Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 October 2024
142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Navy Service and Air Corps continue to be prepared for emergency missions such as air, sea rescue or in assistance with the civil authorities in the case of a national disaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42361/24]
View answerThe Defence Forces continue to carry out the roles assigned by Government, including security operations, critical supports to An Garda Síochána and ATCA supports to other Government Departments and Principal Response Agencies.
I am committed to ensuring that the personnel of the Defence Forces continue to be equipped and trained to best international standards and I can confirm that the Defence Forces keep their operational plans and response capabilities for dealing with a wide range of threats and emergencies under constant review. I am satisfied that the Defence Forces are equipped to respond, as appropriate, to any such events were they to occur in this State.
