Written answers
Wednesday, 24 January 2018
- Permanent Structured Co-operation
9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Ireland’s triple-lock will apply to all joint military development or procurement initiatives which Ireland undertakes with other... - Defence Forces Recruitment
10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding Defence Forces recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3254/18] - Common Security and Defence Policy
12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the increased EU-NATO co-operation supported by recent European Council meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Defence Forces Personnel Data
13. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of technical grade vacancies that exist across the Defence Forces; his plans to fill them; and if he will make a statement on the... - Defence Forces Pensions
14. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason in circumstances in which there has been no change to the conditions upon which his Department agreed to pay a supplementary pension... - Industrial Relations
15. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the review of the conciliation and arbitration scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement... - Defence Forces Medicinal Products
16. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has reviewed the recent settlement in a Defence Forces lariam damages case and is giving consideration to a redress and... - Gender Equality
17. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he plans to take to increase gender equality in the Defence Forces. [3178/18] - Defence Forces Operations
18. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for the reinstatement of troops in the Border counties in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3451/18] - Permanent Structured Co-operation
19. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he expects the Defence Forces to be in a position to avail of extra training and upgrading of facilities to best... - Overseas Missions
20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether the Irish peacekeeping contingent serving with UNDOF should be withdrawn (details supplied); and if he will make a statement... - Defence Forces
22. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action being taken in the Defence Forces to address the findings in the recent climate survey in relation to stress being experienced by... - Defence Forces Remuneration
25. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the proportion of the €21 million in additional current funding for his Department in 2018 that will go towards improving the pay and... - Defence Forces Strength
27. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he plans to take to ensure personnel are recruited and retained in all grades of the Defence Forces in view of the prevalence of low... - Defence Forces Remuneration
28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a tech three payment which has been outstanding for ten years can be made to an active member of the Defence Forces; the effect possible... - International Terrorism
29. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of additional initiatives the Defence Forces are taking in the wake of various international terror attacks; and if he will make a... - Air Corps
34. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to follow the approach of other states in addressing concerns raised by Air Corps personnel in relation to the issue of toxic exposure.... - Defence Forces Reserve Strength
36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the numbers serving in the Defence Forces Reserve at the end of 2017; the projected enlistment for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the... - Defence Forces Expenditure
38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the 52% increase in capital expenditure envisaged by his Department between 2017 and 2020 and the 2.5% increase in current... - Advertising Regulation
39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the recent attempts by the British army to recruit young Irish persons through social media, contrary to the... - Army Barracks
41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the barracks in use in Dublin; the deployment of forces between those barracks; and if there are plans for an amalgamation or co-ordination of... - Defence Forces
44. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that membership of the Defence Forces remains an attractive career in respect of men and women; if particular issues have... - Curragh Plains Representative Forum
45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the most recent meeting of the Curragh Forum; the areas addressed and actions taken arising from the meeting; and... - Air Corps
46. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action which will be taken on the Air Corps chemical exposure scandal in view of the receipt of the whistleblower's views on the O'Toole... - Gender Equality
47. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the criteria regarding admission to the ranks of the Defence Forces for transgender persons; if that criteria differs from other applicants; and... - Defence Forces Recruitment
48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of qualified physical training instructors the Defence Forces has to oversee annual fitness tests, recruit induction fitness tests and... - White Paper on Defence
49. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the full implementation of the White Paper on Defence; when it will be fully completed; and if he will make a statement on the... - Defence Forces Personnel Data
51. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces that are in receipt of FIS and HAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3658/18] - Defence Forces Reserve Training
52. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the employment protections in place for RDF members to allow them to attend training and courses which overlap with their employment; and if... - Defence Forces Strength
53. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied at the strength of all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Defence Forces
54. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if research has been undertaken to determine whether the Defence Forces as a career remains an attractive option; and if he will make a statement... - Defence Forces Equipment
55. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied that the territory equipment available to all branches of the Defence Forces remains up-to-date and comparable to the... - Defence Forces Personnel Data
56. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces that have returned in each of the past five years to date; the number of new recruits by way of... - Defence Forces Operations
58. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the ability of the Defence Forces to meet all emergencies; and if he will make a statement on... - Overseas Missions Data
59. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces serving overseas in various locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3679/18] - Gender Balance
64. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which women continue to be attracted to all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3684/18]
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