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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (17 Jan 2019)

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. While the primary day-to-day tasking of the Naval Service in Ireland is to provide a fishery protection service...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Gender Balance (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As of 31 December 2018, the strength of the Permanent Defence Force stood at 8,957 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) personnel. Of this some 6.7%, or 601 personnel, were female broken down as follows: - Army: 499 Female Personnel - Air Corps: 34 Female Personnel - Naval Service: 68 Female Personnel The Government is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for men and women throughout the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an on-going basis in accordance with the operational requirements of each of the three services. In this regard, promotions are ongoing within the officer ranks in order to fill rank vacancies. It is my intention that targeted recruitment along with promotions will continue to be carried out. The following table outlines the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence (Amendment) Act 1990 and Defence Force Regulations S6 provided for the establishment of representative associations for members of the Permanent Defence Force. The associations that have since been established are RACO (for commissioned officers) and PDFORRA (for enlisted personnel). The scheme of Conciliation and Arbitration (C&A) for members of the Permanent Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (17 Jan 2019)

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 to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me. Future equipment priorities for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The United Nations reimburses some personnel and Contingent Owed Equipment costs in respect of contributions of personnel to UN led operations. Rates of reimbursement, fixed in accordance with UN categories of equipment and personnel, are agreed in a Memorandum of Understanding between Ireland and the UN for each mission. The only missions for which Ireland is currently entitled to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 40 and 42 together. In accordance with the Framework for Major Emergency Management, primary responsibility for responding to emergencies caused by severe weather events, such as storms and flooding, rests with the three designated principal response agencies, namely, the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Health Service...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The primary function of training and education in the Defence Forces is to develop and maintain the capabilities necessary to enable them 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. Leadership Training is the medium through which the Defence Forces ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not possible to collate the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the figures to the Deputy when I receive them from the military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As of 10 January 2019, Ireland is contributing 678 personnel to 9 different missions throughout the world and also to a range of international organisations and National representations. The UNIFIL mission in Lebanon continues to represent Ireland's largest and most well known overseas deployment with 460 personnel. The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Syria is the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The specific occupational pension scheme terms of members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) depend on various factors, including the date a person first joins the public service. The Deputy has referred to a member who has completed thirty one years' service and reached the age of 66. I take it therefore that the Deputy's query may be in relation to an enlisted member who joined...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It was not possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the timeframe available. As soon as available, I will provide the Deputy with the requested information directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 140. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for a roll-out of the programme of meningitis B vaccinations for children who had not received it to date especially those in high risks categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2085/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 145. To ask the Minister for Health when the reduction from €2 to €1.50 in the prescription charge for medical card holders over 70 years of age will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2106/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirements (22 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018, extending the retirement age for certain civil and public servants to 70 years of age, was signed by the President on 26th December, 2018, and came into effect from that date. The Act allows for an increase in the compulsory retirement age from age 65 to age 70. Civilian Employees serving on 26th December, 2018, are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (22 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve, the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve. The Government recognises the important role that the three elements of the RDF play in contributing to Ireland's defence capability. The White Paper on Defence (2015) is clear that there is a continued requirement to retain and develop the Reserve Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In 2018, an amount of €76,340.27 was expended by my Department on costs associated with ministerial and Department officials' air travel.  These costs are incurred in the discharge of the functions of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The cost of newspapers to my Department in 2018 amounted to €8,446.72.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (22 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The number of females recruited into the Permanent Defence Force in 2017 and 2018, as advised by the military authorities, is outlined in the table below. Total Inductions Total Female Inductions % of Female Inductions 2017 730 68 9.3% 2018 611 50 8.2%

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) provides the Government and the President with an independent and flexible air transport service to assist in meeting national and international obligations. Information in relation to MATS is publicly available on my Department's website, . In relation to costs, my Department follows the normal practice in the aviation business of...