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

Matt Carthy: 43. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the capacity of the Air Corps to contribute to efforts providing humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. [13154/24]

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

Matt Carthy: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the implementation of the Working Time Directive in the Defence Forces; and the timeframe in which he intends it be operationalised within the Defence Forces. [13156/24]

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

Matt Carthy: 51. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe in which he intends to bring forward proposals to remove the triple-lock neutrality protection; and if he will put these proposals before the people a referendum. [13155/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his discussions with international partners regarding the air dropping of food to Gaza; the timeframe in which it is intended to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11973/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to reports regarding Israeli settlers storming the Erez crossing in north Gaza and constructing wooden structures which often precedes action through the Israeli legal system to establish settlements which are illegal under international law; if he has raised this specific incident with the representative of the Israeli...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to his statement (details supplied) the occasions on which he suggested to people in the United States that they speak with members of the opposition; the individuals in attendance on such occasions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12322/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 69. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 98 of 5 March 2024, the number of passport applications received from persons with an address in the north of Ireland in each of the years 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12702/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 128. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the acquisition of Airbus C295W; the expected delivery date; if the aircraft will have the capacity to participate in humanitarian air drops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11967/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: United Nations (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 129. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is aware of media reports in relation to civilians in Beirut detaining a UNIFIL vehicle which while conducting routine logistical movements transited on an unplanned route resulting in the confiscation of equipment and peacekeepers being detained and transferred to Hezbollah; if he will report on same; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 130. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the implications of an increased retirement in the Defence Forces; his considerations in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11970/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Diplomatic Representation (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 131. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 17 January 2024, the status of the project aiming to explore the establishment of a defence attaché network; if he has received the report and its findings; if the report will be published; any arising related timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11972/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 132. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the nomination of Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces to the position of Chair of the European Union Military Committee; the implications of the Chief of Staff being successfully elected, including with regard to support staff; when the election is due to be held and the duration of the term; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 133. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the work of the European Union Military Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12081/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 144. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in respect of each of the twelve recommendations arising from the Working Group which reviewed the Defence Forces approach in relation to the use of malaria chemoprophylaxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12939/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 145. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is aware of any instances since 2020 whereby a person has sought to induce any other individual within the State to accept a commission or engagement with a military of another state in breach of the Defence Act 1954; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12940/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 146. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 14 and 15 of 28 February 2024, the month of each expenditure in relation to orbiter 3 unmanned air systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13172/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding for the pedestrian/cyclist facilities at River Fane bridge crossing in Inniskeen, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12396/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that the language within the driver theory test is simplified into plain English to make it more accessible for those with literacy or learning difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12672/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 275. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider his decision to introduce an increase in fuel excise on 1 April 2024 in light of the potential negative impact businesses in the Border region and on the cost-of-living for many workers and families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13166/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: 459. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current locations of special schools and the number of students at each centre; the locations in which new special schools are due to open in 2024, 2025; and the locations in which it is further planned to establish a special school, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12340/24]