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Other Questions: European Defence Capabilities (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: While I accept that there is nothing in the Lisbon treaty on the creation of a European army, we have argued during the years that each single treaty that has been voted on in this country has gradually increased the militarisation of the European Union. As is usual for those in positions held by persons such as Jean-Claude Juncker, they are preparing the ground using a soft approach. It is...

Other Questions: Military Neutrality (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 30. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he attended the informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Bratislava on 26 September 2016; the issues discussed; if he spoke out against any attempt to create a standing EU army; and if he informed his colleagues that Irish neutrality was non-negotiable. [27137/16]

Other Questions: Military Neutrality (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This is similar to the last question and has to do with EU Defence Ministers. I wish to find out whether the Minister of State was in attendance, he took the position to which he has just alluded, or it was the Minister for Defence, the Taoiseach, who attended the meeting in Bratislava of EU Defence Ministers.

Other Questions: Military Neutrality (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: While I accept that it is an informal meeting and welcome the clarification that it is the Secretary General of the Department of Defence who has travelled to represent the Minister of State, has he been specifically instructed to state categorically that Ireland is a neutral country, that we have no interest in the creation of a common army, that we will not countenance any change to the...

Other Questions: Military Neutrality (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The two main EU Defence Ministers who are publicly seeking to move closer towards EU defence co-operation, having a new military headquarters and swifter deployment on overseas missions are the French and the German Defence Ministers, Ursula von der Leyen and Jean-Yves le Drian. They put forward specific proposals in recent times which, by the looks of it, were to be discussed informally at...

Other Questions: Naval Service Operations (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the ongoing operations of the Naval Service in the Mediterranean Sea; when the LE James Joyce will finish its current tour of duty; and if it will be replaced by a new ship and crew. [27134/16]

Other Questions: Naval Service Operations (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The operations of the Naval Service obviously have quite an effect in the Mediterranean Sea. Its deployment in the Mediterranean Sea is due to come to an end quite soon and perhaps the Minister of State will indicate if he is considering extending the current deployment or swapping the current ship with another one.

Other Questions: Naval Service Operations (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The House needs to congratulate the Naval Service not only for the deployment of LE James Joyce but for all the work it has done in the Mediterranean Sea since it was first deployed and for the many lives it has saved. It must be tremendously difficult for many of those on board to see what they see virtually on a daily basis in the Mediterranean Sea. I welcome the news that theLE Samuel...

Other Questions: European Defence Capabilities (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 29. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the comments of the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Junker, who recently stated that the EU needs a military headquarters to work towards a common military force; if he shares Mr. Junker’s views; and his views on whether the further militarisation of the EU and the attempts to create...

Other Questions: European Defence Capabilities (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This question relates to the statements of the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, seeking to further militarise the EU, something that was anticipated by many of us who argued against this position in various referendums in the State. Is the Minister of State concerned about it and will he oppose it at every juncture?

Other Questions: European Defence Capabilities (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I have been down the road of debating this issue with a number of Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministers for Defence and taoisigh. Over the last few years, there has been a growing shift within the EU towards further militarisation by countries which are already quite militarised and which are in NATO and other military alliances. Why should Ireland have anything to do with...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 27. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the former head of the British army (details supplied) has apologised to British troops who were given the controversial anti-malarial drug Lariam; his views on Irish troops continuing to be prescribed Lariam; and if he will apologise to serving and former members of the Defence Forces who were...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is only very rarely that one hears me comment - it is usually in the negative - on British army officers, especially those who served in the North. However, given the comments last month of a former commander-in-chief of the British Army, Mr. Richard Dannatt, who apologised to British soldiers for being in charge when Lariam was prescribed for those operating in sub-Saharan Africa, will...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Nobody has died from malaria on operations, but how many have died by suicide because of the effects of Lariam? A study has been conducted of suicides in the Defence Forces. I have a note taken from the medical records of one of the soldiers who operated overseas. It states the evidence presented in the report establishes a reasonable degree of medical certainty that the person's...

Priority Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 22. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the anti-malaria drug, Lariam, was taken off the market here by its manufacturer in July 2016; that the acknowledged side effects of Lariam include anxiety, depression, paranoia and suicidal behaviour; that 50 serving or former members of the Defence Forces have lodged claims against the State...

Priority Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The reason I raise this issue, similar to the previous question, is I have tabled questions about use of the anti-malaria drug, Lariam, since 2008. Seven Ministers of Defence have taken the same position as the Minister of State, including a number of Fianna Fáil Ministers. It is high time that he instructed the Defence Forces to cease administering the drug to those who are deployed...

Priority Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: While I understand the Minister of State cannot comment on individual cases or even the 50 cases that have been taken, does he seriously believe Roche when it states it is withdrawing on commercial grounds? There is no way the company would admit it was withdrawing on medical grounds because that would open it up to a huge number of claims not only in Ireland but also throughout the world....

Priority Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Previous parliamentary questions I have tabled have exposed the fact that there is not comprehensive screening of men and women deployed abroad. I ask the Minister of State to review these replies. Mr. Tony Killeen was Minister for Defence at the time. The Minister of State does not have to believe Roche, but he should believe his own soldiers. Four years ago I sought documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Official Engagements (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance and the topics discussed at the United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London on 8 September 2016. [27133/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (27 Sep 2016)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 400. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied); and when a decision can be expected on this case. [26928/16]