Written answers
Thursday, 8 May 2025
- White Papers
166. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on the Institute for Peace Support and Leadership Training in the Curragh proposed in the 2015 White Paper on Defence; and if he... - Disaster Response
169. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on progress in enhancing our capacity to respond to climate-related emergencies, including through the role of the Defence... - Naval Service
170. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Naval Service personnel at the year-end in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and his plans to step up recruitment in the coming... - Military Neutrality
171. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the removal of the triple lock will pave the way for greater Defence Forces participation in EU-led military missions. [17269/25] - Defence Forces
173. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views as to the most positive steps that could be taken to ensure the Defence Forces are funded, equipped, and supported in the face of... - Disaster Response
178. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if, in light of storm Éowyn, there are plans to enhance emergency response capabilities in the west of Ireland through greater... - Air Corps
179. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of fighter jets the Government intends to purchase; the estimated cost of each aircraft; the number of personnel required to operate... - EU Meetings
180. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a report on his attendance at the informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers on 2-3 April 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Defence Forces
181. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he envisages Aiken Barracks, Dundalk, playing a part in cyber-defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17685/25] - Departmental Expenditure
187. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for the amount of funding surrendered from his Department to the Exchequer in 2024; the reason the allocated funds were unspent; and the amount... - Defence Forces
191. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason his Department has initiated tender-related processes (details supplied) calling for unmanned aircraft systems for search and rescue... - Legislative Process
195. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the heads of Bill regarding suspension of Defence Forces personnel will be published; when the recommendations of the report by a person... - Defence Forces
196. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the initiatives the Government is pursuing to address the challenges of recruitment and retention within the Defence Forces; and if, from his... - Naval Service
201. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the development of a naval base in Dún Laoghaire Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17916/25] - Defence Forces
202. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made to date in respect of the establishment of an independent external complaints system for serving members in the Defence... - Departmental Contracts
206. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a company (details supplied) was appointed to advise on expanding Ireland’s military; the terms of the contract, including the cost... - Defence Forces
207. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline, in view of the strong desire to increase the number of serving members in Óglaigh na hÉireann, the steps his... - Air Corps
208. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline the future plans for Baldonnel Aerodrome; the number of personnel stationed there; if there are plans to increase this... - United Nations
210. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide clarification on the Government's position regarding the ability of the UN General Assembly to give approval for more than 12... - Departmental Expenditure
212. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if expenditure under Vote 35 is taken into account when calculating Ireland’s defence expenditure as a share of national income; and if... - Defence Forces
213. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of residential Defence Forces buildings currently not habitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18073/25] - Military Neutrality
214. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will commit to a public plebiscite on the question of the removal of the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17086/25] - Defence Forces
215. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures his Department will take to improve pay and conditions of the Defence Forces over the term of Government; and if he will make a...
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