Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024
156. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the training that the Defence Forces have provided to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21539/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTo date the Defence Forces have delivered 11 modules of training to Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) personnel via EUMAM Ukraine, the EU's Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine. A total of 455 UAF personnel have been trained to date, via these training modules.
All training delivered by the Defence Forces has taken place on the territory of other EU Member States; Germany, Cyprus and Poland.
The modules delivered by the Defence Forces to date are as follows:
|
Module |
Location |
From |
To |
|
|
1 |
Demining & Clearance |
Cyprus |
16-Apr-23 |
12-May-23 |
|
2 |
Combat Lifesaver |
Germany |
18-Jun-23 |
02-Jul-23 |
|
3 |
Drill Instructor |
Germany |
17-Sep-23 |
01-Nov-23 |
|
4 |
Combat Lifesaver |
Germany |
18-Sep-23 |
03-Oct-23 |
|
5 |
Demining & Clearance |
Cyprus |
09-Oct-23 |
16-Nov-23 |
|
6 |
Drill Instructor |
Germany |
29-Oct-23 |
13-Dec-23 |
|
7 |
Combat Lifesaver |
Germany |
08-Dec-23 |
17-Dec-23 |
|
8 |
Mine Flail Operators Course |
Poland |
06-Feb-24 |
16-Feb-24 |
|
9 |
Combat Lifesaver |
Germany |
08-Feb-24 |
16-Feb-24 |
|
10 |
Drill Instructor |
Germany |
21-Feb-24 |
26-Mar-24 |
|
11 |
Combat Lifesaver |
Germany |
26-Apr-24 |
05-May-24 |
