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Question· writtenPQ 1755asked

1755. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there will be an underspend in his Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in his Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36743/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1755. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there will be an underspend in his Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in his Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36743/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1754asked

1754. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of staff in his Department who are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36727/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1754. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of staff in his Department who are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36727/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1753asked

1753. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the latest profiles in value and outruns forecasted in his Department for the end of December 2017 and any variances that may arise based on his Department’s performance against profile in gross voted expenditure at the end of June 2017. [36564/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1753. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the latest profiles in value and outruns forecasted in his Department for the end of December 2017 and any variances that may arise based on his Department’s performance against profile in gross voted expenditure at the end of June 2017. [36564/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1752asked

1752. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action his Department can take and has taken in 2017 to deal with incidents of illegal dumping and illegal camping on the Curragh Plains which is causing concerns for local persons and users of the plains; his views on whether these actions are sufficient to deal with the incidents; his further views on whether additional resources or powers are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36506/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1752. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action his Department can take and has taken in 2017 to deal with incidents of illegal dumping and illegal camping on the Curragh Plains which is causing concerns for local persons and users of the plains; his views on whether these actions are sufficient to deal with the incidents; his further views on whether additional resources or powers are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36506/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1751asked

1751. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of each body or organisation that is scheduled to receive in excess of €1 million from his Department's Vote of expenditure or the group of Votes of expenditure connected with his Department in 2017 for the provision of services by the body or the organisation concerned; the amount involved in each case; if there is a signed service level agreement in place in respect of the services to be carried out by these bodies or organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36154/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1751. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of each body or organisation that is scheduled to receive in excess of €1 million from his Department's Vote of expenditure or the group of Votes of expenditure connected with his Department in 2017 for the provision of services by the body or the organisation concerned; the amount involved in each case; if there is a signed service level agreement in place in respect of the services to be carried out by these bodies or organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36154/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1750asked

1750. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions that have been taken by the Curragh forum to deal with illegal camping on the Curragh Plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36142/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1750. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions that have been taken by the Curragh forum to deal with illegal camping on the Curragh Plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36142/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1749asked

1749. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions the Curragh forum have taken to deal with illegal dumping on the Curragh Plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36141/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1749. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions the Curragh forum have taken to deal with illegal dumping on the Curragh Plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36141/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1747asked

1747. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the consequences or lessons learned by his Department as a result of the recent High Court award to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36021/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1747. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the consequences or lessons learned by his Department as a result of the recent High Court award to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36021/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1746asked

1746. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the operation of clearing the Curragh Plains of nettles and thistles will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36020/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1746. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the operation of clearing the Curragh Plains of nettles and thistles will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36020/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1744asked

1744. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he or officials in his Department or in the Defence Forces have considered a new scheme in view of the fact the anniversary of the War of Independence approaches, in which families are allowed to apply for posthumous medals particularly when they have sought and received documentary evidence from the Bureau of Military History or other agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35692/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1744. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he or officials in his Department or in the Defence Forces have considered a new scheme in view of the fact the anniversary of the War of Independence approaches, in which families are allowed to apply for posthumous medals particularly when they have sought and received documentary evidence from the Bureau of Military History or other agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35692/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1743asked

1743. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has been asked to consider awarding a posthumous medal to a person (details supplied) who served as an old IRA volunteer; if this request is being appealed; when the family can expect a reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35691/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1743. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has been asked to consider awarding a posthumous medal to a person (details supplied) who served as an old IRA volunteer; if this request is being appealed; when the family can expect a reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35691/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1742asked

1742. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that there is a sense of disconnect with the general staff; the steps he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35509/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1742. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that there is a sense of disconnect with the general staff; the steps he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35509/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1741asked

1741. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that it is clear from the data available and from the focus groups that there are significant middle management gaps at barrack and unit level within the Defences Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35508/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1741. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that it is clear from the data available and from the focus groups that there are significant middle management gaps at barrack and unit level within the Defences Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35508/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1740asked

1740. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that officers and NCOs at all levels raised the issue of privates' pay; the steps he will take on foot of this finding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35507/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1740. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that officers and NCOs at all levels raised the issue of privates' pay; the steps he will take on foot of this finding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35507/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1739asked

1739. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that some members of the Defence Forces have to get a second job to supplement their income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35506/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1739. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that some members of the Defence Forces have to get a second job to supplement their income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35506/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1738asked

1738. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that some members of the Defence Forces have to apply for family income supplement in view of the fact their salary is too low; if this issue will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35505/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1738. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that some members of the Defence Forces have to apply for family income supplement in view of the fact their salary is too low; if this issue will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35505/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1737asked

1737. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the lack of success in addressing the reduced numbers in the Defence Forces, even after his own Department's recruitment campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35504/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1737. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the lack of success in addressing the reduced numbers in the Defence Forces, even after his own Department's recruitment campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35504/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1736asked

1736. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the reports that there are approximately 60 members of the Defence Forces departing each month; his further views on the attrition rate in the Defence Forces; if he is taking action to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35503/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1736. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the reports that there are approximately 60 members of the Defence Forces departing each month; his further views on the attrition rate in the Defence Forces; if he is taking action to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35503/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1732asked

1732. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on his Department's survey on whether there is a widespread concern among the focus groups that the loss of experience and corporate knowledge is reaching a critical point in the Defence Forces and that it is already affecting operational readiness and capability; the actions he will take on foot of this finding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35499/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1732. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on his Department's survey on whether there is a widespread concern among the focus groups that the loss of experience and corporate knowledge is reaching a critical point in the Defence Forces and that it is already affecting operational readiness and capability; the actions he will take on foot of this finding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35499/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1731asked

1731. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent by his Department on taxi and-or limousine fares in the past two years to date by year and amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35485/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1731. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent by his Department on taxi and-or limousine fares in the past two years to date by year and amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35485/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1729asked

1729. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the non-payment of Naval Service recruits; the number of persons impacted; the reason for the non-payment; the length of time the recruits went without payment; and the steps he has taken to ensure no repeat of this in the future. [35252/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1729. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the non-payment of Naval Service recruits; the number of persons impacted; the reason for the non-payment; the length of time the recruits went without payment; and the steps he has taken to ensure no repeat of this in the future. [35252/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1728asked

1728. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all security and contract cleaning companies that have obtained contracts from his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department under public procurement rules are paying the legal employment regulation order, ERO, hourly rate to their security and contract cleaning employees; the steps he has taken to confirm full compliance with the ERO system; if he has cancelled contracts with companies that have been found to be in breach of the ERO system since 1 October 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35224/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1728. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all security and contract cleaning companies that have obtained contracts from his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department under public procurement rules are paying the legal employment regulation order, ERO, hourly rate to their security and contract cleaning employees; the steps he has taken to confirm full compliance with the ERO system; if he has cancelled contracts with companies that have been found to be in breach of the ERO system since 1 October 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35224/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1727asked

1727. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Doxycycline tablets purchased by the Defence Forces in each of the years 2006 to 2013; and the number of doxycycline tablets in stock at year end in each of those years. [35122/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1727. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Doxycycline tablets purchased by the Defence Forces in each of the years 2006 to 2013; and the number of doxycycline tablets in stock at year end in each of those years. [35122/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1726asked

1726. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Malarone tablets purchased by the Defence Forces in each of the years 2006 to 2013; and the number of malarone tablets in stock at year end in each of those years. [35110/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1726. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Malarone tablets purchased by the Defence Forces in each of the years 2006 to 2013; and the number of malarone tablets in stock at year end in each of those years. [35110/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1725asked

1725. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will issue 1916 commemoration medals to all retired members of the Defence Forces who served in United Nations peace keeping missions. [35060/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1725. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will issue 1916 commemoration medals to all retired members of the Defence Forces who served in United Nations peace keeping missions. [35060/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1722asked

1722. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the functions and responsibilities he has delegated under section 2 of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977 to the Minister of State for defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35902/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

1722. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the functions and responsibilities he has delegated under section 2 of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977 to the Minister of State for defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35902/17]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the Bill relating to the application of the working time directive to members of An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces is to be presented to Dáil Éireann. [35168/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

65. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the Bill relating to the application of the working time directive to members of An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces is to be presented to Dáil Éireann. [35168/17]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the Bill relating to the application of the working time directive to members of An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces is likely to be presented to Dáil Éireann. [35169/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 July 2017

59. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the Bill relating to the application of the working time directive to members of An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces is likely to be presented to Dáil Éireann. [35169/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1351asked

1351. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that there is a leadership vacuum being experienced at unit level (details supplied); and the action he will take on foot of this finding. [34872/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1351. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that there is a leadership vacuum being experienced at unit level (details supplied); and the action he will take on foot of this finding. [34872/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1350asked

1350. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether there is a need to review the relationship between his Department, the Defence Forces and the representative bodies and that there is a perception across rank and file that this relationship is not a collaborative one in view of the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey; and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34871/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1350. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether there is a need to review the relationship between his Department, the Defence Forces and the representative bodies and that there is a perception across rank and file that this relationship is not a collaborative one in view of the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey; and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34871/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1349asked

1349. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that there is a sense of disconnect with the general staff; and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34870/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1349. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that there is a sense of disconnect with the general staff; and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34870/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1348asked

1348. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether there is a pervasive perception that the senior leaders of the Defence Forces are not representing their troops in the manner they expect in view of the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey; and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34869/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1348. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether there is a pervasive perception that the senior leaders of the Defence Forces are not representing their troops in the manner they expect in view of the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey; and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34869/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1347asked

1347. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether there is evidence from the focus groups of a dysfunctional cycle of turnover developing in view of the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey; and the steps he will take on foot on this finding. [34868/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1347. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether there is evidence from the focus groups of a dysfunctional cycle of turnover developing in view of the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey; and the steps he will take on foot on this finding. [34868/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1346asked

1346. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that all of the focus groups from private to senior officers reported severe shortages of officers in units and that the individual consequences of these gaps for officers are increased workload and so on (details supplied); and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34867/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1346. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that all of the focus groups from private to senior officers reported severe shortages of officers in units and that the individual consequences of these gaps for officers are increased workload and so on (details supplied); and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34867/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1345asked

1345. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that it is clear from the data available and from the focus groups that there are significant middle management gaps at barrack and unit level within the Defences Forces (details supplied); and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34866/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1345. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that it is clear from the data available and from the focus groups that there are significant middle management gaps at barrack and unit level within the Defences Forces (details supplied); and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34866/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1344asked

1344. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that pay was directly impacting on turnover levels of privates in the Defence Forces (details supplied); and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34865/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1344. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that pay was directly impacting on turnover levels of privates in the Defence Forces (details supplied); and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34865/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1343asked

1343. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views regarding the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that officers and NCOs at all levels raised the issue of privates' pay (details supplied); and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34864/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1343. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views regarding the finding in the latest Defence Forces climate survey that officers and NCOs at all levels raised the issue of privates' pay (details supplied); and the steps he will take on foot of this finding. [34864/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1342asked

1342. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views regarding his Department's survey on whether there is widespread concern among the focus groups that the loss of experience and corporate knowledge is reaching a critical point in the Defence Forces and that it is affecting operational readiness and capability; and the actions he will take on foot of this finding. [34863/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1342. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views regarding his Department's survey on whether there is widespread concern among the focus groups that the loss of experience and corporate knowledge is reaching a critical point in the Defence Forces and that it is affecting operational readiness and capability; and the actions he will take on foot of this finding. [34863/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1341asked

1341. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 2289 of 20 June 2017, the number of former TDs that applied for board positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34857/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

1341. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 2289 of 20 June 2017, the number of former TDs that applied for board positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34857/17]

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