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- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: Since the letter referred to in your question was issued, I am pleased to note that following engagement with the European Commission on the matter, the Commission has now indicated that a corresponding Irish Transport Management Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC) may be issued to those UK-qualified individuals working for Irish operators, before the end of the Brexit transition...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 to 328, inclusive, together. Under Article 2 of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, the UK has committed to ensure no diminution of the rights, safeguards and equality of opportunity in Northern Ireland, as set out in the Good Friday Agreement. This includes a commitment to no diminution in rights in the area of protection against...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: As I have previously stated, Ireland supports a constructive and engaged approach by the European Union in regard to the proposed legally binding instrument that it being developed by the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (OEIGWG) on Transnational Corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. The sixth session of the open-ended Intergovernmental...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: The draft Report to which the Deputy refers arises from the recent sixth session of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations and other business enterprises, which took place from 26 to 30 October 2020. As it is currently in draft form, the report is now open for consultation, with a final version due to be completed in 2021. The draft recommendation on...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 to 335, inclusive, together. I welcome the proposed initiative on sustainable corporate governance brought forward by the EU Justice Commissioner. As set out by the Commission on its website () where it invites submissions from interested parties, “this initiative aims to improve the EU regulatory framework on company law and corporate governance....
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: The military authorities advise that Air Corps Aircraft Mechanic apprenticeships are provided for new entrants to the Defence Forces and these apprenticeships entail both ‘on the job’ training and formal education. Trainee Technician schemes are also available to serving personnel and these are conducted in conjunction with SOLAS under the auspices of the National...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: The Defence Forces Built Infrastructural Programme 2020-2025 was published in January 2020. This Programme, which is a 5 year plan, provides a blueprint for investment in the Defence Forces built infrastructure over a multi annual timeframe. Over the course of the programme it is projected that some €145m will be allocated to ensure programme delivery. A key driver of the Defence...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) is a process under which groups of Member States can come together to develop capabilities in support of Common Security & Defence Policy operations. The objective of PESCO is to generate coherent defence capabilities which will be available to Member States for national and multinational (EU, NATO, UN, etc.) missions and operations. This...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Honours (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: The awarding of the Military Medal for Gallantry is provided for in DFR A9, which sets out the criteria and procedures for the award of such medals. These Regulations, and associated Administrative Instructions, require that any recommendations for possible awards must be made in accordance with the relevant procedures. Such awards are made on the recommendation of a Military Board appointed...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: The Naval Service currently has a strength of 887 personnel from an establishment of 1,094. I have previously acknowledged that there are recruitment and retention issues within the Naval Service and, in this context, I have announced a number of measures including an increased tax credit for sea-going Naval service Personnel and a new sea-going service commitment scheme. The Government is...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: The Defence Organisation provides a broad range of services in accordance with its primary security role while it also undertakes a diverse range of non security related tasks. The Defence Forces continue to carry out the roles assigned by Government, including security operations, critical supports to An Garda Síochána (Aid to Civil Power - ATCP), as well as Aid to Civil Authority...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: A review of technical pay in the Defence Forces was provided for in the Public Service Agreement 2010 - 2014 (Croke Park Agreement). The purpose of the review in the context of the agreement was to rationalise existing technical pay arrangements and consider if the requirements could be met in a more cost effective manner. A review of Technical Pay Group 1 was conducted in 2014 and came into...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: It was not possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the timeframe available. As soon as it is complete, I will provide the Deputy with the requested information directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: A recruitment campaign for the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR) was opened in spring of this year. However, the restrictions imposed in the interests of public health as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic have had a significant impact on certain Defence Forces activities, leading to difficulties in conducting inductions and training, including for the Reserve Defence Force...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: Permanent Defence Force (PDF) and Reserve Defence Force (RDF) recruitment plans for 2021 have not yet been finalised. PDF and RDF recruitment plans will be informed by a review of the 2020 campaign and taking the COVID situation into account.
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: It has not been possible to respond to this question in the turnaround time for PQs. The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be provided as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: The Defence Vote Group is comprised of Vote 35 (Army Pensions) and Vote 36 (Defence). On an annual basis, pay and other savings arising within subheads across the Votes have, with the approval of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and in accordance with Government Accounting Procedures, been used to address spending pressures across the Vote Group. This approach has facilitated...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: The restrictions imposed in the interests of public health as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic have had a significant impact on certain Defence Forces activities, leading to difficulties in conducting inductions and training for Defence Forces. Notwithstanding this, as at 31stOctober 2020, the military authorities have advised that there were 449 personnel inducted into the Permanent...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: The administration of Career Breaks or Special Leave Without Pay and Allowances (SLWPA), is provided for in Defence Forces Regulation A11. The Deputy Chief of Staff (Support) determines the granting of such leave, which is subject to the exigencies of the service. I am advised by Military Authorities that as of 31 October 2020, there are a total of 74 Defence Forces personnel currently...
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (1 Dec 2020)
Simon Coveney: The administration of Career Breaks or Special Leave Without Pay and Allowances (SLWPA), is provided for in Defence Forces Regulation A11. A career break may be granted for the purposes of domestic responsibilities, further education or travel abroad, for periods of not less than six months and not more than five years. A career break may also be granted for the purposes of...