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Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I ask that the House allow me the latitude to conclude my speech.

Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I will ask one of my colleagues to give up two minutes of their time.

Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: It replaced the existing under-strength units with a smaller number of full strength units, achieved a reduction in the number of headquarters and brought about the associated redeployment of personnel from administrative and support functions to operational units. As a result, the operational capacity of the Defence Forces has been maintained to the greatest extent possible within the...

Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the important issue of defence. The motion has given the Government and the House a valuable opportunity to acknowledge the service of the Defence Forces and to reinforce the policy framework provided by the White Paper on Defence, the significant commitment of funding by this and previous Fine Gael-led Governments to the modernisation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Capital Assistance Scheme Applications (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 327. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of a CAS2 application by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16518/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 688, 689 and 691 together. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to compile the information requested in the time available. My officials are working with the military authorities to obtain the information which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible to compile the information requested in the time available. My officials are working with the military authorities to obtain the information which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Information (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has not received any requests for material to be made available in Braille format in each of the years 2014 to 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 'Active service' is defined by Section 5 of the Defence Act 1954, as amended by Section 4 of the Defence (Amendment)(no 2) Act 1960 as follows: “4. (1) A member of the Permanent Defence Force who is serving outside the State with an armed International United Nations Force shall, for the purposes of the Principal Act, be deemed, while so serving, to be on active service.” I am...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 694 and 695 together. I am advised by the military authorities that the following table reflects the number of Lariam (Mefloquine), Doxycycline and Malarone tablets issued to Defence Forces personnel for the duration of overseas deployments since 2015 and the amount of anti- malaria drugs in stock at present. Quantities on anti-malaria drugs issued and in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Ireland's contribution to the European Defence Agency (EDA), EU Common Defence Policy and EU Battlegroups from 2014 to 2016 are set out in the in the table below. The financial commitment to the operational budget of the European Defence Agency is in accordance with EDA funding principles, based on Gross National Income (GNI) key. The EDA Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have advised that there is no record of a four year extension option being offered to personnel who completed 21 years service in the Defence Forces in the five years leading up to 1997. However, if the Deputy can provide any further clarification on the matter to my Office I will have it examined further.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised by the Military Authorities that the Air Corps operate a ‘safe grass’ policy in order to reduce the hazards posed on the airfield in Baldonnel by bird populations. This policy is an integral part of the wider bird control management program, which is line with best international practices and seeks to reduce the risk of bird strikes during critical phases of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (30 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to facilitate the students of a school (details supplied) that is currently over-subscribed while waiting for a new building development to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15866/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 194. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the tender process for the satellite dialysis unit in County Wexford; when the process will be complete and contracts awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15774/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (30 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262 and 263 together. It is the policy of the Defence Forces that personnel are individually screened for fitness for overseas service and medical suitability, i.e. a medical risk assessment for Lariam is carried out on an individual basis. I am advised that significant precautions are taken by the Defence Forces Medical Officers in assessing the...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I will start with those at the level of colonel. The establishment figure should be 34 and is 31. At lieutenant colonel level, there should be 110 and there are 103. At commandant level, the establishment figure should be 257 and is 255. At captain level there is an issue, to which I will return. At lieutenant level the establishment figure should be 167 and is 165. I do not believe...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I absolutely refute that suggestion. There is an issue with people operating in an acting-up capacity as captains. It is my information that, in all ranks, somebody can be brought up to act in someone's position if he or she is not available, is abroad or whatever. I understand that the captain level is the only one at which someone cannot take the position in this manner. I could be...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 12 and 23 together. The outcome of the vote of 23 June 2016 in the UK will have implications across all aspects of the business of the European Union. While the vote does not give rise to fundamental strategic issues for Defence Forces operations or for Ireland’s continuing engagement within the EU in the Common Security and Defence Policy, CSDP, it...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I reassure the Deputy that my Department will not be reactionary in any way. The Secretary General and I appointed an assistant secretary to lead the preparations for Brexit within my Department. There is a range of other staff in different sections of the Department that are involved in this. It is not just one person. I have regular management advisory council, MAC, meetings with the...