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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister of State remain satisfied that adequate provision has been made to ensure the ability to respond to national emergencies whether they be natural or inflicted disasters and the degree to which the military authorities can respond in their role of assisting An Garda Síochána in such emergencies and to do so precisely and promptly?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps have access to training and equipment on par with other Defence Forces throughout Europe and with a high degree of capability in dealing with unforeseen emergencies, such as a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24560/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: This is at variance with Deputy Wallace's submission. An opinion I hold strongly is that the Defence Forces need to be properly equipped with modern telecommunications, armouries and all aspects of the equipment used on a daily or monthly basis at home and abroad. Given that it is important to keep the Defence Forces up to date I ask the Minister of State the extent to which he proposes to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Is the Minister satisfied the standard of training and level of equipment available to the Defence Forces when serving overseas is comparable to the best available for a variety of reasons, including self-preservation and having the ability to support each other in emergency situations that arise? Similarly, with regard to emergencies that may arise at home, whether the potential of a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The Defence Forces are in a unique position given the important role thrust upon them regarding national security. They are also tasked with the responsibility of responding to national emergencies and disasters such as flooding, isolation caused by heavy snow etc. Given that unique position, has it been possible, in the context of the review now taking place, to identify some means whereby...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: The Defence Forces have responsibilities that include national security, and perhaps even international security, and overseas deployments. I note what the Minister of State said regarding bringing forward the recommendations made in the report. Notwithstanding that, however, could he see a situation arising whereby the continued erosion of the strength of the Defence Forces and of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 29. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the review of the Defence Forces pay and conditions has progressed with particular reference to the need to stabilise the strength of the forces and achieve a higher degree of retention of personnel in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24559/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 34. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 127 of 26 March 2019, the number of former members of the Defence Forces who have been awarded damages in respect of injuries received while in the Defence Forces from 2009 to date; the number of members who have subsequently had their pension entitlements restricted due to the fact they received an award...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which an adequate number of Irish troops scheduled to go abroad on UN and-or EU missions are numerically strong enough to ensure their safety in hostile situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24743/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of each branch of the Defence Forces; the extent to which numbers have been augmented to ensure maintenance of adequate strength throughout the forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24744/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who retired or resigned in each of the past three years; the number of replacements recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24745/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of women recruited to the Defence Forces in each of the past three years to date; the number that resigned or retired in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24746/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 46. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces scheduled to retire in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24752/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if, in the context of proposed overseas deployment of the Defence Forces, an opportunity may be taken to improve and upgrade training in line with an increased threat to their well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24747/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which supply and transport throughout the Defence Forces are sufficiently upgraded and renewed to meet threats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24748/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 43. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which pay and conditions throughout the Defence Forces remain under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24749/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 44. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate resources remain available to the Air Corps and Naval Service to meet security or search and rescue demands likely to be made of them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24750/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which payments for overseas services by the Defence Forces are up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24751/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Training (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 47. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Reserve Defence Forces receive annual training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24753/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (13 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which old or obsolete equipment continues to be upgraded and replaced throughout all branches of the Defence Forces including the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24754/19]