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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Foreign Policy (6 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I reiterate that Ireland has continuously voiced its support for the democratically elected national assembly, in which Mr. Guaidó was elected President last month. We have also urged Mr. Maduro to fully respect and restore the independence and powers of the national assembly. Ireland is committed to finding ways to foster shared democratic solutions that bring political stability and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Legal Aid (6 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue. The Legal Aid Board recently notified some changes to professional fees payable to lawyers and personal insolvency practitioners in cases that are legally aided under Abhaile. I should emphasise these measures do not reduce the protections afforded to borrowers under Abhaile, as has been claimed by the Deputy. Under section 115A of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Legal Aid (6 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I acknowledge the Deputy's concerns and wish to ensure that the protections available under Abhaile remain in place. I emphasise that these changes do not undermine the free legal protection afforded to borrowers under Abhaile. Borrowers can still access full financial and legal aid services and help, including legal aid for a personal insolvency court review, without any charge. The...

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: You should turn off the microphones when they go over time.

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Labour Party and Deputy Howlin, in particular, for bringing forward this very important motion. I defend the position of the Labour Party in government between 2011 and 2016, as well as the role played by Deputies Howlin and Jan O'Sullivan and many other Labour Party Ministers who made very difficult decisions during those years. If had been some of the people on the opposite...

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I defend the position of Deputies Howlin and Jan O'Sullivan in that regard. Whatever about the next time-----

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: -----we were there when the people needed us.

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I acknowledge the contributions of all speakers to this discussion. We are reminded that 100 years ago Dáil Éireann committed to the imperatives of the Democratic Programme and the principles of justice and equality to support the development of all children and in order to ensure a fair start in early childhood. We were asked to reiterate that commitment in a range of actions and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (6 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: A psychiatrist has not yet been appointed to the Defence Forces. A direct entrant competition for the position of military psychiatrist that closed on 30th September 2018 yielded no applications. Efforts to secure a locum psychiatrist have also been unsuccessful to date. In an effort to address this I have recently given approval for my Department to conduct a competition for a contracted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 105. To ask the Minister for Health the assistance available to a person (details supplied) to provide support to maintain their mobility and independence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5778/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The siege of Jadotville was a prominent event that occurred during Ireland's peacekeeping mission in the Congo in September 1961. "A" Company, 35th Infantry Battalion took responsibility for the UN post at Jadotville on 3rd September 1961. On the 9th September, a large force of Katangese Gendarmerie surrounded them and early on the morning of the 13th September "A" Company came under attack....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: A total of €106 million has been allocated for 2019 for capital expenditure in Vote 36 Defence. This is in accordance with the National Development Plan, which provides for an overall capital allocation of €541m for Defence for the period 2018 to 2022. This capital funding will allow the Defence Organisation to undertake a programme of sustained equipment replacement and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength (Whole Time Equivalent) of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF), as on 31st December 2017 and 31st December 2018, were as set out below: - Army Air Corps Naval Service Total 31/12/2017 7,386 734 1,053 9,173 31/12/2018 7,243 725 989 8,957 The Government is committed to retaining a Permanent Defence Force with a strength of 9,500...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 248. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a jobseeker's allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6069/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Working Family Payment Payments (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 249. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the working family payment for a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6073/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 252. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension review for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6127/19]

Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As stated at the outset, the Government recognises the need at all times to meet the highest standards regarding transparency, oversight and financial disclosure and recognises the intention to address such issues in the Bill proposed tonight. The Government will abstain on the vote to oppose the Private Members' Bill, the Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Bill 2017, sponsored...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Consultations (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has met with Kildare County Council to discuss and explore the potential for collaboration on addressing issues and identifying opportunities for the improved management and presentation of the Plains. To this end, the Department has confirmed its support of Kildare County Council's application for funding from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, administered by the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am aware of the views expressed and the issues raised in relation to protests by veterans and families of the Defence Forces. I note in particular the call for the restoration of pay. The scheme of Conciliation and Arbitration (C&A) for members of the Permanent Defence Force provides a formal mechanism for the Permanent Defence Force Representative Associations, that is RACO (for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Government approved arrangements in July 2011, whereby Enterprise Ireland (EI) would support the Department of Defence and Defence Forces capability development through engagement with Irish-based enterprise and research institutes on the use and application of innovative civilian technologies in the military sphere. The Government allowed for greater engagement with EI and EI supported...