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Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the implementation of the Working Time Directive in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42243/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

101. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the implementation of the Working Time Directive in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42243/23]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the number of married quarters and houses that remain within the possession of the Defence Forces or his Department; and the number currently vacant. [42593/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

100. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the number of married quarters and houses that remain within the possession of the Defence Forces or his Department; and the number currently vacant. [42593/23]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the implementation of an agreed policy for the application of the Working Time Directive within the Defence Forces, with legislative underpinning, which is reported as a core strategic priority within the Strategic Framework Transformation of the Defence Forces. [42616/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

98. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the implementation of an agreed policy for the application of the Working Time Directive within the Defence Forces, with legislative underpinning, which is reported as a core strategic priority within the Strategic Framework Transformation of the Defence Forces. [42616/23]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an outline of the strategies and improvements required to attract females to enlist in the Defence Forces and feel fully respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42230/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

97. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an outline of the strategies and improvements required to attract females to enlist in the Defence Forces and feel fully respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42230/23]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures that the Government is implementing to attract new recruits to the Air Corps, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce for our defence needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42600/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

95. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures that the Government is implementing to attract new recruits to the Air Corps, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce for our defence needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42600/23]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on progress being made to recruit more personnel into the Defence Forces, particularly the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42596/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

94. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on progress being made to recruit more personnel into the Defence Forces, particularly the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42596/23]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the plans he has to strengthen the Irish Naval Service and Air Corps so that they can properly patrol Irish waters in relation to intercepting drug consignments being transported through our waters, enforcing fishery laws as well as assisting in search and rescue missions off our coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42549/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

93. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the plans he has to strengthen the Irish Naval Service and Air Corps so that they can properly patrol Irish waters in relation to intercepting drug consignments being transported through our waters, enforcing fishery laws as well as assisting in search and rescue missions off our coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42549/23]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on when there will be an extension of service for sergeants with post-1994 contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42242/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

91. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on when there will be an extension of service for sergeants with post-1994 contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42242/23]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his Department’s defence strategy and protocol for the undersea cables regarding the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42606/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

90. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his Department’s defence strategy and protocol for the undersea cables regarding the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42606/23]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who are currently serving on peacekeeping missions overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42530/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

89. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who are currently serving on peacekeeping missions overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42530/23]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces into workplace issues will include in its terms of reference the examination of cultural issues within the Defence Forces and the treatment of those arising from having engaged in complaints procedures in the past. [42543/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

88. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces into workplace issues will include in its terms of reference the examination of cultural issues within the Defence Forces and the treatment of those arising from having engaged in complaints procedures in the past. [42543/23]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42460/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

87. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42460/23]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which he continues in his efforts to ensure the full implementation of all aspects of the report of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42535/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which he continues in his efforts to ensure the full implementation of all aspects of the report of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42535/23]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

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

Question· oralPQ 83asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

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

Question· oralPQ 81asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

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

Question· oralPQ 80asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

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

Question· oralPQ 79asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

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

Question· oralPQ 77asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

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

Question· oralPQ 76asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

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

Question· oralPQ 74asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

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

Question· oralPQ 73asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 686asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

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

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023

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

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