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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are currently no plans to conduct a recruitment campaign for dentists and nurses for the Defence Forces medical corps in 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As outlined in my previous reply to PQ 25904/19, to which the Deputy refers, former members of the Permanent Defence Forces have access to the range of supports available to all citizens of the State. Medical cards are granted by the Health Service Executive based on an individual's personal and family circumstances and are not a matter within the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Army Pensions Acts 1923-1980 provide for the grant of pensions and gratuities to former members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) in respect of permanent disablement due to a wound or injury attributable to military service (whether at home or abroad) or due to disease attributable to or aggravated by overseas service with the United Nations. The award of a disability pension or of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that a recruitment competition for the Defence Forces School of Music in 2018 resulted in 20 personnel being recruited, which brought the School to full strength. There are currently no plans to run a similar recruitment competition in 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The re-organisation of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR) was implemented in 2013. The AR and NSR has an establishment of 4,069 personnel. The military authorities have provided the following table, which sets out the information requested. Year Engineer Transport CIS Medical MP 2019 ( as of 21st June) 2 1 2018 2017 3 1 2016 7 2 2015 1 4 1 2014 10...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The budget for the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) has been maintained for a number of years at a constant €2.150m of which some €2.068m (96%) is dedicated to paid training. The amounts provided, and expended, in each year since 2012 for payment for First Line Reserve (FLR), Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR) are as set out below. The figures for 2019 are as of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that all Defence Forces pre-hospital emergency care practitioners (i.e. EMTs, paramedics and advanced paramedics) are subject to PHECC certification and are fully compliant.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Civil Defence is a volunteer based organisation of approximately 3,500 volunteers who give generously of their time and expertise for their community and in support of the Principal Response Agencies. As outlined in the  2015 White Paper on Defence, Civil Defence policy is set down by the Minister for Defence through the Civil Defence Branch of my Department. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) is an independent body established to advise Government in relation to public service pay. The Commission has presented a report on Recruitment & Retention Challenges in the Defence Forces to Mr. Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, who has responsibility for public service pay policy. The Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 252. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a project (details supplied). [27575/19]

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Irish protocols of the Lisbon treaty specifically state that the Lisbon treaty does not provide for the creation of a European army.

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The European treaties require that the EU respects-----

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: -----the specific and different policies of member states in the area of security and defence. Battle groups, as part of the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy, offer a stance in terms of military capability and enable the EU to react rapidly and decisively in a crisis situation. Deputy Boyd Barrett spoke about the Lisbon treaty and almost dismissed it. It is a very important...

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Forces have confirmed-----

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: -----that the Ordnance Corps and the Army Ranger Wing are in a position to support fully and meet the requirements of the EU battle group 2020 without compromising Ireland's security requirements or explosive ordnance disposal, EOD, outputs.

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Members who spoke in favour of the motion. I am disappointed that some Members will vote against it. In conclusion, I will miss my constituency colleague, Deputy Wallace, when he is gone to Europe. I will miss him in Wexford and I wish him and Deputy Clare Daly the very best of luck.

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: They may be back here in this House again but as a constituency colleague, I genuinely wish Deputy Wallace well in the next five years as a Member of the European Parliament. I have no doubt we will continue to hear his views on military operations and other issues.

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank all Deputies across the House for their contributions. Our previous experiences in participating in EU battle groups where countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom and Sweden have led nations have all been very positive and valuable to members of Óglaigh na hÉireann, the Defence Forces. I again state how important our participation is in developing improved...

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are many-----

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Many people in County Tipperary will participate in this battle group and be disgusted if the Deputy votes against the motion.