Results 1-20 of 175 for defence forces strength speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of all branches of the Defence Forces; if further recruitment is required to bring each branch of the forces up to optimum strength; if issues regarding salary, pay and conditions are being addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22333/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his recruitment plans for 2024; the extent to which he plans to increase the strength of the Defence Forces in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13442/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which optimum strength in the Defence Forces is being maintained, with equal reference to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3028/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 135. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which issues raised in the recently published report on the Defence Forces have been or are being addressed in full with particular reference to pay and conditions and the need to keep the strength of the forces up to the maximum required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51152/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the necessity to bring the level, strength and equipment of the Defence Forces up to speed at an early date on issues such as pay, which has a bearing on recruitment, might it be possible to introduce emergency changes to pay and conditions, with a view to bringing the forces up to the greatest level of readiness for something happening which we can anticipate but cannot quantify?...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 186. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which optimum strength in the Defence Forces is being maintained, with equal reference to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29798/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of each branch of the Defence Forces, including the Army Reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23253/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 245. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces; the extent to which this is in line with the recent report on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14601/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the strength of the Defence Forces is being monitored, with a view to ensuring optimum levels throughout the entire structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5487/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: On my Question No. 26, and the associated written questions, I have been pursuing an issue for approximately 25 years with regard to the need in the Defence Forces for ongoing provision in an area that is facing increases in demand, responsibilities, and modernisation. Will the Minister indicate if it would be possible to extend the cadet scheme to plan for the continuity of the increase in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 202. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which recruitment to the Air Corps is enhanced with a view to bringing the strength of the force in line with modern requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58657/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (24 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 205. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that the Air Corps is being reorganised in line with the recently published reports on the Defence Forces; if its strength is sufficient to meet requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58660/22]

Defence Forces: Motions (5 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: ...a scrap. We need to be able to defend ourselves to some extent. We are not going to have a big army that can see off aggressors like the Russians. However, there is no harm in having in a defence mechanism that has to be reckoned with, so that when the crunch comes for colleagues across Europe, at least we know how to act and we have the necessary equipment and training, and the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current position in regard to increasing the strength of all branches of the Defence Forces without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34153/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 578. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of each branch of the Defence Forces including the Army Reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34447/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 588. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which the strength of operability of all branches of the Defence Forces are regularly monitored to ensure their readiness in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34457/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 222. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which it is intended to use the recent review of the Defence Forces as a template to bring strength and capability of the Air Corps up to an acceptable level with a view to ensuring the level of competence required for neutral country if attacked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24055/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when it is expected to bring the strength of the Defence Forces up to the recommended level; if the upgrading of training and facilities are likely to be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24056/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when it is expected that the strength of the Defence Forces will meet the levels recommended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24063/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces and equipment available to same; if the current levels are deemed optimum; his plans to increase the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps including equipment in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13457/22]