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Question· writtenPQ 231asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
231. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if there is an agreement between the UK Government, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the Irish Government in regard to UK aircraft and vessels entering Irish sovereign airspace and territorial waters, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14428/23]
Question· writtenPQ 52asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
52. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions that he is taking to improve pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14200/23]
Question· writtenPQ 51asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
51. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the rationale for the Irish Defence Forces personnel being withdrawn from the peacekeeping mission in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13381/23]
Question· writtenPQ 50asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
50. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there will be a new army headquarters in Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14164/23]
Question· writtenPQ 49asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
49. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps his Department is taking to address the retention and recruitment crisis within the Defence Forces. [13943/23]
Question· writtenPQ 48asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
48. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide details of plans to recruit more civilians for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14313/23]
Question· writtenPQ 47asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
47. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the discussions with the Defence Forces and with the United Nations regarding the possibility of providing an increase in troop contribution to the UNIFIL mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13879/23]
Question· writtenPQ 46asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
46. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has any plans to review the triple lock process for authorising Irish military participation in overseas deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13680/23]
Question· writtenPQ 45asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
45. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he plans any review of existing defence structures in the Border counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14234/23]
Question· writtenPQ 44asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
44. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures being examined to address the high level of discharge rates in the Defence Forces; if he is satisfied that the current level of recruitment can address the major gaps appearing in the ranks throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14094/23]
Question· oralPQ 43asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
43. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to ensure the Defence Forces conform with the working time directive as per the recommendations in the Report of the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13684/23]
Question· writtenPQ 42asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
42. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will detail the role Ireland will play in the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12644/23]
Question· writtenPQ 41asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
41. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which work is in hand to implement the recommendations of the Report on the Defence Forces with particular reference to key matters which need urgent attention; if discussions continue to take place with the relevant organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14100/23]
Question· writtenPQ 40asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
40. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on protecting Ireland's undersea cables in conjunction with NATO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12645/23]
Question· writtenPQ 39asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
39. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide details of the UN-mandated peace missions from which Irish Defence Forces are being withdrawn; the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13975/23]
Question· writtenPQ 38asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
38. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the position regarding the Commission on Defence report; the steps are being taken to implement its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13210/23]
Question· writtenPQ 37asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
37. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total military provided accommodation available at present for Defence Forces personnel; the plans he has to extend this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13683/23]
Question· oralPQ 36asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
36. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a detailed update on the current status of the report from the Independent Review Group into allegations of abuse in the Defence Forces. [13838/23]
Question· writtenPQ 35asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
35. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a report on the proposed crewing of the newly received refurbished P70 ships; where the ships will be stationed; the area the ships will operate in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14186/23]
Question· oralPQ 34asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
34. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on plans to implement the working time directive for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14314/23]
Question· oralPQ 33asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
33. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 61 of 2 February 2023, when the final report of the independent review to examine the effectiveness of the policies, systems and procedures in place for dealing with bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Defence Forces, will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13641/23]
Question· writtenPQ 32asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
32. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the position regarding ongoing developments to improve the quality and quantity of accommodation for service personnel in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13209/23]
Question· writtenPQ 31asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
31. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the implications of the ongoing war in Ukraine for Ireland's security and defence. [14231/23]
Question· writtenPQ 30asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
30. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 17 of 2 February 2023, when the independent assessment (details supplied) will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13642/23]
Question· writtenPQ 29asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
29. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the policy that has been developed by his Department with respect to the privileging of Civil Defence paramedic and advanced paramedic members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14192/23]
Question· writtenPQ 28asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
28. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason for the withdrawal of the Defence Forces from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). [14170/23]
Question· writtenPQ 27asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
27. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline any concerns he has in relation to whether Ireland has the capacity to ensure that undersea data cables passing through Irish waters are secure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14316/23]
Question· writtenPQ 26asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
26. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide details on his decision to withdraw Irish troops from the UNDOF mission to Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14315/23]
Question· oralPQ 25asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
25. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a definitive timeline on when a decision will be made about the mandatory retirement age of 50 years being extended for Defence Forces members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13880/23]
Question· writtenPQ 24asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
24. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will expand the Collins medal scheme to retired members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13888/23]
Question· writtenPQ 23asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
23. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the action being taken in relation to the finding of the Commission on the Defences Forces that in the current structure, the army brigades are not deployable and do not align to international standards in terms of their strength or capabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14376/23]
Question· writtenPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
22. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress made by the Government in terms of reaching the number of Defence Forces personnel targeted. [13922/23]
Question· writtenPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
21. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of functioning aircraft currently in service with the Air Corps; when additional aircraft will arrive and begin service here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13681/23]
Question· writtenPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
20. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions that have been taken by his Department to support and encourage the retention of personnel in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14191/23]
Question· writtenPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
19. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the latest engagement he has had with the Defences Forces in terms of pay improvements. [13921/23]
Question· writtenPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
18. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if all Defence Force pensioners are included in the next payment tranche of 2% due in March 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14095/23]
Question· writtenPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
17. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the direct and indirect cost to the Exchequer to date of Irish Defence Forces' participation in the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine); and the budget allocated to meet the costs arising from Irish Defence Forces' participation in the mission in 2023. [13885/23]
Question· writtenPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
16. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the role Defence Forces' personnel will play in the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine. [14168/23]
Question· writtenPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
15. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the Government decision to participate in an EU battlegroup erodes Irish neutrality. [13944/23]
Question· writtenPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
14. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the considerations of expanding cooperation with NATO in areas of cyber-attack and maritime intelligence; if this has implications for Ireland’s position of military neutrality; its implications on the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13385/23]
Question· writtenPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
13. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the role the Defences Forces play in fulfilling the security needs of the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14235/23]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
12. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the recently purchased naval vessels from New Zealand will commence operation; the progress to date in obtaining a replacement flagship vessel for the L.E. Éithne; his view on the optimum number of naval vessels and naval personnel and his plans to achieve this objective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13682/23]
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
11. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the implementation of the working time directive in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14185/23]
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
10. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken to date regarding the Workplace Relations Commission ruling in December 2020 to roll out anti-discrimination training course and materials for all Defence Forces personnel with staff responsibilities due to be completed by the end of 2022. [13839/23]
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
9. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if it is intended to review the ages at which members of the Defence Forces have to retire, particularly taking into account specialist skills that have been acquired by many of them during their careers and positions held as a consequence that can capably be carried out by such personnel up to the normal age of retirement in comparable employment outside of the Defence Forces, and the ongoing shortage of members in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13976/23]
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
8. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the action being taken on the recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the future disposition and structures of the Army be regionally balanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14375/23]
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
7. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the independent review into a group (details supplied); when the report will be published; the actions he will be taking in respect of the report; and if all the recommendations be implemented. [14165/23]
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
6. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the report carried out by the independent review group into allegations made by a group (details supplied); when this will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14199/23]
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
5. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the efforts being made to implement the working time directive for members of the Defence Forces; if he will address concerns from serving personnel that the military management and his Department are seeking significant exemptions to the implementation of the Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14429/23]
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023
4. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline any updates in relation to the mandatory retirement age within the Defence Forces for post-1994 privates and corporals; the steps he will take to retain the affected personnel amidst a staffing retention crisis; if there have been advancements in his discussions with the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13557/23]
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