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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| Jan 2025 | 2 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 |
| Apr 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| Jun 2025 | 13 |
| Jul 2025 | 6 |
| Sep 2025 | 8 |
| Oct 2025 | 14 |
| Nov 2025 | 14 |
| Dec 2025 | 22 |
| Jan 2026 | 14 |
| Feb 2026 | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | 12 |
| Jul 2026 | 7 |
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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
Naoise Ó Cearúil
written
2025-09-18 · to Defence
21. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps he will take to safeguard undersea critical infrastructure given the recent €60 million investment in sonar capabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49096/25]
John Connolly
written
2025-09-18 · to Defence
26. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the development of Ireland’s first national maritime security strategy. [48427/25]
Duncan Smith
written
2025-09-18 · to Defence
34. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the current work ongoing with the British government regarding a memorandum of understanding for Ireland's defence, which is to be updated in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48094/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
written
2025-09-18 · to Defence
77. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the discussions he and his Department have had with the UK Government on defence co-operation; what is likely to be included in an upcoming MOU (Memorandum of Understanding); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49094/25]
Richard Boyd Barrett
written
2025-07-29 · to Defence
318. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to respond to concerns about the closure of a consultation on maritime security strategy (details supplied). [41199/25]
Aindrias Moynihan
written
2025-07-29 · to Defence
342. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures being taken to protect any threat 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. [42158/25]
Ruairí Ó Murchú
written
2025-07-29 · to Defence
365. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a current assessment on the dangers faced by the State from possible hybrid and cyber attacks on communications infrastructure in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43420/25]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-07-02 · to Defence
19. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to report on his Department’s work in conjunction with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on the establishment of a national security authority. [36394/25]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-07-02 · to Defence
20. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to report on his Department’s work in conjunction with the Department of the Taoiseach, on the development of the national security analysis centre’s national security strategy statement. [36396/25]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-07-02 · to Justice
166. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the absence of a security clearance system for commercial entities in Ireland. [36395/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
oral
2025-06-17 · to Taoiseach
17. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Taoiseach the role the new ministerial council on national security has in developing measures to tackle cyberthreats; how these will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18017/25]
Ivana Bacik
oral
2025-06-17 · to Taoiseach
18. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [26917/25]
Ruth Coppinger
oral
2025-06-17 · to Taoiseach
19. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [29592/25]
Ryan O'Meara
oral
2025-06-17 · to Taoiseach
20. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [29817/25]
Tom Brabazon
oral
2025-06-17 · to Taoiseach
21. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [29818/25]
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
oral
2025-06-17 · to Taoiseach
22. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Taoiseach for an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [31327/25]
Mary Lou McDonald
oral
2025-06-17 · to Taoiseach
23. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [32104/25]
Paul Murphy
oral
2025-06-17 · to Taoiseach
24. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [32308/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
oral
2025-06-12 · to Defence
13. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the role his Department will play in the preparation of a revised national security strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30994/25]
Aidan Farrelly
written
2025-06-11 · to Taoiseach
2. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Taoiseach the number of meetings convened of the new National Security Forum, including the dates the forum met, and the date for the next meeting. [30766/25]
Ruairí Ó Murchú
written
2025-06-10 · to Taoiseach
46. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [25262/25]
Ruth Coppinger
written
2025-06-10 · to Taoiseach
49. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [29592/25]
Ryan O'Meara
written
2025-06-10 · to Taoiseach
50. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [29817/25]
Catherine Connolly
written
2025-05-29 · to Foreign
194. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of all arms transferred through Shannon Airport or Irish airspace by any nation for use by the Israeli army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27351/25]
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
written
2025-05-20 · to Taoiseach
71. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18074/25]