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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 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. Since 5thFebruary 2003, the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Responsibilities (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I have been appointed as a Minister of State attending Government and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Defence , with special responsibility for the Department of Defence. Following this appointment, the Government has made the Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2016 under the Minister and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977 to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As I have made clear, the health and welfare of the Defence Forces are a priority for me and this informs my approach to the issue of Lariam. Malaria is a serious disease which killed approximately 438,000 people in 2015, with 90% of deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa as reported by the World Health Organization. It is a serious threat to any military force operating in the area....

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

Paul Kehoe: As I have already advised the Deputy in my reply to her ealier question today, there are a number of initiatives in place that address recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces. I wish to reaffirm to the Deputy that the Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising 7,519 Army, 887 Air Corps and 1,094...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Battle Groups (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Participation in the EU Battlegroups demonstrates Ireland’s commitment to the development of EU capabilities in the area of crisis management and contributes to our reputation as professional and effective peacekeepers and our credibility within the Union. In January 2014, the Government approved Ireland’s participation in the German led EU Battlegroup 2016, which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As of 1 June 2016, Ireland is contributing 474 personnel to 11 different missions throughout the world. The main overseas missions, in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed, are: 1. the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 199 personnel, 2. the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) with 136 personnel and 3. the Naval Service Humanitarian...

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

Paul Kehoe: The number of women serving in the Permanent Defence Force at 31st May 2016 was 546 , which represented 6% of the overall strength of the PDF at that date. The number of women serving in the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve on the same date was 285 (effective), which represents 13% of the effective strength at that date. The Government is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy may be aware, the White Paper on Defence published in 2015 reaffirms the Government’s commitment to the ongoing development of the Reserve Defence Forces. Among other policy initiatives to be undertaken in the coming years in relation to the Reserve, the White Paper provides that the overarching establishment of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (21 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The policy is to withdraw the provision of married quarters to serving personnel as they are no longer required for the modern soldier. Personnel who leave the Defence Forces or who vacate a married quarter property are required to return vacant possession of that property. Most observe this requirement. Failure to vacate the property means that those remaining are overholding as they have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Following a comprehensive review of expenditure carried out in 2011, the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) was established at 9,500 personnel. It was clear from the review that the three brigade structure was no longer viable, particularly when compared to international norms. Accordingly, a major re-organisation of the Defence Forces, encompassing the consolidation of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Programme for a Partnership Government includes a commitment to develop a new Institute for Peace Support and Leadership Training at the Defence Forces Training Centre in the Curragh. This commitment was also reflected in the White Paper on Defence, published in August 2015, which sets out the policy framework for the Defence Organisation for the next ten years and beyond. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Organisation routinely publishes details of Purchase Orders for goods and services valued at more than €20,000. This information is published on the Department of Defence website – www.defence.ie. The Department has published details of Purchase Orders including those placed for weapons and equipment by the Defence Organisation for the years 2014 and 2015. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (22 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 257. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by persons (details supplied) under the TAMS II scheme; when a decision is expected to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17347/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (23 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 149. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17855/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (23 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 263. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the beef data scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17654/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (23 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 280. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an existing 40% TAMS II application will be transferred to a 60% application, without having to make a new application, and lose another three months in a case (details supplied) [17831/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (23 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 297. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of building works for a coast guard station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17862/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium Payments (28 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 478. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is an option to avail of further funding when a 20-year forestry premium payment finishes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18321/16]

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Defence Forces Ombudsman Complaints (29 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Senator. He is correct that I replied to a similar Commencement matter in January. This case involves the submission by a former officer of the Permanent Defence Forces to the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. The submission was in the form of an appeal from redress of wrongs made under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954 on foot of the considered findings of the Chief of Staff...