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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (26 Jun 2018)

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 assigned by Government as set out on the White Paper on Defence. The Defence Forces keep their operational capability under on-going review. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Special Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capacity of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles both at home and overseas. The White Paper on Defence underpins the ongoing replacement of the Naval Service fleet. The most significant investment of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As the State’s principal sea-going agency, and in accordance with international and domestic law, the Naval Service, through its patrols, undertakes a variety of functions in the maritime domain in accordance with its role in contributing to maritime security. This encompasses the provision of support to other Government Departments and Agencies such the Department of Transport,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The primary function of training and education in the Permanent Defence Force, the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve is to develop and maintain capabilities necessary to enable personnel to fulfil the roles laid down by Government. The scheduling of training in the Defence Forces, including the Reserve, is underpinned by an analysis of training needed to meet operational output...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27637/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 246. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the options available for a person (detail supplied) to extend their stay here following a working holiday visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27582/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Seniors Alert Scheme (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 523. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there are circumstances in which the seniors alert scheme is available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27763/18]

Pre-European Council: Statements (27 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I thank everyone who contributed to this debate on what will be an important and wide-ranging meeting of the European Council over the next two days. While Brexit is clearly the priority for Ireland, migration is a crucial issue for the Union as a whole, and it is likely to be a major focus at the meeting. As the Taoiseach stated, we will seek to continue to play a constructive role in the...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: What is happening is outrageous.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy is talking down the clock.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Throw him out.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Throw him out.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Throw him out.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (27 Jun 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 to enable the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service to carry out their roles as assigned by the Government. Participation in military exercises enhances capabilities in order to retain a flexible response for a wide range of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Electric Vehicles (27 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: There are currently no e-car charging points provided at any of my Department’s locations. However, the options and benefits of providing such a facility is currently under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (27 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 192. To ask the Minister for Health if hospital transport can be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28240/18]

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

Paul Kehoe: Details of the original gross budget allocations for Vote 35 Army Pensions and Vote 36 Defence for the past five years (2013-2017) are outlined in the table. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Vote 35 Army Pensions €214.8m €221.0m €221.0m €223.7m €229.6m Vote 36 Defence €681.3m €677.8m €677.3m €681.8m €691.8m Total...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (28 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Details of the gross expenditure for Vote 35 Army Pensions and Vote 36 Defence for the past five years (2013-2017) are outlined in the table. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Vote 35 Army Pensions €223.7m €225.7m €227.4m €234.7m €240.0m Vote 36 Defence €667.0m €673.0m €670.5m €670.7m €680.5m Total €890.7m...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Data (28 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: In July 2017, Government and Dáil approval was secured for the deployment of an Irish Naval Service vessel as part of Operation Sophia. Irish naval vessel L.É. Niamh subsequently deployed on 6 October 2017 to join Operation Sophia and returned on 20 December 2017.  The participation by L.É. Niamh in Operation Sophia represented the first involvement by the Naval...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (28 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for additional accommodation; when a decision will issue in regard to the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28449/18]