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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Drug Tests (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The use, possession or supply of a controlled drug or volatile substance or the abuse of any such substance is an offence against military law. Due to the insidious and addictive nature of drug and substance abuse, it is particularly dangerous in the military environment where personnel are entrusted with both the access to and the responsibility of using firearms and other potentially...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The health and welfare of the men and women of the Defence Forces is a high priority for both myself and the Defence Forces. There are three anti-malarial drugs, in use in the Defence Forces; Lariam (mefloquine); Malarone and Doxycycline. The choice of medication for overseas deployment, including the use of Lariam, is a medical decision made by Medical Officers in the Defence Forces, having...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ceremonies (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Whilst responsibility for the Decade of Centenaries Programme rests with my colleague the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, both my Department and the Defence Forces have played a significant role in the State commemoration ceremonies to date. There were a total of 58 scheduled State Ceremonial events for the centenary year (01 Aug 2015 – 01 Aug 2016). The Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a remote area grant in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26525/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 374. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the efforts being made to reduce the waiting time for review of medical assessments for invalidity pension claims; when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26526/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: No consideration or decision under Section 13(2) of the Army Pensions Act has yet taken place in relation to the case referred to by the Deputy as the determination of the disability pension application has not yet been finalised in this case. The previous reply referred to by the Deputy stated that if the applicant in this case is awarded a disability pension Section 13(2) of the Army...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to answer Questions 969 and 970 together. Section 13(2) of the Army Pensions Act, 1923 (as amended) provides: "Any compensation which may be received from or on behalf of the person alleged to be responsible for the act which caused the wounding or death of a person ....may be taken into consideration in fixing the amount of any pension, allowance or gratuity which might be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Capabilities (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The views expressed by the Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on defence in his recent State of the Union address are not something new.  He has made similar statements in the past.  These, however, are matters for the EU member States to decide together and do not fall within the competence of the Commission.  There have been proposals around for some time, that the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 975, 977 and 980 to 985, inclusive, together. The health and welfare of the men and women of the Defence Forces is a priority for both myself and the Defence Forces. The choice of medication for overseas deployment is a medical decision made by Medical Officers in the Defence Forces, having regard to the specific circumstances of the mission and the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 976 and 978 together. The health and welfare of the Defence Forces is a priority for both myself and the Defence Forces. As the Deputy is aware that there are three anti-malarial drugs in use by the Defence Forces, namely Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone and Doxycycline. The choice of medication for overseas deployment, for both officers and enlisted personnel,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 31 July 2016, the latest date for which details are available, was 9,025, comprising 7,233 Army, 718 Air Corps and 1,074 Naval Service, whole time equivalent personnel. The following table outlines the establishment, strength and vacancies of the Permanent Defence Force, by Army, Air Corps and Naval...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As of 1 September 2016, Ireland is contributing 498 Defence Forces personnel to 11 different missions throughout the world, along with deployments to two standby Battlegroup Headquarters and a range of international organisations and National Representations. The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for security matters and the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. There is significant engagement on an ongoing basis with respect to international terrorism with other countries in the EU. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Special Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capacity of the Defence Forces, including the availability of specialised equipment, is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles both at home and overseas. In accordance with the Framework for Major Emergency Management, primary...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The acquisition of new equipment and equipment upgrades for the Defence Forces remains a focus for me as Minister with Special Responsibility for Defence, and I am satisfied that the Defence Forces have a modern and effective range of equipment which is line with best international standards, as required to fulfil all roles that are assigned to them by Government . The future equipment...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As of 01 September 2016, Ireland is contributing 498 Defence Forces personnel to 11 different missions throughout the world, along with deployments to two standby Battlegroup Headquarters and a range of international organisations and National Representations. The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The information sought in the Question is set out in tabular format below: Year No. of Female Personnel 2007 560 2008 570 2009 567 2010 569 2011 565 2012 582 2013 546 2014 563 2015 552 2016 (31 July 2016) 544 The Government are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for men and women throughout the Defence Forces and to the full participation by women...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, at 31 July 2016, the latest date for which details are available, was 9,025,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Remuneration (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 996 and 997 together. The Defence Organisation includes military personnel, civilian employees attached to military installations and civil servants. The pay structures and conditions of service of members of the Permanent Defence Force contain professional and technical remuneration elements in addition to allowances in the nature of pay which reflect the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (16 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 90. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the meaning that will apply regarding requests under the Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Prisoners, especially those with applications pending, in view of the Supreme Court decision to dismiss the State's appeal against orders directing the release of three prisoners; and if she will make a statement on the...