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Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces Colour Vision Working Group has concluded its review of the colour vision requirements for joining the Defence Forces; if so, the findings and recommendations of same.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59995/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

244. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces Colour Vision Working Group has concluded its review of the colour vision requirements for joining the Defence Forces; if so, the findings and recommendations of same.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59995/22]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide the attendance record of his Department at all joint policing committee and city and county development board meetings since 2015 to date, in tabular form. [59678/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2022

99. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide the attendance record of his Department at all joint policing committee and city and county development board meetings since 2015 to date, in tabular form. [59678/22]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if a list will be provided of all schemes and programmes under the remit of his Department for which a means test applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59651/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2022

98. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if a list will be provided of all schemes and programmes under the remit of his Department for which a means test applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59651/22]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to bring a proposal to Dáil Éireann in advance of Irish Defence Forces personnel participating in the European Union Assistance Mission Ukraine in order to comply with Article 28 of the Constitution which sets out that "the State shall not participate in any war save with the assent of Dáil Éireann". [59588/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2022

97. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to bring a proposal to Dáil Éireann in advance of Irish Defence Forces personnel participating in the European Union Assistance Mission Ukraine in order to comply with Article 28 of the Constitution which sets out that "the State shall not participate in any war save with the assent of Dáil Éireann". [59588/22]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the plan for Ireland's participation in the European Union Assistance Mission Ukraine; and if he can provide a guarantee that Irish soldiers will only be involved in training related to de-mining and that they will not be involved in other aspects of the military training which will be taking place. [59587/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2022

96. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the plan for Ireland's participation in the European Union Assistance Mission Ukraine; and if he can provide a guarantee that Irish soldiers will only be involved in training related to de-mining and that they will not be involved in other aspects of the military training which will be taking place. [59587/22]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

323. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a schedule of the employment status in the Civil Service of each civilian driver who has been replaced by an official Garda driver in his ministerial driver corps; if VER payments have issued; and if any cases have been presented to the Workplace Relations Commission to date on foot of the changes. [59763/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2022

323. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a schedule of the employment status in the Civil Service of each civilian driver who has been replaced by an official Garda driver in his ministerial driver corps; if VER payments have issued; and if any cases have been presented to the Workplace Relations Commission to date on foot of the changes. [59763/22]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

322. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Defence the names of all companies supplying private security and cleaning services in his Department, including the cost of private cleaning in his Department, the cost of private security in his Department; the number of private cleaners supplied to his Department to provide these duties as part of these contracts, and the number of private security personnel supplied to his Department on foot of these contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59728/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2022

322. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Defence the names of all companies supplying private security and cleaning services in his Department, including the cost of private cleaning in his Department, the cost of private security in his Department; the number of private cleaners supplied to his Department to provide these duties as part of these contracts, and the number of private security personnel supplied to his Department on foot of these contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59728/22]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence his views on the use of a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will liaise with the relevant local authority in order to hand the facility over for community use given that it is currently unused and derelict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59441/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2022

321. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence his views on the use of a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will liaise with the relevant local authority in order to hand the facility over for community use given that it is currently unused and derelict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59441/22]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Defence the number of access officers responsible for providing, or arranging for, and co-ordinating assistance and guidance to people with disabilities accessing his Department's services who are employed in his Department as required by section 26 (2) of the Disability Act 2005; the way that his Department makes its customers aware of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59287/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2022

320. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Defence the number of access officers responsible for providing, or arranging for, and co-ordinating assistance and guidance to people with disabilities accessing his Department's services who are employed in his Department as required by section 26 (2) of the Disability Act 2005; the way that his Department makes its customers aware of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59287/22]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Defence Forces here are being trained in line with the standards set in other European countries with a view to ensuring that the forces here have the capacity and alacrity of others throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58662/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Defence Forces here are being trained in line with the standards set in other European countries with a view to ensuring that the forces here have the capacity and alacrity of others throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58662/22]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Defence Forces are being modernised and coordinated in such a way as to ensure maximum effectiveness in all required situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58661/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Defence Forces are being modernised and coordinated in such a way as to ensure maximum effectiveness in all required situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58661/22]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that the Air Corps is being reorganised in line with the recently published reports on the Defence Forces; if its strength is sufficient to meet requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58660/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that the Air Corps is being reorganised in line with the recently published reports on the Defence Forces; if its strength is sufficient to meet requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58660/22]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that the Air Corps, in terms of strength, equipment and capacity is in keeping with the standards throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58659/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that the Air Corps, in terms of strength, equipment and capacity is in keeping with the standards throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58659/22]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment including aircraft and modern technology continue to feature prominently in the upgrading the of the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58658/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment including aircraft and modern technology continue to feature prominently in the upgrading the of the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58658/22]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment to the Air Corps is enhanced with a view to bringing the strength of the force in line with modern requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58657/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment to the Air Corps is enhanced with a view to bringing the strength of the force in line with modern requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58657/22]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that the Army is being adequately updated in line with the recent report on the Defence Forces; if any particular issues have been identified as being in need of attention in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58656/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that the Army is being adequately updated in line with the recent report on the Defence Forces; if any particular issues have been identified as being in need of attention in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58656/22]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which issues of abuse including sexual abuse throughout the Defence Forces have been satisfactorily dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58654/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which issues of abuse including sexual abuse throughout the Defence Forces have been satisfactorily dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58654/22]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Army continues to be modernised in terms of its structure, efficacy and its ability to respond to emergencies, if and when they arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58653/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the degree to which the Army continues to be modernised in terms of its structure, efficacy and its ability to respond to emergencies, if and when they arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58653/22]

Question· oralPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the ongoing steps to implement fully the recent report on the Defence Forces as it affects the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58652/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the ongoing steps to implement fully the recent report on the Defence Forces as it affects the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58652/22]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment continues to remain an ongoing issue in the Defence Forces with particular reference to all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58650/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment continues to remain an ongoing issue in the Defence Forces with particular reference to all branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58650/22]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service is being fully equipped in terms of personnel, seagoing hardware and other equipment sufficient to enhance the effectiveness and capability of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58649/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service is being fully equipped in terms of personnel, seagoing hardware and other equipment sufficient to enhance the effectiveness and capability of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58649/22]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which upgrading requirements are in hand throughout the Naval Service with a view to ensuring maximum capacity throughout the Service in line with recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58648/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which upgrading requirements are in hand throughout the Naval Service with a view to ensuring maximum capacity throughout the Service in line with recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58648/22]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the number of sea-going vessels available to the Naval Service are sufficiently updated to meet modern requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58647/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if the number of sea-going vessels available to the Naval Service are sufficiently updated to meet modern requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58647/22]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service is being upgraded in line with the recent report; the extent to which recruitment is a major part of this reorganisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58646/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Naval Service is being upgraded in line with the recent report; the extent to which recruitment is a major part of this reorganisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58646/22]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the current level of interest in starting a career in the Defence Forces in comparison to previous years, particularly among women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57486/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

55. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the current level of interest in starting a career in the Defence Forces in comparison to previous years, particularly among women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57486/22]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on Project R3 - Incentivised long service arrangements - NCO and Officer rank in the High Level Implementation plan Strengthening our Defence Forces. [58284/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

54. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on Project R3 - Incentivised long service arrangements - NCO and Officer rank in the High Level Implementation plan Strengthening our Defence Forces. [58284/22]

Question· oralPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces of February 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57959/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

53. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces of February 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57959/22]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an updated report on the progress that is being made on the further evaluation that is being carried out on the issue of long service increments in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57666/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

52. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an updated report on the progress that is being made on the further evaluation that is being carried out on the issue of long service increments in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57666/22]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which any further embellishments can be made to protect Irish offshore, underwater or other telecommunication facilities with particular reference to the need to damage, deliberate or otherwise; if the necessary resources continue to be available to Ireland's Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58359/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

51. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which any further embellishments can be made to protect Irish offshore, underwater or other telecommunication facilities with particular reference to the need to damage, deliberate or otherwise; if the necessary resources continue to be available to Ireland's Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58359/22]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the level of uptake on the current recruitment drive for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58420/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

50. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the level of uptake on the current recruitment drive for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58420/22]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide further clarity on the purpose and function of his attendance as a keynote speaker at the "Building the Ecosystem" event in October 2022 which promoted Ireland's interaction with the arms industry. [58444/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

49. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide further clarity on the purpose and function of his attendance as a keynote speaker at the "Building the Ecosystem" event in October 2022 which promoted Ireland's interaction with the arms industry. [58444/22]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the way in which he proposes to improve the conditions of service for Defence Forces medical officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58279/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

48. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the way in which he proposes to improve the conditions of service for Defence Forces medical officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58279/22]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Defence the steps that his Department is taking to promote Ireland's highly qualified defence forces personnel staying in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57958/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

47. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Defence the steps that his Department is taking to promote Ireland's highly qualified defence forces personnel staying in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57958/22]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Defence his plans to improve the capacity of the Office of Emergency Planning in view of the increasing frequency and impact of adverse weather events due to climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58349/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

46. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Defence his plans to improve the capacity of the Office of Emergency Planning in view of the increasing frequency and impact of adverse weather events due to climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58349/22]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in relation to plans for the protection of critical State infrastructure in the coming months and years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57665/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

45. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in relation to plans for the protection of critical State infrastructure in the coming months and years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57665/22]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the Defence Forces’ office of reserve affairs to be established; the proposed structure of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57630/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

44. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the Defence Forces’ office of reserve affairs to be established; the proposed structure of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57630/22]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence if his Department plans to review the tech pay and allowance and the specific service commitment schemes for aircraft technicians within the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58337/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

41. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence if his Department plans to review the tech pay and allowance and the specific service commitment schemes for aircraft technicians within the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58337/22]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the increase in wages that has been put in place for non-commissioned Defence Force Members since June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57854/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

40. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence the increase in wages that has been put in place for non-commissioned Defence Force Members since June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57854/22]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Defence his views on reports that the number of personnel going AWOL in the Defence Forces will hit a ten-year high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57623/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2022

38. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Defence his views on reports that the number of personnel going AWOL in the Defence Forces will hit a ten-year high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57623/22]

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