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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The number of females serving in the Permanent Defence Force at present is 570 personnel (whole time equivalent) across all ranks, representing 6.28% of total strength. There have been, in total, 243 promotions of female personnel in the last five (5) full years broken down as shown in the following table. As promotions come on stream nationwide it is not possible to isolate particular...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence sets the defence policy agenda for the next ten years. The following table sets out the 88 actions or projects which have been specifically identified as a subset of the totality of the work being carried out to implement the White Paper. I would note that one project in relation to capability development is divided into 7 sub projects. Implementation of these...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Protected Disclosures Data (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has a written policy and procedures in place in relation to protected disclosures which came into effect in December 2015. Where a disclosure is made the policy provides for the following steps: - the basis of the concerns raised by the worker are clarified and determination made as to whether it falls within the scope of this Policy; - the issue raised is risk assessed and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (28 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Question Nos. 641 and 643 together. The 2015 White Paper on Defence sets the defence policy agenda for the next ten years. It also highlights a number of medium and long term strategies in the area of manpower planning. The White Paper addresses the need to review and develop medium term planning requirements so as to deliver an effective and efficient mix in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The following table shows the establishment figure for Commissioned Officers in the Army versus actual whole time equivalent strength numbers on 31 January 2017 and demonstrates that actual serving strength of Officer Ranks is approximately 92 % at present. Lt Gen Maj Gen Brig Gen Col Lt Col Comdt Capt Lt TOTAL ARMY Establishment Figure 1 2 6 34 110 257 306 167...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Funding (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Permanent Defence Force (PDF) pay provision in Vote 36 Defence provides for, and is fully funded to meet, the payroll costs of the target strength of 9,500 personnel. Despite the required reduction in public sector funding and reduced resource envelope available in recent years, ongoing recruitment to the PDF has continued. The White Paper on Defence has confirmed the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Insurance Costs (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Apart from Civil Defence, all other elements of the Defence Organisation are covered under State indemnity through the State Claims Agency. Civil Defence is unique in that it operates as a partnership between the Department of Defence and local authorities. Civil Defence policy is set down by the Minister for Defence through the Department of Defence. Civil Defence services are delivered at...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the Defence Forces, including the Naval Service, have a modern and effective range of equipment which is line with best international standards, as required to fulfil all roles that are assigned to them by Government. However, for operational and security reasons it is not possible to provide the information requested...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: LE Aislingwas decommissioned in June 2016 following 36 years of outstanding service to the State. There are a number of recognised methods for disposing of a ship which has reached the end of its effective or economic service life within the Naval Service. Options available include the donation, or sale by way of public auction which can allow for the refurbishment and reuse of a vessel by a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy is aware the sale of the former Barracks to County Cavan Vocational Education Committee was completed in February 2013. As such there is no ongoing discussion/consultation with either the Department of Education and Skills or Cavan Monaghan ETB regarding the future use of the Barracks.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (28 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Programme for a Partnership Government and the White Paper on Defence committed the Government to putting in place a new employment support scheme with the direct involvement of the Defence Forces. The objective of this scheme is to help develop a path to economic independence for participants, aged between 18 and 24 years, who are at a serious disadvantage owing to their current...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence sets the defence policy agenda for the next ten years. It also considers the defence capabilities required so the Defence Forces can successfully deliver on the roles assigned by the Government. In this context, the White Paper on Defence also highlights a number of medium and long-term strategies in the area of manpower planning. The White Paper addresses the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have been assured by the Chief of Staff that the Defence Forces have all the capabilities to comply with and carry out all roles the Government's wishes of them. During the worst recession to hit this country, the Defence Forces and the Government decided there would be continuous recruitment. It was the only State body to have continuous recruitment from 2011 to 2013, inclusive, when...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I do not accept the Deputy's assertions. In light of the results of the climate survey that were published at the end of 2016, I have asked the military authorities to come up with plans for the specific area of retention. The Deputy referred to the Air Corps. We have eights cadets in training who were inducted in 2016. There were also classes in 2010 to 2015, inclusive. There is rolling...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I would be the first to accept that. However, this is also about training capacity. There is no use bringing in young cadets if we cannot give them the specific training they need. A significant amount of money is invested in these young people. I hope we will have a bigger cadet class in the Air Corps in 2017.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I understand the frustrations of the people involved. It is a priority for me to get the Air Corps back to fully operational capacity. That is also my target in respect of cadet and air traffic control training.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I want to get this clear, a Cheann Comhairle. There is a rolling of cadets every year. Once the class starts, another one is finishing at the end. They will be ready to be pilots and co-pilots.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: There is this view that we do not have people finishing off.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Air Corps Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I want to express my deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the crew involved in the loss of Rescue 116, which has been a shock to us all. I would also like to recognise the efforts of everyone involved in the recovery operation. On the night of the tragic incident, the Coast Guard requested the assistance of the Air Corps to provide top cover. It was not possible to undertake...