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Question· writtenPQ 367asked

367. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 208 of 28 May 2026, whether the contractual and logistical safeguards referred to include human rights, international law, supply-chain due diligence or sanctions-compliance provisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43172/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

367. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 208 of 28 May 2026, whether the contractual and logistical safeguards referred to include human rights, international law, supply-chain due diligence or sanctions-compliance provisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43172/26]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

366. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has considered publishing an annual non-operational procurement compliance statement setting out how defence procurement aligns with Ireland’s obligations under international law, including the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43171/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

366. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has considered publishing an annual non-operational procurement compliance statement setting out how defence procurement aligns with Ireland’s obligations under international law, including the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43171/26]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

365. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has reviewed existing Defence Forces supply chains for exposure to companies operating in, supplying to, or benefitting from Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43170/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

365. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has reviewed existing Defence Forces supply chains for exposure to companies operating in, supplying to, or benefitting from Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43170/26]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

364. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has put in place any compliance mechanism to ensure defence procurement does not involve economic or trade dealings connected to the occupied Palestinian territory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43169/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

364. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has put in place any compliance mechanism to ensure defence procurement does not involve economic or trade dealings connected to the occupied Palestinian territory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43169/26]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

363. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any legal advice has been sought by her Department on the procurement implications of the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024 for defence contracts involving Israeli-linked suppliers or components; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43168/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

363. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any legal advice has been sought by her Department on the procurement implications of the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024 for defence contracts involving Israeli-linked suppliers or components; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43168/26]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

362. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the statement that there is no intention to purchase military equipment from Israel also applies to Israeli-origin software, sensors, avionics, communications equipment, maintenance services, licences, upgrades or embedded subsystems supplied through third-country prime contractors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43167/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

362. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the statement that there is no intention to purchase military equipment from Israel also applies to Israeli-origin software, sensors, avionics, communications equipment, maintenance services, licences, upgrades or embedded subsystems supplied through third-country prime contractors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43167/26]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

361. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department distinguishes between direct purchase of military equipment from Israel and the inclusion of Israeli-origin components within platforms purchased from third-country suppliers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43166/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

361. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department distinguishes between direct purchase of military equipment from Israel and the inclusion of Israeli-origin components within platforms purchased from third-country suppliers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43166/26]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

360. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether future defence procurement tenders now require bidders to declare whether any proposed component, subsystem, software module, sensor, avionics unit or communications system is manufactured, developed, licensed or maintained by an Israeli-headquartered company or Israeli subsidiary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43165/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

360. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether future defence procurement tenders now require bidders to declare whether any proposed component, subsystem, software module, sensor, avionics unit or communications system is manufactured, developed, licensed or maintained by an Israeli-headquartered company or Israeli subsidiary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43165/26]

Question· writtenPQ 359asked

359. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has issued written guidance to procurement officials following the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024 on the treatment of Israeli-linked suppliers, components, software, subsystems or defence-related services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43164/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

359. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has issued written guidance to procurement officials following the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024 on the treatment of Israeli-linked suppliers, components, software, subsystems or defence-related services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43164/26]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

358. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has carried out any internal audit since 19 July 2024 of Defence Forces procurement contracts to identify whether any existing equipment, software, communications systems, avionics, sensors or subsystems have links to companies headquartered in Israel or Israeli subsidiaries of multinational companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43163/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

358. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has carried out any internal audit since 19 July 2024 of Defence Forces procurement contracts to identify whether any existing equipment, software, communications systems, avionics, sensors or subsystems have links to companies headquartered in Israel or Israeli subsidiaries of multinational companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43163/26]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

357. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 2 December 2025, if she will provide an update on the actual and projected appointments under each stream identified to date in 2026, in tabular form. [42642/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

357. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 2 December 2025, if she will provide an update on the actual and projected appointments under each stream identified to date in 2026, in tabular form. [42642/26]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

356. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Defence the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42421/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

356. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Defence the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42421/26]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

355. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether any additional investment is planned for infrastructure upgrades at Columb Barracks, Mullingar, including accommodation, training facilities, and energy efficiency measures. [42296/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

355. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether any additional investment is planned for infrastructure upgrades at Columb Barracks, Mullingar, including accommodation, training facilities, and energy efficiency measures. [42296/26]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

354. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the total amount spent on IT systems and related projects by her Department and agencies under its remit in each of the past five years; to provide a detailed breakdown of all such projects, including original budget, final cost, and delivery timelines; the number and value of projects that exceeded their original budget or timeline; the number and total cost of projects that were cancelled, abandoned, or failed to go live; the current status of all ongoing ICT projects with a value of €100,000 or greater, excluding routine operational spend (details supplied); and the governance, oversight, and risk management processes in place to prevent cost overruns and project failures. [42282/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

354. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the total amount spent on IT systems and related projects by her Department and agencies under its remit in each of the past five years; to provide a detailed breakdown of all such projects, including original budget, final cost, and delivery timelines; the number and value of projects that exceeded their original budget or timeline; the number and total cost of projects that were cancelled, abandoned, or failed to go live; the current status of all ongoing ICT projects with a value of €100,000 or greater, excluding routine operational spend (details supplied); and the governance, oversight, and risk management processes in place to prevent cost overruns and project failures. [42282/26]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

353. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the number of bicycle shelters installed across the State by her Department on behalf of Government Departments, local authorities, and State agencies in each of the past five years; the total expenditure incurred in each year; the average cost per unit; and if she will provide a breakdown by Department, local authority and agency. [42255/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

353. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the number of bicycle shelters installed across the State by her Department on behalf of Government Departments, local authorities, and State agencies in each of the past five years; the total expenditure incurred in each year; the average cost per unit; and if she will provide a breakdown by Department, local authority and agency. [42255/26]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contract type, contractor, value, award date, duration and description, in tabular form; to provide the web links where this information is published; when her Department first became compliant with each applicable requirement; and if any applicable element has not yet been implemented in full, to outline the reasons, and any plans to achieve compliance. [42183/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

352. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contract type, contractor, value, award date, duration and description, in tabular form; to provide the web links where this information is published; when her Department first became compliant with each applicable requirement; and if any applicable element has not yet been implemented in full, to outline the reasons, and any plans to achieve compliance. [42183/26]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

351. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the total amount spent by her Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by her Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42165/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

351. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the total amount spent by her Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by her Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42165/26]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

350. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the number of riding instructor posts filled within Defence Forces equitation school; and the normally filled ranks of Defence Forces personnel for these posts. [41804/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

350. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the number of riding instructor posts filled within Defence Forces equitation school; and the normally filled ranks of Defence Forces personnel for these posts. [41804/26]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Defence if plans to introduce employment protections for private-sector reservists so they can fulfil their service commitments in the Reserve Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43883/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

349. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Defence if plans to introduce employment protections for private-sector reservists so they can fulfil their service commitments in the Reserve Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43883/26]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she is aware of participants of the Global Sumud Land Convoy who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza that were detained by armed forces in Libya on 24 May 2026; whether she has engaged with colleagues at the EU level on the matte; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42643/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

234. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she is aware of participants of the Global Sumud Land Convoy who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza that were detained by armed forces in Libya on 24 May 2026; whether she has engaged with colleagues at the EU level on the matte; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42643/26]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline Ireland’s continued participation in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43705/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

181. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline Ireland’s continued participation in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43705/26]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence to discuss the revised defence plan deadlines in the detailed implementation plan for the transformation of the Defence Forces, which have been pushed out again by Government, and which will result in major defence projects, such as the anti-drone CUAS system, being delayed again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43740/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

180. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence to discuss the revised defence plan deadlines in the detailed implementation plan for the transformation of the Defence Forces, which have been pushed out again by Government, and which will result in major defence projects, such as the anti-drone CUAS system, being delayed again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43740/26]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence to give an update on the armour modernisation programme; if vehicles have been identified for purchase; the most recent estimated cost of the modernisation effort; and the date by which the vehicles will be delivered to the Defence Forces. [43593/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

179. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence to give an update on the armour modernisation programme; if vehicles have been identified for purchase; the most recent estimated cost of the modernisation effort; and the date by which the vehicles will be delivered to the Defence Forces. [43593/26]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on her attendance at the PDFORRA conference in May; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42804/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

178. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on her attendance at the PDFORRA conference in May; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42804/26]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence the total number of members of the Defence Forces currently serving on UN or UN mandated missions overseas; the total figure if the UNIFIL mission is excluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42792/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

177. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence the total number of members of the Defence Forces currently serving on UN or UN mandated missions overseas; the total figure if the UNIFIL mission is excluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42792/26]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on the matter of no adjudicator being in place for the DF conciliation and arbitration scheme since June 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43736/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

176. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on the matter of no adjudicator being in place for the DF conciliation and arbitration scheme since June 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43736/26]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence her views on concerns from members of the Defence Forces, on the publishing of names of Defence Force officers involved in sensitive operations under EU regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43409/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

175. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence her views on concerns from members of the Defence Forces, on the publishing of names of Defence Force officers involved in sensitive operations under EU regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43409/26]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the preparations that have been undertaken by her Department and the Defence Forces in advance of Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union; the additional personnel, funding, training, equipment and logistical resources being provided to support the security, ceremonial and operational requirements associated with the Presidency; whether contingency arrangements have been put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43723/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

174. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the preparations that have been undertaken by her Department and the Defence Forces in advance of Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union; the additional personnel, funding, training, equipment and logistical resources being provided to support the security, ceremonial and operational requirements associated with the Presidency; whether contingency arrangements have been put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43723/26]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the specific date the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2026 will be brought to Cabinet; the legal mechanism by which the Bill will decouple Irish troop deployments from UN Security Council mandates while protecting military neutrality; her views on the legal advice received regarding the sudden forced withdrawal of Irish naval assets from EU operations on 24 May 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43728/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

173. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the specific date the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2026 will be brought to Cabinet; the legal mechanism by which the Bill will decouple Irish troop deployments from UN Security Council mandates while protecting military neutrality; her views on the legal advice received regarding the sudden forced withdrawal of Irish naval assets from EU operations on 24 May 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43728/26]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if the Government is prepared to utilise EU funding to increase defence spending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43410/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

172. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if the Government is prepared to utilise EU funding to increase defence spending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43410/26]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence in the event that the Government removes the triple lock, the new military deployments that are planned that the Government believe would not receive approval from the UN; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43668/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

171. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence in the event that the Government removes the triple lock, the new military deployments that are planned that the Government believe would not receive approval from the UN; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43668/26]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the operational impact on the Defence Forces arising from current personnel shortages, particularly in relation to overseas peacekeeping commitments and domestic support to civil authorities; and the measures being taken to ensure capability is not diminished in the short term. [42808/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

170. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the operational impact on the Defence Forces arising from current personnel shortages, particularly in relation to overseas peacekeeping commitments and domestic support to civil authorities; and the measures being taken to ensure capability is not diminished in the short term. [42808/26]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces will be involved in security over the EU Presidency; to confirm that all security arrangements are in place which are under the remit of her Department for the commencement of the EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43700/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

169. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces will be involved in security over the EU Presidency; to confirm that all security arrangements are in place which are under the remit of her Department for the commencement of the EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43700/26]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force personnel currently stationed at Kilworth Camp, Kilworth, County Cork, by rank; her plans to increase the operational capacity or scope of the camp; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43589/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

168. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force personnel currently stationed at Kilworth Camp, Kilworth, County Cork, by rank; her plans to increase the operational capacity or scope of the camp; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43589/26]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the National Security Strategy will support the development of a National Air Security Strategy. [43669/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

167. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the National Security Strategy will support the development of a National Air Security Strategy. [43669/26]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the operational parameters, commands, and rules of engagement under which British or French naval vessels will be permitted to patrol Irish waters during Ireland's upcoming EU Council Presidency; the current personnel deficit within the Irish Naval Service that necessitated this reliance on foreign assets; and the specific timeline for the deployment of Ireland's sonar capabilities under the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026–2030. [43729/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

166. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the operational parameters, commands, and rules of engagement under which British or French naval vessels will be permitted to patrol Irish waters during Ireland's upcoming EU Council Presidency; the current personnel deficit within the Irish Naval Service that necessitated this reliance on foreign assets; and the specific timeline for the deployment of Ireland's sonar capabilities under the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026–2030. [43729/26]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the total capital expenditure allocated for the fast-tracked procurement of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) ahead of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency; the number of Defence Forces personnel who have completed operational training on these anti-drone systems to date; and if these systems will remain permanently deployed to protect critical national infrastructure post-presidency. [43731/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

165. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the total capital expenditure allocated for the fast-tracked procurement of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) ahead of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency; the number of Defence Forces personnel who have completed operational training on these anti-drone systems to date; and if these systems will remain permanently deployed to protect critical national infrastructure post-presidency. [43731/26]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she is satisfied with current levels of recruitment and retention in the permanent Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42805/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

164. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she is satisfied with current levels of recruitment and retention in the permanent Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42805/26]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on the 6,000 personnel who are waiting to be paid €3.7 million in claims under local bargaining agreements, which are agreements that are already made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43739/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

163. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on the 6,000 personnel who are waiting to be paid €3.7 million in claims under local bargaining agreements, which are agreements that are already made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43739/26]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Defence if the proposed legislative changes with regard to international peacekeeping missions by the Defence Forces will stipulate that nothing in the legislation shall be construed as authorising the State to become a member of an international organisation of which it is not already a member; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42797/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

162. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Defence if the proposed legislative changes with regard to international peacekeeping missions by the Defence Forces will stipulate that nothing in the legislation shall be construed as authorising the State to become a member of an international organisation of which it is not already a member; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42797/26]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence if she is exploring options for a forward operating base on the west coast for the Naval Service in line with the Natonal Maritime Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42812/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

161. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence if she is exploring options for a forward operating base on the west coast for the Naval Service in line with the Natonal Maritime Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42812/26]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence her response to the failure of the United Nations Security Council to renew its mandate for the EU Mediterranean naval mission, Operation Irini. [42793/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

160. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence her response to the failure of the United Nations Security Council to renew its mandate for the EU Mediterranean naval mission, Operation Irini. [42793/26]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence the total numbers in the permanent Defence Forces as of 1 June 2026; the way this compares to the end of 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42799/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

159. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence the total numbers in the permanent Defence Forces as of 1 June 2026; the way this compares to the end of 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42799/26]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Defence for a report on investment in Aiken Barracks since 2020; if the Defence Sectoral Plan to 2030 will also involve investment in the barracks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42811/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

158. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Defence for a report on investment in Aiken Barracks since 2020; if the Defence Sectoral Plan to 2030 will also involve investment in the barracks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42811/26]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence for an update on her Department's securing of medium lift helicopter, in terms of being able to monitor the seas at speed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43737/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

157. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence for an update on her Department's securing of medium lift helicopter, in terms of being able to monitor the seas at speed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43737/26]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence if the proposed legislative changes with regard to international peacekeeping missions by the Defence Forces will stipulate that any such deployment by Óglaigh na hÉireann will operate for the purposes of peacekeeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security consistent with the principles of the United Nations Charter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42795/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

156. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence if the proposed legislative changes with regard to international peacekeeping missions by the Defence Forces will stipulate that any such deployment by Óglaigh na hÉireann will operate for the purposes of peacekeeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security consistent with the principles of the United Nations Charter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42795/26]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence her Department’s assessment on the greatest obstacles to retention in the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43411/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

155. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence her Department’s assessment on the greatest obstacles to retention in the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43411/26]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026–2030, particularly in relation to measures to secure and protect Ireland’s undersea communications cables; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43701/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

154. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026–2030, particularly in relation to measures to secure and protect Ireland’s undersea communications cables; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43701/26]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the resources currently available to the Defence Forces for the protection of strategic maritime infrastructure, defence ports and the monitoring of activity within Ireland’s territorial waters; whether any additional maritime surveillance, naval or defence capabilities are planned or under development; whether capability gaps have been identified in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43724/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

153. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the resources currently available to the Defence Forces for the protection of strategic maritime infrastructure, defence ports and the monitoring of activity within Ireland’s territorial waters; whether any additional maritime surveillance, naval or defence capabilities are planned or under development; whether capability gaps have been identified in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43724/26]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence if she is aware of concerns regarding the implementation of supplemental military service arrangements which commence on 1 June 2026 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

152. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence if she is aware of concerns regarding the implementation of supplemental military service arrangements which commence on 1 June 2026 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42216/26]

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