Results 61-80 of 133 for going forward speaker:Paul Kehoe

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...buyout of Border Duty Allowance for enlisted personnel. - Implementation of additional incremental points in pay scales for new enlisted personnel post 01 July 2013. In terms of remuneration going forward, the new Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC), announced by my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, has been tasked with providing objective analysis and advice on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recruitment and Retention in the Defence Forces: Discussion with Minister of State (28 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...number of commandants are paid SDA where their appointment is brigadier or equivalent duty. An offer was made to RACO to pay the equivalent SDA to commandants. As stated, the matter is still ongoing through the CNA scheme. I mentioned the tax credit. The loss of recruits is a long-term issue. On average, 22% do not complete training but this goes back years and it is not a new...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...; will increase substantially during the course of the agreement from €15,000 to €28,750 which means that annual income subject to the levy below €28,750 will no longer be liable to the deduction. In terms of remuneration going forward, following the publication of the Pay Commission’s report on 9 May 2017, the Government intends to initiate negotiations on a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...will increase substantially during the course of the agreement from €15,000 to €28,750 which means that annual income subject to the levy below €28,750 will no longer be liable to the deduction. In terms of remuneration going forward, following the publication of the Pay Commission’s report on 9 May 2017, the Government intends to initiate negotiations on a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (14 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...issues are currently being resolved within the Department of Defence Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this time. In terms of remuneration going forward, the new Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC), announced by my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, has been tasked with providing objective analysis and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...the last few years, the Government has maintained this important safety net for families who by virtue of their particular circumstances require financial support. In terms of remuneration going forward, the new Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC), announced by my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, has been tasked with providing objective analysis and advice on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (10 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...increase substantially during the course of the agreement from €15,000 to €28,750 which means that annual income subject to the levy below €28,750 will no longer be liable to the deduction. In terms of remuneration going forward, the Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) report published yesterday, will inform Government consideration on future developments on public...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (20 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...both training and equipment because of the inherent dangers involved. My Department will continue to engage with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that all views are considered in mapping the way forward. The Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) issue is a different issue and unrelated to the review of the roles and activities of Civil Defence that I launched last...

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: The Tánaiste would not be on her feet this morning moving the writ for the Donegal South-West by-election if it were not for the High Court's judgment yesterday. If the Government had accepted a Fine Gael Private Members' Bill several months ago, it would not be in this position today. One reason the Government did not want the four by-election writs moved was that it wanted a clear run...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (29 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...; will increase substantially during the course of the agreement from €15,000 to €28,750 which means that annual income subject to the levy below €28,750 will no longer be liable to the deduction. In terms of remuneration going forward, following the publication of the Public Service Pay Commissions report on 9 May 2017, the Government initiated negotiations on an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Action Plan (4 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...for improvement under the Action Plan include streamlining procedures for diplomatic clearance, rationalising customs regulations, and reviewing transport of dangerous goods regulations and there is on-going work in the framework of the European Defence Agency (EDA) to support this. To this end, the EDA has established two Category A Projects, following a decision of its...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Agency (26 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...gap and will assist the Defence Forces in their peacekeeping roles. The training element to Instructor level, within this project, will ensure that this requirement may be met from within the Defence Forces going forward and assist with future training for peacekeeping duties. This project, as with all other EDA projects that Ireland participates in, supports the development of Defence...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Discussion (24 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...in communities, for example. They do so to a very high standard. I have visited some of the aid projects that involve members of the Defence Forces and they play soccer with local communities, go to markets and drink tea with locals. People have said that members of the Defence Forces are in the premier division when it comes to peacekeeping. On the other side of that, military...

Standing Orders: Motion (28 Jan 2014)

Paul Kehoe: ...Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013 last July was a positive step in that it gave direction. The Dáil's approval of these Standing Orders will move the matter forward to the next stage for the Seanad to approve these Standing Orders in respect of the CPP and the necessary guidelines. This Government has been very proactive about building this...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: ...the number of schoolchildren who do so, both primary and secondary, only a small percentage of the total number of schoolchildren nationwide have the honour of visiting this Chamber. If they are not going to come to the Parliament, Members must bring the Parliament to them. Moreover, it should not only be about the Parliament but more programmes similar to RTE's "Looking After No.1",...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ireland's Participation in European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (29 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...personnel and cadets, as peacekeeping is one of the topics enshrined in their training. I am not sure if members are aware of the peace and leadership institute proposed in the programme for Government. It is a concept the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces are bringing forward with the support of the Government. It will be an institute specifically based on Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (28 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...), between the Department of Defence, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and PDFORRA. These improved payscales, have been backdated to 1 July 2016. The payments were made to relevant personnel on 30 August 2017. Going forward, there is the potential for further increases arising from the recent negotiations on the extension to the Lansdowne Road Agreement. The Public Service...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council – Defence, and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Defence (18 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: First, I will deal with the formal decision making process. It is also important to have an informal discussion beforehand because when I go to these meetings I arrive on the evening before and I am gone by around two or three o'clock the next day. It is really important to have informal discussions around decisions that will be made at the formal meetings. Of course I discuss the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...over the last few years, the Government has maintained this important safety net for families who by virtue of their particular circumstances require financial support. In terms of remuneration going forward, the new Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC), announced by my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, has been tasked with providing objective analysis and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Action Plan (15 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 53 together. The College of Commissioners adopted the European Defence Action Plan on 30 November last. This Commission proposal has yet to go through the wide ranging and extensive EU procedures before any part of it becomes a reality. The aim of the Plan is to explore how EU policies and instruments can ensure that the EU’s industrial...