Results 61-80 of 87 for revert speaker:Paul Kehoe

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: I presume that the proceeds will go into the Defence Forces envelope of annual expenditure but I will revert to the Deputy with a more specific answer. I am satisfied that the level of resources available to the Defence Forces, including equipment and training resources, enables them to carry out their roles at home and overseas in a professional manner. Particular focus has been maintained...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Promotions (17 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...) decided that a medical derogation could not be granted. With regard to the reimbursement of a Naval Service Commissioned Officer’s Dress Uniform, I have sought additional information and I will revert to the Deputy when this information is to hand. Finally, I am meeting members of RDFRA this Thursday (19 October 2017) and I look forward to having a positive discussion with them...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Ministerial Transport (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...service hours, in order to qualify to fly fixed wing aircraft, ministerial air transport, CASA or rotary wing aircraft. Each pilot is required to have specific training for each aircraft. I will revert to the Deputy on the other issue raised, namely that there are people who can fly all aircraft, because I am not aware of that.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Mar 2022)

Paul Kehoe: ...technical issues over recent weeks, I ask for forbearance when votes are called. We are now moving to voting digitally. If a vótáil is called and a technical problem arises, the clerk will revert to conducting it in the traditional way. We will now proceed with our consideration of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: White Paper on Defence Update: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am not familiar with A Better World. I am not aware of any engagement. I may revert to the Deputy on that. The White Paper update steering group has met at least monthly since the updating commenced last July. Meetings are chaired by a relevant assistant secretary and are attended by the assistant chief of staff and the heads of the Department's planning and organisation branch and...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reserve Funding (18 Jul 2013)

Paul Kehoe: ...of the Permanent Defence Force. I am not aware of the date of the last meeting the Minister, Deputy Shatter, had with the representative association of the RDF. I will try to find out and will revert to the Deputy.

Ministers and Secretaries (Ministers of State) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2007)

Paul Kehoe: ...House tonight. He should not leave the House without doing so because when Opposition Members approach a Minister of State, it is important to know whether he or she has some real clout or must revert to the senior Minister of the relevant Department. Were I or any other Deputy to bring a delegation from our respective constituencies, there would be no point in going to the messenger boy...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (14 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: .... The recruitment process has also been streamlined so as to make it more efficient. The gender breakdown of the 2017 recruits is currently being compiled by the military authorities, and I will revert to the Deputy with this information when it is available. Given the competing recruitment demands at present, where PDF recruitment is and should remain a priority, recruitment to the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (18 Sep 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...roles, the information available at this time is that this did not include exclusive chauffeur duties to an assigned Senior Officer. However, they are enquiring further into the matter and I will revert to the Deputy when the information is available.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Further Revised) (12 Nov 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...we will get through it - the Minister can be reassured of that. There may be issues on which the Minister wishes to get back to members. Perhaps the officials will take note of those and the Minister can revert to the members individually. Since the Minister and Minister of State are present, the officials should not speak during public session. I call on the Minister to make her...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...unlikely to become effective. The amount paid by those who purchased their discharge in the period mentioned in the question could not be ascertained in the timeframe set out for reply and I will revert once the figures are provided to me.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: ...of the Permanent Defence Force to be at least 9,500 personnel with, accordingly, the retention of a two-brigade structure. We do not have any plans to reintroduce a third Army brigade. To revert to a three-brigade structure would adversely impact on the operational capacity of the Permanent Defence Force to continue to carry out all roles assigned by the Government. We do not want to...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...from the ranks, where members of the Defence Forces' ranks will be fully commissioned, which is brilliant. While I am not sure of the exact number, it is approximately 26 or 27 and I will revert to the Deputy in that regard. On the pay commission, I have provided Deputy Jack Chambers with a briefing. The matter goes back to 2017, when, under my direction, the Department tried to spot...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Sexual Offences Data (5 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...may not reflect the categorisation used to collate statistics. However, I have asked my civil and military officials to assess what information can be collated which could satisfy all the data requested and I will revert to the Deputy on this point.

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

Paul Kehoe: ...members of the EDA. Then we have the ECMAN project to which the Deputy referred, which has a cost of €75,000. I am not sure what head that might be under in the Estimates but I will find out and revert to the Deputy with an answer. The goal for the new SatCom Market project is to provide a cost-effective SatCom service solution for the benefit of EDA participating member...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency Project: Motion (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I know that I said I would revert to the Deputy on her question. The reply is on its way. I have not signed off on it yet but I know it is ready for me to sign off. That was the week before last and I was in the Dáil twice last week dealing with matters. In no way is Ireland promoting an EU army, and I have stated that on numerous occasions. The Treaty of Lisbon does not provide for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...the review, I arranged for draft terms of reference to be circulated to PDFORRA and RACO. During the course of recent meetings I had with the Permanent Defence Force representative associations, I requested that they revert to me with their comments on the draft terms of reference, which I would duly consider. I have received the views of both associations and am considering their...

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...job, with people spending days and days on end at sea. We must be able to make that job more attractive. Strengthening the Defence Forces has always been a priority of mine. I will revert to Deputy Harkin regarding the amount of travel involved. Deputy Troy asked about the health and safety of people travelling. I understand from the Chief of Staff that all health and safety...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (14 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...Medicine).Females represent 9.8% of those inducted in 2017. The gender breakdown of 2017 recruits across the Defence Forces is currently being compiled by the military authorities, and I will revert to the Deputy with this information when it is available. The number of Officers, as at 31stOctober 2017, is 1,056 out of an establishment of 1,233. The number of Cadets in training has...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (24 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...encompassing positions such as stores clerks (Tech 1). The military authorities have been requested to provide the information sought but were unable to do so in the timeframe for answering the question. I will revert to the Deputy when the information becomes available. Other specialist posts such as Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers and certain technical...