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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (12 Jul 2017)

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 May 2017, the latest date for which de tails are available, was...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (12 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 492, 494 and 496 together. As of 31 May, 2017 (the latest date for which figures are available), the effective strength of the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve was 1,941 personnel. The following table sets out the details requested by the Deputy: Army Reserve (effective strength) Rank Male Female Total Lt. Colonel 5 0 5 Commandant 49 2 51 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (12 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the Military Authorities that a number of recruitment competitions for entry in to the Permanent Defence Force are currently underway. They include the 2017 Cadet Competition and the General Service Recruitment Campaign . Recruitment up to 10 July 2017 totals 250 personnel. Details are set out in the following table: General Service Recruits Army General Service Recruits...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (12 Jul 2017)

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 which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Funding (12 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The European Commission published a number of documents on 7 June 2017. These included a communication proposing the establishment of a European Defence Fund and a proposal for a Regulation to establish a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (DIDP). The purpose of the Defence Fund is to promote research and innovation and contribute to the strengthening of the European...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Agency (12 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The PESCO criteria set out in Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol 10 annexed to the Lisbon Treaty, outlines the general guidance on participation in PESCO. Member States have to be both willing and able to contribute forces to the EU, participate in equipment programmes and European Defence Agency (EDA) activities, participate in EU Battlegroups, invest in defence equipment, improve interoperability...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foreshore Licence Applications (12 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 499 and 500 together. In March 2016 my Department was advised by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government that they had received a foreshore lease application from the Marine Institute for the testing of prototype wind, wave and tidal energy devices at the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site. My Department’s views on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (12 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised by the Military Authorities that to collate the figures requested by the Deputy would require a Medical Officer(s) to examine the medical files of all Defence Forces personnel that travelled to malaria prone areas within the period of time specified. Due to the scope of the request and the demands it would place on already limited resources, I regret that it is not...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Documents (12 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The outcome of the vote of 23 June 2016 in the UK leading to the triggering of Article 50 by the UK in March 2017 does not give rise to fundamental strategic issues for Defence Forces operations or for Ireland’s continuing engagement in the EUs Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). That said, given the significant role the UK has played in relation to the evolution of CSDP, it is...

Defence Forces Operations: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: If I may, I received my military advice from the Chief of Staff and the General Staff on this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33652/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 294. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for funding for prefab replacement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34226/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 348. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a decision to provide a special class in a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34804/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 sets out the legal obligations of public service bodies:- to promote and support the employment of people with disabilities - to comply with any statutory Code of Practice - to meet a target of 3% of employees with disabilities - to report every year on achievement of these obligations. The NDA reports on compliance with this 3% target. In its latest...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Expenditure by my Department is mainly on pay and allowances and the operational costs and capital investment across the Defence Forces. My Department does not provide funding on a geographic basis, with the limited exception of the funding provided from the Defence Vote in respect of Civil Defence and for the upgrade and development of military installations. The relevant information in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Minimum Wage (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Organisation includes civil servants, military personnel and civilian employees attached to military installations. The annual cost, including Employer’s PRSI, of introducing a minimum wage of €15.00 per hour in respect of Civil Service Staff and Civilian Employees employed by my Department is estimated at €395,148.42. The costs in relation to Civilians...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Remuneration (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Organisation includes civil servants, military personnel and civilian employees attached to military installations. The annual cost, including Employer’s PRSI, of introducing a minimum weekly gross wage of €600 in respect of Civil Service Staff and Civilian Employees employed by my Department is estimated at €344,554.82. The costs in relation to Civilians...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Appointments to State Boards Data (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The only state body under the aegis of the Department of Defence is the Army Pensions Board. In the period since I was first appointed as a Minister of State at the Department of Defence in February 2011 there have been no applications submitted to my Department from former TDs for board positions on the Army Pensions Board.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Surveys (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1342 to 1351, inclusive, together. The latest report referred to by the Deputy has not yet been released. This report is a follow up to the first phase of the Climate Study and it further explores the issues raised in the original survey. The Focus Groups engaged in the study were conducted towards the latter end of last year and early this year. The...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I welcome the opportunity to address the deployment of the Naval Service to Operation Sophia in the Mediterranean. Following a Government decision, the Dáil today approved Defence Forces participation in the UN-mandated EU naval mission, Operation Sophia. The Dáil decision completes the final part of the triple lock procedure, as Members are aware. Earlier this year, following...