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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Investigations (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 562 and 563 together. 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: Permanent Structured Co-operation (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy will be aware that the allocations for defence already announced in the budget, which were based on the commitments set out in the White Paper on Defence, means that Ireland’s Defence expenditure will increase in real terms over the coming three years. While some additional costs may arise in respect of participation in specific PESCO Project(s) similar to the case...

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

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that Defence Forcespersonnel currently attend third level institutions under a number of different schemes, outlined below: - Courses Specific to Defence Forces Requirements Scheme (TI 01/2014) - Third Level Officer Education Scheme (TI 08/2013) - Army Trainee Technician Scheme (TI 04/2002) Each of these Schemes has an associated training...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Members of the Permanent Defence Force can claim the cost of public transport expenses associated with attendance at approved courses of training or instruction in accordance with the provisions of Administrative Instruction 08/2002. Expense claims by individuals attending courses are submitted through the chain of command within their respective Brigades, Branches and Services and assessed...

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

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that the Reserve Defence Forces staff member in question (details supplied) relinquished his commission in the rank of Captain with effect from 4 August 2014. According to the military authorities, the individual’s personnel file is currently located in the Defence Forces archive and can be accessed by him on request.

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

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that they are currently in the process of consolidating the recommendations of General Officers Commanding/Formation Commanders regarding these promotions. Appointments within Brigades/Formations for each individual at the higher rank after promotion are also being identified. The Defence Forces continues to work to the original timeline of the end...

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

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 569, 570, 572 and 573 together. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 31 October 2017 was 9,219 whole time equivalent (WTE) personnel, comprising 7,417 Army, 744 Air Corps and 1,058 Naval Service. The table below outlines the establishment, strength (WTE) and vacancies of the Permanent Defence Force, by...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 571 and 582 together. My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 574 and 577 together. As of 1 December 2017, Ireland is contributing 639 Permanent Defence Force personnel to 9 different missions throughout the world. T he main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 377 personnel, the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (12 Dec 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, Air Corps and Naval Service are being...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Funding (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that funding is available to my Department to assist the Naval Service and the Air Corps in Control and Enforcement Activities from a fund overseen by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014-2020. As the Deputy may be aware, the Naval Service conducts routine maritime surveillance patrols throughout...

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

Paul Kehoe: The number of female personnel (Whole Time Equivalent) serving at all ranks in the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is set out in the following table: - 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017* Army 450 464 458 476 496 Air Corps 31 35 33 33 34 Naval Service 65 64 61 59 74 Total 546 563 552 568 604 *As of 31October 2017. The Government is committed to a policy of equal...

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

Paul Kehoe: The following table sets out the effective strength of the Reserve Defence Force over the last six years: End of Year RDF Strength 2012 4,978* 2013 3,655* 2014 2,302 2015 2,280 2016 2,049 2017 (31 October 2017) 1,856 *Due to the reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Force, there is a significantly larger margin of error applicable to these figures. The White Paper on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Over the past 25 years my Department has disposed of a range of properties that were deemed surplus to military requirements. Between 1992 and 1997, the old military barracks at Cavan was sold to Cavan County Council and six former Reserve Defence Force (RDF) premises were sold to private individuals. During this same period, some lands at various locations were disposed of, including part...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (12 Dec 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. Within the Naval Service, examples of this include the acquisition of new ships under the ship replacement programme....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (12 Dec 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, Air Corps and Naval Service are being...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (13 Dec 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. The manpower requirements of the Permanent Defence Force are monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service. As there has always been a...

Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I welcome the opportunity to once again address the Seanad on the important issue of Permanent Structured Cooperation, commonly referred to as PESCO. At the outset it is important to note that debate on this topic has to be seen in the context of the current international security environment and the ever-changing, complex and intertwined nature of threats to citizens, individual states and...

Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I thank all Members for their contributions and I will try to answer all the questions. I welcome the opportunity once again to reaffirm Ireland's strong support for the development of a common security and defence policy and the EU's capacity to respond to international crises in support of the UN. Senator Bacik spoke about the soldier on "The Late Late Show". As a matter of fact, he was...

Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

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