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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: There is a great deal of concern at the moment regarding the situation at Baldonnel. The recent departure of some air traffic control personnel is resulting in a significant reduction in the capacity of Baldonnel, with consequent significant implications for Government aircraft and Air Corps aircraft and, more widely, for sea rescue and so on. I am seeking an update on the situation and...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: At the outset, I acknowledge the Cathaoirleach could not be here due to the passing of her mother. The committee extends its sympathies to Deputy Conway-Walsh. Apologies have been received from Senator Diarmuid Wilson, the Leas-Chathaoirleach, and Deputy Eamon Scanlon. The joint committee is meeting today to continue its pre-legislative scrutiny of the defence (amendment) Bill 2025. I...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I appreciate that was a long question.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We are short on time.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will have to call it there because it will be tight for time to fit anyone else in. I thank Deputy Stanley and Dr. Devine. Does anyone else wish to indicate?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: That leaves two minutes. Can the witnesses do a miracle of the loaves and fishes with those questions? Is there any particular speaker the questions are addressed to?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I first call Professor Murphy.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We might allow a small bit of time for the other two speakers to make a contribution. Thank you.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Thank you. I ask members to bear in mind that I would much rather police the Deputies and Senators than have to police our very kind guests. It puts me in an invidious position, given that people have given their time and are keen to contribute. I ask members to please allow time for questions to be responded to. I call Deputy Gibney.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I ask Dr. Devine for a very brief contribution.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank Dr. Devine. To clarify, Standing Orders require that members of the committee receive priority in terms of asking questions. That was my error and I apologise. There was no fault on the part of Deputy Gibney but in terms of future rotation, I will have to come to committee members first. Apologies for that and no fault is ascribed. That was my error. Senator Gallagher is next,...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We will start with Professor Murphy.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Could Professor Murphy be relatively brief? Thank you.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank Professor Murphy. We will come now to Deputy Smith. I do not have any further indications. In the second round I have Senator Kyne. Do Deputies Brabazon and O'Meara or Senator Higgins wish to contribute?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: After Deputy Brabazon and Senator Kyne, all of the full members will have spoken. Does Senator Higgins wish to speak after that?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Are the questions directed to any witness in particular?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Professor Maguire has indicated. We are over time so I ask that he be brief.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I had not intended to look so menacing.