Results 21-39 of 39 for defence forces strength speaker:John Brady

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 Jun 2022)

John Brady: 915. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Reserve Defence Forces for the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29664/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

John Brady: I thank the Minister. Along with the difficulties regarding recruitment, there is a dysfunctional cycle of turnover in the Defence Forces. I think that is having an effect on the operational effectiveness of the Defence Forces. The latest figures, of which I know the Minister is well aware, indicate that we are below strength to the tune of 1,134 members in the Defence Forces across the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (10 May 2022)

John Brady: 467. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the maximum and the current strength levels, respectively of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23303/22]

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht), 2022: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2022)

John Brady: ...system have been torn asunder by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Amid the chaos, there are those seeking to take advantage of this human tragedy and to reawaken from the cold sleep of forced hibernation old, tired, and worn-out arguments for the abandonment of Irish neutrality. This is all in the hope the natural empathy, compassion and sense of identity of the people with the cause...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Mar 2022)

John Brady: 447. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the maximum and the current strength levels of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14072/22]

Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (16 Feb 2022)

John Brady: ...contents, it is a timely and comprehensive report. It outlines a litany of failures under the Minister's watch. That includes the failure to implement previous reports such as the White Paper on Defence and the high-level implementation plan. Essentially, the report deals with the legacy of the Minister's failures. The Minister's inability to address the core issues at the heart of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2022)

John Brady: 74. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the maximum and the current strength levels of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5214/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 Dec 2021)

John Brady: 233. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the maximum and the current strength levels of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61078/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 Nov 2021)

John Brady: 390. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the established figure and the current strength levels of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54168/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

John Brady: ...who delivered it. It is an area of work that the committee is only starting to focus. I, therefore, welcome this engagement, which it is timely given all the difficulties facing the Reserve Defence Forces. It is alarming to look at and listen to some of the language that is being used to describe where we are such as the reference to being at a crossroads with what will happen in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (29 Jun 2021)

John Brady: The Defence Forces have a strength of approximately 8,500, which is a full 1,000 below the established full strength. It is estimated that approximately 10% of personnel exit the Defence Forces annually. This significant turnover rate, combined with the current recruitment rate, will mean the Defence Forces will not be able to attain the minimum recognised strength of 9,500 fully trained...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cybersecurity Policy (29 Jun 2021)

John Brady: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress that has been made to date on bringing the capacity of the Defence Forces cyber unit up to full strength; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34620/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces: Discussion with Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association (25 May 2021)

John Brady: ...their sad bereavement. I thank the witnesses for attending our meeting this afternoon. It is hugely important. I thank them for all their work on very important and serious issues affecting our Defence Forces. I commend them on all the work they have engaged on over the last number of years. I will hone in on a couple of points. Mr. Guinan referred to affiliation with ICTU, which...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for the Public Services 2021
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (20 May 2021)

John Brady: I acknowledge the efforts by the Minister and the Department in bringing forward the Estimates. I agree and fully support the comments by the Minister about the fantastic work by all members of the Defence Forces, and especially those on overseas missions and those engaged in efforts to tackle the Covid pandemic. I say a big well done to all members of the Defence Forces who actively...

Ireland's participation in MARSUR III: Motion (22 Apr 2021)

John Brady: While we are here to discuss the motion relating to Ireland's participation in the European Defence Agency project on maritime surveillance, we cannot separate the MARSUR project from the larger and more substantive issue of Irish neutrality. We have heard, and will continue to hear, arguments about the benefits to Ireland of participation by Ireland in the EDA. What we will not hear from...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (24 Mar 2021)

John Brady: 790. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the optimum strength level of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14751/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (24 Mar 2021)

John Brady: 791. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength level of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14752/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (10 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 408. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the optimum strength level of the Permanent Defence Forces; and the current strength of same broken down by Army, Naval Service and Air Corps personnel. [34659/20]