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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Policy (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: There are no plans at EU level to establish an EU military headquarters. The proposal, currently being advanced is the development of civil/military planning and conduct capabilities, coordinated through a joint support coordination cell (JSCC), to improve the EU's capacity to react in a faster, more effective and more seamless manner. The proposal is to build on existing structures with a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Records (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have corresponded with the Deputy recently by way of follow up response to Parliamentary Question No. 36 of 15 February 2017 and the position is as set out in my letter of 17 May 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below: ​ ​2010 ​2011 ​2012 ​2013 ​2014 ​2015 ​2016 ​2017 (30/04/17) ​Officers ​53 ​72 ​70 ​59 ​82 ​75 ​80 ​22 ​Other Ranks ​481 ​657 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: It was not possible to collate the data in the timeframe available. When the information is received from the military authorities, I shall pass it on to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of remuneration and conditions of employment in the Irish public sector have traditionally been set by reference to relative levels of pay across the various sectors of the Irish public sector. 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 the pay policy for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tables: Air Traffic Controllers Year (31 Dec) Air Traffic Controllers Fully Qualified Partially Qualified % Change from previous to current year (total ATC) 2013 17 9 8 0% 2014 17 13 4 0% 2015 17 14 3 0% 2016 14 11 3 -18% 2017 14 10 4 0% “Partially qualified” personnel refers to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: It was not possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the timeframe available. I shall provide the figures to the Deputy when I receive them from the military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining the establishment 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. The manpower requirements of the Permanent Defence Force are monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of the three services. Personnel...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that the Lieutenant to Captain competition for the RDF is currently ongoing and that it is expected that this competition will be concluded by the end of Q3 2017. It is intended to conduct further RDF promotion competitions, including Captain to Commandant, in Q4 2017. I remain committed to the ongoing development of the Reserve Defence Force in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Under the pre-April 2004 Defence Forces Pension Schemes, in the case of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and Privates, 21 years is the minimum service required for an immediate pension and gratuity, regardless of age. Maximum retirement benefits accrue after 31 years. The 21-year pension, which varies according to retiring rank and other factors, is payable for the person’s lifetime....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Actions are underway to return a full level of air traffic control services to the Air Corps. Air Traffic Control training is taking place and options to ensure the longer-term sustainability of Air Traffic Control services in Baldonnel are being identified and a mentor is also now in place to aid the newly appointed ATC Squadron Commander in Baldonnel. These measures will facilitate a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I indicated to the Deputy in my letter of 17 May 2017, an extensive search was undertaken by the military authorities to locate the two reports complied by Forbairt in 1995 and 1997. The military authorities also consulted with Enterprise Ireland (which superseded Forbairt). However, it has not been possible to locate the reports. I am advised by the military authorities that there are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I indicated in my responses to other recent Parliamentary Questions on this issue, a small number of former and serving Air Corps personnel are suing the Minister for Defence alleging personal injuries arising from exposure to workplace chemicals. You will appreciate that given that these matters are subject to litigation, I am constrained in relation to commenting. However, I am...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of remuneration and conditions of employment in each part of the Irish public sector have traditionally been set by reference to levels of pay available in related public sector employments. I believe that measures contained in the Lansdowne Road Agreement (LRA) and the provisions introduced in Budget 2016 and 2017 will be of benefit generally to members of the Permanent Defence Force...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 to 272, inclusive together. As you will be aware the Pay Commission Report was published on 9 May last and contains a very comprehensive and detailed analysis of pay and pensions issues in the public sector and notably addresses issues surrounding recruitment and retention. My Department made a detailed submission to the Commission setting out these very...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am delighted to be in the Seanad once again to speak on defence matters. I know this is a matter close to every Member of both Houses of the Oireachtas and to the people in general. I am very glad of the opportunity to speak on the important issue this afternoon. I want to use this opportunity to acknowledge the service of the men and women of the Irish Defence Forces and to outline the...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I think I will stick within the five minutes.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I was not aware that members of PDFORRA were in the Gallery. I apologise for not having recognised their attendance earlier. Their presence is very much appreciated. They represent their members extremely well, and there is very good dialogue between my Department and PDFORRA. Senators spoke about spending money on equipment and not on personnel. I point out that I do not set the...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I acknowledge Sinn Féin for recognising this. I think members of Sinn Féin were the only Senators who had anything positive to say about this and I thank them for their comments in that regard - and the Senator on my left. I was referring only to the Opposition. It is very important we marry equipment with members and personnel of the Defence Forces to give them the capability...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I presume that if Deputy Paschal Donohoe gave a 50% pay increase to members of the Defence Forces and absolutely nothing to the teachers, Senator Craughwell would be jumping up and down as high as the ceiling here day in, day out.