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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Common Security and Defence Policy (27 Feb 2018)

Paul Kehoe: PESCO is a mechanism provided for in the Treaty of the European Union to enable participating member States to come together and, on a project by project basis, jointly develop military crisis management capabilities for use in support of the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations and missions in support of international peace and security. Now that we are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (27 Feb 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 195. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason a person (details supplied) is on a reduced pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9507/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (27 Feb 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 688. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made to reinstate the full illness benefit claim by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9739/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Meetings (28 Feb 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department's Press Office staff and my press advisor are, as part of their normal duties,  in contact with a range of print and broadcast media organisations on a daily basis in response to questions from the media submitted to my Department. Due to the nature and extent of such contact, each specific encounter is not recorded.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (28 Feb 2018)

Paul Kehoe: It is not possible, within the time allocated to respond to PQs, to provide the information sought by the Deputy. Steps are being taken to have the titles of both barracks thoroughly examined by the CSSO with a view to furnishing a detailed response to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Funding (28 Feb 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The National Development Plan sets out Departmental Capital Allocations for the period 2018 – 2022. A total of €541 million has been allocated to the Defence Vote for these years, as follows: Defence Capital Allocations 2018-2022 Year  2018 2019 2020 2021 2022  Total €Million 77 106 113  120 125 541 This capital funding will allow the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (28 Feb 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 77 together. I am advised by the military authorities that it would be necessary to examine the medical file of each individual Air Corps personnel to determine if any persons have any particular medical condition. The Deputy will appreciate that it is not practical to do this. As I indicated in my previous reply to your PQ 30640/17 on 29th...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (28 Feb 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Ireland has always strongly supported the development of the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and the EU’s capacity to respond to international crises in support of the United Nations. We have participated in all aspects of the CSDP since it was established and are one of the leading contributors to CSDP Operations, both military and civil.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (28 Feb 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 187. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the employment records of a person (details supplied) can be altered to reflect an employment. [10270/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of pay and conditions of employment in the Irish public service have traditionally been set by, amongst other things, reference to levels of pay across the various sectors of the Irish public service. The Government’s economic policy has led to economic recovery and a resumption of economic growth. This has provided the fiscal resources to provide for a sustainable and fair...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As of 01 February 2018, Ireland is contributing 586 Defence Forces personnel to 9 different missions throughout the world and also to a range of international organisations and National representations. The main overseas missions in which the Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 375 personnel and the United Nations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 28 and 31 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 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 so as to enable the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The acquisition of new equipment and equipment upgrades for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me, and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Males (WTE) Females (WTE) Total  Army  6,870 482  7,352 Air Corps 700 35 735 Naval Service 981 70 1,052 Army Reserve 1,421* 232* 1,653 Naval Service Reserve 103* 21* 124 WTE - Whole Time Equivalent * - Effective Personnel The 2015 White Paper on Defence commits to maintaining the strength of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence provides for a combined establishment of 4,169 personnel for the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve (inclusive of the proposal to increase the Naval Service Reserve establishment from 200 to 300 personnel). I am aware of the shortfall between this figure and the current combined strength of the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve which, as of 31st January...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 33, 34, 37, 38 and 40 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. At National level, representation on the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Search and Rescue Service Provision (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Organisation provides a broad range of services in accordance with its primary security role while it also undertakes a diverse range of non security related tasks. With reference to Search and Rescue, since 2004 the Irish Coast Guard has overall responsibility for the provision of Search and Rescue services within the Irish Search and Rescue region. Both the Naval Service and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Forces accept applications from all individuals who meet the requisite criteria for the various competitions that are advertised. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps is not tasked or equipped to monitor aircraft overflying the entirety of Irish airspace. However, on a routine basis, the Air Corps monitors and communicates with foreign military aircraft where such aircraft are flying in the airspace in the vicinity of Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, where air traffic control is provided by the Defence Forces. The Government’s White...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (6 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Advertorial content was commissioned by my Department and the Defence Forces in relation to the Be Winter Ready campaign and Defence Forces' recruitment as outlined below.  The content was published as per the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland regulations governing advertorial content, which state that articles must note that they are sponsored by a given organisation or brand....