Results 81-100 of 134 for going forward speaker:Paul Kehoe

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: ...these issues in a very positive and collaborative process within the C&A Scheme which points to the effectiveness of the scheme as a dynamic process for resolving IR issues. In terms of remuneration going forward, the new Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC), recently announced by my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, has been tasked with providing objective...

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

Paul Kehoe: ...the financial crisis. The reductions in pay and the introduction of a Pension Related Deduction was on a graduated basis with increased rates of deductions for those on higher earnings. The Government appreciate the contribution made by all public servants, including members of the Permanent Defence Force, during the economic crisis and have taken measures to improve public sector...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...turnover among Defence Forces personnel. This is not new and the Permanent Defence Force has always had a level of turnover that far exceeds other areas of the public service. An analysis of data going back over a number of years shows the overall numbers departing the Permanent Defence Force in recent years are broadly consistent with the long-term trend, with some exceptions. It...

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

Paul Kehoe: ...in school for evermore. They stop the spread of Covid-19 and have been proven to help prevent colds, flu and other illnesses. I would like to see hand gel continue to be available in schools going forward. Additional funding will be needed. We have spent a lot of money on Covid-19 measures in recent months. Does the Minister have plans to increase capitation funding for the next...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Retirements (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...implementation of these findings and will recommend to me any necessary legislative changes in respect of the terms of service of enlisted personnel. In terms of remuneration and pension provisions going forward, the new Public Service Pay Commission published its report on 9 May 2017 and the Government intends to initiate negotiations on a successor to the Lansdowne Road agreement ahead...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...who leaves of their own volition during the period of their enlistment up to three years will not be required to make any payment in order to discharge. Since announcing the scheme, which is still ongoing, 614 applications have been received. The Military Authorities have advised that 502 applicants have been deemed eligible at the application stage and are going...

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

Paul Kehoe: ...this month. Of the 660 personnel overseas, 380 are deployed with UNIFIL. Reference was made to recruitment. There are, absolutely, enough resources. There are sufficient resources for 9,500 and that will be the case going forward. The Government gave that commitment and it will stand. With regard to the LE William Butler Yeatsvisit, I would have no problem whatsoever with Deputy Tony...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: ...as assigned by Government as set out on the White Paper on Defence. In that regard, the acquisition of new equipment and equipment upgrades for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me. Going forward, the equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and the Naval Service will be considered in the context of the lifetime of the White Paper. The future equipment priorities...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Paul Kehoe: ...I often question the Residential Tenancies Board and some of its outcomes which have been very unfair on the landlords involved. I am lucky that I own my own house and that in the evening I can go home to my family and I do not have the worry as to when I might get that telephone call and I will be uprooted and have to move. Some families have had to move on several occasions. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...being refined on the basis of those first drafts and following engagement by the PESCO Secretariat with participating Member States.  Further Council Decisions are required in relation to PESCO project priorities, project participants and governance, and the sequencing of the PESCO commitments going forward.  Decisions in respect of these matters need to be completed before...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...October. I may be corrected on that. That is the body which submits it to the Public Service Pay Commission. The Department was looking for specific statistics over two or three months. It was going back and forward to military management and the Department of Defence in that regard. When it finally received all of the data and information it required, the Department of Public...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of the Technological Universities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: ...for the construction of the Wexford campus. I do not want the Minister to comment on that now but I wanted to bring it to his attention that this will be needed. The conversation about the governing body and the new headquarters for the TUSE in the past number of weeks has annoyed me. I hope the Deputies from Waterford will not mind me saying this but a number of people in Waterford...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhaltaí de Thithe an Oireachtais) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2015)

Paul Kehoe: Despite the fact that our State was only established in 1922, just 93 years ago, it has a history of stability and democracy that stands in sharp contrast to many of our European neighbours. Our State in its history has faced many challenges, including civil war, near economic collapse and a long struggle with paramilitary groups. Despite this, the Irish people have never allowed the light...

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

Paul Kehoe: ...While work to progress many of the other issues raised was already underway as part of the implementation of the White Paper on Defence, I have directed that certain White Paper projects be brought forward and that work commence on these. In addition, there is on-going recruitment to the Defence Forces and a range of initiatives are being developed including commissioning from the...

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

Paul Kehoe: ...On completion of recruit and three star training newly qualified 3 star Privates and their Naval Service equivalent can expect minimum gross annual earnings of €27,000 (inclusive of military service allowance). 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...recruits and privates, who joined the PDF post 1 January 2013, rise by between €2,000 and €6,000 per annum, depending on their point on the incremental payscale. Arrangements are being made to process these payments. Going forward, there is also potential for further increases arising from the recent negotiations on the extension to the Lansdowne Road Agreement. The...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...income and the number of dependent children. Pay levels in the public service, including the Defence Forces, are determined on an individual basis and are not weighted in accordance with family circumstances. Going forward, there is potential for further increases arising from the recent negotiations on the extension to the Lansdowne Road agreement. The public service stability...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Joint Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...Chairman of the joint committee. This is my first time to be the Chairman of a committee in my 18.5 years in the Oireachtas, so I ask for people's forbearance, for my first meeting anyway. I look forward to working with every one of you in a genuine spirit of partnership and co-operation. I am very confident that we will bring our combined skills and enthusiasm to bear to make this a...

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: I will try to go through all of the questions. There are a number of them and some of them overlap. Senator Craughwell asked about the Lariam issue. The first case heard in the High Court was on 3 November 2017 and the matter was settled on 30 November 2017 without admission or liability. The next Lariam case was listed for hearing on 15 March 2019 and the case was settled and struck out...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (11 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...and will see the gross pay for general service recruits and privates, who joined the PDF post 2013, rise by between 8% and 24% depending on their point on the payscale. Arrangements are being made to process these payments. Going forward, there is also potential for further increases arising from the recent negotiations on the extension to the Lansdowne Road Agreement. The Public Service...