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Catherine Callaghan Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Taoiseach
1. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Taoiseach for an update on the revised National Security Strategy as was committed to in the Programme for Government; and to provide a timeline for its publication. [52080/26]
Catherine Callaghan Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Taoiseach
2. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Taoiseach to report on his review of the existing national security structures as was committed to in the Programme for Government; and his plans for the further strengthening of these structures. [52081/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Taoiseach
3. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach to provide the amounts by which his Department or agencies within the aegis of his Department that has been defrauded as a result of a cyberattack; and the total amount which has been recovered for each of the years 2021 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [51992/26]
Brendan Smith Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Taoiseach
4. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach the range of topics covered and the outcome of his discussions in Cork with the President of the European Commission. [52318/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Foreign
5. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide the amounts by which her Department or agencies within the aegis of her Department has that been defrauded as a result of a cyberattack; and the total amount which has been recovered for each of the years 2021 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [51984/26]
Eoin Hayes Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Foreign
6. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide details of the humanitarian supports Ireland is providing to Venezuela in the aftermath of the recent earthquakes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52004/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Foreign
7. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department plans to hold events in County Clare during and related to the EU Presidency term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52014/26]
Paula Butterly Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Foreign
8. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to respond to correspondence received (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52079/26]
Eoin Hayes Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Foreign
9. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government's position on the Paris protocol and its operational applicability to economic relations between Palestine and Israel. [52144/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Foreign
10. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the humanitarian support her Department has provided to Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52189/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Climate
11. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide the amounts by which his Department or agencies within the aegis of his Department that has been defrauded as a result of a cyberattack; and the total amount which has been recovered for each of the years 2021 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [51978/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Climate
12. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied) that was sent to him by this Deputy on 2 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52210/26]
Duncan Smith Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Climate
13. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department plans to include all energy providers in the delivery of the Solar PV for the Medically Vulnerable Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52281/26]
Ryan O'Meara Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
14. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the roles, ranks and corps represented by the three direct entry appointments made in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51920/26]
Ryan O'Meara Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
15. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the number and categories of Permanent Defence Force specialist vacancies which it is intended to fill through Direct Entry during 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51921/26]
Ryan O'Meara Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
16. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the current status of the six direct entry reserve officer candidates referred to; the anticipated timeframe for completion of their commissioning process; and whether she intends to further utilise direct entry reserve officer recruitment beyond this cohort. [51922/26]
Ryan O'Meara Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
17. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 9 June 2026, the current average timeframes between application and formal appointment of direct entry candidates, and measures taken to optimise specialist entry pathways; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51923/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
18. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase recruitment to the Defence Forces since January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51927/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
19. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to increase retention levels in the Defence Forces since January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51928/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
20. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the key measures taken to support and expand the Reserve Defence Force since January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51929/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
21. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence to provide the amounts by which her Department or agencies within the aegis of her Department that has been defrauded as a result of a cyberattack; and the total amount which has been recovered for each of the years 2021 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [51980/26]
Mark Wall Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
22. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Defence to provide an up-to-date position on the derelict housing in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare; the outcome of the report commissioned on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52068/26]
Mark Wall Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
23. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Defence the number of actions recommended by the Commission on the Defence Forces which have been completed and implemented to date. [52069/26]
Mark Wall Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
24. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Defence whether the Defence Forces is on course to achieve the recruitment target of 11,500 personnel, as recommended by the Commission on Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52070/26]
Mark Wall Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Defence
25. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Defence the number of females serving by rank in January 2025 and 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52071/26]