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

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for the maintenance of law and order including the protection of the internal security of the State rests with An Garda Síochána. However, one of the roles assigned to the Defence Forces is to provide Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. My priority as Minister with...

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

Paul Kehoe: 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 acquiring the property. To date no interest has been identified....

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

Paul Kehoe: Civil Defence is a volunteer based organisation which supports the frontline emergency services. It operates in partnership between the Department of Defence and local authorities throughout Ireland. The Department of Defence manages and develops Civil Defence at national level. The Civil Defence Branch of the Department provides centralised training, administrative support and guidance...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Redeployment (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Following the decentralisation of my Department to Newbridge, Co. Kildare in November 2010, the Office of Emergency Planning (OEP) was bilocated with offices in both Newbridge and Dublin. The staff however, were located in Newbridge on a day to day basis but due to the operational requirements of the National Emergency Co-Ordination Centre (NECC) the staff moved back to the Dublin Offices in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Correspondence (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Military vehicles undergo regular maintenance and overhauls to ensure that they are roadworthy. It is not the practice to retain a vehicle in service if it is not considered roadworthy. When, having regard to age, condition and mileage, vehicles are considered by military transport personnel to have reached the end of their economic life,the vehicle is withdrawn from operational service and...

Council of Europe: Appointment of Representatives (15 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Well done, Barry. Will you look after Senator Mullen?

Seanad: Be Winter-Ready Campaign: Statements (15 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As chairman of the Government's task force on emergency planning, I am delighted to brief Senators on the Be Winter-Ready campaign. The campaign is now an established annual event intended to give the public advice on the particular challenges the winter period can present. It also informs members of the public where they can source information on how to help themselves and others and...

Seanad: Be Winter-Ready Campaign: Statements (15 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I thank all of the Senators for their contributions to this discussion. Most emergency situations, including severe weather events, are responded to and managed locally and regionally. While the response is co-ordinated and managed at a local level in the first instance, as was the case last winter, the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has the lead role with...

Seanad: Be Winter-Ready Campaign: Statements (15 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: A number of Senators raised the issue of insurance, which are matters for the OPW and the Minister of State, Deputy Canney. I appeal to the insurance companies to recognise the great work that the OPW has been doing and the millions of euros it has invested in flood relief measures in towns and villages across the country. I believe they should be offering cover to householders in general...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Common Security and Defence Policy (16 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Discussions within the EU, in the area of defence and security take place in the context of the Common Security and Defence Policy for which decisions require the unanimous approval of all member States. These discussions take place at regular meetings of Heads of State and Government, at Ministerial level meetings and through Council preparatory bodies. It is not unusual for member States in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Funding (16 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: In December 2013, the European Council, in its conclusions in relation to the Common Security and Defence Policy, highlighted that “Europe needs a more integrated, sustainable, innovative and competitive defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB) to develop and sustain defence capabilities. This can also enhance its strategic autonomy and its ability to act with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Stability and Growth Pact (16 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As a member of the European Union, Ireland is subject to the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) in place since 1999. Responsibility for policy approaches to fiscal rules is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Finance. It should be noted that Defence expenditure is not specifically referenced under the fiscal rules. Any scope for additional expenditure, under the existing parameters,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (16 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. In this regard, Budget 2017 secured a capital spending allocation of €74 million, representing an increase of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (16 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. Since 1974, the mandate of UNDOF has been renewed every six months, most recently renewed in June 2016 until 31 December 2016 under UNSCR 2294...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (16 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, the latest date for which details are available, was...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (16 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As of 31 October 2016, the latest date for which figures are available, the effective strength of the Reserve Defence Force was 2,092, of which 281 are female personnel. Of the 2,092 personnel, 1,968 (258 females) are Army Reservists and 124 (23 females) are Naval Service Reservists. The following table sets out the effective strength of the Reserve Defence Force as of 31 October 2016 broken...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (16 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: European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I attended the recent joint Foreign Affairs and Defence Council on the 14 November along with my colleague Minister Dara Murphy, who represented Minister Flanagan at the meeting. Discussions took place on the implementation of the EU Global Strategy in the area of Security and Defence. The High Representative presented her proposed Implementation Plan for consideration by Ministers to give...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: insertheading (16 Dec 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. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (16 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The number of days spent at sea by members of the Naval Service Reserve in 2015 and to date in 2016 is as follows: Year Naval Service Reserve day at sea 2015 86 2016 (to date) 150