273. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the work programme of the Office of Veterans Affairs; the progress made to date on the development of a National Veterans Policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56458/26]
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274. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the timeline envisaged for the development and publication of a National Veterans Policy; the stages of consultation planned with veterans' organisations and other stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56459/26]
121. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the role she envisages for the Defence Forces in international peacekeeping and peace support operations over the next decade; the likely contribution of Ireland to future United Nations and European Union missions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54553/26]
93. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on her actions to date to ensure cadet pay is increased to bring cadets in line with other entrants into the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33214/26]
100. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the progress of legislation under the Strategic Framework for the Defence Forces which underpins the appointment and status of military chaplains, including mechanisms for representation by a Defence Forces representative association; and in the absence of such legislation, how protected military chaplains who deploy on overseas service t…
116. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide a list of all capital projects, including Defence Forces infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of her Department which have been completed on time and within budget in Carlow in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33342/26]
119. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide a list of all capital projects, including Defence Forces infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of her Department which have been completed on time and within budget in Kilkenny in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33459/26]
33. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the status of Operation Althea; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29086/26]
157. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence to outline her priorities as Minister; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12455/26]
232. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to increase the Reserve Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12456/26]
96. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence to confirm that during Ireland's EU Presidency, Casement Aerodrome will be the primary location for arrivals of other EU member states' leaders and members of government into Ireland, and will have C-UAS systems installed; if she will confirm that, should weather or other operational issues preclude landing in Casement Aerodrome, contingency plans are in p…
124. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the specific measures taken to accelerate the delivery of C-UAS systems in order that the systems are in place and operational in advance of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union which begins in July 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72008/25]
231. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the expedited purchasing of counter unmanned aerial system equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71315/25]
232. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the way in which her Department publishes calls for companies to express an interest in supplying military equipment to the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71316/25]
233. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Finland on defence cooperation; if there are plans for a formal working group to be established to discuss potential areas of collaboration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71317/25]
234. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence when she intends to publish the National Capability Development Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71318/25]
12. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on Ireland's proposed participation in the EU's SAFE initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59616/25]
75. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to increase cadet pay above minimum wage, and to at least that of all other trainees in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59617/25]
6. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will, in the interests of equity, seek an increase in cadets' pay to bring it in line with the starting pay of a three-star private given both are similarly trained and qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49483/25]
75. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will, in the interest of equity, seek an increase in cadets' pay to bring it in line with the starting pay of a 3-star private as both are similarly trained and qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49124/25]
5. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of military attachés from foreign armed forces accredited to Ireland; the number that are military officers; the number that are civilian; when Ireland’s first military attaché will be accredited abroad; the length of time the project to plan for this proposal has been in train; if there are barriers to implementation; and if he will…
44. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the role members of the Defence Forces will play in Ireland’s holding of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July to December 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30988/25]
68. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to increase the numbers of personnel serving in the Air Corps to ensure an appropriate level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30987/25]
167. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on his recent trip to Lebanon and, in particular, his meeting with Lebanese officials about the ongoing legal proceedings in the matter relating to the death of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18043/25]
207. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste 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 Department is taking as part of the recruitment and retention strategy to encourage more people to join; to outline, in particular, the steps being taken to encourage more women to join and serve the country as a me…