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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...

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

Matt Carthy: 22. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his response to criticisms of the draft terms of references for a statutory inquiry into abuse within the Defence Forces; if he will amend the draft terms of reference; and if he will engage with stakeholders such as the Women of Honour group before doing so. [22815/23]

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

Matt Carthy: 33. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will detail both the maximum and the current strength levels of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22816/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to establish further ASD units in schools in County Monaghan. [22818/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update in respect of the application for capital funding under the additional school accommodation scheme by a college (details supplied) in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22819/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Air Corps (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government secured legal advice that an agreement with the British government in respect of the operation of RAF aircraft in Irish airspace did not require Oireachtas approval; when such advice was last received; if there are plans to seek updated advice on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22476/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 137. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the average length of time it currently takes to check the validity of documents in relation to a passport application; the rules or targets related to such; when such rules or targets were adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22460/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 134. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his and his Department’s recent engagements with the Belarusian government, including with embassy officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22457/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 135. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the sanctions that currently apply to the government of Belarus or which have been applied to individual Belarusian citizens; the actions taken by the Government to enforce such sanctions in Ireland; if further sanctions are under active consideration at an EU level; the position of the Government on such; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 136. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the detention of political activists, politically motivated trials and liquidation of non-governmental organisations in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22459/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 148. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the progress made implementing the EU Strategic Compass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22789/23]