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Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Bodies (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 183. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the benefits he considers are associated with membership of the Chiefs of European Navies (Chen); the conditions of membership; the resources that Ireland are obliged to input into Chen on an ongoing basis; the financial costs associated with membership of the organisation in 2020, 2021, 2022 and estimate for 2023; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 184. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of accommodation dwellings in Defence Forces ownership, that are currently unoccupied at each location; the estimated average cost of refurbishment to a liveable condition, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24602/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Bodies (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 185. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland's participation in NATO's Partnership for Peace programme; the current activities that Ireland are participating in as part of the programme; the financial cost associated with membership in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and estimate for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24603/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Union (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 186. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland's participation in the European Union's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO); the obligations this puts on Ireland; the financial cost associated with membership in the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and estimate for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24604/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Union (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 187. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland's participation in each individual Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) operation of which Ireland is a part of; if such projects are time limited or indefinite in nature; the expected benefits accrued arising from participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24605/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Union (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 188. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland's participation in the Common Security and Defence Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24606/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 189. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the acquisition of two ships by the Irish Naval service; the cost of purchase, transport and refitting; the works that are to be carried out and timeframe for refitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24607/23]

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...