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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: Since the then Tánaiste’s instruction that there should be no procurement of defensive equipment from Israel based on the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024, the Department has included provisions in its tender documentation regarding the right to reject offers from third countries on defence and security grounds, in line with the Commission guidance on the procurement of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Meetings (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: The Irish Defence and Security Association (IDSA) was established in 2021 with a mission “to ensure Ireland develops appropriate, leading edge and trusted defence and security capabilities in the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, in order to protect our society, create jobs, drive research and enhance Ireland’s economic growth”. National Defence Industry...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: My Department has a centralised contract, drawn down through the OGP Framework, for the cleaning of all of its premises. This contract is for a period of two years, with an option to extend by two further years. A Security firm provides support for some of the department premises. This contract is also drawn down from the OGP framework, similarly with a two year contract and the option for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: My Department does not employ cleaners directly, but does employ 8 Service Officers who are employees of the Department in the Service Officer civil service grade. They are employed in the offices of my Department in Newbridge and Galway.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: Mr. Peter Burke, TD served as Minister of State with responsibility for EU Affairs and Defence from December 2022 until April 2024. Ms. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill T.D. was appointed to the role of Minister of State in the Department of Defence on 9th April 2024. She was also Minister of State for European Affairs in the Department of the Taoiseach. The only claim paid by this Department was...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: My Office as Minister for Defence comprises of 1 Assistant Principal Officer, 1 Executive Officer and 2 Clerical Officers. Each officer is paid at the rate applicable to the civil service salary for the grade in which they serve. The Assistant Principal, as Private Secretary to the Minister, receives an allowance of €24,952.76 per annum.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Staff (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: My Department has Civil Service staff located in Newbridge, Galway, Roscrea, Cork and Dublin, with its headquarters in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The Department also employs Civilian Employees who work to support Defence Forces’ capability in military establishments around the country. My Department has no locations in any of the local electoral areas in County Clare in which it employs...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will appreciate, for security and operational reasons it would not be appropriate to comment on specific details that are held by the military authorities in relation to same. It is important to note that The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) allows for all vessels, including military vessels, to transit through the territorial waters of coastal states...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124, 126 and 131 together. The military authorities have advised that the numbers of personnel leaving the Permanent Defence Force in advance of their contract ending, each year from 2014 to 2024, is as outlined in the table below. The data encompass those who discharged at their own request, discharged at their own request on compassionate grounds and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125, 127 and 130 together. The military authorities advise that as of the 31 December 2024, the latest date for which the requested figures are available for, the strength of the Permanent Defence Force stood at 7,557 personnel. The table at the following link provides the establishment and current strength, by Branch and rank. A range of recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together. The LE Aoibhinn, a Naval Service P70 Class Inshore Patrol Vessels, has a minimum crew number for the P70 class of vessel is 24 personnel. The LÉ Aoibhinn (P71) is fully crewed and continues to be regularly deployed on Maritime Defence and Security Operations (MDSO) within Irish territorial waters and the Irish Exclusive Economic...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Offices (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: On 23 July 2024, Dublin City Council notified the Department that properties were being considered for inclusion on the derelict sites register. The Department has previously transferred properties outside of military installations to the relevant Local Authorities, as the relevant housing authorities. The Department has previously met with the City Council with a view to transferring the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: Preparations in my Department for the 2026 EU Presidency have already begun. My Department will be leading on matters related to the Defence sector and this will involve significant work both for those based in the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU in Brussels and for those based in Ireland. As part of workforce planning, my Department has sought initial expressions of interest...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (5 Feb 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 329 and 354 together. My Department has Civil Service staff located in Newbridge, Galway, Roscrea, Cork and Dublin, with its headquarters in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The Department also employs Civilian Employees who work to support Defence Forces’ capability in military establishments around the country. My Department has no locations in any of the...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (23 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: You lost again.

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (23 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: I congratulate the Taoiseach, Deputy Micheál Martin, on his election and appointment as Taoiseach of our country and Government. I congratulate all colleagues in Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independents who are assuming ministerial office today and others who will assume ministerial office in the days to come. I very much look forward to working together in partnership for the next...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (23 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: -----in this Government and making progress for our people in each of the next five years. There will be more of that later, but for now, I wish Micheál well. I look forward to working in partnership with him in this Government. I am excited, energised and determined about the time ahead for the country we love.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (23 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: Fine Gael will be supporting the nomination of Deputy Micheál Martin as Taoiseach. I will begin with some words of sincere congratulations to Deputy Martin as he returns to the office of Taoiseach. I know it is really special day for you Micheál, and for Mary, Micheál Aodh, Aoibhe and Cillian, for your siblings, your wider family and for your team, and all the people behind...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (22 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: The Department of the Taoiseach’s purpose is to help the Taoiseach and the Government to ensure a sustainable economy and a successful society, to pursue Ireland’s interests abroad, and to build a better future for Ireland and all her citizens. The Department achieves this by building and sustaining a dynamic, agile and responsive workforce that supports the Taoiseach and the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Reports (22 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: The Interdepartmental Group (IDG) on the Dublin City Taskforce Report first met on 23 October 2024. The IDG has met four times with a wide range of bilateral discussions and engagements taking place to support its work. IDG membership is comprised of senior officials from the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Department of Public...