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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to external consultant reports commissioned by my Department since March 2011 is set out in the following table: Report Cost Company Publication Date An independent review of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) fatalities in 1989 €51,660 Mr. Frank Callanan, S.C. 19 September 2011 Irish Air Corps Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Correspondence (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that I have not used any private unsecured email accounts for official business.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The health and welfare of the men and women of the Defence Forces is a high priority for me and the Defence Forces. 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 Organisation.  It is a serious threat to any military force operating in the area. There are three...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Director Medical Branch provides military medical advice to the Chief of Staff and the General Staff and is responsible for clinical governance and the development of clinical policy, medical education and training in the Defence Forces. In this context, I am advised that the Director Medical Branch is aware of a broad range of studies relating to Lariam and indeed he is also aware of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 679 and 680 together. Following the closure of Columb Barracks in 2012, my Department has explored a number of avenues to try and secure the long-term future of the former barracks for the benefit of the local community. Government Departments and other Public Bodies, including Westmeath County Council, have been invited to declare any interest in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Cases (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As I have previously indicated to the Deputy in my response to PQ No. 804, reference No. 37625 of 29th November last, non-disclosure agreements may be attached to legal cases taken against the Minister for Defence on a case by case basis, depending on various factors. My Department does not hold separate statistics in relation to cases involving non-disclosure agreements and each case file...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, at 31 October 2016, was 9,110, comprising 7,331 Army, 713 Air Corps and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 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. There are three anti-malarial drugs in use by the Defence Forces, namely Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone and Doxycycline. The choice of medication is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) was established on 31 May 1974 by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 350 (1974), following the agreed disengagement of the Israeli and Syrian forces in the Golan Heights in May 1974. UNDOF was established to: Maintain the ceasefire between Israel and Syria; Supervise the disengagement of Israeli and Syrian forces; and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Programme (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Government’s Legislation Programme includes details of the Bills that are currently under preparation within my Department. The Bills in question are as follows: 1. Defence Forces (Forensic Evidence) Bill; 2. Red Cross Bill; 3. Defence (Amendment) Bill. There have been no Bills from my Department that have been published or enacted into law since May 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As of 1 December 2016, Ireland is contributing 661 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 mission in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed is the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The acquisition of new equipment and equipment upgrades for the Defence Forces remains a focus for me as Minister for Defence, and I am satisfied that the Defence Forces have a modern and effective range of equipment which is in line with best international standards, as required to fulfil all roles that are assigned to them by Government. The future equipment priorities for the Army...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 689 and 691 together. The following tabular statement sets out the total strength of the Defence Forces, as of 31stOctober 2016, the latest date for which figures are available, broken down by service (Army, Naval Service and Air Corps) and including the Reserve with the associated numbers of female personnel in each as requested by the Deputy. - Reserve...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Special Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capacity of the Defence Forces, including the availability of specialised equipment, is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles both at home and overseas. In accordance with the Framework for Major Emergency Management, primary...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (13 Dec 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. In relation to non-security related emergencies, whilst the Defence Forces are not a Principal Response Agency as defined in the Framework for Major Emergency Management, they provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Search and Rescue Service Provision (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: With reference to Search and Rescue, the Irish Coast Guard has overall responsibility for the provision of Search and Rescue services within the Irish search and rescue region. Both the Naval Service and the Air Corps provide support to the Irish Coast Guard in maritime Search and Rescue operations and a Service Level Agreement is in place setting out their roles and responsibilities in this...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: There is no specific recruitment campaign aimed at young unemployed persons. Applications to join the Defence Forces are open to all persons who fulfil certain criteria. The criteria that apply to all applicants for General Service Recruitment Competitions require that they must undergo psychometric tests, a fitness test, a competency based interview, a medical examination and undergo...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Terrorism (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. 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 provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State and in the event of a national security incident, An Garda Síochána would be the first responders. An Garda Síochána may request assistance from the Defence Forces in the context of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP). Significant and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps is not tasked or equipped to monitor aircraft overflying the entirety of Irish airspace. However, on a routine basis the Air Corps monitors and communicates with foreign military aircraft where such aircraft are flying in the airspace in the vicinity of Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, where air traffic control is provided by the Defence Forces. The Government’s...