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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: The current certified and max rated loading (capacity) for the Bambi buckets operated by the Air Corps at present is 1,225 litres. The only underslung container of the size described in the Parliamentary Question (240 - 270 litres approximately) is one that is used by No. 3 Operations Wing of the Air Corps from time to time, for the transport of contaminated materials during underslung...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Meetings (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: My department has not engaged either of the two companies referenced and no payments have been made to either company.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Operation Irini is the UN mandated EU Naval mission in the eastern Mediterranean aimed at enforcing an arms embargo on Libya. Its primary task is the implementation of the arms embargo on Libya using aerial, satellite and maritime assets. The mission was launched on 31 March 2020 with the aim creating the conditions for a permanent ceasefire in Libya by stemming the flow of weapons into the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Reports that former members of the Defence Forces may be involved in training members of the Libyan National Army are deeply shocking and cause reputational damage to Ireland and our Defence Forces. No Irish citizen should knowingly be involved in activities that breach UN sanctions or EU restrictive measures, least of all former members of the Irish Defence Forces. In response to these...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Since their arrival further physical works were completed on both vessels together with familiarisation works, including these works and transportation costs, these vessels were acquired at a cost of €32m. A final comprehensive programme of familiarisation works and pre-sailing exercises with the assistance of reserve members of the Royal New Zealand Navy will commence on the 16 May...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Following the publication of the Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality issues in the Defence Forces in March 2023, I set out my priority to develop one Strategic Framework for the transformation of the Defence Forces, fully understood by everyone, that has the appropriate governance and reporting mechanisms, and is properly resourced. The purpose of the Strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: It has not been possible to provide the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the information to the Deputy once it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Details of the number of members of the Permanent Defence Force, as advised by the Military Authorities, who availed of Paternity and Parental Leave in 2023 and to 31 March 2024, the latest date for which figures are available, are set out below in tabular format, broken down by rank and by service. Paternity Leave Year ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: The military authorities have advised that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, as at 31 March stood at 7,510. The military authorities have provided the requested recruitment processes details in the table below and advise that applications made in one year may not complete the recruitment process within the same calendar year. 2023 2024* ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ukraine War (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: To date the Defence Forces have delivered 11 modules of training to Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) personnel via EUMAM Ukraine, the EU's Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine. A total of 455 UAF personnel have been trained to date, via these training modules. All training delivered by the Defence Forces has taken place on the territory of other EU Member States; Germany, Cyprus...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Employment Rights (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: The only State body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board. The Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act 1927. The Act specifies that the Board shall consist of a chairman and two ordinary members. The secretary to the Board is provided from my Department’s staff. Therefore, I can confirm that there have been no cases of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: An applicant to the Defence Forces must either be a citizen of the State or be any other person who has a lawful entitlement to reside and work within the State for the period of time required for the purpose of any such appointment. I believe it is critically important that the Defence Forces reflects the modern demographics of today’s Irish society. To that end, the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: All civilian employee vacancies are filled in accordance with the agreed approach for appointment to positions in the Civil and Public Service; circulars from the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform; and central agreement(s) at National Joint Industrial Council for State Industrial Employees (under the auspices of the Workplace Relations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Advertising (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I wish to advise the Deputy that the total costs relating to the placing of advertisements in print media incurred by my Department from 2019 to date are as follows, as requested in tabular form. Year Type Amount Paid 2024 Independent Newspaper. Be Winter Ready Campaign €7,995 2023 Independent...

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the situation in UHL. My understanding is that the Minister will announce a HIQA review of urgent and emergency care in Limerick. A wide range of issues there need to be reviewed, including the need to determine whether a second emergency department is required in the mid-west. The Minister will announce a wider review and a HIQA review of emergency care in...

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: If the scheme started last year, books were purchased by schools on behalf of pupils. As those in first year move on to second year, schools do not have to buy an entire supply of first year books again. That is the case across the country. The idea is to retain a lot of books for the next year, keep them in working condition and so on. I suspect and surmise that is the context for the...

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue of section 38 and section 39 organisations and parity. We are close to full employment in this economy and one of the biggest challenges in the health service has been, notwithstanding funding being provided, recruiting sufficient staff in certain categories. More than 28,000 extra people have been employed in health service in past four years and...

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: He is absolutely correct. It cannot just drag on year to year and a fundamental reappraisal is required, in my view.

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: I want to appreciate the number of Sinn Féin Deputies who have called me Taoiseach this morning.

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Which sanction?