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Other Questions: Overseas Missions (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I asked the Minister of State at a joint committee meeting recently whether he believed it was appropriate for Major General Michael Beary, who is the head of mission of the UN in Lebanon, to attend an Israeli celebration at Mount Herzl and whether that attendance had put the lives of Irish troops at risk.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Has the Minister of State ever considered a need with military purchasing to have an ethical and moral position rather than just the best price possible?

Other Questions: State Claims Agency (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Chemical Exposure Report 1994-2005 will be released in order to provide former members of the Air Corps who are now chronically ill with information relating to the level of exposure they suffered in view of his recent call for candour and transparency in cases regarding the health of persons; and if he will make a statement on the...

Other Questions: State Claims Agency (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This relates to a matter that has been ongoing for a while. Given the current controversy around the checks for cervical cancer, there is a need for transparency in publishing reports that will help people suffering health consequences so they can manage future health needs.

Other Questions: State Claims Agency (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The Minister of State has previously stated, and he has done so now again, that it is not appropriate to publish the report. This is even when an independent reviewer was looking at the whistleblower's claims. The Minister of State did not even supply him with the report in question, the Chemical Exposure Report 1994-2005. This is potentially catastrophic for some of those making claims...

Other Questions: State Claims Agency (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: We visited the Baldonnel aerodrome recently and I can see the huge progress in comparison with photographs I have seen of workshops in the past. Why is the default position of the State always to close ranks and withhold information? The longer one withholds information, the worse some of the health complications could get. Whether they are related to exposure is up to medics, but they...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I have asked about the purchase of drones on numerous occasions. I have never received an answer I have been happy with from the Minister of State. I recently received an answer from the Secretary General in a committee. The answer has been that the best kit for colleagues is what is purchased. Even in military purchasing, there has to be some type of ethics and morals. The Minister...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Naval Service Operations (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 2. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Naval Service vessels, as part of Operation Sophia (details supplied), have observed or have been prevented by the Libyan Coast Guard from going to the aid of migrants in distress in international waters in view of the fact that it has threatened, shot at persons at sea and in the sea contrary to the International Convention for the Safety...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Naval Service Operations (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This question relates to the role of the Naval Service in Operation Sophia when it changed from Operation Pontus. Is the Navy contributing to an ongoing immigration problem and abuse of human rights, particularly in detention centres in Libya?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Naval Service Operations (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: As the Minister of State will know, there have been reports of migrant boats being shot at by the Libyan Coast Guard. Will he outline if any vessel involved in Operation Sophia, in particular Irish Naval Service vessels, were present when the Libyan Coast Guard acted in a manner that was aggressive towards migrants in international waters or shot at or above the heads of migrants in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Naval Service Operations (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The Minister of State referred to the other duties of those participating in Operation Sophia. Apart from intercepting people smugglers and migrants trying to head towards Europe, is there any success in capturing those involved in people smuggling, or preventing weapons and oil smuggling in that part of the Mediterranean in which the LÉ Samuel Beckettis currently operating?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the role of the Army Ranger Wing that was stationed as part of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan on several occasions since 2006; the reason Dáil Éireann was not alerted to the fact that Irish special forces members were deployed there contrary to the neutrality of the State; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on Fine Gael MEPs who voted in favour of a European Parliament report requesting each member state to spend 2% of its GDP on defence; if such a proposal could be considered Government policy; the measures he has taken to ensure that the State's contribution to the Athena funding mechanism will not be required to increase as common...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the actions taken by his Department on foot of the decision of the European Committee of Social Rights to provide for the collective bargaining rights of Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20219/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Fatalities (8 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 98. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the recommendations from the January 2006 review in the aftermath of the death of a person (details supplied); the recommendations that were not implemented; and the reason therefor. [19774/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (8 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 309. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be granted one additional home help hour in the evenings. [19874/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Seirbhísí agus Tacaíochtaí Gaeilge (2 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 15. To ask the Taoiseach cén fáth nach bhfuil bogearraí ríomhaireachta OCR, atá in ann bun-siombail aibítir na Gaeilge, an fada, a aithint, ag an bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh; agus an ndéanfaidh sé cinnte de go mbeidh a leithéid acu gan mhoill chun go gcomhlíonadh siad a mbun-dualgais ina n-iomláine go cruinn, go háirithe maidir leis...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (2 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 72. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies at each rank in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19311/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (2 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 73. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to publish the assessment submitted by the Defence Forces to his Department in February 2018 on the loss of Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19312/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (2 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 76. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when his Department's submission to the Public Service Pay Commission will be completed; when the report on the issues affecting pay and retention of personnel will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19315/18]