombian peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3275/24]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will clarify whether the transfer of data and/or records from his Department that is transferred to other departments, State bodies and local authorities is in aggregated form or on an individual basis; and the reason the data and/or records are provided. [3077/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

168. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will clarify whether the transfer of data and/or records from his Department that is transferred to other departments, State bodies and local authorities is in aggregated form or on an individual basis; and the reason the data and/or records are provided. [3077/24]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and the Naval Service continue to cooperate in air/sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3038/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and the Naval Service continue to cooperate in air/sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3038/24]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the course of the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3037/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the course of the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3037/24]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of Irish military personnel serving at various locations overseas; the level of future deployments if known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3036/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of Irish military personnel serving at various locations overseas; the level of future deployments if known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3036/24]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant posts remaining to be filled at all levels in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3035/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

164. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant posts remaining to be filled at all levels in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3035/24]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps remain sufficiently equipped to deal with any emergency or natural disaster that might arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3034/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps remain sufficiently equipped to deal with any emergency or natural disaster that might arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3034/24]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the number of women applying for and enlisting in the Defence Forces with equal respect to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3033/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the number of women applying for and enlisting in the Defence Forces with equal respect to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3033/24]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which equipment in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be upgraded through the standards equal to the best; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3032/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which equipment in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to be upgraded through the standards equal to the best; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3032/24]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with particular reference to ensuring the maintenance of recommended levels of strength throughout all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3031/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

160. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps with particular reference to ensuring the maintenance of recommended levels of strength throughout all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3031/24]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which part-time members of the Defence Forces are given opportunities to upgrade their skills on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3030/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

159. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which part-time members of the Defence Forces are given opportunities to upgrade their skills on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3030/24]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which updating of training procedures continues within the Defence Forces at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3029/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

158. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which updating of training procedures continues within the Defence Forces at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3029/24]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which optimum strength in the Defence Forces is being maintained, with equal reference to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3028/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

157. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which optimum strength in the Defence Forces is being maintained, with equal reference to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3028/24]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues relating to pay and conditions with the Defence Forces have now been resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3027/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues relating to pay and conditions with the Defence Forces have now been resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3027/24]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the up-to-date position with the Curragh Plains consultation; the next steps in the process and the time frames involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2853/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

155. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the up-to-date position with the Curragh Plains consultation; the next steps in the process and the time frames involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2853/24]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the up-to-date position with the promised re appointment of derelict houses in the Curragh Camp in County Kildare into family homes; the number completed to date; the number that will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2852/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

154. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the up-to-date position with the promised re appointment of derelict houses in the Curragh Camp in County Kildare into family homes; the number completed to date; the number that will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2852/24]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if, in light of the French and Jordanian delivery of aid to Gaza using military aircraft, and in light of the fact that it is unconfirmed whether France received permission from Israel to carry out this operation, acknowledging that the Irish Air Corps has similarly capable CASA-CN235 aircraft, and acknowledging the deployment of these aircraft by the State in relief and evacuation operations in response to crisis situations in Ukraine and Lebanon, if he intends to look into deploying Irish military aircraft in operations to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2769/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

153. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if, in light of the French and Jordanian delivery of aid to Gaza using military aircraft, and in light of the fact that it is unconfirmed whether France received permission from Israel to carry out this operation, acknowledging that the Irish Air Corps has similarly capable CASA-CN235 aircraft, and acknowledging the deployment of these aircraft by the State in relief and evacuation operations in response to crisis situations in Ukraine and Lebanon, if he intends to look into deploying Irish military aircraft in operations to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2769/24]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans for the Defence Forces to participate in any overseas missions currently precluded by the neutrality protection provided by the triple lock; the details of any proposals received or made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2762/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

152. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans for the Defence Forces to participate in any overseas missions currently precluded by the neutrality protection provided by the triple lock; the details of any proposals received or made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2762/24]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a schedule of official flights and costs of same taken by him in 2023; if a schedule will be provided of all hotels he stayed in in 2023, including hotel name and cost per night while on official State business; and if the same information will be provided in respect of all accompanying staff and advisors. [2639/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

151. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a schedule of official flights and costs of same taken by him in 2023; if a schedule will be provided of all hotels he stayed in in 2023, including hotel name and cost per night while on official State business; and if the same information will be provided in respect of all accompanying staff and advisors. [2639/24]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what the policy is regarding the usage of private aeroplanes for official travel for his Department; and if he will report on his recent transport choice and related expenses to the Balkan region. [2922/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

150. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what the policy is regarding the usage of private aeroplanes for official travel for his Department; and if he will report on his recent transport choice and related expenses to the Balkan region. [2922/24]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of reports that a number of Irish citizens are serving in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), in light of Government statements that Israeli actions in Gaza may amount to war crimes, in light of the proceedings against Israel in the International Court of Justice under the Genocide Convention, in light of Ireland’s obligations as a signatory to the latter to take measures both to prevent and to punish the crime of genocide, including by punishing perpetrators, including private individuals, and in light of domestic legislation such as the Genocide Act 1973; his views on whether these individuals serving in the IDF may be in breach of Irish law; if he intends to publicly advise those eligible to serve in the IDF against doing so; his further views on whether it is appropriate for Irish citizens to serve in foreign militaries, particularly where the documented conduct of these militaries might seriously conflict with international human rights law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2768/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

112. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of reports that a number of Irish citizens are serving in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), in light of Government statements that Israeli actions in Gaza may amount to war crimes, in light of the proceedings against Israel in the International Court of Justice under the Genocide Convention, in light of Ireland’s obligations as a signatory to the latter to take measures both to prevent and to punish the crime of genocide, including by punishing perpetrators, including private individuals, and in light of domestic legislation such as the Genocide Act 1973; his views on whether these individuals serving in the IDF may be in breach of Irish law; if he intends to publicly advise those eligible to serve in the IDF against doing so; his further views on whether it is appropriate for Irish citizens to serve in foreign militaries, particularly where the documented conduct of these militaries might seriously conflict with international human rights law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2768/24]

Question· oralPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his response to concerns expressed that the proposed tribunal of inquiry into abuse in the Defence Forces “comes across as a paper exercise”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2766/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

93. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his response to concerns expressed that the proposed tribunal of inquiry into abuse in the Defence Forces “comes across as a paper exercise”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2766/24]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the transfer of Columb Barracks, Mullingar to the LDA; if he will consider withholding final transfer until such time as he is satisfied a masterplan is concluded with a timeframe for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2738/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

92. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the transfer of Columb Barracks, Mullingar to the LDA; if he will consider withholding final transfer until such time as he is satisfied a masterplan is concluded with a timeframe for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2738/24]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress made implementing the Working Time Directive; if agreement has been reached between civilian and military management regarding the scope of duties which will fall within the Directive; and the timeframe in which a heads of Bill will be published. [2733/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

90. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress made implementing the Working Time Directive; if agreement has been reached between civilian and military management regarding the scope of duties which will fall within the Directive; and the timeframe in which a heads of Bill will be published. [2733/24]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of times members of the Defence Forces have been involved in drug seizures or intercepting vessels containing drugs in each of the past ten years. [2781/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

89. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of times members of the Defence Forces have been involved in drug seizures or intercepting vessels containing drugs in each of the past ten years. [2781/24]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Israeli Defence Forces, by year, that have trained in the Irish Military College since 2008; the training received; and if Israeli Defence Forces members will be permitted to avail of such training in the future considering that forces’ ongoing participation in the assault on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. [2729/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

88. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Israeli Defence Forces, by year, that have trained in the Irish Military College since 2008; the training received; and if Israeli Defence Forces members will be permitted to avail of such training in the future considering that forces’ ongoing participation in the assault on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. [2729/24]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he received the letter from the Women of Honour group in November; if he accepts their view on his comments of the unsafe nature of the workplace; what updates he will give in relation to this letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2793/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

87. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he received the letter from the Women of Honour group in November; if he accepts their view on his comments of the unsafe nature of the workplace; what updates he will give in relation to this letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2793/24]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what measures are being taken to ensure safety of our peacekeeping troops stationed in Lebanon and in particular their monitoring of the Blue Line demarcation between Lebanon and Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2744/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

86. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what measures are being taken to ensure safety of our peacekeeping troops stationed in Lebanon and in particular their monitoring of the Blue Line demarcation between Lebanon and Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2744/24]

Question· oralPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he met with the Women of Honour group before the terms of reference for the tribunal of inquiry into the Defence Forces handling of bullying, harassment and sexual assault allegations were agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2780/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

85. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he met with the Women of Honour group before the terms of reference for the tribunal of inquiry into the Defence Forces handling of bullying, harassment and sexual assault allegations were agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2780/24]

Question· oralPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions he is taking to drive forward the cultural transformation of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2599/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024

84. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions he is taking to drive forward the cultural transformation of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2599/24]

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