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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: 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. The manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of each of the three services, the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Review (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm that I have received a comprehensive and seminal Report on the Defence Forces ‘Your Say’ Climate Survey 2015 undertaken by the University of Limerick. As the Deputy will appreciate, there are comprehensive findings contained in the Report which I am currently considering. It is my intention to publish the Report in the coming weeks after the Representative...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Promotions are ongoing within the Officer ranks in order to fill vacancies. I am advised by my Department that there are currently 10 Officer promotional instruments being processed and awaiting signature. It is my intention that promotions will continue to be carried out within the resource envelope allocated to Defence.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: It has not been possible to compile the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will provide the information directly to the Deputy as soon as it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Haulbowline Island Master Plan was completed in July 2015. The creation of a Master Plan for the Island was considered necessary in order to identify a vision for the sustainable development of the remediated Island, linking industrial development and tourism potential alongside the activities in the Naval Base. It was also to ensure that the necessary remediation infrastructural works...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: As the State’s principal sea-going agency, and in accordance with international and domestic law, the Naval Service, through its patrols, undertakes a variety of functions in the maritime domain in accordance with its role in contributing to maritime security. This encompasses the provision of support to other Government Departments and Agencies such as the Department of Transport,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Living Wage (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Department of Defence has not undertaken a specific costing exercise to determine the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 for its employees and those employed in its agencies.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Living Wage (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department has had no such discussions with suppliers or service contractors to the Department with regard to compliance with payment of the Living Wage to the employees of suppliers or service contracts. It is important that Ireland’s National Minimum Wage and the Living Wage concept are not conflated. The Living Wage is voluntary and has no legislative basis and is,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Freedom of Information Data (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The following table outlines the number of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests received by the Department of Defence to date in 2016, the number of requests fully refused and the number of requests partially refused. Number of FOI requests received to date in 2016 Number of FOI requests fully refused Number of FOI requests partially refused 70 8 8

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Expenditure (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Mileage and/or travel expenses incurred by former Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D., for the periods 1 January 2016 to 10 March 2016 and 11 March to 6 May 2016 were paid from the Vote of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Similarly, mileage and/or travel expenses incurred during the periods 1 January 2016 to 10 March 2016 and 11 March to 6 May 2016 by Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Advisers Data (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State with responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., has not yet formally appointed Special Advisers but it is expected that he will do so shortly.

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Cuirim fáilte ar ais chuig na Teachtaí ar fad. I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on No. 1, motion re Government decision to appeal the European Commission's decision that Ireland provided unlawful state aid to Apple shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 8 p.m. tonight and the following arrangements shall apply:...

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Several requests have been made. I do not object to the request made in respect of 20 minutes for questions and answers at the end.

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Is 30 minutes all right? We can agree to that. In response to Deputy Martin’s point about a meeting of party leaders, as everybody is aware, there is a criminal investigation going on in a different jurisdiction. I will consider that request in the context of whether anything might be possible outside that criminal investigation and will come back to the Deputy. In regard to the...

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: The request came from Deputy Martin in respect of-----

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams is the leader of Sinn Féin and Deputy Martin is the leader of Fianna Fáil-----

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----but he did make a request that we might have a meeting of the leaders of the parties to consider the issue raised on the "Spotlight" programme. Deputy Adams is well aware of the criminal investigation going on there and we cannot interfere in that investigation in a different jurisdiction. I will consider whether there is anything outside that investigation that we should reflect on as...

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: What was that one?

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: The reason we are having the debate is very clear: the Cabinet is the Executive and the Government and it is charged with making decisions collectively and that is what it did. The Cabinet does not come to the Parliament, which is the Oireachtas, the Dáil and the Seanad, and ask for a decision. The Cabinet has made a decision. That is its duty and responsibility. It comes here today...