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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the operational capacity of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible. The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. However, one of the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is to provide Aid to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence 2015 contains a commitment to on-going investment in the replacement of Naval Service vessels. The current Naval Service ship replacement programme has seen the delivery of three new Naval Service vessels in the past three years. Following a tender competition, a contract was placed in October 2010 with Babcock Marine, UK, for the provision of two new Offshore...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As I stated in my response to your PQ no.16864 which I answered on the 21st June 2016, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: In the White Paper on Defence 2015, the Government recognised the important role that the Reserve Defence Force have played in contributing to Ireland’s defence capability, and in particular to, the spirit of voluntary service which has been the hallmark of the Reserve. The Government appreciates the service of the members of the Reserve and the White Paper on Defence is clear that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Aircraft Landings (27 Sep 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 which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces were called upon to ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 and 994 together. The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army Personnel, 886 Air Corps Personnel and 1,094 Naval Service Personnel as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Planning Issues (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As the planning application on the building of the waste to energy facility in Ringaskiddy is currently under consideration by An Bord Pleanála it is not appropriate to anticipate the outcome nor would it be appropriate for me to comment further on the application at this time. The operational requirements of the Defence Forces will be reviewed in the context of the planning decision in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Drug Tests (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The use, possession or supply of a controlled drug or volatile substance or the abuse of any such substance is an offence against military law. Due to the insidious and addictive nature of drug and substance abuse, it is particularly dangerous in the military environment where personnel are entrusted with both the access to and the responsibility of using firearms and other potentially...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The health and welfare of the men and women of the Defence Forces is a high priority for both myself and the Defence Forces. There are three anti-malarial drugs, in use in the Defence Forces; Lariam (mefloquine); Malarone and Doxycycline. The choice of medication for overseas deployment, including the use of Lariam, is a medical decision made by Medical Officers in the Defence Forces, having...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ceremonies (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Whilst responsibility for the Decade of Centenaries Programme rests with my colleague the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, both my Department and the Defence Forces have played a significant role in the State commemoration ceremonies to date. There were a total of 58 scheduled State Ceremonial events for the centenary year (01 Aug 2015 – 01 Aug 2016). The Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a remote area grant in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26525/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 374. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the efforts being made to reduce the waiting time for review of medical assessments for invalidity pension claims; when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26526/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: No consideration or decision under Section 13(2) of the Army Pensions Act has yet taken place in relation to the case referred to by the Deputy as the determination of the disability pension application has not yet been finalised in this case. The previous reply referred to by the Deputy stated that if the applicant in this case is awarded a disability pension Section 13(2) of the Army...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to answer Questions 969 and 970 together. Section 13(2) of the Army Pensions Act, 1923 (as amended) provides: "Any compensation which may be received from or on behalf of the person alleged to be responsible for the act which caused the wounding or death of a person ....may be taken into consideration in fixing the amount of any pension, allowance or gratuity which might be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Capabilities (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The views expressed by the Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on defence in his recent State of the Union address are not something new.  He has made similar statements in the past.  These, however, are matters for the EU member States to decide together and do not fall within the competence of the Commission.  There have been proposals around for some time, that the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 975, 977 and 980 to 985, inclusive, together. The health and welfare of the men and women of the Defence Forces is a priority for both myself and the Defence Forces. The choice of medication for overseas deployment is a medical decision made by Medical Officers in the Defence Forces, having regard to the specific circumstances of the mission and the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 976 and 978 together. The health and welfare of the Defence Forces is a priority for both myself and the Defence Forces. As the Deputy is aware that there are three anti-malarial drugs in use by the Defence Forces, namely Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone and Doxycycline. The choice of medication for overseas deployment, for both officers and enlisted personnel,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 31 July 2016, the latest date for which details are available, was 9,025, comprising 7,233 Army, 718 Air Corps and 1,074 Naval Service, whole time equivalent personnel. The following table outlines the establishment, strength and vacancies of the Permanent Defence Force, by Army, Air Corps and Naval...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As of 1 September 2016, Ireland is contributing 498 Defence Forces personnel to 11 different missions throughout the world, along with deployments to two standby Battlegroup Headquarters and a range of international organisations and National Representations. The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for security matters and the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. There is significant engagement on an ongoing basis with respect to international terrorism with other countries in the EU. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to...