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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (31 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As I indicated in my reply to Question No. 14 of 10 May 2018 on this matter, I can assure the Deputy that the Defence Forces are fully aware of the importance of providing robust supports for personnel who require them, whatever the reason. A range of medical and non-medical services are provided to ensure that Defence Forces personnel are medically fit to undertake the duties...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (31 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: This year, the United Nations celebrates the 70th anniversary of UN peacekeeping and 2018 also marks significant anniversaries in relation to Ireland's UN peacekeeping role. It will be the 60th anniversary of Ireland’s first participation in a UN peacekeeping mission and it is the 40th anniversary of the first deployment of Defence Force personnel to Lebanon as part of the UNIFIL...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (31 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The 2015 White Paper on Defence sets the defence policy agenda over a ten year planning horizon and encompasses all work carried out by the Department of Defence, the Defence Forces and Civil Defence. It comprehends the Government’s policy on defence of the State from armed aggression, the defence contribution to domestic security, the defence contribution to international peace and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (31 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24097/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (31 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24121/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (31 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24122/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (31 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 99. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will be called for a citizenship ceremony; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24021/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Defence Forces' pay is increasing in accordance with public sector pay agreements. The focus of these increase is weighted in favour of those on lower pay. Members of the Defence Forces have received the pay increases due under the Lansdowne Road Agreement. In addition, following negotiations with PDFORRA on behalf of their members, improved pay scales for general service recruits and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: In accordance with recommendations arising from an adjudication in 2015 under the Conciliation and Arbitration scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force, my Department and military management, in consultation with PDFORRA, are currently reviewing the maximum service period of 21 years for enlisted personal up to the rank of corporal. There are currently no plans to change contract...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Defence Forces pay is increasing in accordance with public sector pay agreements. The Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020 provides for increases in pay ranging from 6.2% to 7.4% over the lifetime of the Agreement with the focus of the agreement on the lower paid. The restoration of cuts to allowances will also be considered in the context of the Agreement. The process for the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: A review of technician pay in the Defence Forces is ongoing. There are no plans at this stage to increase aircraft technician pay. In 2017, under my direction, the Department of Defence brought issues of recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces to the attention of the Public Sector Pay Commission (PSPC). As a direct result of that initiative the PSPC is now beginning an in-depth...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: There were 22 Air Corps apprentices inducted into the Defence Forces in 2017. The most recent competition for apprentices was launched on 2nd March 2018 and ran until 25th May 2018. This competition yielded 931 applications for the 28 available positions. These applications are now being processed. Rates of pay and conditions of employment within the Irish public service in general,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Paragraph 34 of Defence Force Regulation (DFR) S3 provides for a deduction of 24p (30c) a week from the pay of a soldier as a contribution towards meeting expenses relating to the provision of articles and services provided for the welfare, recreation and comfort of members such as administrative expenses in connection with arrangements made for personal laundry services and the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The principles underlying the Working Time Directive are based on ensuring the health and safety of employees. The implications of the Working Time Directive and its implementation, in respect of the Defence Forces, have been the subject of an intensive and on-going review by my Department for some time. This is a complex matter having regard to the nature of the work of military forces,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Records (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Paragraph 51 of DFR A 10 (Enlistment, Promotions, Reductions, Transfers to the Reserve Defence Force and Discharge), refers to the 'Character in Testimonial' form - the LA 89 - and states that every individual about to be discharged from the Permanent Defence Force will be given such a form. Form LA 89 consists of 3 components: - Basic personal identifier information such as number,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together. I can assure the Deputy that the health and safety of the men and women of the Defence Forces is a high priority for me. Given the robust nature of military life and the unique physical and psychological demands it places on individuals, it is necessary that the members of the Defence Forces are physically and mentally prepared to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The process for the payment of Security Duty Allowances is that all approved claims are downloaded electronically from the Defence Forces Personnel Management System on the 10th of each month (or closest working day) in respect of the previous four weeks and sent to the Department’s Finance Branch from where they are immediately forwarded electronically to the Department’s...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Programme for Government Implementation (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Programme for a Partnership Government (PfG) identified a total of 14 separate commitments that were assigned to my Department in 2016. Many of these overlap with White Paper on Defence implementation projects and their importance is reflected in the various Objectives and Actions that are set out in the Strategy Statement of the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces 2017-2020. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans Associations Funding (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I recognise the valued public service given by former servicemen and women of the Defence Forces to the State. As such, officials from my Department hold regular meetings with recognised veterans’ organisations, including the Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA), at which issues of concern to their members are discussed. IUNVA has enjoyed the long standing official...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of pay and conditions of employment in the Defence Forces have traditionally been set by reference to, inter alia, relative levels of pay across the various sectors of the Irish public service. Defence Forces pay is increasing in line with recent public sector pay agreements. The focus of these increases is weighted in favour of those on lower pay. Members of the Defence Forces...