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Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the current security situation facing the Irish Defence Force personnel deployed with UNIFIL in Lebanon; the steps being taken to strengthen force protection measures to ensure their safety with current security incidents in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43699/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

151. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the current security situation facing the Irish Defence Force personnel deployed with UNIFIL in Lebanon; the steps being taken to strengthen force protection measures to ensure their safety with current security incidents in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43699/26]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence to report on any progress made in the investigations into the death of a Defence Forces member who was killed on duty in Lebanon (details supplied); when the independent post-incident inquiry will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43530/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

150. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence to report on any progress made in the investigations into the death of a Defence Forces member who was killed on duty in Lebanon (details supplied); when the independent post-incident inquiry will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43530/26]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the interim measures being implemented to monitor and secure Irish airspace between now and the fast-tracked 2028 delivery date of the Military Radar Programme; the reasons for the recent decision by the National Security and Defence Policy Branch to pause the broader National Aviation Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43730/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

149. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the interim measures being implemented to monitor and secure Irish airspace between now and the fast-tracked 2028 delivery date of the Military Radar Programme; the reasons for the recent decision by the National Security and Defence Policy Branch to pause the broader National Aviation Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43730/26]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence her views on whether the proposed relocation and expansion of the port of Galway provides an opportunity for the Defence Forces to establish a new naval base at the port; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43663/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

148. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence her views on whether the proposed relocation and expansion of the port of Galway provides an opportunity for the Defence Forces to establish a new naval base at the port; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43663/26]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding any initiatives that seek to encourage both recruitment and retention of personnel in the armed forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43421/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

147. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding any initiatives that seek to encourage both recruitment and retention of personnel in the armed forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43421/26]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the work undertaken on protecting Ireland's critical maritime infrastructure which is strategic objective number two in the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026 - 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43662/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

146. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the work undertaken on protecting Ireland's critical maritime infrastructure which is strategic objective number two in the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026 - 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43662/26]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Defence the plans in place for a new east coast naval base; if Louth is under consideration for its location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42810/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

145. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Defence the plans in place for a new east coast naval base; if Louth is under consideration for its location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42810/26]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence to discuss her preparations for the security dimensions of the EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43738/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

144. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence to discuss her preparations for the security dimensions of the EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43738/26]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide an update on the current situation in South Lebanon; the current activities and conditions of the Defence Forces on the UNIFIL mission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43531/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

143. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide an update on the current situation in South Lebanon; the current activities and conditions of the Defence Forces on the UNIFIL mission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43531/26]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the new Joint Cyber Defence Command strategy; the number of personnel currently employed within the command; the recruitment efforts to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42217/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

142. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the new Joint Cyber Defence Command strategy; the number of personnel currently employed within the command; the recruitment efforts to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42217/26]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the date by which she will publish the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2026; the Oireachtas Committee before which it will be discussed at Committee Stage; and if her Department intends to request that pre-legislative scrutiny be waived. [43592/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

141. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the date by which she will publish the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2026; the Oireachtas Committee before which it will be discussed at Committee Stage; and if her Department intends to request that pre-legislative scrutiny be waived. [43592/26]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Defence if she is exploring options for a forward operating base in the North West for the Naval Service in line with the Natonal Maritime Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42801/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

140. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Defence if she is exploring options for a forward operating base in the North West for the Naval Service in line with the Natonal Maritime Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42801/26]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland’s preparedness for a significant cyber-attack on her Department, offices/ institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43422/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

139. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland’s preparedness for a significant cyber-attack on her Department, offices/ institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43422/26]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the current shortfall in staffing levels across the Defence Forces; the timeframe to reach the targeting staffing levels; and the way in which the staffing shortfall impacts on national security. [43661/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

138. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the current shortfall in staffing levels across the Defence Forces; the timeframe to reach the targeting staffing levels; and the way in which the staffing shortfall impacts on national security. [43661/26]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the current position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43709/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

137. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the current position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43709/26]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence whether she will provide an update on the review of Defence Forces accommodation and infrastructure, including training facilities and barracks conditions; and if she will confirm when concrete capital works will commence to address long-standing deficiencies across regional Defence installations. [42809/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

136. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence whether she will provide an update on the review of Defence Forces accommodation and infrastructure, including training facilities and barracks conditions; and if she will confirm when concrete capital works will commence to address long-standing deficiencies across regional Defence installations. [42809/26]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence her plans to review the structure of the Army following the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43708/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

135. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence her plans to review the structure of the Army following the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43708/26]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Defence if she is exploring options for a forward operating base on the east coast for the Naval Service in line with the Natonal Maritime Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42802/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

134. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Defence if she is exploring options for a forward operating base on the east coast for the Naval Service in line with the Natonal Maritime Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42802/26]

Question· oralPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the planned legislation to abolish the triple lock and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43465/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

133. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the planned legislation to abolish the triple lock and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43465/26]

Question· oralPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline her proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection, when she intends to bring forward a Bill in relation to same, if there are plans to hold a referendum on the issue and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38222/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

132. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline her proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection, when she intends to bring forward a Bill in relation to same, if there are plans to hold a referendum on the issue and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38222/26]

Question· oralPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the discussions and communications she has had with her counterparts across Europe in relation to the potential of Ireland’s departure from the triple lock mechanism, and possible new military deployments or actions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43667/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

131. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the discussions and communications she has had with her counterparts across Europe in relation to the potential of Ireland’s departure from the triple lock mechanism, and possible new military deployments or actions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43667/26]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence if she is aware that under SMS a 58-day limit for the remainder of 2026 has been imposed on some Reservists who have been serving on a continuous daily basis; if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that these members of the Reserve are now left without certainty regarding income as they do not have the necessary PRSI contributions to qualify for jobseeker's benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42916/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

130. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence if she is aware that under SMS a 58-day limit for the remainder of 2026 has been imposed on some Reservists who have been serving on a continuous daily basis; if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that these members of the Reserve are now left without certainty regarding income as they do not have the necessary PRSI contributions to qualify for jobseeker's benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42916/26]

Question· oralPQ 129asked

129. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the plans in place for an expanded Naval Reserve presence in Galway as supported by the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42813/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

129. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the plans in place for an expanded Naval Reserve presence in Galway as supported by the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42813/26]

Question· oralPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence to outline Ireland's position at the recent meeting of EU defence ministers; the main outcomes regarding Ukraine, the European defence industrial strategy and EU defence co-operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43590/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

128. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence to outline Ireland's position at the recent meeting of EU defence ministers; the main outcomes regarding Ukraine, the European defence industrial strategy and EU defence co-operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43590/26]

Question· oralPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Defence when a decision on a location for the Army headquarters will be made; if Custume Barracks, Athlone, will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42807/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

127. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Defence when a decision on a location for the Army headquarters will be made; if Custume Barracks, Athlone, will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42807/26]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to strengthen recruitment and retention in the Permanent Defence Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43703/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

126. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to strengthen recruitment and retention in the Permanent Defence Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43703/26]

Question· oralPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the current military radar capability of the Defence Forces; her plans, if any to increase such capability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43588/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

125. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the current military radar capability of the Defence Forces; her plans, if any to increase such capability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43588/26]

Question· oralPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence the engagement which has taken place with the United Nations and Ireland's international partners in relation to the future of the Irish peacekeepers serving with UNIFIL particularly in view of ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. [44191/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

124. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence the engagement which has taken place with the United Nations and Ireland's international partners in relation to the future of the Irish peacekeepers serving with UNIFIL particularly in view of ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. [44191/26]

Question· oralPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on the matter of entry-level cadet pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43735/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

123. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on the matter of entry-level cadet pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43735/26]

Question· oralPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence whether public consultation has been undertaken in relation to any proposed changes to the triple lock; and whether the Government will commit to a referendum should any fundamental alteration to Ireland’s neutrality arise from such changes. [44028/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

122. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence whether public consultation has been undertaken in relation to any proposed changes to the triple lock; and whether the Government will commit to a referendum should any fundamental alteration to Ireland’s neutrality arise from such changes. [44028/26]

Question· oralPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence further to recent Dáil Éireann debates, her views on past health and safety measures in the Air Corps; the actions she plans to take to support former aircraft maintenance and ancillary personnel; whether she intends to ensure their medical needs are met; and the other supports that can be offered to the category affected as a whole. [43734/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

121. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence further to recent Dáil Éireann debates, her views on past health and safety measures in the Air Corps; the actions she plans to take to support former aircraft maintenance and ancillary personnel; whether she intends to ensure their medical needs are met; and the other supports that can be offered to the category affected as a whole. [43734/26]

Question· oralPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if she will withdraw legislation to abolish the triple lock pending a referendum to let the people decide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44192/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

120. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if she will withdraw legislation to abolish the triple lock pending a referendum to let the people decide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44192/26]

Question· oralPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; when she plans to bring forward a Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43733/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

119. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; when she plans to bring forward a Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43733/26]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the UN Security Council mandate for the continuation of Operation Irini in the Mediterranean; whether Ireland can continue to participate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41401/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2026

211. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the UN Security Council mandate for the continuation of Operation Irini in the Mediterranean; whether Ireland can continue to participate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41401/26]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish personnel who are or have been taking part in Operation Irini in the Mediterranean; if Ireland's participation will be continuing; if not, the reasons for withdrawing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41400/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2026

210. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish personnel who are or have been taking part in Operation Irini in the Mediterranean; if Ireland's participation will be continuing; if not, the reasons for withdrawing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41400/26]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide a report on the progress made implementing the Programme for Government commitments within her remit and on the achievements since the formation of the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41382/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2026

209. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide a report on the progress made implementing the Programme for Government commitments within her remit and on the achievements since the formation of the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41382/26]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any component, subsystem, software module, sensor, avionics unit, or communications system integrated into equipment currently in operational use by the Defence Forces was manufactured, developed, or licensed by a company headquartered in Israel or by an Israeli subsidiary of a multinational company; if so, to provide a list of such components and the platforms in which they are installed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41302/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2026

208. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any component, subsystem, software module, sensor, avionics unit, or communications system integrated into equipment currently in operational use by the Defence Forces was manufactured, developed, or licensed by a company headquartered in Israel or by an Israeli subsidiary of a multinational company; if so, to provide a list of such components and the platforms in which they are installed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41302/26]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to improve recruitment and retention within the permanent Defence Force, particularly in regional areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40857/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2026

207. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to improve recruitment and retention within the permanent Defence Force, particularly in regional areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40857/26]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any legal, procurement, export-control, sanctions-compliance, ethical, or strategic-risk assessment was carried out before entering into contracts involving defence platforms or systems which may contain embedded technologies originating from third-country defence manufacturers or subcontractors; and if she will provide details of the framework applied. [40589/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

28. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any legal, procurement, export-control, sanctions-compliance, ethical, or strategic-risk assessment was carried out before entering into contracts involving defence platforms or systems which may contain embedded technologies originating from third-country defence manufacturers or subcontractors; and if she will provide details of the framework applied. [40589/26]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any contractual provisions exist permitting the State to restrict, remove, replace, or refuse embedded defence technologies originating from specific jurisdictions within Defence Forces procurement programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40588/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

27. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any contractual provisions exist permitting the State to restrict, remove, replace, or refuse embedded defence technologies originating from specific jurisdictions within Defence Forces procurement programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40588/26]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any review has been undertaken of the extent to which foreign-origin defence software, firmware, avionics systems, communications systems, or mission-critical technologies used by the Defence Forces are dependent on ongoing licensing, remote servicing, software support, or update agreements with external suppliers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40587/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

26. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any review has been undertaken of the extent to which foreign-origin defence software, firmware, avionics systems, communications systems, or mission-critical technologies used by the Defence Forces are dependent on ongoing licensing, remote servicing, software support, or update agreements with external suppliers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40587/26]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Department or Defence Forces require prime defence contractors to disclose the origin country of embedded software, avionics systems, communications architecture, sensors, mission systems, or cybersecurity components supplied under State defence procurement contracts. [40586/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

25. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Department or Defence Forces require prime defence contractors to disclose the origin country of embedded software, avionics systems, communications architecture, sensors, mission systems, or cybersecurity components supplied under State defence procurement contracts. [40586/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any third-party systems integrators, subcontractors, or original equipment manufacturers involved in Defence Forces procurement programmes utilise Israeli-developed software, firmware, avionics architecture, cybersecurity tools, sensor technology, or communications systems as part of integrated defence platforms supplied to the State. [40585/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

24. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any third-party systems integrators, subcontractors, or original equipment manufacturers involved in Defence Forces procurement programmes utilise Israeli-developed software, firmware, avionics architecture, cybersecurity tools, sensor technology, or communications systems as part of integrated defence platforms supplied to the State. [40585/26]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Defence Forces or her Department maintain a register, inventory classification, or procurement record identifying the country of origin of major defence-related software, avionics, communications systems, sensors, or mission-critical technologies currently in use across Defence Forces platforms. [40584/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

23. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Defence Forces or her Department maintain a register, inventory classification, or procurement record identifying the country of origin of major defence-related software, avionics, communications systems, sensors, or mission-critical technologies currently in use across Defence Forces platforms. [40584/26]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department maintains any policy, guidance framework, procurement restriction, ethical screening mechanism, or due diligence process relating to the acquisition or use of defence-related systems, software, or technologies originating from jurisdictions subject to significant international controversy or armed conflict; and if she will provide details. [40583/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

22. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department maintains any policy, guidance framework, procurement restriction, ethical screening mechanism, or due diligence process relating to the acquisition or use of defence-related systems, software, or technologies originating from jurisdictions subject to significant international controversy or armed conflict; and if she will provide details. [40583/26]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any Israeli-manufactured, Israeli-developed, or Israeli-origin components, software, mission systems, avionics, communications equipment, cybersecurity tools, sensors, or licensed technologies form part of the Airbus H145M helicopter fleet acquired for the Air Corps; and whether ministerial approval, departmental review, export-control clearance, or legal assessment was sought or obtained in respect of any such components. [40582/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

21. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any Israeli-manufactured, Israeli-developed, or Israeli-origin components, software, mission systems, avionics, communications equipment, cybersecurity tools, sensors, or licensed technologies form part of the Airbus H145M helicopter fleet acquired for the Air Corps; and whether ministerial approval, departmental review, export-control clearance, or legal assessment was sought or obtained in respect of any such components. [40582/26]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any assessment has been undertaken by her Department or the Defence Forces regarding the procurement, operational use, maintenance, licensing, or integration of Israeli-origin defence technologies or software within Defence Forces platforms or systems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40581/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

20. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any assessment has been undertaken by her Department or the Defence Forces regarding the procurement, operational use, maintenance, licensing, or integration of Israeli-origin defence technologies or software within Defence Forces platforms or systems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40581/26]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any equipment, software, avionics, communications systems, sensor systems, mission systems, cybersecurity systems, electronic warfare components, or other defence-related technologies currently in operational use within the Defence Forces were manufactured, developed, licensed, or supplied by companies headquartered in Israel or by subsidiaries of Israeli defence or technology firms; and if she will provide a category-level breakdown of such systems. [40580/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

19. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any equipment, software, avionics, communications systems, sensor systems, mission systems, cybersecurity systems, electronic warfare components, or other defence-related technologies currently in operational use within the Defence Forces were manufactured, developed, licensed, or supplied by companies headquartered in Israel or by subsidiaries of Israeli defence or technology firms; and if she will provide a category-level breakdown of such systems. [40580/26]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence to outline whether under the new Department of Defence guidance governing supplemental military service (SMS), a reservist must now voluntarily apply for SMS and obtain prior Ministerial approval in order to undertake Reserve Defence Force (RDF) recruitment activities, RDF administrative activities or to instruct on RDF training activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40530/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

18. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence to outline whether under the new Department of Defence guidance governing supplemental military service (SMS), a reservist must now voluntarily apply for SMS and obtain prior Ministerial approval in order to undertake Reserve Defence Force (RDF) recruitment activities, RDF administrative activities or to instruct on RDF training activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40530/26]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the way in which reservists undertaking supplemental military service (SMS) can effectively support the Permanent Defence Force during Ireland’s EU Presidency when the maximum period of SMS service available between 1 June 2026 and 31 December 2026 is limited to 58 days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40529/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

17. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the way in which reservists undertaking supplemental military service (SMS) can effectively support the Permanent Defence Force during Ireland’s EU Presidency when the maximum period of SMS service available between 1 June 2026 and 31 December 2026 is limited to 58 days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40529/26]

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