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Question· writtenPQ 83asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
83. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the projected cost of his Department’s plans to establish military attaches in overseas embassies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2779/24]
Question· writtenPQ 82asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
82. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence which overseas embassies are included in his Department’s plans to establish military attaches in overseas embassies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2778/24]
Question· writtenPQ 81asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
81. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many members of the Israeli Defence Forces have attended the Irish Military College since 2011; how many are currently attending the Military College; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2777/24]
Question· writtenPQ 80asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
80. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to protect the use of the term “Óglaigh na hÉireann”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2697/24]
Question· writtenPQ 79asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which ongoing changes identified in recent reviews of the Defence Forces including pay, gender respect and bullying and/or other sensitive issues are being addressed; the progress to date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2757/24]
Question· oralPQ 78asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
78. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 21 November 2023, the status of the tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces; the timeline for same; to clarify if the tribunal will examine allegations of abuse in respect of which formal complaints were not made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2754/24]
Question· writtenPQ 77asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
77. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is aware that the original gates of the former Marlborough Barracks, now known as McKee Barracks off Blackhorse Avenue, are being kept in storage, that temporary gates were installed in the mid-1980s, and if he and his Department are willing to evaluate the condition of the original gates and reinstall them. [2776/24]
Question· oralPQ 76asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
76. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will comment on the terms of reference of the statutory inquiry into the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2794/24]
Question· writtenPQ 75asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
75. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his key priorities for the Defence Forces in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2765/24]
Question· oralPQ 74asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
74. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on his engagements with stakeholders regarding the establishment of a tribunal of inquiry arising from abuses allegations brought to public attention by Women of Honour group; the timeframe within which he expects the tribunal to commence its work and complete its final report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2732/24]
Question· writtenPQ 73asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
73. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will clarify the number of members of the IDF who have visited and/or trained in the State, are currently training or visiting or where plans exist for them to do so; the precise areas of military and related training or visitation involved; the cost or payment to the State of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2742/24]
Question· writtenPQ 72asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
72. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what specific training members of the Israeli Defence Forces received during their time in Ireland; how many members of the Israeli Defence Forces have received training in Ireland since 2018; if there are any Israeli military personal currently training in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2792/24]
Question· oralPQ 71asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the action or actions proposed to augment the ability of the Defence Forces here to protect vital subterranean and submarine infrastructure in light of any recent global threats in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2756/24]
Question· writtenPQ 70asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
70. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the improvements he is putting in place for Naval Service accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2735/24]
Question· writtenPQ 69asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
69. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he can provide an update on the current UNIFIL mission in which Defence Forces’ members are taking part in South Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2740/24]
Question· writtenPQ 68asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
68. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what progress has been made to date in respect of the establishment of an independent external complaints system for serving members in the Irish Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2635/24]
Question· writtenPQ 67asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
67. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the acquisition of primary radar; the proposed timeframe in which a contract will be agreed; and the proposed timeline in which a system will be operational. [2730/24]
Question· writtenPQ 66asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
66. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the progress being made in the investigation into the death of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2739/24]
Question· oralPQ 65asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
65. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what action he will be taking to stabilise the numbers within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2600/24]
Question· oralPQ 64asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
64. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department will revisit the terms of reference of the tribunal investigating abuse in the Defence Forces, given the dismay of Women of Honour at the limits of what is proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2741/24]
Question· writtenPQ 63asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
63. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on his Department’s efforts to increase gender balance within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2787/24]
Question· oralPQ 62asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
62. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what measures are being taken to protect any threat of damage to high-speed cables that traverse the north Atlantic, with Ireland being a major international junction for such cables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2743/24]
Question· writtenPQ 61asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
61. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on his Department’s efforts to increase accommodation for Naval personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2786/24]
Question· oralPQ 60asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
60. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the licence issued to the Bere Island Projects Group for access to the Lonehort Battery on Bere Island (details supplied) can be renewed immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2764/24]
Question· oralPQ 59asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
59. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 21 November 2023, the total military aid given by the EU to Ukraine since February 2022, and the details of the contribution given by Ireland to date; the details of the contribution given by Ireland towards common costs of the EU military assistance mission in support of Ukraine; the details of any contributions or donations made by the Defence Forces to Ukraine to date since February 2022, and any contributions or donations planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2755/24]
Question· oralPQ 58asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
58. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the opportunities for the EDA to deepen its supports for the Irish Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2791/24]
Question· writtenPQ 57asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
57. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the key challenges he has identified with regard to Defence Forces retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2725/24]
Question· oralPQ 56asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
56. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress he expects in 2024 towards realising level of ambition 2 for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2698/24]
Question· oralPQ 55asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
55. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current number of Defence Forces members posted to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, UNDOF, peacekeeping mission in the Golan Heights; the current timeframe for the withdrawal of the Defence Forces' infantry group from this mission; the number of Defence Forces personnel who will remain posted to this mission thereafter; and if he will consider reviewing the decision to withdraw from this important mission. [2734/24]
Question· oralPQ 54asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
54. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2760/24]
Question· oralPQ 53asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
53. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to advise on the progress that has been made to date in respect of the key recommendations set out in the report of the independent review group into the Defence Forces published last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2636/24]
Question· oralPQ 52asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
52. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strength of the permanent Defence Force as of 1 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2724/24]
Question· oralPQ 51asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
51. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when negotiations with stakeholders regarding the terms of reference for the tribunal of inquiry into abuse allegations within the Defence Forces concluded; and if he secured full support and endorsement for his proposed terms of reference from stakeholder groups which brought the abuse allegations to light prior to bringing them to Cabinet. [2990/24]
Question· oralPQ 50asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
50. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members who left the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps in 2023; the number of new members recruited to each; the current membership of the Defence Forces; and the projected numbers by the end of 2024. [2989/24]
Question· oralPQ 49asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2024
49. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe in which he intends to bring forward proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; when he expects the legislation to be enacted; and which missions he envisages the Defence Forces participating in from which they are currently preluded. [2988/24]
Question· writtenPQ 144asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2024
144. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current timeframe for the implementation of the Working Time Directive within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2217/24]
Question· writtenPQ 143asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2024
143. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of applications to join the First Line Reserve received in 2023; the numbers within that have been enlisted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2216/24]
Question· writtenPQ 142asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2024
142. 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2215/24]
Question· writtenPQ 141asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2024
141. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces to establish an office of veterans' affairs; the funding that has been budgeted for this purpose for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2214/24]
Question· writtenPQ 140asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2024
140. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 207 of 11 September 2023, the status of the review of the conciliation and arbitration scheme for the PDF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2213/24]
Question· writtenPQ 139asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2024
139. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the process that would be involved should Ireland decide to re-establish a Defence Forces infantry group to the UNDOF UN Peace Keeping mission in the Golan Heights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2212/24]
Question· writtenPQ 170asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024
170. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current number of members in the Reserve Defence Forces and the Naval Reserve; the corresponding number for each January in each of the years 2010-2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1944/24]
Question· writtenPQ 169asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024
169. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current number of permanent members within the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the corresponding number for each January in each of the years 2010-2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1943/24]
Question· writtenPQ 168asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024
168. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeline in which he intends to bring forward proposals to establish a network of military attaches comprised of Defence Forces personnel to serve in Irish diplomatic missions abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1942/24]
Question· writtenPQ 167asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024
167. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the acquisition of primary radar; the timeframe in which he intends contracts to be agreed and equipment acquired and installed; the expected cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1941/24]
Question· writtenPQ 166asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024
166. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there is a provision available to re-issue medals for persons who fought and were awarded medals in both conflicts and whose medals have been lost or mislaid due to the passage of time; if there is a list available of all who were awarded medals for service during the conflicts regardless of what side they fought on or gender; and if it is not possible to have medals re-issued is there some other way that service can be acknowledged by way of an official letter or parchment and can these be provided on request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1875/24]
Question· writtenPQ 165asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024
165. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if any personnel from the Naval Service or the Air Corps went to the United States for specialist military training in 2023. [1633/24]
Question· writtenPQ 164asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024
164. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant engine room artificer technicians currently within Naval Service; and when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [1289/24]
Question· writtenPQ 163asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024
163. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant qualified military avionics technicians; and the number of vacant qualified military aircraft maintenance technicians currently within Defence Forces. [1288/24]
Question· writtenPQ 162asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024
162. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many members of the Defence Forces have requested voluntary retirement, by rank; the number that have been granted and refused, respectively in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [1219/24]
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