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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: 35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on action 28 of the Strategic Framework: Transformation of the Defence Forces; if the agreed civil-military management policy position on the implementation of the working time directive within the Defence Forces will be finalised by the end of 2023; the average working hours of members of the Permanent Defence Force, by...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: I am sure the Tánaiste will have had the same conversations with members of the Defence Forces representative organisations and their families in this regard. Reverting to our earlier conversation on the recruitment and retention crisis, every single one of them I have met has pinpointed that action on the working time directive as the single greatest move or action the Government could...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: 33. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the recruitment targets, the number of expected retirements and the net increase of personnel within the Defence Forces in each year up to 2028. [51139/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: Will the Tánaiste outline his expectation for the number of members of the Defence Forces at the end of this year and the targets for each year up to 2028?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: I acknowledge that there was already a recruitment and retention crisis within the Defence Forces when the Government came to office. The job of the Government was to address that by stemming the exodus of highly trained men and women from our Army, Naval Service and Air Corps and beginning to rebuild. We all accept this was a significant task, considering the underinvestment for the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: Does the Tánaiste accept he gave the same number this time last year?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: I agree with the Tánaiste's final point. The Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has outlined the procedures that are in place for joining the Defence Forces. They would make your head spin. I am sure the Tánaiste will acknowledge that he told the Dáil this time last year that the budget had provided funding for a net increase of 400 personnel within the Defence Forces in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: 54. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the annual capital investment required to meet Level of Ambition 2 of the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and the amount allocated in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. [50878/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Middle East (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: 58. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount expended on Israeli goods and services in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and the amount of which related to military equipment or hardware. [50877/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: 88. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of any Irish citizens, or family members of Irish citizens, who have been killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50630/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: 90. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland has ever made a referral in respect of the Genocide Convention to the International Court of Justice or to the UN in respect of allegations of acts of genocide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50785/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: 91. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has considered making a referral in respect of the Genocide Convention to the International Court of Justice or to the UN in respect of allegations of acts of Genocide committed by Israel in the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50786/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Food Industry (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: 218. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the announcement by a company (details supplied) that it intends to close two facilities in County Monaghan along with a further facility in County Down; whether he has engaged with the company to have this decision revised; the supports that his Department and associated agencies will provide the workers involved; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: 552. To ask the Minister for Health if Children's Health Ireland prioritises admission in respect of acute neonatal care to patients who live closer to CHI hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50978/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: 553. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) will be transferred to either Crumlin or Temple Street Children's Hospital to receive the acute neonatal care intervention required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50979/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Budget 2024, Official Development Assistance, COP28 and Ongoing Humanitarian Situations: Dóchas (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: On a related matter, Ireland has committed to double climate financing to €225 million by 2025. Does Ms Finan see that funding as part of the 0.7% commitment or would she expect it to be distinct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Budget 2024, Official Development Assistance, COP28 and Ongoing Humanitarian Situations: Dóchas (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: If Mr. MacSorley can hear me and respond, that would be great. If not, maybe some of the other witnesses can. He highlighted that $2.6 billion is required to meet the humanitarian needs of Sudan right now and that the appeal is only 34% funded. Perhaps he or some of the other witnesses might outline how specific appeals such as that are met. Are there particular deficiencies with respect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Budget 2024, Official Development Assistance, COP28 and Ongoing Humanitarian Situations: Dóchas (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: I thank Mr. MacSorley. I have a few questions on Gaza and the situation in Palestine. Perhaps Ms Finnan or another guest could outline briefly the level of aid currently reaching Gaza. How does it compare with what would generally be going into Gaza in aid daily? How does it compare with what is actually required today?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Budget 2024, Official Development Assistance, COP28 and Ongoing Humanitarian Situations: Dóchas (21 Nov 2023)

Matt Carthy: Yes. Ms Bennett outlined her asks of these Houses, including with respect to the situation in Gaza. She asked us to "advocate strongly, both domestically and at the EU level ... for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and ensure protection of civilians, urgent humanitarian access, and accountability for all violations of international law". On the first two I believe there is unanimous...