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51 records in IE in 2022

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Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the action that he will take to assist the overholding residents of an area (details supplied) in close proximity to the Curragh camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62598/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2022

131. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the action that he will take to assist the overholding residents of an area (details supplied) in close proximity to the Curragh camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62598/22]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of all fines, including the amounts, that his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department, have paid since the start of the 33rd Dáil term to the European Commission relating to cases for infringements of European Union law or failure to transpose EU law in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62416/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2022

130. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of all fines, including the amounts, that his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department, have paid since the start of the 33rd Dáil term to the European Commission relating to cases for infringements of European Union law or failure to transpose EU law in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62416/22]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

338. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the position of the person who makes determinations in respect of internal complaints submitted by members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62290/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2022

338. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the position of the person who makes determinations in respect of internal complaints submitted by members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62290/22]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

332. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied at the way in which the protected disclosure section of the Department operates; if he is satisfied with the way in which protected disclosures are dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62284/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2022

332. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied at the way in which the protected disclosure section of the Department operates; if he is satisfied with the way in which protected disclosures are dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62284/22]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

331. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether the Defence Forces Colour Vision Working Group established to review the colour vision requirements for joining the Defence Forces has completed its review; if a report has been presented to the Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62139/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2022

331. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether the Defence Forces Colour Vision Working Group established to review the colour vision requirements for joining the Defence Forces has completed its review; if a report has been presented to the Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62139/22]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

329. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of any instances of near misses, or where safety reviews were carried out into incidents which occurred during live fire training exercises conducted by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61690/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2022

329. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of any instances of near misses, or where safety reviews were carried out into incidents which occurred during live fire training exercises conducted by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61690/22]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Defence if a general service recruitment campaign for both the Army and the Air Corps will be launched early in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61315/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2022

45. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Defence if a general service recruitment campaign for both the Army and the Air Corps will be launched early in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61315/22]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant emergency medical technicians, paramedics and advanced paramedics currently in the Defence Forces medical corps; and when these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [60404/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2022

271. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant emergency medical technicians, paramedics and advanced paramedics currently in the Defence Forces medical corps; and when these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [60404/22]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider allowing all members of the Defence Forces, both veterans and serving members, to purchase the Michael Collins commemorative medal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60223/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2022

270. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider allowing all members of the Defence Forces, both veterans and serving members, to purchase the Michael Collins commemorative medal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60223/22]

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]

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