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Order of Business (2 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Twenty lines.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (2 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I support the nomination of Deputy Bernard J. Durkan. He is one of the most principled Deputies in this House and has been for many years. He understands the procedures of the House, having been a Member for so many years. One quality I admire in him is that when a new Deputy is elected, particularly a Fine Gael Deputy, he takes that person under his wing and introduces him or her to House...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (2 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence, following consultation with the Air Corps and the Naval Service, recently made an oral submission to An Bord Pleanála regarding the proposed development of the waste to energy facility in Ringaskiddy. The submission identified two areas of concern, the proximity of the incinerator stack to Haulbowline and the difficulties in the evacuation of the island if...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (2 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As you may be aware the management and protection of the Curragh Plains, one of the most open and accessible areas in the Country, is an ongoing process which is the responsibility of my Department. I am fully aware of the ongoing problems of illegal camping and the misuse of the Curragh Plains. My Officials report all incidents of illegal encampments on the Curragh Plains to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (2 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Information in relation to illnesses contracted by Defence Forces Personnel including instances of malaria is maintained on each individual’s medical file. While there is no way of providing the exact information sought by the Deputy without examining every medical record of each member who served overseas in sub-Saharan Africa, I am advised by the Medical Corps that the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (8 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are sufficient places for new entrants to first year for the 2016-2017 term in secondary schools in Wexford town; why a student from Rosslare is only be able to secure a place in Enniscorthy, 48 kilometres away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14430/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (8 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 544. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by persons (details supplied) under TAMS 1; when they will receive a decision on their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14429/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (8 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 545. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme one by a person (details supplied); when the person will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14431/16]

Memorandum of Understanding regarding Ireland's Participation in UK Battle Group: Motion (9 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's accession to the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the principles for the establishment and operation of a Battlegroup to be made available to the European Union in the second half of the year 2016. Ireland's participation in the UK-led EU battle group is set in the context of our long-standing national policy. The term "battle...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (9 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 83. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15209/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foreshore Licence Applications (14 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 227. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a transfer application for a foreshore licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15559/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (14 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 504. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by persons (details supplied) under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme 2; when he will approve it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15518/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 176. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the process a person (details supplied) has to go through to obtain an Irish passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16381/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: First, I congratulate Deputy Lisa Chambers on her election and on her appointment as Fianna Fáil spokesperson on defence. As the Deputy will be aware, during the economic crisis, recruitment was conducted within a constrained resource envelope, taking into account the need to continue to procure essential systems and equipment for the Defence Forces. Balancing recruitment and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I understand the Deputy's concerns. It is very important that we invest in equipment because we must ensure the Defence Forces personnel have the capability to carry out their role in peacekeeping operations, training and so forth. Equipment is important for that. I take the Deputy's point that there has been a high number of departures. However, in the last number of years, there has...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised by the military authorities that in line with current public service remuneration policy, there are no specific financial incentive personnel retention schemes in place for the Defence Forces. The Defence Forces offer a very rewarding and challenging career, which is why people join them. They provide people with opportunities they will not get in any other organisation....

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: A malaria working group was established in January 2011 and reported in April 2013. The group was reconvened in August 2015. The purpose of the group is to review, inter alia, issues arising relating to the use of Lariam, particularly in the context of current and potential litigation. It is to review the Defence Forces' approach to the use of malaria chemoprophylaxis. It is also to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy knows, malaria is probably one of the most dangerous diseases that anyone serving in sub-Saharan Africa can pick up. Lariam has been prescribed by the Chief Medical Officer, who states that it is the safest drug to prescribe to serving members. I am aware that the former Minister of Defence, Deputy Coveney, met a delegation from the action group that is against the use of...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The health and welfare of men and women of the Defence Forces is a priority for me. The choice of medication for overseas deployment, including the use of Lariam, is a medical decision made by the medical officers in the Irish Defence Forces. Having regard to the specific circumstances of the mission and individual members of the Defence Forces, Lariam remains the medication prescribed by...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The strength of the Reserve Defence Force, RDF, at the end of May 2016 was 2,134 effective personnel. The 2015 White Paper on Defence confirms that the primary role of the reserve is to augment the Permanent Defence Force in times of crisis and to participate in ceremonial events. The White Paper also sets out a developmental path for the RDF. It provides that the overarching establishment...