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Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the flood defence works on the quays, Athlone have stalled; when works will recommence; and the date for completion of same. [53680/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

145. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the flood defence works on the quays, Athlone have stalled; when works will recommence; and the date for completion of same. [53680/19]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the implications for working schedules in the Defence Forces based on recent decisions regarding breaches of the working time directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53877/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

85. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the implications for working schedules in the Defence Forces based on recent decisions regarding breaches of the working time directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53877/19]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53841/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

83. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53841/19]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the personal injuries pay-outs will be published for properties under the ownership of his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [53789/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

82. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the personal injuries pay-outs will be published for properties under the ownership of his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [53789/19]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of new staff recruited to his Department from January 2019 to date; the title of each employment position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53640/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

80. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of new staff recruited to his Department from January 2019 to date; the title of each employment position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53640/19]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the precautions taken to ensure that the former LÉ Aisling was not sold to organisations that would be in contravention of UN arms embargoes; his views on a newspaper report on same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53591/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

79. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the precautions taken to ensure that the former LÉ Aisling was not sold to organisations that would be in contravention of UN arms embargoes; his views on a newspaper report on same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53591/19]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if an evaluation has been carried out in respect of potential weakness in the Defence Forces with a view to addressing the issues in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53445/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if an evaluation has been carried out in respect of potential weakness in the Defence Forces with a view to addressing the issues in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53445/19]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which pay and conditions in the Defence Forces have been resolved to satisfaction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53443/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which pay and conditions in the Defence Forces have been resolved to satisfaction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53443/19]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces remain ready, available and equipped for emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53440/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces remain ready, available and equipped for emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53440/19]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current or expected obligations in the aftermath of Brexit in respect of defence and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53436/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current or expected obligations in the aftermath of Brexit in respect of defence and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53436/19]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland has understandings or agreements with foreign countries regarding aerial defence in situations in which aircraft intrusion is used as a way of compensating for lack of jet aircraft within the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53014/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

65. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland has understandings or agreements with foreign countries regarding aerial defence in situations in which aircraft intrusion is used as a way of compensating for lack of jet aircraft within the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53014/19]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the defence budget, specifically Vote 36, is on profile; if not, the extent of the variation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53295/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

99. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the defence budget, specifically Vote 36, is on profile; if not, the extent of the variation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53295/19]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the food budget of the Defence Forces equates to €4.35 per day while the budget per prisoner is €6.25; and his views in relation to same. [52725/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

98. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the food budget of the Defence Forces equates to €4.35 per day while the budget per prisoner is €6.25; and his views in relation to same. [52725/19]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the date on which and the reason a person (details supplied) was discharged from the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53106/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

97. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the date on which and the reason a person (details supplied) was discharged from the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53106/19]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which and-or the procedures the chief medical officer in the Air Corps makes requests to civilian general practitioners and-or hospitals in respect of serving officers medical files and-or medical history; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52823/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

96. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which and-or the procedures the chief medical officer in the Air Corps makes requests to civilian general practitioners and-or hospitals in respect of serving officers medical files and-or medical history; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52823/19]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to instances in which Air Corps personnel were engaged in employment outside of their official duties; if he has imposed sanctions on staff that are and-or have engaged in employment in the private sector while being serving members of the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52822/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

95. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to instances in which Air Corps personnel were engaged in employment outside of their official duties; if he has imposed sanctions on staff that are and-or have engaged in employment in the private sector while being serving members of the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52822/19]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 26 November 2019, if a further update will be provided in view of the urgency of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52653/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

94. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 26 November 2019, if a further update will be provided in view of the urgency of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52653/19]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 18 June 2019, if the information is now to hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52639/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

93. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 18 June 2019, if the information is now to hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52639/19]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the integration of Ireland into PESCO in view of the upcoming second anniversary of the participation of Ireland in same; the level of engagement and lobbying his Department has received from European arms manufacturers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52870/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

87. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the integration of Ireland into PESCO in view of the upcoming second anniversary of the participation of Ireland in same; the level of engagement and lobbying his Department has received from European arms manufacturers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52870/19]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of protected disclosures made to his Department since the current legislation was introduced; the number of personnel dismissed from the Defences Forces; the number still serving members; and the number that have applied to rejoin the Defence Forces in view of the retention crisis that exists. [53118/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

85. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of protected disclosures made to his Department since the current legislation was introduced; the number of personnel dismissed from the Defences Forces; the number still serving members; and the number that have applied to rejoin the Defence Forces in view of the retention crisis that exists. [53118/19]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he has taken since the first protected disclosure regarding chemical poisoning in the Air Corps was received four years ago; the steps he will take to address the health legacy issues including suicide of years of exposure to carcinogenic chemicals of persons based in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnell; and if he will instruct that a health review be carried out of serving and former members of the Air Corps. [52724/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

84. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he has taken since the first protected disclosure regarding chemical poisoning in the Air Corps was received four years ago; the steps he will take to address the health legacy issues including suicide of years of exposure to carcinogenic chemicals of persons based in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnell; and if he will instruct that a health review be carried out of serving and former members of the Air Corps. [52724/19]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the loss of specialist skills in the Defence Forces as identified by the Public Service Pay Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53033/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

83. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the loss of specialist skills in the Defence Forces as identified by the Public Service Pay Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53033/19]

Question· oralPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his efforts to improve pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this perceived unfairness is having an influence on the recruitment and retention of members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53011/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

82. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his efforts to improve pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this perceived unfairness is having an influence on the recruitment and retention of members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53011/19]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has witnessed the working conditions in the Curragh Camp; his plans to improve the facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52899/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

81. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has witnessed the working conditions in the Curragh Camp; his plans to improve the facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52899/19]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the introduction of recent measures have stemmed the exodus from the Defence Forces; and his views on whether his policies over the past eight years have failed and contributed to the exodus, low morale and the feeling of being undervalued among Defence Forces personnel. [52723/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

80. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the introduction of recent measures have stemmed the exodus from the Defence Forces; and his views on whether his policies over the past eight years have failed and contributed to the exodus, low morale and the feeling of being undervalued among Defence Forces personnel. [52723/19]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces has stabilised to the extent necessary to achieve recommended strength in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52961/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces has stabilised to the extent necessary to achieve recommended strength in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52961/19]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when Ireland will withdraw from Operation Sophia and return to search and rescue missions in view of the continuing deaths of refugees and migrants in the seas around Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52646/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

77. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when Ireland will withdraw from Operation Sophia and return to search and rescue missions in view of the continuing deaths of refugees and migrants in the seas around Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52646/19]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether many aspects of PESCO are at odds with the centrality of peace and conflict resolution as set out in A Better World, which is the position of Ireland on international development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53012/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

75. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether many aspects of PESCO are at odds with the centrality of peace and conflict resolution as set out in A Better World, which is the position of Ireland on international development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53012/19]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the expenditure to date on the European Defence Fund by Ireland; the status of the integration into the European Defence Fund by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52907/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

74. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the expenditure to date on the European Defence Fund by Ireland; the status of the integration into the European Defence Fund by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52907/19]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of work to identify a suitable site for a new post-primary school in the Curragh, County Kildare; his engagement with the Department of Education and Skills on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53018/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

73. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of work to identify a suitable site for a new post-primary school in the Curragh, County Kildare; his engagement with the Department of Education and Skills on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53018/19]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 7 November 2019, if the question of arms being purchased and sold to countries that violate international law and deny human rights has been raised at EU level; his views on whether the EU should reconsider its policy on competitive tenders with an emphasis on human rights; and if he will consider a unilateral position on purchasing equipment whether it be defensive or offensive in nature. [53013/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

72. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 7 November 2019, if the question of arms being purchased and sold to countries that violate international law and deny human rights has been raised at EU level; his views on whether the EU should reconsider its policy on competitive tenders with an emphasis on human rights; and if he will consider a unilateral position on purchasing equipment whether it be defensive or offensive in nature. [53013/19]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to prevent members of the Defence Forces having to routinely serve multiple excessively long shifts contrary to the working time directive which covers other occupations but which has not been implemented in relation to members of the Defence Forces when not on active service. [52722/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

71. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to prevent members of the Defence Forces having to routinely serve multiple excessively long shifts contrary to the working time directive which covers other occupations but which has not been implemented in relation to members of the Defence Forces when not on active service. [52722/19]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will consider the proposal to increase the defence budget of the EU in the coming years as mentioned at the recent NATO summit; his views on the proposal that Europe needs to contribute more to NATO defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52906/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

70. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will consider the proposal to increase the defence budget of the EU in the coming years as mentioned at the recent NATO summit; his views on the proposal that Europe needs to contribute more to NATO defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52906/19]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he plans to take to address the fact that less than half of Air Corps pilots feel well informed on the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52901/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

69. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he plans to take to address the fact that less than half of Air Corps pilots feel well informed on the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52901/19]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe for talks to continue with the Department of Education and Skills until a site can be secured for the new school to replace the existing Curragh post-primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52900/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

68. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe for talks to continue with the Department of Education and Skills until a site can be secured for the new school to replace the existing Curragh post-primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52900/19]

Question· oralPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the additional resources allocated to address low pay in the Defence Forces and the expected increases in pay across various grades in 2020. [53017/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

67. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the additional resources allocated to address low pay in the Defence Forces and the expected increases in pay across various grades in 2020. [53017/19]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the assertion that the Army Reserve, by reason of legislation and structural organisation, is largely prevented from enabling the meaningful application of reservists’ skills in technological innovation or in an area of specialisation beneficial to the wider Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52903/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

66. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the assertion that the Army Reserve, by reason of legislation and structural organisation, is largely prevented from enabling the meaningful application of reservists’ skills in technological innovation or in an area of specialisation beneficial to the wider Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52903/19]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the case for implementation of telemental health and psychosocial support with Defence Forces personnel has been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52644/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

64. Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the case for implementation of telemental health and psychosocial support with Defence Forces personnel has been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52644/19]

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the future relationship of Ireland with a restructured Partnership for Peace under the auspices of NATO; the way in which this could reconcile with our position of neutrality and a focus on Ireland's involvement in peacekeeping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53010/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

63. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the future relationship of Ireland with a restructured Partnership for Peace under the auspices of NATO; the way in which this could reconcile with our position of neutrality and a focus on Ireland's involvement in peacekeeping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53010/19]

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains confident that the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to have sufficient resources available in the event of a major disaster, climate or security related; if surveillance and rescue services continue to be adequately provided for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52960/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2019

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains confident that the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to have sufficient resources available in the event of a major disaster, climate or security related; if surveillance and rescue services continue to be adequately provided for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52960/19]

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