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

Paul Kehoe: I thank all the Members of Seanad Éireann for their contributions today. Overall, I am heartened by the level of support in the House for this proposal. An open and honest debate is always very welcome and worthwhile. A previous speaker outlined why the decision was made before coming to Seanad Éireann. I was invited here to make statements. Just as Senator Boyhan has done, I...

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

Paul Kehoe: It is totally up to the House. The central Mediterranean route is now once again the dominant one for migrants and refugees who wish to reach Europe. The human suffering and cost of this are absolutely intolerable. The reasons for the influx of migrants are many and varied and include factors such a the instability in Libya and the ongoing conflict and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. Italy...

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

Paul Kehoe: I have acknowledged that. The Naval Service will continue to be available to respond to the requests from the relevant authorities, namely, the Italian maritime rescue co-ordination centres, in terms of vessels at risk in its area of operation. Ireland will now be making an additional contribution to address some of the root causes of migration and human trafficking. Thus far, Operation...

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

Paul Kehoe: Perhaps the House can guide me on what other word I might use in that regard.

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

Paul Kehoe: I was annoyed by Senator Craughwell's statement that the Irish Naval Service does not have the capacity to operate in this mission. That is a matter for the Naval Service and its Chief of Staff. If the service does not have the capacity to operate in the mission the Chief of Staff would inform me of that. I met him as recently as two hours ago and he reassured me that the Naval Service has...

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

Paul Kehoe: It is right and proper that I would have the opportunity to respond to the accusations made.

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

Paul Kehoe: This was recognised in the public pay commission booklet, which I encourage members to read.I raised it here on the previous occasion, and told Members exactly what pages recognised the Defence Forces and the struggles they are under. I am happy the commitment to the Defence Forces is reflected in the recent pay talks. I thank Members for getting involved in the debate. If any issues need...

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

Paul Kehoe: I used "untruth", and I apologise and I withdraw it.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Completion Programme (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 1429. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will review the decision to remove the counselling grant from the school completion programme in cases in which alternative resources are not available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34922/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1721 and 1722 together. The Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 299 of 2017) was approved by Government on 5 July 2017 and came into effect on that date. Pursuant to the Order, statutory responsibility for a wide range of Defence matters has been delegated to me. The principal responsibilities delegated include powers to make...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1723 and 1724 together. The Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2017 came into effect on 5 July 2017. The Order delegates statutory responsibility for a wide range of Defence matters to the Minister Paul Kehoe, T.D. The Secretary General is responsible for the management of the Department and is supported in this role by the Management Board...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As part of the Programme for Government, it was decided that a 1916 Centenary Commemorative Medal be awarded to all Defence Forces personnel, both Permanent and Reserve, who were recorded as being in service in the course of 2016. The 1916 Centenary Commemorative Medal was awarded as a commemorative medal, personal to an individual’s service in the Defence Forces in the course of 2016....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1726 and 1727 together. I have been advised by the military authorities that the number of Malarone and Doxycycline tablets purchased each year from 2006 to 2013, is as follows: Malarone: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total purchased 3,120 11,232 0 1,728 2,304 1,416 1,632 360 Doxycycline: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts Data (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that all security and cleaning companies that have obtained contracts from my Department and agencies under the aegis of my Department are fully compliant with the Employment Regulation Order (ERO) hourly rate of pay to their employees since 1 October 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department is aware that there were delays in the notification of attestation information required for pay purposes in relation to 29 Naval Service recruits who joined on 29 May 2017. 26 of the 29 recruits were placed on the next available payroll within approximately two weeks of their details being provided to the Department. There were unusual delays experienced in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence (Amendment) Act 1990 and Defence Force Regulations S6 provided for the establishment of representative associations for members of the Permanent Defence Force. The associations that have since been established are RACO (for commissioned officers) and PDFORRA (for enlisted personnel). A Scheme of Conciliation and Arbitration (C&A) for members of the Permanent Defence Force...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The following table provides details of the total amount spent by Departmental civil servants or civilian employees on taxi and or limousine fares in the years 2015, 2016 and up to 30th June 2017. 2015 2016 2017(end of June) €7,592 €8,443 €4,368

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Review (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1732 to 1734, inclusive, 1736, 1740 to 1742, inclusive, together. The report referred to by the Deputy 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 comments quoted...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (26 Jul 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....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining a strength level of 9,500 personnel for the Permanent Defence Force. This comprises 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service personnel, as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. The manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with operational requirements. As there is significant turnover of...

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