85. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the capacity of the Defence Forces and security forces generally to respond to drone incursions in Irish aerospace and to respond to reported suspicious drone activity near Dublin Airport during the visit of President Zelenskyy. [72050/25]
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87. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence further to recent Dáil debates, her views on past health and safety measures in the Air Corps; the actions she intends to take to support former aircraft maintenance and ancillary personnel; whether she intends to ensure their medical needs are met; and the other supports that can be offered to the category as a whole. [72051/25]
88. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the capacity in the Naval Service, in terms of personnel, specialist personnel and fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72052/25]
95. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on the matter of entry-level cadet pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72046/25]
97. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the progress her Department has made regarding the establishment of a joint cybersecurity command and other actions related to cybersecurity contained in the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. [72045/25]
122. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline her proposals to remove the Triple Lock neutrality protection; when she intends to bring forward a Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72048/25]
127. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on the issue of pension entitlements for personnel who joined the Defence Forces after 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72047/25]
140. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on her preparations for the security dimensions of the EU presidency. [72049/25]
227. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the issue of chaplains who are without representation despite working for and being paid by the Department of Defence. [72053/25]
228. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the shortfall in critical staffing levels in the Defence Forces poses a national security risk; the steps being taken to resolve this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72054/25]
229. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the current status of the procurement process for the military primary radar system; if rollout of the system will commence in 2026 and full operational status achieved by 2028; if there has been any change in the total cost of approximately €300 million for the programme; if the current training courses for such operations in the Defence Forces are com…
230. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Defence Forces; the number of personnel required to meet Level of Ambition 2; the current number of personnel; and her target for recruitment each year under this Government. [72056/25]
165. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence her views on her Department's engagements and contract with a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69911/25]
166. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence the reason her Department did not assess naval, environmental, or emergency-response risks in relation to a project (details supplied); if the Naval Service and Air Corps have been asked to carry out independent safety reviews; and whether a full Defence Forces assessment will be submitted before a decision is made. [69913/25]
1. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; his plans to bring forward a Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60896/25]
5. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the way in which the shortfall in critical staffing levels in the Defence Forces poses a national security risk; the efforts which are being made to resolve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60898/25]
8. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the issue of chaplains, who are without representation despite working for, and being paid by, his Department. [60515/25]
20. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline, further to recent Dáil debates, his views on past health and safety measures in the Air Corps; the potential engagements with interested groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60509/25]
30. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the capacity in the Naval Service, in terms of personnel, specialist personnel and fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60510/25]
38. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the matter of entry level cadet pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60437/25]
61. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the issue of pension entitlements for personnel who joined the Defence Forces after 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60508/25]
174. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress his Department has made regarding the establishment of a joint cybersecurity command and other actions related to cybersecurity contained in the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60523/25]
238. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide the Abridged Estimates Volume for Budget 2026 for Vote 36, including the provisional sub head and programme level allocations. [57199/25]
1. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to ensure sufficient funding is provided to resource Joint Induction Training Centre, JITC, Gormanston, Baldonnel, Haulbowline and DFTC infrastructure master plans. [49298/25]
3. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the national maritime security strategy; and the level of funding that has been committed for 2026 and 2027. [49299/25]