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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Staff (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I remain committed to maximising recruitment capacity and introducing measures to return to, and maintain, the establishment strength in the Naval Service and the Defence Forces as a whole. There are a number of recruitment and retention difficulties in the Naval Service which are presenting ongoing challenges and the Government has acknowledged these. My main focus is returning the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that officials from my Department have met with representatives of Wicklow County Council to discuss the future of Rockbrae House and surrounding lands and are currently waiting for an updated position from the Council with regard to any potential proposals they have for the property. Until these considerations are advanced I am unable to provide a position on the future of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force provides an established mechanism for the PDF representative associations, that is RACO (the representative association for commissioned officers) and PDFORRA (the representative association for enlisted personnel)to engage with the Official side. Having regard to commitments made under public service pay...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: A range of factors influence an individual’s decision to stay in the Defence Forces. These include career progression opportunities, pay, personal development opportunities, work – life balance, job stimulation and work environment. There has been significant progress in all of these areas. There are significant opportunities for career progression in the Defence Forces. Pay...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Vote Group, comprising of the Defence and Army Pensions Votes, was provided with a current funding envelope of some €901 million in 2019. This allocation provides for the pay and allowances for over 10,400 public service employees, ongoing Defence Forces operational and standing costs, funding in respect of Civil Defence and the Irish Red Cross Society and funding for some...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy is aware, my colleague, Minister Murphy, the Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government, is responsible for marine environmental policy. This includes the overall co-ordination of Ireland's network of marine protected areas. I understand it is Minister Murphy's intention to bring forward a Bill to provide for the designation of further Marine Protected Areas in 2020. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In order to ensure that the Defence Forces have the capability to deliver on all of the roles assigned by Government, I am committed to the development and improvement of the physical environment and living conditions in military installations throughout the country. The Defence Forces Built Infrastructure Programme, is compiled on a priority needs basis by my Department in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Government remains committed to returning to the agreed strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500. In that context there is ongoing recruitment and the Defence Forces recruitment process is subject to continuous monitoring and appraisal to ensure that it remains fit for purpose. In 2017, this resulted in the traditional annual General Service Recruitment Campaign being...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The siege of Jadotville was a prominent event that occurred during Ireland's peacekeeping mission in the Congo in September 1961. "A" Company, 35th Infantry Battalion took responsibility for the UN post at Jadotville on 3rd September 1961. On the 9th September, a large force of Katangese Gendarmerie surrounded them and early on the morning of the 13th September "A" Company came under attack....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained to the greatest extent possible. The allocation of over €1 billion for the Defence Sector for 2019 emphasises the importance attached by the Government to ensuring that the Defence Forces have the resources necessary to deliver...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Living Wage (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department employs civil servants and also, civilian employees attached to military installations. The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act, 1927 whose secretariat is provided from within my Department's staff. Of the civil servants and civilian employees employed by my Department, 65 earn less than €12.30 per hour.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Equipment (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In 2018, some €2.4m was allocated for the upgrade of the fire detection and firefighting system at the Oil Wharf, Naval Base in Haulbowline. Following a competitive tendering process, Foyles Engineering Ltd was appointed and works commenced on site in May 2018. It is expected that the works will be completed by end 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Training (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence sets out a map for the RDF and that their primary role is to support the PDF in crisis situations. As such, the RDF undertakes training in preparation to assist the PDF when required. Training across the Defence Forces is constantly measured against best military and academic practice. Training procedures are constantly reviewed in order to ensure that the men and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As of 4th September 2019, Ireland is contributing 678 personnel to 9 different missions throughout the world and also to a range of international organisations and National representations. The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed is the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 461 personnel and the United Nations Disengagement Observer...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 to 51, inclusive, together. Discharges from the Defence Forces are recorded under a number of headings without a specific definition of retirement which can be either voluntary or involuntary. The table below shows the number of discharges in each of the past three years and as of 31stAugust in 2019: BRANCH 2016 2017 2018 2019 Army 529 586...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government, including overseas deployments. The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy is set out below: Substantive strength of females in the Defence Forces as at 31 Aug 2019 - Officers NCOs PTEs Cadets TOTAL Army 120 163 196 9 488 Air Corps 11 15 5 1 32 Naval Service 23 13 28 2 66 TOTAL 154 191 229 12 586 The Government is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for men and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The table below details the year end strength for the Permanent Defence Force during that period 2014 to 2018. Year Strength at year end 2018 8,957 2017 9,173 2016 9,126 2015 9,140 2014 9,280 I am very much aware that there continues to be a shortfall between the current strength figures and those of the establishment I remain committed to maximising recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces, including the Air Corps, is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable them to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The Air Corps operate a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft which provide military support to the Army and Naval Service,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained to the greatest extent possible. The allocation of over €1 billion for the Defence Sector for 2019 emphasises the importance attached by the Government to ensuring that the Defence Forces have the resources necessary to deliver...