Ministerial Meetings

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2018

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Ceisteanna (116)

Micheál Martin

Ceist:

116. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he last met the head of the Defence Forces. [41071/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

A range of powers and responsibilities were delegated to me as Minister with Responsibility for Defence by the Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2017, made on 5 July 2017 under s. 2(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977. In that role, I frequently meet with the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces and receive regular briefings in relation to a wide range of defence matters. I last met with the Chief of Staff on 11 October 2018.

The Taoiseach is briefed as required on defence issues.