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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Naval Service

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Thomas Gould: 13. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of sailings the Naval Service cancelled in the past 12 months due to staffing shortages. [13241/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Thomas Gould: Will the Tánaiste update the House on the number of sailings the Naval Service had to cancel the last 12 months due to staffing shortages?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Naval Service is the State's principal sea-going agency and is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. The primary day-to-day tasking of the Naval Service is to provide a fishery protection service in accordance with the State's obligations as a member of the European Union. These patrols are carried out on a regular and frequent basis and are directed to all areas of Irish...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Thomas Gould: Last month, the Irish Examiner reported that only one ship is currently available to patrol our 1 million sq. km exclusive economic zone. The newspaper also stated that a lack of expertise delayed the use of two smaller vessels, which arrived from New Zealand last May. These are unlikely to become operational until the winter, at the earliest. These two vessels cost €26 million. A...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: They will be deterred by intelligence and proper co-ordination among various countries and agencies. This is what happened recently when a major intervention took place. The Defence Forces successfully landed on a ship and intervened to carry out the largest drugs seizure in the history of the State. Maritime surveillance is not solely carried out by Naval Service ships. We also have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Thomas Gould: We have seen the Naval Service do some excellent work, considering the resources available to it. The service needs to be commended on the work it does. I was told recently by a person on the ground that a ship left port without the required manning levels and health and safety measures in place. I do not want to say who told me this but they firmly believed the ship should not have left...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: There is no argument but that we have a recruitment crisis in the Naval Service. I am very clear on that. That is why we have taken a range of actions since I became Minister with responsibility for the Naval Service, including bringing in CPL to look at the recruitment processes. Moreover, the navy has hired a specialist agency for the specialists required to man ships. We have doubled...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Tánaiste probably answered the first supplementary I had, which was whether the White Paper has been overtaken by events, in particular, the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces and if it has, whether there will be a new White Paper or whether we will just work on the commission. Also, will the consultative forum on international security policy require formal change of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The strategic framework on the transformation of the Defence Forces, that I published in September, is the overarching document and our focus is on implementing that in accordance with the timelines that have been set within that framework. We need one clear overarching document. That covers all aspects, both of the Commission on the Defence Forces and the independent review group...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In 2015, the then Government took the view that there was scope during the currency of the White Paper to further develop supports to existing personnel and veterans and this was to include training of serving personnel in order that they would have civilian qualifications once they left the Army and would be able to transfer into civil society and be able to get employment. What progress...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: There is extensive training within the Defence Forces. When they eventually leave, many people come out of the Defence Forces very well qualified and eagerly sought after. This is a problem in some respects because we are anxious that people would stay longer in the Defence Forces. That is why we have improved conditions and pay, as well as retirement ages more recently. Significantly, we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Naval Service

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Cathal Berry: 12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the proposed procurement of a multi-role vessel for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13281/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Cathal Berry: I would be grateful if the Tánaiste could update the House on the situation pertaining to the proposed procurement of a multi-role vessel for the Naval Service and if he could make a statement on that matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the question. In fairness, the Deputy has an eagle eye on equipment and opportunities for the Defence Forces. My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained and developed. This is to enable the Defence Forces to carry out the roles assigned by Government. Equipment...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Cathal Berry: I very much welcome this proposed project for sure. The LÉ Eithne needs to be replaced. That is an absolute certainty. Perhaps touching on what Deputy Ó Snodaigh said earlier on this morning, the LÉ Eithne was built in the Tánaiste's home county of Cork. It is a pity we cannot build more equipment here in this country because, as Deputy Ó Snodaigh said, ethical...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I agree with the Deputy. We are committed to ethical equipment procurement. It is the ideal. Also, in terms of an earlier question from Deputy Mick Barry, we need to procure ships, aircraft, equipment and weaponry. There is a need so there is a need for a defence industry. It seems there are mixed views about that in the House. There is almost a sense here that we should have no...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Prison Service (21 Mar 2024)

Prison Service

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Prison Service (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the annual cost of providing Army security at Portlaoise prison; the number of prisoners in the prison that this security relates to; whether the need for an Army presence there is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13033/24]

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