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Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total value of procurement overseen by his Department as a central purchasing body; the percentage of compliant and non-compliant procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56170/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2023

187. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total value of procurement overseen by his Department as a central purchasing body; the percentage of compliant and non-compliant procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56170/23]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide the number of public servants servicing on State boards since 2006 in an independent capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55910/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2023

181. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide the number of public servants servicing on State boards since 2006 in an independent capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55910/23]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the nature of the weapons training being provided by the Irish Defence Forces in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55694/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2023

23. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the nature of the weapons training being provided by the Irish Defence Forces in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55694/23]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the activities of members of the Irish Defence Forces in Ukraine; the training and assistance they are providing; the mission or missions they are deployed as a part of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55693/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2023

22. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the activities of members of the Irish Defence Forces in Ukraine; the training and assistance they are providing; the mission or missions they are deployed as a part of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55693/23]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service vessels in service in March 2023; the number acquired and brought into service since then; the number decommissioned; the number mothballed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55689/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2023

21. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service vessels in service in March 2023; the number acquired and brought into service since then; the number decommissioned; the number mothballed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55689/23]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55041/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

192. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55041/23]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when it is proposed to fill the chargehand position in No. 2 Area, Connolly Barracks, Curragh Camp, which has been vacant for several years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54868/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

191. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when it is proposed to fill the chargehand position in No. 2 Area, Connolly Barracks, Curragh Camp, which has been vacant for several years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54868/23]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the key policy achievements realised and new initiatives taken by his Department during 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54782/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

190. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the key policy achievements realised and new initiatives taken by his Department during 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54782/23]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what additional allowances, gratuities or other payments are made to commissioned officers in the Air Corps Formation Safety Office that relate specifically to their job in health and safety; when exactly these payments commenced; and to explain the rationale for their introduction. [54772/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

189. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what additional allowances, gratuities or other payments are made to commissioned officers in the Air Corps Formation Safety Office that relate specifically to their job in health and safety; when exactly these payments commenced; and to explain the rationale for their introduction. [54772/23]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of women in the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces in each year to date since 2007, by year, in tabular form; the targets for the number of women participating in the Defence Forces from 2024 until 2028, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54728/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

188. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of women in the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces in each year to date since 2007, by year, in tabular form; the targets for the number of women participating in the Defence Forces from 2024 until 2028, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54728/23]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe in which he intends to introduce legislation and pass legislation in relation to the Defence Acts; the timeframe in which a heads of Bill will be published; if he intends to allow conduct a public consultation and allow for pre-legislative scrutiny in advance of such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54727/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

187. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe in which he intends to introduce legislation and pass legislation in relation to the Defence Acts; the timeframe in which a heads of Bill will be published; if he intends to allow conduct a public consultation and allow for pre-legislative scrutiny in advance of such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54727/23]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the contract for the provision of a new Army Ranger Wing HQ at the Defence Forces training centre has been signed; and, if so, the number of companies that applied for this contract but were unsuccessful. [54479/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

184. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the contract for the provision of a new Army Ranger Wing HQ at the Defence Forces training centre has been signed; and, if so, the number of companies that applied for this contract but were unsuccessful. [54479/23]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total cost of repairs to both the CASA and Pilatus aircraft damaged in a hangar movement earlier this year; if the collision was due to the ongoing staffing crisis; if not, if the personnel involved have been disciplined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54404/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2023

182. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total cost of repairs to both the CASA and Pilatus aircraft damaged in a hangar movement earlier this year; if the collision was due to the ongoing staffing crisis; if not, if the personnel involved have been disciplined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54404/23]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has reiterated to all branches of the Irish Defence Forces, in particular the protection which whistle-blowers should have and that rather than punishing those revealing abuse in the Defence Forces, they should encourage members to come forward so as to end abuse of power and authority, end bullying and physical and sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54403/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2023

164. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has reiterated to all branches of the Irish Defence Forces, in particular the protection which whistle-blowers should have and that rather than punishing those revealing abuse in the Defence Forces, they should encourage members to come forward so as to end abuse of power and authority, end bullying and physical and sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54403/23]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will make a statement about the contents of the article in a newspaper (details supplied) on 4 December 2023 about a serving soldier receiving horrendous physical and mental abuse at the hands of superior officers in the Air Corps. [54402/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2023

163. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will make a statement about the contents of the article in a newspaper (details supplied) on 4 December 2023 about a serving soldier receiving horrendous physical and mental abuse at the hands of superior officers in the Air Corps. [54402/23]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that Irish neutrality is being upheld (details supplied), considering the recent training of Ukrainian soldiers at Kilworth army camp in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54142/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2023

44. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that Irish neutrality is being upheld (details supplied), considering the recent training of Ukrainian soldiers at Kilworth army camp in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54142/23]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 29 November 2023, if he can confirm whether he or his Department has had any engagement with representative governments or civil society organisations from the global south in consideration or development of proposals regarding the triple lock. [53897/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

157. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 29 November 2023, if he can confirm whether he or his Department has had any engagement with representative governments or civil society organisations from the global south in consideration or development of proposals regarding the triple lock. [53897/23]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how much his Department has spent on advertising on a website (details supplied) for each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date 2023, in tabular form; and whether his Department will still run advertisements on the platform going forward due to issues. [53795/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

156. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how much his Department has spent on advertising on a website (details supplied) for each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date 2023, in tabular form; and whether his Department will still run advertisements on the platform going forward due to issues. [53795/23]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he could utilise the same discretion that established the Independent Review Group on Jadotville to review the potential of awarding a military medal for gallantry to a person (details supplied); if he will ensure that such a review is completed before the 25th anniversary of the person's death in May 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53792/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

155. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he could utilise the same discretion that established the Independent Review Group on Jadotville to review the potential of awarding a military medal for gallantry to a person (details supplied); if he will ensure that such a review is completed before the 25th anniversary of the person's death in May 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53792/23]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the review of the processes of awarding military medals; when he expects the review to be completed; if he intends to implement changes to the processes involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53791/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

154. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the review of the processes of awarding military medals; when he expects the review to be completed; if he intends to implement changes to the processes involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53791/23]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department operates an X account (formerly Twitter) or any other social media account, and if such accounts are verified through a subscription fee; the policy in place that guides when any of these accounts can ‘like’, endorse or support a posting on X or other social media platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53650/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

153. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department operates an X account (formerly Twitter) or any other social media account, and if such accounts are verified through a subscription fee; the policy in place that guides when any of these accounts can ‘like’, endorse or support a posting on X or other social media platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53650/23]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there are proposals to deploy the German-led EU battlegroup to missions that Ireland is currently precluded due to the triple-lock neutrality protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53487/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

152. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there are proposals to deploy the German-led EU battlegroup to missions that Ireland is currently precluded due to the triple-lock neutrality protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53487/23]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has any proposals for the Defence Forces to participate in overseas missions for which the triple-lock neutrality protection currently precludes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53486/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

151. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has any proposals for the Defence Forces to participate in overseas missions for which the triple-lock neutrality protection currently precludes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53486/23]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the occasions on which the Defence Forces have used a process of mandatory selection to enlist members to missions or operations in each of the years from 2000 to date in 2023; the number of members involved in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53485/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

150. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the occasions on which the Defence Forces have used a process of mandatory selection to enlist members to missions or operations in each of the years from 2000 to date in 2023; the number of members involved in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53485/23]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the legislative basis for mandatory selection which would compel members of the Defence Forces to serve overseas as part of an EU battlegroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53457/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

149. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the legislative basis for mandatory selection which would compel members of the Defence Forces to serve overseas as part of an EU battlegroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53457/23]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of instances where a Minister has had to make alternative travel arrangements due to an Air Corps plane being unavailable due to mechanical or staffing issues in each of the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date, by year, in tabular form; the cost associated with the alternative arrangements in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53456/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

148. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of instances where a Minister has had to make alternative travel arrangements due to an Air Corps plane being unavailable due to mechanical or staffing issues in each of the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date, by year, in tabular form; the cost associated with the alternative arrangements in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53456/23]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service operations and patrols scheduled and cancelled in each of the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53455/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

147. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service operations and patrols scheduled and cancelled in each of the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53455/23]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs given that the International Criminal Court is engaged in an active investigation of the situation in Palestine, including an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity, and given Ireland's political and financial support for the Court's work, if there are any plans to communicate advisories to Irish citizens and residents who may be serving or volunteering in the Israel Defence Forces on the potential legal consequences and individual criminal liability that could arise under both Irish and international criminal law from their conduct in the course of such service or volunteering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53774/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

138. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs given that the International Criminal Court is engaged in an active investigation of the situation in Palestine, including an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity, and given Ireland's political and financial support for the Court's work, if there are any plans to communicate advisories to Irish citizens and residents who may be serving or volunteering in the Israel Defence Forces on the potential legal consequences and individual criminal liability that could arise under both Irish and international criminal law from their conduct in the course of such service or volunteering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53774/23]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland or the European Union have provided humanitarian assistance in the form of Civil Defence equipment to the people of Gaza to assist rescuing the estimated 6,000 Palestinians trapped under rubble; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53463/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2023

125. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland or the European Union have provided humanitarian assistance in the form of Civil Defence equipment to the people of Gaza to assist rescuing the estimated 6,000 Palestinians trapped under rubble; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53463/23]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason some members of the Defence Forces who worked in Covid testing centres during the pandemic have not been approved for qualification for the pandemic recognition payment of €1,000; how many personnel are in this situation; if he will have the matter reviewed and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53179/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

274. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason some members of the Defence Forces who worked in Covid testing centres during the pandemic have not been approved for qualification for the pandemic recognition payment of €1,000; how many personnel are in this situation; if he will have the matter reviewed and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53179/23]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount his Department spent in 2021, 2022 and up to 27 November 2023 on advertisements with a website (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53085/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

273. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount his Department spent in 2021, 2022 and up to 27 November 2023 on advertisements with a website (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53085/23]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount his Department spent in 2021, 2022 and up to 27 November 2023 on advertisements with two websites (details supplied) respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53068/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

272. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount his Department spent in 2021, 2022 and up to 27 November 2023 on advertisements with two websites (details supplied) respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53068/23]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount his Department spent in 2021, 2022 and up to 27 November 2023 on advertisements with a website (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53048/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

271. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount his Department spent in 2021, 2022 and up to 27 November 2023 on advertisements with a website (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53048/23]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of consultancy reports commissioned or funded by his Department that have been categorised or designated as not for external publication from 2011 to date; the total costs incurred on commissioning or funding these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52994/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

270. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of consultancy reports commissioned or funded by his Department that have been categorised or designated as not for external publication from 2011 to date; the total costs incurred on commissioning or funding these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52994/23]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the titles of the White Papers published by his Department from 2008 to date; if he will provide online links to these papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52975/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

269. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the titles of the White Papers published by his Department from 2008 to date; if he will provide online links to these papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52975/23]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what deployment of troops he envisages will be able to take place within the framework of international law and within the parameters of the UN Charter without a Security Council resolution if the ‘Triple Lock’ is removed. [53026/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

268. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what deployment of troops he envisages will be able to take place within the framework of international law and within the parameters of the UN Charter without a Security Council resolution if the ‘Triple Lock’ is removed. [53026/23]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a list of all EU Directives which have not yet been ratified within his Department; the estimated date of ratification of each Directive; and the deadline set by the EU for ratifying each Directive, in tabular form. [52702/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2023

27. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a list of all EU Directives which have not yet been ratified within his Department; the estimated date of ratification of each Directive; and the deadline set by the EU for ratifying each Directive, in tabular form. [52702/23]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount paid in late payment interest payments for goods and services provided to his Department in each of the years from 2016 to date in 2023; and separately, the top five highest late interest payments made in each of those years, and the service and goods supplier that received the payments, in tabular form. [52642/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2023

26. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount paid in late payment interest payments for goods and services provided to his Department in each of the years from 2016 to date in 2023; and separately, the top five highest late interest payments made in each of those years, and the service and goods supplier that received the payments, in tabular form. [52642/23]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there is a height restriction on entry into the Irish Defence Forces; if so, if there are plans to adjust or remove such a restriction, given the problems with recruitment and retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52635/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2023

25. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there is a height restriction on entry into the Irish Defence Forces; if so, if there are plans to adjust or remove such a restriction, given the problems with recruitment and retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52635/23]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the engagements he or his Department have had with representative governments or civil society organisations from the global south, particularly those heavily impacted by war and conflict, in consideration or development of proposals regarding the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52586/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2023

24. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the engagements he or his Department have had with representative governments or civil society organisations from the global south, particularly those heavily impacted by war and conflict, in consideration or development of proposals regarding the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52586/23]

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