Results 47,201-47,220 of 51,305 for speaker:Micheál Martin
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: As the Permanent Defence Force does not have part-time members, I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to the Reserve Defence Force, namely, the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve. Members of the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve are volunteers who undertake training in their spare time. In order to facilitate the voluntary nature of Reserve Service and to maximise attendance...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: The Defence Forces continue to carry out the roles assigned by Government, including security operations, critical supports to An Garda Síochána and ATCA supports to other Government Departments and Principal Response Agencies. I am committed to ensuring that the personnel of the Defence Forces continue to be equipped and trained to best international standards and I can confirm...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: As of 5 June 2024, Ireland is contributing 430 Defence Forces personnel to overseas missions and locations, which reflects the Government's continued commitment to our responsibilities in the area of international peace and security. The main mission in which personnel are currently deployed is the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 344 personnel. Ireland also contributes...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (2 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: The 2024 Revised Estimates Volume (REV) provides an allocation of €1.25 billion in Defence Group funding, an increase of €40 million over 2023. The Defence Vote Group includes the Defence and Army Pensions Votes. The allocations for 2024 are €933 million for the Defence Vote and €317 million for the Army Pensions Vote. This significant level of funding will further...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: The Irish Coast Guard has had overall responsibility for the provision of maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) services within the Irish Search and Rescue domain since 2004. The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) comes within the remit of my colleague the Minister for Transport. My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces is maintained to the...
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2023, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 3rd May, 2024, in accordance with section 13 of the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006. I welcome this opportunity to report to the Dáil on Irish Defence Forces participation...
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: It is not misinformation.
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: You are wrong.
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: No, we did not.
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: They have improved dramatically.
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: Ah, come on.
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: The money is not low any more.
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: It is higher.
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: What is the starting rate?
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: Which proposal?
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: I just do not know which proposal the Deputy is referring to.
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: About the energy management course. Do you know what you are talking about?
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: What are you talking about?
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: I am trying to keep my sanity here.
- Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: The French did - Killala and Kinsale.