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Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has any concern regarding Irish military neutrality following the decision for Irish troops to be withdrawn from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, UNDOF, in the Golan Heights on the Israeli-Syrian border for participation in the German-led EU battle group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13380/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023

2. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has any concern regarding Irish military neutrality following the decision for Irish troops to be withdrawn from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, UNDOF, in the Golan Heights on the Israeli-Syrian border for participation in the German-led EU battle group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13380/23]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence given that the ceremonial handover of two inshore patrol vessels from New Zealand has taken place, the estimated additional crew, by rank, required to put these vessels to sea; and the duration and location of any familiarisation and training for crew before they can enter service. [13837/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2023

1. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence given that the ceremonial handover of two inshore patrol vessels from New Zealand has taken place, the estimated additional crew, by rank, required to put these vessels to sea; and the duration and location of any familiarisation and training for crew before they can enter service. [13837/23]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the average number of days training per grade, in his Department in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; how this compares internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14850/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2023

156. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the average number of days training per grade, in his Department in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; how this compares internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14850/23]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide data, if available, on the qualification levels (details supplied) of civil servants in his Department as of 31 December 2022; how educational attainment levels have evolved in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14629/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2023

155. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide data, if available, on the qualification levels (details supplied) of civil servants in his Department as of 31 December 2022; how educational attainment levels have evolved in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14629/23]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will set out the full range of allowances payable to members of the Defence Forces deploying even for short periods to the Special Training Command in Strasbourg, Germany in support to the EUs Military Assistance Mission in Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine). [14274/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2023

154. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will set out the full range of allowances payable to members of the Defence Forces deploying even for short periods to the Special Training Command in Strasbourg, Germany in support to the EUs Military Assistance Mission in Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine). [14274/23]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will set out the full range of allowances for the pre-deployment training period, stand-by period and if required deployed periods payable to members of the Defence forces for the upcoming German-led EU Battle group 2025. [14273/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2023

153. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will set out the full range of allowances for the pre-deployment training period, stand-by period and if required deployed periods payable to members of the Defence forces for the upcoming German-led EU Battle group 2025. [14273/23]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he outline the budget available within his Department to secure a replacement Government jet, which is recommended to be replaced in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14141/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2023

152. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he outline the budget available within his Department to secure a replacement Government jet, which is recommended to be replaced in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14141/23]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence , further to Parliamentary Question No. 21 of 24 November 2022, if he will provide an update on Ireland's involvement in the European Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine, EUMAM Ukraine; the status of plans for the training of Ukrainian soldiers on EU soil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13699/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

601. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence , further to Parliamentary Question No. 21 of 24 November 2022, if he will provide an update on Ireland's involvement in the European Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine, EUMAM Ukraine; the status of plans for the training of Ukrainian soldiers on EU soil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13699/23]

Question· writtenPQ 600asked

600. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if people who leave the Defence Forces due to poor pay and conditions can receive their gratuity early in order to help them with the housing and cost-of-living crises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13696/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

600. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if people who leave the Defence Forces due to poor pay and conditions can receive their gratuity early in order to help them with the housing and cost-of-living crises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13696/23]

Question· writtenPQ 599asked

599. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of trained paramedics in the Defence Forces; the age at which they must retire; the reason for this, given that paramedics in the Ambulance Service can serve until they are 66 years of age; the cost to the Defence Forces of losing these highly-trained staff at such an early age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13420/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

599. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of trained paramedics in the Defence Forces; the age at which they must retire; the reason for this, given that paramedics in the Ambulance Service can serve until they are 66 years of age; the cost to the Defence Forces of losing these highly-trained staff at such an early age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13420/23]

Question· writtenPQ 598asked

598. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of staff in the Defence Forces who must retire in the next three years due to the mandatory age of retirement; the way it is intended to replace these members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13419/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

598. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of staff in the Defence Forces who must retire in the next three years due to the mandatory age of retirement; the way it is intended to replace these members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13419/23]

Question· writtenPQ 597asked

597. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he plans to raise the mandatory age of retirement for non-commissioned members of the Defence Forces from 50 years of age to 60, in view of the declining numbers in the Defence Forces and the specialised training given to technical back-up staff there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13418/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

597. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he plans to raise the mandatory age of retirement for non-commissioned members of the Defence Forces from 50 years of age to 60, in view of the declining numbers in the Defence Forces and the specialised training given to technical back-up staff there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13418/23]

Question· writtenPQ 595asked

595. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence , further to Parliamentary Question No. 923 of 14 June 2022, if there has been progress on clearing the backlog of medical exams for the Defence Forces Army Reserves; when the plan for the revitalisation of the Defence Forces Army Reserves will be published; and if there is a timeline for the establishment of the office of Defence Forces Army Reserves affairs. [13033/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

595. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence , further to Parliamentary Question No. 923 of 14 June 2022, if there has been progress on clearing the backlog of medical exams for the Defence Forces Army Reserves; when the plan for the revitalisation of the Defence Forces Army Reserves will be published; and if there is a timeline for the establishment of the office of Defence Forces Army Reserves affairs. [13033/23]

Question· writtenPQ 594asked

594. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the level of funding provided to the permanent structured co-operation initiative, in each of the years 2017 to 2022, respectively; and the proposed funding for 2023. [12941/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

594. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the level of funding provided to the permanent structured co-operation initiative, in each of the years 2017 to 2022, respectively; and the proposed funding for 2023. [12941/23]

Question· writtenPQ 593asked

593. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress made by his Department in respect of targets and goals set out in the sustainable development goals of the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development under the policy remit of his Department; and if these targets and goals will be met by their respective deadlines. [12898/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

593. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress made by his Department in respect of targets and goals set out in the sustainable development goals of the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development under the policy remit of his Department; and if these targets and goals will be met by their respective deadlines. [12898/23]

Question· writtenPQ 592asked

592. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the planned establishment of an Office of Reserve Affairs, with the priority objective of developing a regeneration plan for the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12678/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

592. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the planned establishment of an Office of Reserve Affairs, with the priority objective of developing a regeneration plan for the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12678/23]

Question· writtenPQ 591asked

591. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the commitment to revitalise the Reserve Defence Force as part of the work to move to 'Level of Ambition 2' (LOA2), as set out in the capability framework devised by the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12677/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

591. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the commitment to revitalise the Reserve Defence Force as part of the work to move to 'Level of Ambition 2' (LOA2), as set out in the capability framework devised by the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12677/23]

Question· writtenPQ 590asked

590. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of prospective members of the Reserve Defence Force currently awaiting an induction medical assessment; how long the average waiting time for an assessment is; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12676/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

590. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of prospective members of the Reserve Defence Force currently awaiting an induction medical assessment; how long the average waiting time for an assessment is; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12676/23]

Question· writtenPQ 589asked

589. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a breakdown the number of active members of the Civil Defence in each of the 28 Civil Defence units across the State in each of the years 2013 to 2022 and as of March 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12639/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

589. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a breakdown the number of active members of the Civil Defence in each of the 28 Civil Defence units across the State in each of the years 2013 to 2022 and as of March 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12639/23]

Question· writtenPQ 588asked

588. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if any projects under his remit are on hold due to Capital Funding pressures; if he will indicate the projects, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12622/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

588. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if any projects under his remit are on hold due to Capital Funding pressures; if he will indicate the projects, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12622/23]

Question· writtenPQ 586asked

586. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of times funding was moved across budget lines within his Department in a process known as virement; the name and purpose of the fund the money was taken from; the name and purpose of the fund the money was transferred to; the dates upon which he approved of such transfers, since he took office; if the Department of Public Expenditure was consulted prior to the transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12264/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

586. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of times funding was moved across budget lines within his Department in a process known as virement; the name and purpose of the fund the money was taken from; the name and purpose of the fund the money was transferred to; the dates upon which he approved of such transfers, since he took office; if the Department of Public Expenditure was consulted prior to the transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12264/23]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if and how military emissions are being recorded in relation to legally binding targets at national and European level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13851/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

585. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if and how military emissions are being recorded in relation to legally binding targets at national and European level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13851/23]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide a clear timeframe as to when the OPW will have all the flood defence measures completed in Athlone, given this work was to have been completed by the end of 2022 and has yet to happen; the reason for the delay; and when the work is now scheduled for completion. [12488/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2023

352. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide a clear timeframe as to when the OPW will have all the flood defence measures completed in Athlone, given this work was to have been completed by the end of 2022 and has yet to happen; the reason for the delay; and when the work is now scheduled for completion. [12488/23]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of vacant, disused or decommissioned properties owned by his Department which potentially could be used for accommodation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12207/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2023

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of vacant, disused or decommissioned properties owned by his Department which potentially could be used for accommodation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12207/23]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant habitable dwelling units and vacant derelict residential dwelling units in the ownership or part ownership of, or under the control of, both his Department and agencies under his remit; the county in which each unit is located; the length of time each unit has been vacant, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12165/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2023

252. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant habitable dwelling units and vacant derelict residential dwelling units in the ownership or part ownership of, or under the control of, both his Department and agencies under his remit; the county in which each unit is located; the length of time each unit has been vacant, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12165/23]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the review into Defence Forces participation considered withdrawing Irish troops from the UNIFIL mission to Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12030/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2023

251. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the review into Defence Forces participation considered withdrawing Irish troops from the UNIFIL mission to Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12030/23]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence who participated in, and who oversaw, the review of Defence Forces participation in UN missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12028/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2023

249. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence who participated in, and who oversaw, the review of Defence Forces participation in UN missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12028/23]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to list the NATO training exercises that the Defence Forces have participated in over the past five years; where these exercises have taken place, and what units of the Defence Forces were involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12025/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2023

246. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to list the NATO training exercises that the Defence Forces have participated in over the past five years; where these exercises have taken place, and what units of the Defence Forces were involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12025/23]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the Government intends to introduce the working time directive for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11833/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 March 2023

125. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the Government intends to introduce the working time directive for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11833/23]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform with responsibility for Office of Public Works if he will ensure that coastal defence works are carried out at a property (details supplied) to ensure that erosion does not continue to impact on the owners. [11767/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 March 2023

97. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform with responsibility for Office of Public Works if he will ensure that coastal defence works are carried out at a property (details supplied) to ensure that erosion does not continue to impact on the owners. [11767/23]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

354. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department supports the use of gender-neutral pronouns in the drafting of legislation or policies initiated by or originating in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11266/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2023

354. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department supports the use of gender-neutral pronouns in the drafting of legislation or policies initiated by or originating in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11266/23]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

353. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount spent on purchasing military equipment from companies based in either France and Canada in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [11225/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2023

353. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount spent on purchasing military equipment from companies based in either France and Canada in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [11225/23]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

351. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if representatives of the Defence Forces or his Department participated in the recent IDEX 2023 arms fair in Abu Dhabi, UAE; if so, the meetings any delegation participated in; if any contracts were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11168/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2023

351. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if representatives of the Defence Forces or his Department participated in the recent IDEX 2023 arms fair in Abu Dhabi, UAE; if so, the meetings any delegation participated in; if any contracts were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11168/23]

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