120. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on the development of an Institute for Peace Support and Leadership Training at the Curragh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71623/25]
Topics / Defence Forces
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsDefence Forces
1,115 questions from 105 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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1,048 written, 67 oral
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| May 2025 | 47 |
| June 2025 | 83 |
| July 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
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| October 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
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| April 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 24 |
| October 2026 | 14 |
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121. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the assessments undertaken of Defence Forces protocols for securing airspace, following the recent drone incident near a Naval Service vessel during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71852/25]
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]
125. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that the tribunal examining the complaints process in relation to sexual abuse and discrimination in the Defence Forces will complete its work. [71604/25]
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]
128. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on the work of the new office of veteran affairs. [71601/25]
131. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Defence the investment, which is planned in Aiken Barracks, Dundalk, in the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71620/25]
132. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence when she expects to sign the Defence regulation in order to allow the Director of Military Prosecutions to once again be a member of a representative association; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71656/25]
133. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Defence the progression of the plans to re-enforce Ireland's defence mechanisms, particularly with reference to our preparations for the EU Council Presidency in 2026. [70593/25]
134. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Defence the person that indemnifies Defence Forces chaplains when they deploy overseas, if they are not considered members of the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71649/25]
136. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the plans in place for the residential units in the Curragh Camp; if she is aware that some of them are semi-derelict; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71622/25]
138. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Defence the procurement plans for new naval and air assets; the timelines envisaged for their delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72015/25]
139. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on Ireland’s air defence capability; if it remains the policy of her Department to pursue the establishment of an Irish Air Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72037/25]
141. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken by her Department to ensure the protection of critical subsea infrastructure such as the Celtic Interconnector; if she is satisfied that the current operational strength of the Naval Service is sufficient to deter or respond to such threats; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72038/25]
142. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Defence if she has considered altering height requirements with regard to enlistment eligibility for the Defence Forces. [72039/25]
144. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence her views on whether much of the Defence Forces housing stock is badly in need of repair; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71651/25]
148. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure retention of staff in the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72035/25]
149. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Defence the investment planned for enhancing Ireland’s cybers-security capabilities within the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72014/25]
151. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence her views on the reported drone sightings in north Dublin during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Ireland; and the measures in place to detect, deter and disable unauthorised drone activity during high profile visits from international dignitaries. [71840/25]
152. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to create additional accommodation for military personnel in Collins Barracks, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71839/25]
153. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on the Defence Force's existing capabilities for detecting, assessing and responding to unauthorised drone activity within the State; and whether current resources, equipment and training are adequate given the increasing prevalence of unmanned aerial systems. [71841/25]
155. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Defence to provide details of the drone threat identified on the day of President Zelenskyy’s visit; the way in which her Department plans to combat future incursions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72031/25]
156. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence her plans to meet with the Defence Forces representative associations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71655/25]
157. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide an update on planned investment in the Defence Forces facilities in Cork, including Collins Barracks; if any upgrades, refurbishments, or expansions are scheduled to support personnel stationed in the Cork region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71887/25]
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]