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Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the lack of an army barracks in the central border area, if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as an army barracks; taking into account the recommendation of the commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the army be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73635/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

310. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the lack of an army barracks in the central border area, if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as an army barracks; taking into account the recommendation of the commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the army be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73635/25]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill Barracks, Cavan, as a forward operating base as that region has a long land border with a neighbouring jurisdiction, taking into account that in the past the presence locally of army personnel played a very important role in the security of the State, and the much changed and dangerous security situation in Europe and elsewhere; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73634/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

309. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill Barracks, Cavan, as a forward operating base as that region has a long land border with a neighbouring jurisdiction, taking into account that in the past the presence locally of army personnel played a very important role in the security of the State, and the much changed and dangerous security situation in Europe and elsewhere; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73634/25]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

308. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the recommendations of the report of the commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73620/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

308. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the recommendations of the report of the commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73620/25]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

304. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of current members of the Reserve Defence Force; the measures she has put in place to attract new members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73352/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

304. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of current members of the Reserve Defence Force; the measures she has put in place to attract new members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73352/25]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Defence the nature of refurbishment works carried out at Stephen's Barracks, Kilkenny, in the years 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; if each capital works project is completed or still ongoing at present; and the new refurbishment works that will commence during the first half of 2026 at these barracks. [73321/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

303. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Defence the nature of refurbishment works carried out at Stephen's Barracks, Kilkenny, in the years 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; if each capital works project is completed or still ongoing at present; and the new refurbishment works that will commence during the first half of 2026 at these barracks. [73321/25]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if she will address the concerns of Reserve Defence Force members regarding recent changes to reservist payments, including the removal of payment for routine activities and the reduced effective daily rate after taxation; the impact these changes are having on participation, recruitment and retention within the Reserve; the steps that will be taken to ensure a fair and sustainable payment structure for RDF personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73014/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

128. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if she will address the concerns of Reserve Defence Force members regarding recent changes to reservist payments, including the removal of payment for routine activities and the reduced effective daily rate after taxation; the impact these changes are having on participation, recruitment and retention within the Reserve; the steps that will be taken to ensure a fair and sustainable payment structure for RDF personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73014/25]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures her Department is taking to ensure the budget for the Reserve Defence Force will be sufficient for the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72679/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

127. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures her Department is taking to ensure the budget for the Reserve Defence Force will be sufficient for the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72679/25]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether any assessment has been carried out of the feasibility or strategic implications of relocating or redeveloping Custume Barracks in Athlone. [72660/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

126. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether any assessment has been carried out of the feasibility or strategic implications of relocating or redeveloping Custume Barracks in Athlone. [72660/25]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether an open tender was conducted for the procurement of four H145M helicopters announced in January 2025; and if not, the justification for the procurement method used. [72600/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

119. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether an open tender was conducted for the procurement of four H145M helicopters announced in January 2025; and if not, the justification for the procurement method used. [72600/25]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence to outline the current counter-drone capability within the Defence Forces; and whether additional support from partner states is expected to be required for major events in 2026. [72599/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

118. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence to outline the current counter-drone capability within the Defence Forces; and whether additional support from partner states is expected to be required for major events in 2026. [72599/25]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence when and where Defence Forces personnel will be trained to operate the new counter-UAS capability; the number of personnel that will be trained; and whether this training will be completed ahead of the EU Presidency. [72598/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

117. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence when and where Defence Forces personnel will be trained to operate the new counter-UAS capability; the number of personnel that will be trained; and whether this training will be completed ahead of the EU Presidency. [72598/25]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the contracted delivery date for the recently announced €19 million counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capability; whether a supplier has been selected; and whether the system is contractually committed to be operational before Ireland assumes the EU Presidency in 2026. [72597/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

116. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the contracted delivery date for the recently announced €19 million counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capability; whether a supplier has been selected; and whether the system is contractually committed to be operational before Ireland assumes the EU Presidency in 2026. [72597/25]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the legal basis on which her allows military aircraft to carry lethal weapons or other lethal military equipment, to be used by the Israeli Defence Forces, to pass through Irish airspace; whether this breaches Ireland's military nonalignment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72722/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

16. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the legal basis on which her allows military aircraft to carry lethal weapons or other lethal military equipment, to be used by the Israeli Defence Forces, to pass through Irish airspace; whether this breaches Ireland's military nonalignment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72722/25]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will prevent US military aircraft from transiting Irish airspace while carrying military equipment to be used by Israeli Defence Forces in connection with Gaza or the occupied Palestinian territories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72718/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

13. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will prevent US military aircraft from transiting Irish airspace while carrying military equipment to be used by Israeli Defence Forces in connection with Gaza or the occupied Palestinian territories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72718/25]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will confirm that US miliary aircraft are permitted while carrying lethal weapons and other lethal miliary equipment to Isreal or to support the Israeli Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72717/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

12. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will confirm that US miliary aircraft are permitted while carrying lethal weapons and other lethal miliary equipment to Isreal or to support the Israeli Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72717/25]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has ever issued, received or referenced general travel-risk information from other Government Departments or public-health bodies when preparing international travel for Ministers or officials, and the process for retaining such information within departmental records. [72516/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

255. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has ever issued, received or referenced general travel-risk information from other Government Departments or public-health bodies when preparing international travel for Ministers or officials, and the process for retaining such information within departmental records. [72516/25]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the duty-of-care standards applied by his Department when approving official overseas travel for Ministers or officials to malaria-risk regions, including any requirement to provide general travel-risk information or to reference external public-health guidance. [72515/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

254. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the duty-of-care standards applied by his Department when approving official overseas travel for Ministers or officials to malaria-risk regions, including any requirement to provide general travel-risk information or to reference external public-health guidance. [72515/25]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether his Department conducted a search of its records, including briefing files, archival material and travel documentation, before confirming that no medical advice, briefing notes or risk assessments had been issued in the past twenty years in relation to anti-malaria medications, and to outline the scope of that search. [72514/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

253. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether his Department conducted a search of its records, including briefing files, archival material and travel documentation, before confirming that no medical advice, briefing notes or risk assessments had been issued in the past twenty years in relation to anti-malaria medications, and to outline the scope of that search. [72514/25]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the policy or governance framework that applies when Ministers or officials undertake State travel to regions with identified health risks, including malaria; and the date on which this framework was last reviewed. [72513/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

252. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the policy or governance framework that applies when Ministers or officials undertake State travel to regions with identified health risks, including malaria; and the date on which this framework was last reviewed. [72513/25]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to support and expand the Reserve Defence Forces during 2025; her priorities for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72502/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

251. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to support and expand the Reserve Defence Forces during 2025; her priorities for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72502/25]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase retention levels in the Defence Forces during 2025; her priorities for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72501/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

250. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase retention levels in the Defence Forces during 2025; her priorities for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72501/25]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase recruitment to the Defence Forces during 2025; her priorities for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72500/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

249. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase recruitment to the Defence Forces during 2025; her priorities for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72500/25]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 184 of 4 of December 2025, his views on further matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72404/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

248. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 184 of 4 of December 2025, his views on further matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72404/25]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on capital funding to Defence Forces Projects in the National Development Plan for the period 2026 to 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72395/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

247. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on capital funding to Defence Forces Projects in the National Development Plan for the period 2026 to 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72395/25]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Curragh Camp in 2025; if each of those capital work projects are completed or still ongoing at present; the new capital works projects that are scheduled to commence at Curragh Camp during the first half of 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72394/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

246. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Curragh Camp in 2025; if each of those capital work projects are completed or still ongoing at present; the new capital works projects that are scheduled to commence at Curragh Camp during the first half of 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72394/25]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if her Department was involved in the figure of €750 being offered to victims of the HSE cyber-attacks; if her Department has developed a rate for which they are prepared to offer victims of future cyber-attacks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72289/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

245. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if her Department was involved in the figure of €750 being offered to victims of the HSE cyber-attacks; if her Department has developed a rate for which they are prepared to offer victims of future cyber-attacks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72289/25]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if her Department will release footage of the drone activity during the visit of President Zelenskyy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72288/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

244. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if her Department will release footage of the drone activity during the visit of President Zelenskyy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72288/25]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the plans that are in place to keep members of the Defence Forces operationally ready once peacekeepers are withdrawn from Lebanon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72287/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

243. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the plans that are in place to keep members of the Defence Forces operationally ready once peacekeepers are withdrawn from Lebanon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72287/25]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence to provide clarity on any correspondence from her Department and the US administration in regard to the defence of sub-sea cables off the Irish coast; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72286/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

242. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence to provide clarity on any correspondence from her Department and the US administration in regard to the defence of sub-sea cables off the Irish coast; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72286/25]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence her plans to introduce legislation on the triple lock before the end of 2025; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66249/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

241. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Defence her plans to introduce legislation on the triple lock before the end of 2025; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66249/25]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the amount her Department has spent on translation services from a company (details supplied) for the years 2020 to 2025 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72064/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

240. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the amount her Department has spent on translation services from a company (details supplied) for the years 2020 to 2025 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72064/25]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of military personnel in Óglaigh na hÉireann, broken down by Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the number at each rank (officer and enlisted); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71545/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

238. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of military personnel in Óglaigh na hÉireann, broken down by Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the number at each rank (officer and enlisted); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71545/25]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Defence the number of females that applied to join the Defence Forces 2025 in cadetship recruitment campaigns for both Army and Naval service, in tabular form. [71421/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

236. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Defence the number of females that applied to join the Defence Forces 2025 in cadetship recruitment campaigns for both Army and Naval service, in tabular form. [71421/25]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Defence the number of musical shops that applied for the contract to supply the Defence Forces School of Music with musician instruments but were unsuccessful when the contract was last out to tender; when will this contract be next put out to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71406/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

235. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Defence the number of musical shops that applied for the contract to supply the Defence Forces School of Music with musician instruments but were unsuccessful when the contract was last out to tender; when will this contract be next put out to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71406/25]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Finland on defence cooperation; if there are plans for a formal working group to be established to discuss potential areas of collaboration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71317/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

233. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Finland on defence cooperation; if there are plans for a formal working group to be established to discuss potential areas of collaboration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71317/25]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the way in which her Department publishes calls for companies to express an interest in supplying military equipment to the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71316/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

232. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the way in which her Department publishes calls for companies to express an interest in supplying military equipment to the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71316/25]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the expedited purchasing of counter unmanned aerial system equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71315/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

231. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the expedited purchasing of counter unmanned aerial system equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71315/25]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Defence Forces; the number of personnel required to meet Level of Ambition 2; the current number of personnel; and her target for recruitment each year under this Government. [72056/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

230. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Defence Forces; the number of personnel required to meet Level of Ambition 2; the current number of personnel; and her target for recruitment each year under this Government. [72056/25]

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