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Business of Dáil (6 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Whips-----

Business of Dáil (6 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Whips went through the resolutions and came up with a timeframe that will take us up to midnight. These resolutions must be passed before then. We are under time restriction. For this reason, I have had to reduce the time allocated to each resolution.

Business of Dáil (6 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, or the Order of the Dáil of today, the debate on the following resolutions and on any amendments thereto shall conclude after the time indicated as follows: Resolutions Nos. 8 to 12, inclusive, after 20 minutes.

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (6 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Population projections are prepared every 5 years following the publication of the census results. The most recent set of projections are based on the 2006 results and cover the period 2011 to 2041. All population projections are based on assumptions regarding future migration and fertility patterns. As population projections for Ireland are particularly sensitive to changes in migration, the...

Order of Business (8 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: It is all the fault of Fianna Fáil.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy will have ample time to discuss that matter on Second Stage.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: It is like a Second Stage speech.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Deputies opposite agreed to it.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I will discuss it with the Deputy in a few minutes.

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (9 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government on 1st December, 2011 nominated Mr. Simon O'Brien, Mr. Kieran Fitzgerald and Ms. Carmel Foley for appointment by the President to be members of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and Mr. Simon O'Brien to be its chairperson, recommends, pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Mr. Simon O'Brien and Mr....

Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Defence, Deputy Alan Shatter, who is unable to take questions today. He is attending a European Council meeting on behalf of the Department of Justice and Equality. I propose to take Questions Nos. 49, 50 and 51 together. The consolidation of the Defence Forces formations into a smaller number of locations is a key objective in the ongoing defence...

Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The potential savings are €5 million per year. This is not just about money savings but making the Defence Forces more professional. The number of full-time personnel in the Defence Forces has dropped considerably over the past several years. The Government made a commitment in the programme for Government and in last week's budget that personnel levels will be maintained at 9,500. The...

Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: There will be no direct job losses in any barracks; everyone will be relocated.

Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: No Defence Forces personnel will lose jobs because of the barracks closures. I presume people who deliver to a barracks supply other barracks and I presume, for example, food companies do business with other barracks. A barracks cannot be kept open just because there might be a few euro less in the community. I empathise with the business people in each of the towns where barracks closures...

Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy can be assured that the Minister met PDFORRA as recently as yesterday. He stated that if there are personnel in Clonmel barracks who, for personal reasons or otherwise, want to move to Kilkenny or elsewhere, there are negotiations which can be availed of. The Minister, the Department and the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces are very open to ensuring, in so far as possible,...

Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I said they would not go to the wall because of the barracks closing. The Deputy was part of the Government when other barracks closed. I do not believe any business in any of those towns went to the wall because a particular barracks closed.

Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy referred to the reserve forces, which is an issue we are taking into account. The Minister, Deputy Shatter, is very much aware of this matter and of the importance of the work the reserve forces carry out. They will be accommodated when planning is being carried out on the future of the barracks. The Deputy said it is a huge psychological blow to Clonmel, and there is no doubt...

Army Barracks (13 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: While I do not have the figure to hand on income supplement, I can have my officials come back to Deputy Calleary on that. I believe the timeline will be the first half of next year, although I do not have a specific date. In response to Deputy O'Brien, cases will be dealt with on an individual basis because everyone's needs will be different. Deputy McGrath asked why Clonmel barracks was...

Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 52 and 53 together. The Government's comprehensive review of expenditure formed the basis for the budgetary decisions necessary to achieve the targets for fiscal consolidation over the period to the end of 2014. A detailed submission by the Department of Defence formed part of the review process. The submission highlighted the significant reform that has been...

Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I am aware that the Minister met representatives of both PDFORRA and RACO yesterday on this issue. In response to the previous question, I stated the number of personnel in the Defence Forces is 9,500. In recent years, the number was as high as 12,000 to 14,000. Unfortunately, we do not have enough personnel in the Defence Forces at present to maintain and sustain three brigades. The...