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Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he accepts the World Health Organization malaria unit figures of approximately 130,000 worldwide malaria deaths annually in patients over the age of five. [18601/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

218. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he accepts the World Health Organization malaria unit figures of approximately 130,000 worldwide malaria deaths annually in patients over the age of five. [18601/16]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the skills training and the selection of participants under the Defence Forces' linked programme with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18732/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

217. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the skills training and the selection of participants under the Defence Forces' linked programme with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18732/16]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health his views on issues (details supplied) regarding health insurance matters for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will review the regulations for lifetime community rating loadings so that those in the Defence Forces will not be subject to the penalty loadings for not taking out insurance policies that they do not need. [18764/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

176. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health his views on issues (details supplied) regarding health insurance matters for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will review the regulations for lifetime community rating loadings so that those in the Defence Forces will not be subject to the penalty loadings for not taking out insurance policies that they do not need. [18764/16]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to be in a position to produce a flood alleviation, defence and prevention plan, in the short term, to deal with possible flood issues arising next winter and over the longer term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18776/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to be in a position to produce a flood alleviation, defence and prevention plan, in the short term, to deal with possible flood issues arising next winter and over the longer term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18776/16]

Question· writtenPQ 569asked

569. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the medical corps of the Defence Forces; the length of time each post has been vacant; the steps he will take to fill each post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18397/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2016

569. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the medical corps of the Defence Forces; the length of time each post has been vacant; the steps he will take to fill each post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18397/16]

Question· writtenPQ 568asked

568. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence why he has not made payments to Army rangers and cooks which were due to be awarded under an adjudication process, given that the public finances have been restored to stability. [18165/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2016

568. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence why he has not made payments to Army rangers and cooks which were due to be awarded under an adjudication process, given that the public finances have been restored to stability. [18165/16]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

287. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of occasions in each of the years from 2011 to 2016 to date in which the powers vested in him or any other Minister in his Department were exercised, without any express act of delegation, by Department officials of certain seniority and responsibility, as per the Carltona doctrine. [17467/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2016

287. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of occasions in each of the years from 2011 to 2016 to date in which the powers vested in him or any other Minister in his Department were exercised, without any express act of delegation, by Department officials of certain seniority and responsibility, as per the Carltona doctrine. [17467/16]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

283. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of officers in the Defence Forces responsible for or holding more than one appointed position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17358/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2016

283. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of officers in the Defence Forces responsible for or holding more than one appointed position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17358/16]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in promotions arising from the captain to commandant competition; if it is caused by an attempt to generate payroll savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17357/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2016

282. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in promotions arising from the captain to commandant competition; if it is caused by an attempt to generate payroll savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17357/16]

Question· writtenPQ 607asked

607. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which young unemployed persons have been able to join the Defence Forces; if a specific programme exists in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17328/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

607. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which young unemployed persons have been able to join the Defence Forces; if a specific programme exists in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17328/16]

Question· writtenPQ 606asked

606. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and the Naval Service continue to co-operate in air-sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17327/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

606. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Air Corps and the Naval Service continue to co-operate in air-sea rescue missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17327/16]

Question· writtenPQ 605asked

605. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defences Forces can be mobilised in the event of natural disasters, including flooding, given the preferability of early deployment and the need for the use of specified equipment in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17326/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

605. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defences Forces can be mobilised in the event of natural disasters, including flooding, given the preferability of early deployment and the need for the use of specified equipment in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17326/16]

Question· writtenPQ 604asked

604. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to deal with emergencies in respect of which they might be called upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17325/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

604. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately equipped to deal with emergencies in respect of which they might be called upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17325/16]

Question· writtenPQ 603asked

603. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which membership of the local Defence Forces continues to be maintained at a required level; the extent to which ongoing training standards and requirements are met. [17324/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

603. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which membership of the local Defence Forces continues to be maintained at a required level; the extent to which ongoing training standards and requirements are met. [17324/16]

Question· writtenPQ 602asked

602. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which current ongoing training of the Army, Navy and Air Corps including Reserves, is scheduled in the course of the next three years; the extent to which such ongoing training meets international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17323/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

602. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which current ongoing training of the Army, Navy and Air Corps including Reserves, is scheduled in the course of the next three years; the extent to which such ongoing training meets international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17323/16]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total strength of the Defence Forces including Reserves, Army, Navy and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment and replacements following retirements, now and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17322/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

601. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total strength of the Defence Forces including Reserves, Army, Navy and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment and replacements following retirements, now and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17322/16]

Question· writtenPQ 600asked

600. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which training, equipment and quality and variety of aircraft available to the Air Corps continues to be in line with the best standards internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17321/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

600. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which training, equipment and quality and variety of aircraft available to the Air Corps continues to be in line with the best standards internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17321/16]

Question· writtenPQ 599asked

599. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which all sea-going vessels available to the Naval Service are upgraded, improved or refurbished on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17320/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

599. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which all sea-going vessels available to the Naval Service are upgraded, improved or refurbished on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17320/16]

Question· writtenPQ 598asked

598. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment including transport, communications and procedures in the Army continues to be upgraded and improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17319/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

598. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment including transport, communications and procedures in the Army continues to be upgraded and improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17319/16]

Question· writtenPQ 597asked

597. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army, Navy and Air Corps training continues to be in line with modern and international best practice; if any particular procedures are shown to be in need of updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17318/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

597. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army, Navy and Air Corps training continues to be in line with modern and international best practice; if any particular procedures are shown to be in need of updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17318/16]

Question· writtenPQ 596asked

596. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of deployment and location of Irish troops overseas on United Nations or European Union related missions; the extent to which further missions are planned or required; the extent to which the need for any upgrading of equipment has been noted, arising from such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17317/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

596. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of deployment and location of Irish troops overseas on United Nations or European Union related missions; the extent to which further missions are planned or required; the extent to which the need for any upgrading of equipment has been noted, arising from such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17317/16]

Question· writtenPQ 594asked

594. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to report on the recent appointment of a person (details supplied) as the head of mission and force commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL; the length and scope of this mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17303/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

594. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to report on the recent appointment of a person (details supplied) as the head of mission and force commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL; the length and scope of this mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17303/16]

Question· writtenPQ 593asked

593. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views that there should be an increase in defence expenditure in budget 2017, given that the current expenditure of around 0.5% of gross domestic product is one of the lowest expenditures on defence across the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17302/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

593. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views that there should be an increase in defence expenditure in budget 2017, given that the current expenditure of around 0.5% of gross domestic product is one of the lowest expenditures on defence across the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17302/16]

Question· writtenPQ 592asked

592. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he is bringing forward to ensure the enhanced participation of women in the Defence Forces, as was specifically proposed in the White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17301/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

592. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he is bringing forward to ensure the enhanced participation of women in the Defence Forces, as was specifically proposed in the White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17301/16]

Question· writtenPQ 591asked

591. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the White Paper on Defence; the measures that have been implemented and the timeline for the implementation of all other measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17300/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

591. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the White Paper on Defence; the measures that have been implemented and the timeline for the implementation of all other measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17300/16]

Question· writtenPQ 590asked

590. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the Labour Party’s proposals to facilitate Irish Congress of Trade Union membership for Defence Forces representative associations, which has been welcomed by the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association; his plans to progress this policy; the estimated timeframe for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17299/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

590. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the Labour Party’s proposals to facilitate Irish Congress of Trade Union membership for Defence Forces representative associations, which has been welcomed by the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association; his plans to progress this policy; the estimated timeframe for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17299/16]

Question· writtenPQ 589asked

589. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a report on all overseas missions that the Defence Forces are currently participating in; the number of Defence Forces personnel currently participating in overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17298/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

589. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a report on all overseas missions that the Defence Forces are currently participating in; the number of Defence Forces personnel currently participating in overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17298/16]

Question· writtenPQ 588asked

588. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the comments made by Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association, that Irish soldiers should be given a choice of whether to use the anti-malaria drug Lariam, in particular, in respect of criticisms by a British defence committee of the drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17297/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

588. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the comments made by Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association, that Irish soldiers should be given a choice of whether to use the anti-malaria drug Lariam, in particular, in respect of criticisms by a British defence committee of the drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17297/16]

Question· writtenPQ 587asked

587. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a report on the recent decision for Ireland to participate in an European Union United Kingdom-led battle group; how the new United Kingdom-led battle group will operate; the training exercises or deployment he expects to occur within this new framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17296/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

587. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a report on the recent decision for Ireland to participate in an European Union United Kingdom-led battle group; how the new United Kingdom-led battle group will operate; the training exercises or deployment he expects to occur within this new framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17296/16]

Question· writtenPQ 586asked

586. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the purpose of the recent exercises in the Irish Sea conducted by the Defence Forces Special Operations Task Group; if this was a regular exercise or was it linked to ongoing anti-terror training; if other anti-terror exercises have recently taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17295/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

586. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the purpose of the recent exercises in the Irish Sea conducted by the Defence Forces Special Operations Task Group; if this was a regular exercise or was it linked to ongoing anti-terror training; if other anti-terror exercises have recently taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17295/16]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has liaised with his counterparts across the European Union on the ongoing threat of international terrorism; if he is satisfied at the level of preparedness here if such an event were to occur; if the Irish Defence Forces have been asked to provide any support, whether of an intelligence nature or otherwise, to support European Union partner states who have been the subject of international terror threats or actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17294/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

585. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has liaised with his counterparts across the European Union on the ongoing threat of international terrorism; if he is satisfied at the level of preparedness here if such an event were to occur; if the Irish Defence Forces have been asked to provide any support, whether of an intelligence nature or otherwise, to support European Union partner states who have been the subject of international terror threats or actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17294/16]

Question· writtenPQ 584asked

584. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence whether the Army Ranger Wing is to double in size due to current concerns regarding the threat of international terrorism; when this will happen and if additional funding will be allocated specifically for this purpose; if he will indicate what he believes is the optimum level of the Army Ranger Wing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17293/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

584. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence whether the Army Ranger Wing is to double in size due to current concerns regarding the threat of international terrorism; when this will happen and if additional funding will be allocated specifically for this purpose; if he will indicate what he believes is the optimum level of the Army Ranger Wing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17293/16]

Question· writtenPQ 583asked

583. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to update Dáil Éireann on the continued role of Irish Naval Service personnel in assisting with the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean; how long the mission will continue; the level of engagement he has had with European Union partners on this vital humanitarian mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17292/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

583. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to update Dáil Éireann on the continued role of Irish Naval Service personnel in assisting with the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean; how long the mission will continue; the level of engagement he has had with European Union partners on this vital humanitarian mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17292/16]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

582. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the consultation which took place with the Defence Forces on the commitment in the new programme for Government for a pilot employment support scheme that will be run in conjunction with the Defence Forces; when this programme will be rolled-out and the amount it will cost per year; how participants will be selected for this programme; if concerns have been expressed by the Defence Forces on this proposal, given the high level of professionalism of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17291/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

582. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the consultation which took place with the Defence Forces on the commitment in the new programme for Government for a pilot employment support scheme that will be run in conjunction with the Defence Forces; when this programme will be rolled-out and the amount it will cost per year; how participants will be selected for this programme; if concerns have been expressed by the Defence Forces on this proposal, given the high level of professionalism of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17291/16]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

580. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence with regard to the Government's White Paper on Defence, if he will consider a change to the State's policy and definition of military neutrality; if he will consider the use of Shannon Airport by the military of the United States of America to be a breach of that military neutrality and of other policies under the Defence portfolio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17204/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

580. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence with regard to the Government's White Paper on Defence, if he will consider a change to the State's policy and definition of military neutrality; if he will consider the use of Shannon Airport by the military of the United States of America to be a breach of that military neutrality and of other policies under the Defence portfolio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17204/16]

Question· writtenPQ 579asked

579. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he had discussions regarding discontinuing the Irish participation in the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force mission in the Golan Heights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17203/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

579. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he had discussions regarding discontinuing the Irish participation in the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force mission in the Golan Heights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17203/16]

Question· writtenPQ 578asked

578. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost of the presence of the Defence Forces at Shannon Airport, protecting civilian troop carriers and military planes of the United States of America, by month in 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17202/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

578. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost of the presence of the Defence Forces at Shannon Airport, protecting civilian troop carriers and military planes of the United States of America, by month in 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17202/16]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

577. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will justify the enforcement of the use of the anti-malaria drug, Larium, which has serious side effects, by the Defence Forces abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17055/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

577. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will justify the enforcement of the use of the anti-malaria drug, Larium, which has serious side effects, by the Defence Forces abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17055/16]

Question· writtenPQ 576asked

576. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence why the Defence Forces use the anti-malaria drug Larium, despite its known side effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17054/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

576. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence why the Defence Forces use the anti-malaria drug Larium, despite its known side effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17054/16]

Question· writtenPQ 574asked

574. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will respond to allegations that some members of the Defence Forces serving on missions, such as Operation Pontus in the Mediterranean, are being paid less than the minimum wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17052/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

574. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will respond to allegations that some members of the Defence Forces serving on missions, such as Operation Pontus in the Mediterranean, are being paid less than the minimum wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17052/16]

Question· writtenPQ 573asked

573. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures the Curragh forum is taking to ensure the safety of livestock legally grazing on the Curragh plains in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14450/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

573. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures the Curragh forum is taking to ensure the safety of livestock legally grazing on the Curragh plains in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14450/16]

Question· writtenPQ 572asked

572. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the responsibilities of the Minister of State at the Department of Defence who is based in the Department of the Taoiseach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11434/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2016

572. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the responsibilities of the Minister of State at the Department of Defence who is based in the Department of the Taoiseach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11434/16]

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