Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Cybersecurity Policy

John Paul Phelan

114. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Defence the measures that his Department has taken to improve its resilience in terms of cyber-attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33757/22]

Defence Forces

Brendan Smith

115. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence when he proposes to implement changes for the Defence Forces as recommended by the Commission on the Defence Forces; if the upgrading of existing army accommodation and the provision of additional accommodation will be included in such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34192/22]

Defence Forces

Cathal Berry

116. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the number of advanced paramedics and paramedics in the Defence Forces in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; if this decline in numbers is compromising the safety of Ireland’s troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33773/22]

Defence Forces

David Stanton

117. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits who have enlisted in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34043/22]

Defence Forces

David Stanton

118. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of recruits who have enlisted in the Reserve Defence Forces in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34044/22]

Defence Forces

Brendan Griffin

119. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish peacekeepers currently serving overseas; the number posted to the various countries concerned; the details of the typical duration of postings for individual soldiers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34190/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current position in regard to increasing the strength of all branches of the Defence Forces without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34153/22]

Maritime Jurisdiction

Alan Dillon

121. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Defence the number foreign military exercises that have been held off the Irish Coast by country since 2015, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34217/22]

Departmental Staff

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

122. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons who have been recruited by his Department since 2015, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33634/22]

Naval Service

John Brady

123. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the convention that is in place in the event of the Naval Service purchasing new vessels for the naming of these vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34174/22]

Defence Forces

John Paul Phelan

124. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Defence the measures that his Department is taking to actively address staffing issues within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33758/22]

Defence Forces

Claire Kerrane

571. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Defence if any persons who are currently undergoing military training to become qualified military pilots are sent to the United States of America as part of their training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33795/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

572. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Defence the State boards that are under his remit; the details of each State board; the details of all the persons who are currently on each board in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33827/22]

Departmental Priorities

Peadar Tóibín

573. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the steps that his Department is taking to increase the State’s capacity to intercept unidentified aircraft in the Irish flight information region. [33966/22]

Flexible Work Practices

Peadar Tóibín

574. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the total number of persons who are employed by his Department; the number who are currently working remotely; and the estimated number of persons in his Department who ordinarily worked from home prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. [33970/22]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

575. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he has considered increasing the wage of Irish Defence Forces personnel to bring it in line with European Union counterparts and in response to increased inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34288/22]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

576. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he has considered the acquisition of a heavy lift transport jet for the Irish Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34289/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

577. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which incidents of sexual abuse in the Defence Forces have been fully investigated and appropriate action taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34446/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

578. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of each branch of the Defence Forces including the Army Reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34447/22]

Defence Forces

Bernard Durkan

579. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which action is being taken to ensure that the Defence Forces are properly equipped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34448/22]