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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirements (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Given the unique and demanding nature of military life, there is understandably a very high level of turnover among Defence Forces personnel. However, this is not new and t he Defence Forces have always had a large turnover of approximately 500 personnel on an annual basis. In the years between 2012 and 2016, discharges averaged some 581 annually. Moreover, a certain level of turnover is,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The changes to the Recruit Training Syllabus were the result of a routine review. Following consultation with Formations, Brigade Training Centres and utilising recruit input by way of questionnaire, the syllabus was reviewed and subsequently reduced in March 2017 from a 17 week course to a 15 week course. The reduction in training time arose from elements of training being deemed...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The current Defence Forces organisational structures have now been in place for almost five years. The basis for the current structures was a major re-organisation of the Defence Forces which occurred in 2012 which led to the consolidation of three under-strength Army brigades into two full strength brigades. A major re-organisation was necessary because it was clear that the three brigade...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Security vetting, which is a matter for the military authorities, has a number of layers and is conducted in conjunction with an Garda Síochána. The process has changed and modernised in recent years and is kept under ongoing review. The Military Authorities have kept me appraised of any changes in procedure and have confirmed to me that the security vetting procedures in place are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Budget Measures (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department does not provide funding for the Defence Forces on a geographical basis. Where there is a requirement for the upgrade and development of a particular military installation, funding is made available from the Defence Vote. Built infrastructure projects are developed as part of the ongoing building programme, which is designed to modernise and enhance the training,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 135. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44120/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 177. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for the implementation of a hardship scheme for eel fishermen; when it is likely to be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44146/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As part of a whole of Government approach, the Department of Defence is engaged in forward planning for the UK exit from the EU. While the implications for the border will emerge during the course of the negotiations, it is this Government’s stated goal to try to ensure that the current on-island border arrangements are maintained to the greatest extent possible. The fact of a UK...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Strategy Statements (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Arising from Government changes that occurred on the 14 June last, a draft Strategy Statement for the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces, covering the period 2017 to 2020, must be prepared and submitted to the Minister for Defence no later than the 14 December next. Work on preparing a draft Strategy Statement is currently underway and, following Ministerial approval, it will be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The following table sets out the number of new recruits to the Reserve Defence Force in each of the years 2014 to 2016, and to date in 2017. Year No. of Inductees 2014 157 2015 344 2016 80 2017 98 I am informed by the military authorities that the Defence Forces Training Management System records indicate that an RDF Potential NCOs course was...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (18 Oct 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 conduct training and education under four broad categories namely; leadership, skills, career and collective training. Leadership training is the medium through which the Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As of 17 October 2017, Ireland is contributing 633 Defence Forces personnel to 10 different missions throughout the world and also to a range of international organisations and National representations. The main overseas mission in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed is the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 369 personnel and 136 personnel to the United...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The following table below sets out the information requested by the Deputy as of 30 September 2017. Army Navy Air Corps Army Reserve &Naval Service Reserve Strength (WTE) 7,282 1,075 705 1,916 (effective) Female Strength (WTE) 486 65 35 279 (effective) The 2015 White Paper on Defence commits to maintaining the strength of the PDF at 9,500...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Anti-Terrorism Measures (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for security matters and the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána.There is significant engagement on an ongoing basis with respect to international terrorism with other countries in the EU. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Special Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capacity of the Defence Forces, including the availability of specialised equipment, is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles both at home and overseas. In accordance with the Framework for Major Emergency Management, primary...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Search and Rescue Service Provision (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 223 together. 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 the Deputy will be aware, theDefence Organisation provides a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Application to join the Defence Forces is open to all. There is no specific advertising or recruitment aimed at those who are unemployed. The Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. The White Paper on Defence committed the Government to putting...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 225 together. At National level, representation on the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning, by both the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces, ensures the fullest coordination and cooperation in the event of an emergency and that the command structure within the Defence Forces is compatible with the requirements in this area. In...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining a strength level of 9,500 personnel for the Permanent Defence Force (PDF). This comprises 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service personnel,as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force as of 30 September 2017, the strength of the PDF was 9,062...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (19 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of single farm payments following inspection for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44359/17]