376. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has assessed the neutrality and national-security implications of hosting data processing for foreign defence or intelligence bodies on Irish soil, including under the US CLOUD Act and Section 702 of the US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. [75213/26]
Topics / National Security
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsNational Security
148 questions from 48 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
148
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111 written, 37 oral
48
TDs have asked
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Independents counted together
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| January 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 13 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 2 |
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The questions
1. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach to provide an update, including the publication date, of the National Security Strategy. [74563/26]
132. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence to report on the work of the Irish Military Intelligence Service; and what it currently views as the potentially most serious threats to the security of the State. [53710/26]
143. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which Ireland is using European Defence Agency joint procurement projects to achieve greater value-for-money in defence expenditure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53700/26]
106. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current functions performed by the National Security Authority pending its proposed transfer to the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; the resources currently allocated to the Authority; and the work being undertaken to facilitate that transfer [53865/26]
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]
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]
152. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration will be given to the creation of a joint intelligence centre tasked with producing integrated national security threat assessments, amongst other functions, to report to the National Security Authority or directly to the National Security Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52082/26]
54. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the work being undertaken to establish a National Security Agency that can provide high-level vetting and security clearance services, amongst other functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49367/26]
119. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach the reasons for the continued delay by the National Security Secretariat in finalising and publishing the overarching National Security Strategy. [43732/26]
120. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he plans to publish the National Security Strategy in 2026. [45336/26]
130. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach the reasons for the delay, now in excess of seven years, in publishing the National Security Strategy; and when it will be finalised. [43958/26]
131. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach if he plans to publish the National Security Strategy in 2026. [43959/26]
144. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Defence to discuss her preparations for the security dimensions of the EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43738/26]
146. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the work undertaken on protecting Ireland's critical maritime infrastructure which is strategic objective number two in the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026 - 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43662/26]
153. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the resources currently available to the Defence Forces for the protection of strategic maritime infrastructure, defence ports and the monitoring of activity within Ireland’s territorial waters; whether any additional maritime surveillance, naval or defence capabilities are planned or under development; whether capability gaps have been identified in this area…
154. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026–2030, particularly in relation to measures to secure and protect Ireland’s undersea communications cables; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43701/26]
166. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the operational parameters, commands, and rules of engagement under which British or French naval vessels will be permitted to patrol Irish waters during Ireland's upcoming EU Council Presidency; the current personnel deficit within the Irish Naval Service that necessitated this reliance on foreign assets; and the specific timeline for the deployment of Ireland…
167. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the National Security Strategy will support the development of a National Air Security Strategy. [43669/26]
169. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces will be involved in security over the EU Presidency; to confirm that all security arrangements are in place which are under the remit of her Department for the commencement of the EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43700/26]
174. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the preparations that have been undertaken by her Department and the Defence Forces in advance of Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union; the additional personnel, funding, training, equipment and logistical resources being provided to support the security, ceremonial and operational requirements associated with the Presidency; wh…
735. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide assurance that the State is prepared to address any potential drone attack without breaching necessary security provisions, including from AI powered drones, during Ireland's Presidency of the EU Council and the hosting of the European Political Summit. [37433/26]
77. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if a dedicated subsea infrastructure incident response plan is in place; the way in which such an incident would be managed across her Department and the relevant stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33169/26]
130. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Defence her key priorities under the new National Maritime Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33115/26]
134. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence her plans for capability development in support of increased maritime security; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33112/26]