National Security
An official questions-paper heading. 146 questions (37 oral, 109 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-16.
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Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | National Security |
| 2025-12-16 | National Security |
| 2025-12-16 | National Security |
| 2025-12-10 | National Security |
| 2025-06-17 | National Security |
| 2025-06-12 | National Security |
| 2025-04-01 | National Security |
The questions
Rose Conway-Walsh
oral
2025-12-16 · to Defence
103. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Defence if all protocols were followed during the incident involving five drones endeavouring to intercept the plane carrying President Zelenskyy recently; if a C70 form was completed to ensure a Garda-Defence Forces co-ordinated response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72042/25]
Malcolm Byrne
oral
2025-12-16 · to Defence
112. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence Ireland's plans for the deployment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71588/25]
Cathal Crowe
written
2025-12-16 · to Defence
123. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the protective measures in place in the event of a drone attack being launched in Irish air space by another state or third party; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71849/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
written
2025-12-16 · to Defence
126. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the way in which coordination between the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána and the Irish Aviation Authority is being strengthened to manage drone activity in Irish airspace; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71851/25]
Martin Daly
written
2025-12-16 · to Defence
130. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Defence Ireland’s current naval capabilities to police and protect the State’s territorial waters; the way in which the State would respond to any incursion into Irish airspace; and the specific measures the Government has in place to counteract hybrid warfare. [66630/25]
Barry Ward
written
2025-12-16 · to Defence
143. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland's preparedness for a significant drone attack on airports or any other significant capital infrastructure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71463/25]
Tom Brabazon
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
1. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Taoiseach for a report on the national security strategy. [58233/25]
Ruairí Ó Murchú
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
2. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the national security strategy. [65331/25]
Ruth Coppinger
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
3. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach for a report on the national security strategy. [65603/25]
Albert Dolan
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
4. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach for a report on the national security strategy. [65712/25]
Darren O'Rourke
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
5. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach for a report on the national security strategy. [65716/25]
Paul Murphy
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
6. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach for a report on the national security strategy. [65782/25]
Ryan O'Meara
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
7. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Taoiseach for an update on progress of the national security strategy. [65888/25]
Ivana Bacik
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
8. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach for a report on the national security strategy. [67608/25]
Rose Conway-Walsh
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
9. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Taoiseach for a report on the national security strategy. [67794/25]
Peadar Tóibín
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
10. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the national security strategy. [67809/25]
Paul Lawless
oral
2025-12-10 · to Taoiseach
11. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the national security strategy. [67916/25]
Cormac Devlin
written
2025-12-09 · to Defence
164. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the National Maritime Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69216/25]
Malcolm Byrne
written
2025-11-27 · to Foreign
73. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions her Department has taken in response to Russian vessels and the Russian shadow fleet operating in Irish waters; if she has raised this with the Russian authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66242/25]
Rose Conway-Walsh
written
2025-11-27 · to Foreign
96. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on discussions at the most recent EU Foreign Affairs Council regarding the presence and activities of Russian state-linked vessels operating in close proximity to Irish territorial waters; if concerns relating to maritime security, hybrid threats and the protection of critical subsea infrastructure w…
Peadar Tóibín
written
2025-11-19 · to Justice
188. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has been made aware that 40,000 rounds of ammunition have gone missing from a Police Service of Northern Ireland facility, enough to fully equip 2,352 handguns; given the potential threat to life in the North of Ireland, and indeed in this State, if he will be engaging with the Executive to determine the cir…
Aindrias Moynihan
written
2025-11-06 · to Defence
17. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures being taken to protect any threats of damage to vital subterranean and submarine infrastructure, with Ireland being a major international junction of such infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60408/25]
Cathal Crowe
written
2025-11-06 · to Defence
19. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department is preparing to use robotic drones and remote control submersibles to protect undersea cables and infrastructure along the Irish coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60233/25]
Séamus McGrath
written
2025-11-06 · to Defence
27. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the specific actions being undertaken to defend Ireland's maritime and undersea infrastructure. [60235/25]
Barry Heneghan
written
2025-11-06 · to Defence
31. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions being taken to strengthen maritime and cyber surveillance to safeguard Ireland’s critical undersea infrastructure; the extent of cooperation with EU or NATO partners in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60463/25]