Written Answers Nos. 45-64
45. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the Department or entity responsible for the deployment of counter unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities to protect State infrastructure; and the work that has been done to ensure we have the capabilities to counter such threats [53600/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraA whole of Government approach is required in meeting the challenges arising from the various uses UAVs can be put to. In so far as the Defence Forces have a role in the manner, namely through the defence of the State from armed aggression , they continue to contribute to national resilience and whole of Government security objectives including aid to the civil power and aid to the civil authorities, as set out in the Defence Policy Review. The Defence Forces at all times keep operational plans under constant review and there will continue to be ongoing close liaison between An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces regarding security matters, including through regular coordination and liaison meetings.
A key priority for me as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the capabilities of the Defence Forces are maintained, developed and enhanced in order to ensure that the Defence Forces can carry out all of the roles assigned to it by Government, as set out in the White Paper on Defence. As part of work that is currently ongoing to enhance the capabilities of the Defence Forces, a project team comprising senior civil and military personnel is continuing to progress the Military Radar Programme. There are three elements to this Programme: Land based Long Range Primary Radar; Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) systems, which includes Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability; and Maritime (ship-borne) Radar.
Good progress is being made across all elements, including the C-UAS element. Delivery of the Programme will be complex; but has been prioritised with a target date of 2028 set for full delivery. That being said, elements of this capability will be rolled out in phases, starting in 2026, towards full delivery by the end of 2028.
46. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason the Government continues to purchase military equipment from Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52925/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra63. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department will exclude Israeli companies from participating in future procurement processes that seek to replace and enhance capabilities relating to unmanned aerial systems or drones deployed across the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53630/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 63 together.
I can confirm that there is currently no intention to purchase military equipment from Israel. Since the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024, my Department has included provisions in its tender documentation regarding the right to reject offers from third countries on defence and security grounds, in line with the Commission guidance on the procurement of defensive equipment under Directive 2009/18/EU. There have been no new contracts awarded to Israeli companies since that date.
47. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for details concerning the purchase of H145 helicopters by the Defence Force Air Corps, in particular the details of the tendering process ahead of this purchase; whether any consideration was given to the fact that these helicopters contain 'Helionix' subsystems manufactured by Israeli manufacturer (details supplied); and whether he is aware of the reports on the systems contained in the defensive aids for the purchased helicopters. [53014/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra49. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason his Department only signed a contract for the delivery of four Airbus H145M helicopters, delivery of which will begin on a phased basis in Q1 2027, when the Department was aware that the Air Corps EC-135s are presently at the end of their useful service life; if he will accept that it would have been preferable to have begun the contract negotiations at an earlier point to ensure seamless transition from EC-135s to Airbus H145M helicopters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53134/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 49 together.
In December 2024 the Department of Defence signed a contract for the delivery of four Airbus H145M helicopters which will provide a modern light-utility helicopter capability for the Air Corps. The aircraft were purchased in accordance with the provisions of the Defence and Security Directive 2009/81/EC. They will replace the present ageing fleet of two EC-135s, which have reached the end of their useful service life. The capital value of the contract is €91.7 million ex. VAT and it is anticipated that delivery of the helicopters will begin on a phased basis in Q1 2027.
The Airbus H145Ms represent a modernisation and expansion of light-utility helicopter capability for the Air Corp. Their multi-role capability mean that the H145Ms will be equipped to satisfy a wide range of missions including maritime security missions, utility missions, Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) and light attack missions.
As well as enhancing the Defence Forces current ISTAR capabilities, the aircraft also provide enhanced Electro-Optical and Thermal Imagery, features not available in the current Rotary Wing fleet.
Specifically in relation to the procurement of Israeli military technology, I can confirm that there is currently no intention to purchase military equipment from Israel. Since the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024, the Department has included provisions in its tender documentation regarding the right to reject offers from third countries on defence and security grounds, in line with the Commission guidance on the procurement of defensive equipment under Directive 2009/18/EU.
While the Department does not comment on systems fitted to Air Corps aircraft for operational reasons, the H145 rotary wing aircraft comes fitted with the Helionix Avionics Suite, an avionics solution which is proprietary to Airbus. Avionics systems are fitted on all and modern civil and military aircraft to assist pilots to fly the aircraft safely and are not military specific.
The defensive aide system on the aircraft is fitted solely for the defensive protection of the aircraft from threats and is not a weapons system. The defensive aide system fitted to the aircraft is a proprietary product of Hensoldt and is manufactured in Germany.
Equipment priorities (including replacement capabilities as they near end of life) for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are considered in the context of the established capability development and Equipment Development Planning (EDP) processes.
The rolling Equipment Development Plan encompasses a programme of sustained equipment procurement/acquisition across the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service as identified and prioritised in the Strategic Framework and the Detailed Implementation Plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces, building on the work done under the White Paper on Defence. This is part of the ambitious programme of work to move to Level of Ambition 2 ( LOA2) by 2028 and will ensure that the Defence Forces have the major equipment platforms, ancillary equipment and force protection equipment required to carry out their important roles both at home and overseas.
Projects for Air Corps capabilities are considered in the context of overall capability development and available funding in accordance with the planning processes.
48. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to report on the recent multi-agency cyberattack exercise targeting Cork Port; to state whether any vulnerabilities were identified in port or maritime infrastructure; and to outline the actions and resources now being deployed to strengthen cyber-defences at critical infrastructure sites nationwide. [53123/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that the exercise referred to by the Deputy was carried out by the Munster Technological University, my Department had no role in this exercise and as such has not been involved in the assessment of same.
50. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of females who are currently in cadetship training in each of the three branches of the Permanent Defence Forces. [53357/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Defence Forces have advised that as of the 3 of October 2025 there are 26 female cadets in training, consisting of 18 Army, 1 Naval Service and 7 Air Corps respectively.
51. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the plans for increasing pay and pension levels for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53495/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraSignificant progress has been made, in terms of the pay and conditions for Defence Force personnel, particularly over the last six (6) years. Under the current national pay deal, the Public Service Agreement (PSA) 2024-2026, a further 1% increase in basic pay, as well as allowances in the nature of pay, came into effect on 1 August 2025, and will have a further positive financial impact, for members of the Defence Forces.
For context, in May 2019 a newly qualified three-star private could have expected to earn €27,759 gross per annum (including military service allowance but excluding duty allowances), on completion of his/her initial training.
Following the implementation of a number of pay related Commission on Defence Forces recommendations, coupled with ongoing pay increases being applied as part of national pay agreements, at present recruit pay, on completion of training (which takes approximately 24 weeks), starts at:
• €41,880 in Year 1
• €43,304 in Year 2
• €44,618 in Year 3
Thus, the starting pay for a Private Three Star, since 2019, has risen by €14,121 which represents a 49% increase.
Equally, for the Officer cohort, a school leaver Cadet, on commissioning, was paid €30,884 in 2019. As of 01 August 2025 a school leaver Cadet, again on commissioning, is now paid €45,795, which is a second lieutenant position.
As such, in the last 6 years a cadet's pay, on commissioning, has increased by €14,911 in 6 years, or by 49%. Furthermore, after 2 years they are promoted to lieutenant and their pay rises to €51,184.
Where a graduate joins – the pay rate on commissioning begins at €51,184. These rates all include pensionable military service allowance, which is an allowance that is paid to all ranks up to and including the rank of Colonel, for the unpredictable nature of the work encountered by the Defence Forces.
In the conversation surrounding the pay and conditions of members of the Defence Forces, it is important to point out that in addition to basic pay and military service allowance, certain positions in the Defence Forces also attract specialist and technical pay. Additionally there is scope for further income from duty allowances for specific duties carried, out on an ongoing basis, as well as the possibility of earning a tax-free duty allowance, starting at €15,000, for a 6 month overseas deployment.
The Deputy may also be aware of the changes to Patrol Duty Allowance for Naval Service personnel which came into effect on 1 January 2024. This measure resulted in the Patrol Duty Allowance being doubled after ten days at sea. This particular measure provides greater clarity on the overall incentive package available to members of, and potential recruits to, the Naval Service.
Key changes introduced to broader conditions include extension of private medical care to all personnel; increases to mandatory retirement ages and recruitment ages, and earlier this year, the removal of the blanket exemption from the Organisation of the Working Time Act.
With regards to pensions some recent improvements to pension levels for the Defence Forces include:
• Implementation of recent increases in mandatory retirement age which means that earnings are now pensionable for a longer period, to a higher mandatory retirement age.
• Pay parity policy has been maintained. This means that the benefit of pay increases awarded under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026 is passed on to military pensions, as appropriate, in accordance with established methodology.
• The allocation for the Army Pensions Vote, which is mainly demand-led and non-discretionary, increased by €12m to €329m in 2025 and will provide pension benefits to 13,600 Army Pensioners and their dependants.
As outlined, positive progress has been made on pay and conditions in the Defence Forces. There is a significant increase in interest in joining the Defence Forces over the last two years. We will continue to ensure that Defence Forces remains an employer of choice.
52. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to report on the progress of recruitment campaigns for school leavers into careers in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53496/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe military authorities have advised that as of 31 August 2025, the latest date for which such information is available, the strength of the Permanent Defence Force stood at 7,502.
Figures provided for 2024 and to date for 2025 indicate a stabilisation in numbers. There were 708 personnel inducted in 2024, the highest in over five years. While it is positive that numbers are stabilising, I want to see greater progress in recruitment of personnel. The Defence Forces advise that they are targeting up to 800 inductions for this year. In pursuing this goal, the Defence Forces continue to undertake regular visits to schools and Education and Training Boards, in addition to frequent attendance at recruitment and career fairs/events, such as the Higher Options conference. Furthermore, transition year students may avail of placements within the Defence Forces to undertake various TY programmes, across a number of locations, demonstrating career opportunities.
Competitions suitable for school leavers include, but are not limited to, those for General Service Recruits which remain open for applications, for Cadets which closed for applications in April and for Air Craft Maintenance Technician positions, which closed for applications in July. Interest in a career in the Defence Forces is very strong and grew significantly again in 2025 with a total applications showing an increase of 33% across all competitions compared to the previous year.
A range of measures have been implemented to tackle the recruitment and retention challenges within the Defence Forces. Notable amongst these are an increase in recruitment age to 39 years for those roles that had a recruitment age below that, and to 50 years for Direct Entry Specialists; the increase of the mandatory retirement age to 62; the extension of private secondary healthcare to all PDF members and the application of the Working Time Directive across the Defence Forces in January of this year. In addition, the Patrol Duty allowance payable to Naval Service personnel at sea has been doubled after ten days at sea in a calendar year, the Naval Service tax credit has been extended for a further five years and there has been significant progress on pay in recent years.
Budget 2026 provided a record allocation of €1.49 billion for the Defence Sector, an increase of €157 million. In relation to specific recruitment targets, this allocation provides for the recruitment of at least a net additional 400 personnel per annum.
Whilst there are still undoubtedly challenges, significant progress has been made on a number of fronts and the allocation of record levels of expenditure to the Defence sector is illustrative of my intent in this regard.
53. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if consideration is being given to reopening the Irish Army apprentice school in Devoy barracks as part of the expansion in recruitment of the Defence forces. [53497/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that the premises referenced by the Deputy was sold by my Department in 2002.
The ongoing need for technical expertise in the Defence Forces is being met by a comprehensive range of training and education. This is delivered both internally and in conjunction with a number of collaborative partners across the Further and Higher Education sector, such as the South East Technological University, Munster Technological University and SOLAS. Further evaluation is currently progressing on the recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces regarding the development of a National Defence Academy and an Apprentice School for the Defence Forces.
54. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if consideration is being given to holding specific recruitment campaigns for people in other sectors and in mid and later career stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53498/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe military authorities have advised me that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) as at 31 August 2025, the latest date for which this figure is available, stood at 7,502 personnel.
Government has introduced a number of key enabling measures to drive Defence Forces recruitment. These include increases in the maximum ages of recruitment and retirement respectively, the extension of private secondary healthcare to all personnel and the application of the provisions of the Working Time Directive across the Defence Forces subject to certain exemptions. The Patrol Duty allowance payable to Naval Service personnel at sea has been doubled after ten days at sea in a calendar year and the Naval Service tax credit has been extended for a further five years. There has been significant progress on pay with all personnel benefiting from a further pay award made on 1st August this year.
Recruitment to the Defence Forces remains ongoing through a diverse range of competitions for General Service and for specialised Direct Entry positions. Additional bespoke and once off competitions such as those currently advertising on the Defence Forces website for Grooms in the Equitation School and for a Dental Nurse provide further opportunities for perspective candidates who meet the entry criteria.
The entry criteria, including age limits, for personnel wishing to enter the Defence Forces are as set out in Regulations made pursuant to the Defence Act 1954, as amended. These criteria are subject to review and change. In 2024, the maximum recruitment age was increased in to 39 years of age for General Service Recruits, Cadets, and certain specialists. In addition, the maximum recruitment age for Direct Entry Officer specialists was increased to 50.
While challenges undoubtedly remain, the allocation of record levels of expenditure to the Defence sector, and the policy initiatives and changes to eligibility criteria already implemented, is indicative of Government’s commitment in this regard.
55. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to increase the numbers of personnel serving in the Air Corps so as to ensure an appropriate level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53499/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe military authorities have advised that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF), as at 31 August 2025, the latest date for which this figure is available, stood at 7,502 personnel.
Significant progress has been achieved on a number of fronts in addressing the recruitment and retention challenges in the Defence Forces, and last year saw a stabilisation of the downward trend in numbers. There were 708 personnel inducted in 2024, the highest in over five years while discharges were at their lowest in four years. Interest in a career in the Defence Forces continues to grow significantly with figures provided by the Defence Forces showing a year on year increase of 33% in application numbers to the end of August of this year.
Government has introduced a number of key enabling measures to drive Defence Forces recruitment. These include increases in the maximum ages of recruitment and retirement respectively, the extension of private secondary healthcare to all personnel and the application of the provisions of the Working Time Directive across the Defence Forces subject to certain exemptions. There has been significant progress on pay with all personnel benefiting from a further pay award made on August 1 of this year.
A range of Air Corps recruitment competition streams were successfully launched over the past number of years, including general service recruits, cadetships, re-entry schemes and specific direct entry competitions. The 2025 Air Corps Cadetship class recently began their training and 24 General Service Recruits were inducted by end August 2025.
I recently approved the extension of the Pilot Service Commitment scheme, to include ATC personnel. A contract with an external service provider to provide Flight Information Service Officer (FISO) services at the Aerodrome has been put in place. The contract will assist the Air Traffic Control Service in returning to full operational flight activities on a 24 hour 7 day a week basis.
To facilitate the array of initiatives and recruitment competitions, Budget 2026 provided a record allocation of €1.49 billion for the Defence Sector, an increase of €157 million. In relation to specific recruitment targets, this allocation provides for the recruitment of at least a net additional 400 personnel per annum.
As Minister for Defence, I will continue to address target recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces and the allocation by this government of an unprecedented level of expenditure to the Defence sector coupled with the suite of measures currently in train is illustrative of my intent in this regard.
56. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department has taken steps to expand the Air Corp pilot training programme to be provided by other EU member states. [53500/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI fully support training cooperation between the Defence Forces and other international armed forces, where it is deemed appropriate by senior military leadership and where resources allow.
Such cooperation enables the Defence Forces to train and develop its personnel and maintain the capabilities necessary to enable them to fulfil the roles laid down by Government. In this regard, I am advised by the military authorities that while training for the award of Pilot wings under the Air Corps Pilot Training programme is not currently conducted within other EU States, Military Pilots do undergo a range of training activities within EU countries, including Sweden, Italy, Germany and Spain, as necessary. International training of this kind is a vital element of building up capabilities and interoperability, and the Defence Forces will continue to avail of these opportunities going forward.
The Air Corps currently has a strong pipeline of trainee pilots, in addition to a cohort of experienced pilots and I am satisfied that the training programmes in place are robust and in line with international best standards.
57. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of volunteers with the Civil Defence; the plans to help promote participation in the Civil Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53501/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are currently just under 2,000 active volunteers and probationers in the Civil Defence organisation. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank all volunteers, both past and present, for their continuing commitment and service to our communities. My Department is working with local authorities, through the multi-annual Development Plan process, where a key focus is to run induction campaigns to recruit additional volunteers in all 28 Civil Defence units. Responsibility for induction lies with the local authorities but my Department will continue to work with those Units to ensure they have the resources and capacity to absorb the additional volunteers.
In support of these induction campaigns, just last month I launched a Civil Defence recruitment campaign, across both social media and local radio, to raise the profile of Civil Defence nationally across all demographics and to highlight the breadth of activity in which Civil Defence is involved. Many of our Civil Defence Officers have completed radio interviews on foot of this campaign.
58. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of missions completed by the Aeromedical Service on an annual basis since its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53502/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Air Corps operates the Emergency Aeromedical Support (EAS) service based on the 2015 Government Decision. The Government Decision established the EAS service on a permanent basis and provided that it would operate as a daily, daytime only service based out of Custume Barracks, Athlone. Since the commencement of this service in June 2012, the Air Corps has completed over 4554 missions with 317 missions completed during 2024.
This service provides rapid patient transport to an appropriate facility where the land transit time, given the patient’s condition and its severity, would not be clinically acceptable. A decision to deploy the EAS service is guided by EAS clinical tasking criteria, as determined by the National Ambulance Service Medical Director.
|
Year |
Completed Missions |
|
2012 |
93 |
|
2013 |
411 |
|
2014 |
353 |
|
2015 |
397 |
|
2016 |
415 |
|
2017 |
357 |
|
2018 |
320 |
|
2019 |
347 |
|
2020 |
366 |
|
2021 |
348 |
|
2022 |
306 |
|
2023 |
255 |
|
2024 |
317 |
|
2025 to September |
269 |
|
Total |
4554 |
59. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a new infrastructure development plan is envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53503/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe original Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) set out a programme of project delivery for the years 2023 to 2027. The most recent iteration of the IDP estimated infrastructure requirements to be in the region of some €359m for the coming years. At the end of 2024 there were over €230m worth of projects underway at different stages of development. This level of expenditure will continue to increase as the IDP is implemented. Over the last five years, 43 capital infrastructure projects were completed across the Defence Forces installations and barracks.
Building on this success, it is now intended to develop a series of masterplans for each Defence Forces installation. This approach will identify from the outset the infrastructure requirements in line with capability development for each installation with an associated prioritisation of projects and a phased timeline for delivery. These plans will dovetail with developments identified under the current Infrastructure Development Plan, and will also layout requirements for the years from 2027 onwards.
The first such masterplan for the Airside in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, was completed earlier this year and sets out a number of recommendations in relation to the development of the aerodrome in response to the level of ambition this Government has set for the Air Corps. The development of a masterplan for Haulbowline Naval Base is now underway and the procurement of consultants for the development of the Landside in Casement Aerodrome will commence shortly.
60. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the role members of the Defence Forces will play in Ireland's holding of the Presidency of the European Union from July to December 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53504/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the eighth time in 2026 - from 1 July to 31 December.
Preparations for Ireland’s Presidency are now intensifying across both policy and operational strands of planning both within my Department and the Defence Forces, and across Government. As well as working closely with the Defence Forces, my Department is also working with the central Presidency team within the Department of Foreign Affairs and other relevant Departments and agencies across Government to plan the policy priorities and related events that will be hosted by my Department and the Defence Forces during the Presidency.
Extensive engagement in this regard between my officials and Defence Forces personnel has taken place to date. This will continue as the our priorities and policy programme in the security and defence sphere for the Presidency are developed. This will be prepared in line with national priorities in this area, but also against the backdrop of the EU Strategic Agenda for 2024-29 and the range of legislative initiatives proposed by the European Commission, including those set out in the Commission's 2025 Work Programme published in February.
Our 2026 EU Presidency will be a major undertaking for Ireland and is a key focus for the work of our Government. We have a proud record of success from our previous Presidency terms, and we are confident that with the support of our partners we will again be able to make a significant and positive contribution to the EU in 2026.
61. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the counter unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities the Defence Forces currently possess; if he will outline, in monetary value, the capital terms that have been invested by his Department in these capabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53601/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile specific details in relation to current Defence Forces capabilities are subject to normal operational security reporting restrictions, and are not disclosed for these reasons, a key priority for me as Minister for Defence is to ensure that capabilities are maintained, developed and enhanced in order that the Defence Forces can carry out all of the roles assigned to it by Government.
As part of work that is currently ongoing to enhance the capabilities of the Defence Forces, a project team comprising senior civil and military personnel is continuing to progress the Military Radar Programme. There are three elements to this Programme: Land based Long Range Primary Radar; Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) systems, which includes Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability; and Maritime (ship-borne) Radar.
Good progress is being made across all elements, including the C-UAS element. Delivery of the Programme will be complex; but has been prioritised with a target date of 2028 set for full delivery. That being said, elements of this capability will be rolled out in phases, starting in 2026, towards full delivery by the end of 2028.
62. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who have been convicted of crimes under civil and/or military law in the past five years; and of these, the number which remain serving members of the Defence Forces; to provide a breakdown of the types of offences for which these members were convicted; the number of members of the Defence Forces who are currently before the courts (civil and/or military), the categories of offences with which they are charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53623/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt has not been possible to collate the information within the required time frame. I will revert to the Deputy when the information requested is available.
|
W.E.F. 01 October 2025 |
|
|
Category of Offences |
|
|
Public Order Offences |
3 |
|
Assault Offences |
9 |
|
Sexual Offences |
3 |
|
Domestic Violence Offences |
1 |
|
Road Traffic Offences |
6 |
|
Drugs Offences |
1 |
|
Total |
23 |
|
W.E.F. 01 July 2024 |
|
|
Public Order Offences |
3 |
|
Assault Offences |
7 |
|
Sexual Offences |
3 |
|
Road Traffic Offences |
27 |
|
Drugs Offences |
3 |
|
Unlawful Possession |
1 |
|
Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing |
1 |
|
Total |
45 |
|
W.E.F 01 July 2024 |
|
|
Public Order Offences |
3 |
|
Assault Offences |
1 |
|
Sexual Offences |
- |
|
Road Traffic Offences |
23 |
|
Drugs Offences |
- |
|
Unlawful Possession |
- |
|
Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing |
- |
|
Total |
27 |
|
W.E.F. 10 October 2025 |
|
|
Criminal Offence |
8 |
|
Total |
8** |
|
W.E.F. 10 October 2025 |
|
|
|
Disciplinary & Criminal Offence |
2 |
|
|
Total |
2 |
|
|
W.E.F. 10 October 2025 |
|
|
Criminal Offence |
7 |
|
Total |
7*** |
64. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a new cadetship recruitment campaign for the Naval Service will be launched before the end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53682/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2025 Naval Service Cadetship competition was launched in March and closed for applications in April. The Naval Service Cadets were attested in September. There are no plans to launch a further cadetship recruitment campaign for the Naval Service in 2025.
