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Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of males and females that applied for the post of conductor within the Defence Forces School of Music; if this post was advertised for suitable qualified persons outside of the Defence Forces to apply for this post. [1126/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

161. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of males and females that applied for the post of conductor within the Defence Forces School of Music; if this post was advertised for suitable qualified persons outside of the Defence Forces to apply for this post. [1126/24]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the name of external marine advisors that have been appointed to support the procurement of a muti-role vessel to replace the decommissioned LE Eithne. [1090/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

160. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the name of external marine advisors that have been appointed to support the procurement of a muti-role vessel to replace the decommissioned LE Eithne. [1090/24]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a schedule of the personal and or person-specific data sets his Department holds that have been provided and/or shared with other Departments and/or Ministers and/or State bodies and/or agencies and/or local authorities in the past 20 years to date; if he will clarify if the transfer of data and/or records was in aggregated form or on an individual basis; and the reason the data and/or records were provided. [57206/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

158. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a schedule of the personal and or person-specific data sets his Department holds that have been provided and/or shared with other Departments and/or Ministers and/or State bodies and/or agencies and/or local authorities in the past 20 years to date; if he will clarify if the transfer of data and/or records was in aggregated form or on an individual basis; and the reason the data and/or records were provided. [57206/23]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 192 of 12 December 2023, the timeline for completion of the assessment of vacant housing stock referred to. [57147/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

157. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 192 of 12 December 2023, the timeline for completion of the assessment of vacant housing stock referred to. [57147/23]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the EU Act in Support of Ammunition Production Regulation will provide €500 million to subsidise the EU arms industry and Ireland will be contributing through the EU budget to this funding despite the fact that Irish companies are unlikely to benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57056/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

156. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the EU Act in Support of Ammunition Production Regulation will provide €500 million to subsidise the EU arms industry and Ireland will be contributing through the EU budget to this funding despite the fact that Irish companies are unlikely to benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57056/23]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the total share of the €500 million provided under the EU Act in Support of Ammunition Production Regulation will be used to provide direct supply of ammunition to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57055/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

155. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the total share of the €500 million provided under the EU Act in Support of Ammunition Production Regulation will be used to provide direct supply of ammunition to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57055/23]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will list the ongoing research commissioned under the remit of his Department through the North-South Ministerial Council, Shared Island Initiative or through other all-island arrangements; if he will outline the research that has been completed; the date of publication of the research since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56909/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

154. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will list the ongoing research commissioned under the remit of his Department through the North-South Ministerial Council, Shared Island Initiative or through other all-island arrangements; if he will outline the research that has been completed; the date of publication of the research since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56909/23]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the implementation of the Working Time Directive in the Defence Forces; if he will list the duties which civilian and military management are engaged in with regard to determining which of those may fall within or outside of the derogation from the Working Time Directive, post its application to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56804/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

153. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the implementation of the Working Time Directive in the Defence Forces; if he will list the duties which civilian and military management are engaged in with regard to determining which of those may fall within or outside of the derogation from the Working Time Directive, post its application to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56804/23]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to report on his Department’s assessment of the sonar capabilities of the Defence Forces; what plans his Department is considering to improve sonar capabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56767/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

151. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to report on his Department’s assessment of the sonar capabilities of the Defence Forces; what plans his Department is considering to improve sonar capabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56767/23]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to amend the Defence Forces recruitment process to allow persons with asthma to join; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56640/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

150. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to amend the Defence Forces recruitment process to allow persons with asthma to join; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56640/23]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the proposals to ensure that Irish Naval Service ships are equipped with sonar equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56422/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

149. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the proposals to ensure that Irish Naval Service ships are equipped with sonar equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56422/23]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the project for the enhancement of subsea awareness capabilities; the timeframe in which related equipment will be acquired; the budget allocated for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56421/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

148. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the project for the enhancement of subsea awareness capabilities; the timeframe in which related equipment will be acquired; the budget allocated for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56421/23]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the presence of a Russian submarine positioned directly outside the entrance of Cork harbour; how he was alerted to the presence of same; the engagements he had on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56420/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

147. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the presence of a Russian submarine positioned directly outside the entrance of Cork harbour; how he was alerted to the presence of same; the engagements he had on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56420/23]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what air quality investigations were carried out at Main Technical Stores in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel prior to the 2017 investigations by a company (details supplied). [56835/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 January 2024

146. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what air quality investigations were carried out at Main Technical Stores in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel prior to the 2017 investigations by a company (details supplied). [56835/23]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total value of procurement overseen by his Department as a central purchasing body; the percentage of compliant and non-compliant procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56170/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2023

187. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total value of procurement overseen by his Department as a central purchasing body; the percentage of compliant and non-compliant procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56170/23]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide the number of public servants servicing on State boards since 2006 in an independent capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55910/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2023

181. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide the number of public servants servicing on State boards since 2006 in an independent capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55910/23]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the nature of the weapons training being provided by the Irish Defence Forces in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55694/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2023

23. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the nature of the weapons training being provided by the Irish Defence Forces in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55694/23]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the activities of members of the Irish Defence Forces in Ukraine; the training and assistance they are providing; the mission or missions they are deployed as a part of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55693/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2023

22. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the activities of members of the Irish Defence Forces in Ukraine; the training and assistance they are providing; the mission or missions they are deployed as a part of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55693/23]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service vessels in service in March 2023; the number acquired and brought into service since then; the number decommissioned; the number mothballed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55689/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2023

21. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service vessels in service in March 2023; the number acquired and brought into service since then; the number decommissioned; the number mothballed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55689/23]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55041/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

192. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55041/23]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when it is proposed to fill the chargehand position in No. 2 Area, Connolly Barracks, Curragh Camp, which has been vacant for several years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54868/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

191. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when it is proposed to fill the chargehand position in No. 2 Area, Connolly Barracks, Curragh Camp, which has been vacant for several years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54868/23]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the key policy achievements realised and new initiatives taken by his Department during 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54782/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

190. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the key policy achievements realised and new initiatives taken by his Department during 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54782/23]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what additional allowances, gratuities or other payments are made to commissioned officers in the Air Corps Formation Safety Office that relate specifically to their job in health and safety; when exactly these payments commenced; and to explain the rationale for their introduction. [54772/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

189. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what additional allowances, gratuities or other payments are made to commissioned officers in the Air Corps Formation Safety Office that relate specifically to their job in health and safety; when exactly these payments commenced; and to explain the rationale for their introduction. [54772/23]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of women in the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces in each year to date since 2007, by year, in tabular form; the targets for the number of women participating in the Defence Forces from 2024 until 2028, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54728/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

188. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of women in the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces in each year to date since 2007, by year, in tabular form; the targets for the number of women participating in the Defence Forces from 2024 until 2028, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54728/23]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe in which he intends to introduce legislation and pass legislation in relation to the Defence Acts; the timeframe in which a heads of Bill will be published; if he intends to allow conduct a public consultation and allow for pre-legislative scrutiny in advance of such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54727/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

187. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe in which he intends to introduce legislation and pass legislation in relation to the Defence Acts; the timeframe in which a heads of Bill will be published; if he intends to allow conduct a public consultation and allow for pre-legislative scrutiny in advance of such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54727/23]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the contract for the provision of a new Army Ranger Wing HQ at the Defence Forces training centre has been signed; and, if so, the number of companies that applied for this contract but were unsuccessful. [54479/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

184. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the contract for the provision of a new Army Ranger Wing HQ at the Defence Forces training centre has been signed; and, if so, the number of companies that applied for this contract but were unsuccessful. [54479/23]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total cost of repairs to both the CASA and Pilatus aircraft damaged in a hangar movement earlier this year; if the collision was due to the ongoing staffing crisis; if not, if the personnel involved have been disciplined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54404/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

182. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total cost of repairs to both the CASA and Pilatus aircraft damaged in a hangar movement earlier this year; if the collision was due to the ongoing staffing crisis; if not, if the personnel involved have been disciplined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54404/23]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has reiterated to all branches of the Irish Defence Forces, in particular the protection which whistle-blowers should have and that rather than punishing those revealing abuse in the Defence Forces, they should encourage members to come forward so as to end abuse of power and authority, end bullying and physical and sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54403/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2023

164. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has reiterated to all branches of the Irish Defence Forces, in particular the protection which whistle-blowers should have and that rather than punishing those revealing abuse in the Defence Forces, they should encourage members to come forward so as to end abuse of power and authority, end bullying and physical and sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54403/23]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will make a statement about the contents of the article in a newspaper (details supplied) on 4 December 2023 about a serving soldier receiving horrendous physical and mental abuse at the hands of superior officers in the Air Corps. [54402/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2023

163. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will make a statement about the contents of the article in a newspaper (details supplied) on 4 December 2023 about a serving soldier receiving horrendous physical and mental abuse at the hands of superior officers in the Air Corps. [54402/23]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that Irish neutrality is being upheld (details supplied), considering the recent training of Ukrainian soldiers at Kilworth army camp in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54142/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2023

44. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that Irish neutrality is being upheld (details supplied), considering the recent training of Ukrainian soldiers at Kilworth army camp in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54142/23]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 29 November 2023, if he can confirm whether he or his Department has had any engagement with representative governments or civil society organisations from the global south in consideration or development of proposals regarding the triple lock. [53897/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

157. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 29 November 2023, if he can confirm whether he or his Department has had any engagement with representative governments or civil society organisations from the global south in consideration or development of proposals regarding the triple lock. [53897/23]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how much his Department has spent on advertising on a website (details supplied) for each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date 2023, in tabular form; and whether his Department will still run advertisements on the platform going forward due to issues. [53795/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

156. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how much his Department has spent on advertising on a website (details supplied) for each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date 2023, in tabular form; and whether his Department will still run advertisements on the platform going forward due to issues. [53795/23]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he could utilise the same discretion that established the Independent Review Group on Jadotville to review the potential of awarding a military medal for gallantry to a person (details supplied); if he will ensure that such a review is completed before the 25th anniversary of the person's death in May 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53792/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

155. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he could utilise the same discretion that established the Independent Review Group on Jadotville to review the potential of awarding a military medal for gallantry to a person (details supplied); if he will ensure that such a review is completed before the 25th anniversary of the person's death in May 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53792/23]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the review of the processes of awarding military medals; when he expects the review to be completed; if he intends to implement changes to the processes involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53791/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

154. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the review of the processes of awarding military medals; when he expects the review to be completed; if he intends to implement changes to the processes involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53791/23]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department operates an X account (formerly Twitter) or any other social media account, and if such accounts are verified through a subscription fee; the policy in place that guides when any of these accounts can ‘like’, endorse or support a posting on X or other social media platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53650/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

153. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department operates an X account (formerly Twitter) or any other social media account, and if such accounts are verified through a subscription fee; the policy in place that guides when any of these accounts can ‘like’, endorse or support a posting on X or other social media platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53650/23]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there are proposals to deploy the German-led EU battlegroup to missions that Ireland is currently precluded due to the triple-lock neutrality protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53487/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

152. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there are proposals to deploy the German-led EU battlegroup to missions that Ireland is currently precluded due to the triple-lock neutrality protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53487/23]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has any proposals for the Defence Forces to participate in overseas missions for which the triple-lock neutrality protection currently precludes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53486/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

151. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has any proposals for the Defence Forces to participate in overseas missions for which the triple-lock neutrality protection currently precludes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53486/23]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the occasions on which the Defence Forces have used a process of mandatory selection to enlist members to missions or operations in each of the years from 2000 to date in 2023; the number of members involved in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53485/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

150. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the occasions on which the Defence Forces have used a process of mandatory selection to enlist members to missions or operations in each of the years from 2000 to date in 2023; the number of members involved in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53485/23]

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