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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 1269. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the review of the work permit for a person (details supplied); if assistance will be offered taking into account the specialised need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12919/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Question Nos. 1319 and 1320 together. As there are various factors which would impact in calculating the estimated costings in the manner sought by the Deputy, such as the level of recruitment which varies over time and the numbers of recruits remaining in the Permanent Defence Force once recruited, can change as well, I am not in a position to provide the costing in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper provides for the replacement of the current Naval Service flagship LÉ Eithne with a multi role vessel which will be enabled for helicopter operations and will also have a freight carrying capacity. It is the Government’s intent that this new vessel will provide a flexible and adaptive capability for a wide range of maritime tasks, both at home and overseas. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Civil Defence is a statutory volunteer based organisation which supports the frontline emergency services. It operates in partnership between the Department of Defence and local authorities’ through-out Ireland. The Department of Defence is charged with the strategic management and development of Civil Defence at national level. At local level, Civil Defence is based in each local...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: In May 2015, during a visit to Ireland, the Secretary General of the United Nations Mr. Ban Ki-moon, observed the value in some situations of being able to call upon female peacekeepers having regard to the multifaceted nature of peacekeeping challenges. He requested that consideration be given to the contribution of women soldiers to UN operations and that Ireland might factor this into its...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cyber Security Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As outlined in the Governments White Paper on Defence 2015, Cyber attacks have very significant implications for governmental administration, for industry, for economic well-being and for the security and safety of citizens. The response to cyber threats remains a whole-of-Government challenge, with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment having the lead role. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The principal aim over the lifetime of the White Paper on Defence will be to ensure that the Air Corps can continue to undertake required military operations and to deliver a broad range of air supports to other Government Departments and agencies in line with Memoranda of Understanding and Service Level Agreements. The future equipment priorities for the Air Corps as set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The 2015 White Paper on Defence commits to maintaining the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces 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. As at 28 February 2017 the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces stands at 9,070 (Whole Time Equivalent) i.e. 7293 Army, 701 Air Corps and 1,076 Naval Service...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Question Nos. 1327 and 1329 together. There are various factors which would impact in calculating the estimated costings in the manner sought by the Deputy. These include the level of recruitment which varies over time and the numbers of recruits remaining in the Permanent Defence Force once recruited. As both of these are variable, I am not in a position to provide the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Following a comprehensive review of expenditure commenced in 2011 , the Government decided to stabilise the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) at 9,500 personnel. A major reorganisation of the Defence Forces was initiated, encompassing the consolidation of three under-strength Army Brigades into two full-strength Brigades. The decision to reorganise the Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 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 regard to the specific circumstances of the mission and the individual member of the Defence Forces. The Defence Forces are aware of the range of reported side effects attaching to all anti-malarial medications. Significant precautions are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Members of the Permanent Defence Force serve in a number of missions in Africa. In 2015, Defence Forces personnel served in the following missions in sub-Saharan Africa: UNOCI(United Nations Mission in Ivory Coast) MONUSCO (United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) EUTM Mali(EU-Led Training Mission in Mali). The average duration of a tour of duty by...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that in 2008, the establishment for the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) was 9,692. The establishment for the RDF is now 4,069. The White Paper on Defence 2015 allows for an increase of 100 personnel in the Naval Service Reserve, revising the overarching establishment of the RDF is 4,169. The following table was provided in response to PQ No. 11630/17 and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: On 27 September 2010 the Adjudicator under the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force awarded an increase in the Army Ranger Wing allowance. This award is backdated to 1 June 2006. The Adjudicator’s Findings cannot be implemented having regard to the provisions of Sections 2 and 5 of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No 2)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: There are various factors which would impact in calculating the estimated costings in the manner sought by the Deputy. These include the numbers of serving soldiers falling eligible for such an allowance and the number of duties undertaken. As these variables can change over time I am not in a position to provide the costing in the format sought.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of remuneration and conditions of employment in the Defence Force have traditionally been set by reference to relative levels of pay across the various sectors of the Irish public sector. The Deputy will be aware that the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts of 2009-2015 and the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013-2018 (Lansdowne Road Agreement) currently define...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Protected Disclosures (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that I amended Defence Forces Regulations so that they would meet the provisions of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. For the purposes of the Act, all members of the Permanent Defence Force and the Reserve Defence Force are deemed to be workers. A protected disclosure can be made by a worker in a number of ways including to a person prescribed to be a recipient of a protected...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the Military Authorities that disposable coveralls are provided to personnel if an activity involves risk of contamination from toxic chemicals. I am advised that these coveralls are disposed of, immediately after use, using a chemical waste contract. I am also informed that the Defence Forces policy on personal protective equipment (PPE) states that “personnel...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that it is intended to present the person referred to by the Deputy with the 1916 Centenary Commemorative Medal at a ceremony for retired members of the 28th Infantry Battalion on Friday, 28th April 2017. Invitations to this event will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that no public servant that is a member of a State Board or Agency under the control of my Department is currently in receipt of remuneration in the form of board fees.