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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Banking (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The costs incurred by my Department in each of the past five years in respect of credit card/banking fees are set out in the table below: Credit Card/ Banking Fees 2013 Credit Card/ Banking Fees 2014 Credit Card/ Banking Fees 2015 Credit Card/ Banking Fees 2016 Credit Card/ Banking Fees 2017 €41 €275 €367.77 €413.62 €193.53 My...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: In the first instance the issue of housing is a matter for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. If individuals are not in a position to secure housing in their own right it may be the case that they qualify for social housing or that they qualify for housing assistance. When requested to do so, the Department and the Defence Forces provide whatever support possible,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirements (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2090, 2091 and 2094 together. Military life places unique physical and psychological demands on individuals and it is necessary that its members be physically and mentally prepared to meet the challenges of all military operations and to undertake their duties on deployment overseas.  To this end, it is vital the age and health profile of personnel be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: This matter is currently under consideration through the Conciliation and Arbitration scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force. The Deputy will appreciate that as discussions within the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme are confidential to the parties involved it would not be appropriate for me to comment further in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The number of bed places currently available for use by military personnel at each of the permanently occupied military locations is shown in the table below. This accommodation is generally referred to as Single Living In accommodation and the overall provision of such accommodation is based on military operational requirement. Temporary accommodation at the above locations is intended for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Flat Rate Expenses Allowance referred to by the Deputy was negotiated between PDFORRA, on behalf of its members, and the Office of Revenue Commissioners and these negotiations did not involve my Department. Therefore any claim to extend the allowance would be a matter for PDFORRA and the Revenue Commissioners.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible to compile the information requested in the time available. My officials are working with the military authorities to obtain the information which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government as set out on the White Paper on Defence. Equipment priorities for the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are being...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Government believes that the Defence Forces should reflect the modern demographics of Irish society. To that end, the Defence Forces are committed to the principle of equal opportunities in all of its employment policies. Furthermore, the Defence Forces are committed to ensuring that the principles of equality are adhered to in recruitment, induction, employment and daily routine,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Chaplaincy Services Expenditure (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Chaplains of all faiths serving with the Defence Forces are paid directly by my Department from subhead A6 of the Defence Vote. The following table shows the amounts paid to Chaplains in respect of the years in question: Year Amount €m 2014 €1.12 2015 €1.05 2016 €0.99 2017 to end July (provisional) €0.60

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The primary function of training and education in the Defence Forces is to develop and maintain the capabilities necessary to enable it to fulfil the roles laid down by Government. The Defence Forces constantly benchmark training across all three arms against best military and academic practice. Military best practice is ensured by implementing a policy of standardisation that is in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As of 25 August, 2017, the information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: YEAR ENLISTED Personnel Recruited STILL IN SERVICE OFFICERS/CADETS Recruited STILL IN SERVICE 2013 419 283 27 24 2014 461 303 42 31 2015 362 276 53 45 2016 589 422 94 91 2017 240 181 13 11 In general for enlisted personnel, the majority of those not still in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Humanitarian Aid Provision (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is allocating €2m to be distributed as emergency humanitarian support to small businesses and community, sporting and voluntary bodies in County Donegal which through no fault of their own have been unable to secure flood insurance and have been flooded following the exceptionally heavy rainfall of August 22nd and 23rd. The scheme is aimed at providing a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised that Defence Force Medical Officers are required to make returns to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) on an individual basis. Therefore, in order to obtain the information that you sought, all available Defence Force Medical Officers were consulted in relation to your question of 28 June. As I indicated to you in my reply to Parliamentary Question of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy will be aware that this matter was the subject of discussion at a Private Member’s Motion in the Dáil on 28th June last. As I indicated to the House at that time, Malaria is a serious disease and is a threat to any military force operating in areas where the disease is prevalent. It must be emphasised that the reason Defence Forces use a malaria chemoprophylaxis in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2105 and 2109 together. Following the publication of the Report of the Public Service Pay Commission on 9 May 2017, the Government initiated negotiations on an extension to the Lansdowne Road Agreement ahead of Budget 2018 considerations. Both RACO (Representative Association of Commissioned Officers) and PDFORRA ( Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I indicated to the House in my reply to Question No. 51 on 11th July 2017, the occupational pension scheme terms of post-1 January 2013 new entrants to the public service, including the Permanent Defence Force, are governed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. All first-time new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (11 Sep 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.On 18 October 2016, following Government approval, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, established the Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) to advise Government on Public Service...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence has been afforded observer status by the Department of Justice and Equality, to the Working Group on industrial relations structures for an Garda Síochána. The official nominated to liaise with counterparts in the Department of Justice and Equality is Mr. Stephen Hall, Principal Officer, Conciliation and Arbitration Branch.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Following the publication of the Report of the Public Service Pay Commission on 9 May 2017, the Government initiated negotiations on an extension to the Lansdowne Road Agreement ahead of Budget 2018 considerations. The Permanent Defence Force Representative Associations attended the negotiations which were held under the auspices of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The Official...