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Consultative Forum on International Security Policy: Statements (18 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: We, on the other hand, want Ireland to lead the way. We want to rebuild our Defence Forces so we can protect our neutrality, defend and monitor our skies and seas, and protect ourselves from modern threats including cyberattacks and hybrid attacks. We want to give our Defence Forces the respect they deserve so they and our diplomatic corps can continue to be missionaries of a small nation...

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy: Statements (18 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Sinn Féin’s vision is for Ireland to play a constructive role in the wider world and to be committed to diplomacy, humanitarianism, peace building and co-operation with other states on global challenges including poverty, world hunger, climate change, conflict resolution and migration. An independent foreign policy and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (18 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 48. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if Government have received the National Swimming Strategy, and when it will be published; whether it is envisaged that this strategy will lead to the opening of the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund, or a similar fund, that would allow for local authorities to develop public swimming pools in towns such as Carrickmacross....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (18 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 125. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of children living in Department of Housing-funded emergency accommodation in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and currently. [23145/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (18 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 127. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number, separately, of social and affordable homes completed by Monaghan County Council in 2022; the targeted figure for 2023; the corresponding figures for approved housing bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23144/23]

Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: Hear, hear.

Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: Over the past week, throughout the world, the 75th anniversary of the Nakba has been marked, including by the UN for the first time. This was not simply the marking of an historic event; it was also marking every day of those 75 years, 75 years of rights and justice being denied to the Palestinian people, 75 years of Israeli aggression, 75 years of disregard for international law. What...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: I am not suggesting that we would at all.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: Let us leave media reports aside. The British armed forces minister, Mr. James Heappey, told Westminster: RAF jets have deployed into Irish airspace on occasion. It is for the Irish Government to set out their policy on why, when and how. All I am asking is for the Tánaiste to set out the Irish Government's position, which unfortunately is as clear as mud because we are hiding...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 2. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will accede to the wishes of the Women of Honour that any internal appointee to the oversight board be "vetted" for "appropriateness" by an Oireachtas committee, such desire reflecting the group's particular experience within the organisation and its culture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23113/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 1. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current capacity of the Defence Forces to ensure the territorial integrity of Irish airspace; his proposals to increase this capacity, and the details of any arrangements with other states to monitor or enter Irish airspace for military or defence purposes. [23112/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: Will the Tánaiste outline the current capacity of our Defence Forces to ensure the territorial integrity of Irish airspace? Will he outline the details of any arrangements we have with other states to enter Irish airspace for military or defence purposes?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Tánaiste. It is on that last point I would like to have a supplementary answer because it would be deeply disappointing if, through a court action, the High Court was to hear before this House what particular arrangements are in place with other states. The Tánaiste stated the Government does not comment on these types of arrangements, which he termed...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: Can the Tánaiste outline when and how the Government last secured legal advice that every arrangement was indeed in line with the constitutional provisions?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: A Cheann Comhairle, I have to dispute that, what I am asking is in relation to-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: It is the wrong question the Minister is answering.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 14. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline the current number and type of ships within the naval fleet; the current number and type of aircraft operated by the Air Corps; and the current plans for capital acquisitions in each instance. [22813/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 44. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to implement the working time directive within the Defence Forces. [22814/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 200. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his intentions regarding the implementation the Working Time Directive; his proposed timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22786/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline his engagements with the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in relation to the work of the Inter-Departmental Working Group relating to service limits for Commissioned Officers and senior Non-Commissioned Officer ranks; and if he intends to amend the mandatory retirement ages...