Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On subhead A13, which deals with infrastructure, does the Minister have a breakdown of regional expenditure? In regard to subhead A14, on uniforms, clothing, equipment and catering, PDFORRA recently said that the current rations are not sustainable given the rise in food costs. Will he comment on that? Subhead A15, communications and IT, provides for the purchase and maintenance of Defence Forces computers, signalling and office equipment. Given the changing nature of the role of the Defence Forces in national cybersecurity, does the Minister believe that allocation is sufficient? We have seen the impact of the attack on the HSE. Regarding subhead A18, the increase in litigation would indicate there is a rising challenge in terms of court cases. It is surprising not to see a corresponding increase in medical and healthcare support provision under this subhead. Will he also comment on that? Unfortunately, I will have to leave soon to attend another committee meeting.