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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Robert Troy: The Tánaiste mentioned a target for Defence Forces strength of 11,500 by 2028. The current figure is 7,500 and we are, I am told, losing 50 personnel net per month. Critical to reaching our 2028 target is having an Army that is regionally disposed to aid retention and facilitate recruitment. I would argue a decision needs to be taken relatively quickly to ensure we meet the stated...

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Robert Troy: ...their families could expect to see them. It is because of the lack of clear information from the Department that the misinformation was circulating. That created great concern and anxiety for our Defence Forces members overseas. I do not think this was right or proper. The Minister of State compliments the Permanent Defence Force, the Reserve and Civil Defence on the role they are...

Defence Forces: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2019)

Robert Troy: Since my election to the Dáil in 2011, I have witnessed nothing but utter contempt from Fine Gael and, now, from the Independent alliance, for the Defence Forces. They closed Columb Barracks in Mullingar and are still unable to confirm their future use or what, if any, community projects will be facilitated when the Land Development Agency takes over. The previous Government decided to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (17 May 2017)

Robert Troy: 52. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the projected number of personnel will be based in Custume barracks, Athlone, in view of the fact that on the announcement of the Defence Forces reorganisation in 2012, the projected permanent Defence Forces strength for the barracks was 971 personnel. [23323/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (29 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 43. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces at Custume Barracks, Athlone; and his plans for same. [15489/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Army Barracks Closures (18 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: ...2012, will the Minister provide details of the units and sub-units at the three barracks that were relocated to Custume Barracks, Athlone, including a list, by name of the military units, Permanent Defence Force and Reserve Defence Force, headquartered in Custume Barracks following these three relocations, up to the disestablishment of the 4th Western Brigade on 30 November 2012, and the...

Army Barracks (14 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: ...for selecting this important item. I and my colleagues in Fianna Fáil support the retention of the 4th Western Brigade and its headquarters status in Custume Barracks, Athlone. Reforms of the Defence Forces should not be done in isolation or on a piecemeal basis. Any reforms should be carried out within the framework of the Green Paper, whereby all interested parties would be...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (25 Oct 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 150 of 12 October 2011, the established strength in each rank as provided in Defence Force regulations and the strength by rank which he now approved in tabular form. [30836/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (12 Oct 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Defence the effective strength of the Reserve Defence Forces officers by rank and brigade. [28977/11]