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Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There is no need for me to come back to the House and the Government will make the decision. I do not believe that I must come back to the House to discuss the matter because the mission is UN mandated. The matter will be in the public domain and I will make a decision on that.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Senator Nash mentioned psychiatrists. There has been a lot of political and media attention recently regarding the vacancy for an inhouse psychiatrist in the Defence Forces. It must be stressed that there is no delay in referring Defence Forces personnel requiring immediate psychiatric care or assessment. Such cases are referred to the HSE's accident and emergency departments where, if...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am coming to that matter, Senator.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My understanding is that five people were recommended for the DSM. I have stated numerous times that if new information becomes available, I will pass it on to the military management and the medal board. People have claimed that new information has come forward, but most of what has come to light in recent months was information that is already on file. What was the name of the school...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Deputy Farrell raised the matter with me yesterday. I told him that I would meet a delegation from the school through his office. I understand that he will arrange the meeting. I have no problem with meeting the school on this issue. A number of issues were raised, although I know I am running out of time. Senator Nash referred to the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel, ONE,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Administration (28 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an extension to a school bus route (details supplied) is under consideration; if so, when an outcome is likely to be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10019/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Members of the Defence Forces are provided with training to fulfil the tasks required of them. Personnel may choose to enhance their skills through further education and training and this is facilitated. Personnel may be assigned roles in line with such training and education where appropriate vacancies exist, or may have an opportunity to use them overseas.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Similar to other sectors in the public service, the pay of Permanent Defence Force personnel was reduced as one of the measures to assist in stabilising national finances during the financial crisis. Improvements within the economy have provided an opportunity to begin the unwinding of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (FEMPI) legislation, which...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: For security and operational reasons it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the specific cyber capabilities of the Defence Forces.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As outlined in the Governments White Paper on Defence 2015, the issue of Cyber Security has very significant implications for governmental administration, for industry, for economic wellbeing and for the security and safety of citizens. Indeed Cyber Security is a standing item on the agenda of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning, which I chair. The response to cyber threats...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (5 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Recruitment (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that, from January 2018 to date, six Air Corps Flying Officer Cadets were inducted and 5 are currently still in training.  Further recruitment will commence shortly with the launch of the 2019 Cadetship competition. Actions are also underway to increase the number of qualified Air Traffic Controller (ATC) personnel in the Air...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 to 105, inclusive, together. A Joint civil/military Standing Committee on Medical Service Delivery was established in 2014 with a view to advancing the development of a sustainable integrated medical service for the Defence Forces, and to address the appropriate means of delivery of key medical capabilities. An integrated model for the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together. Ireland has participated in the EU Training Mission in Mali, known as EUTM Mali, since the mission was launched in 2013.  The Government recently approved the continued provision of up to 20 members of the Permanent Defence Force for service with EUTM Mali for a further 12 months.  Members of the Defence Forces are deployed to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Military Authorities have advised that all Defence Force personnel currently serving in the EU Training Mission (EUTM) Mali deployed on 15th September 2018 and will all return to Ireland on 23rd March 2019. The tour of duty consists of six months and one week to accommodate a hand over and take over period. The Military Authorities further advise that the anti-malarial drug that has been...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Capital Expenditure Programme (5 Mar 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 Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Aid for Older People Scheme (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 571. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the regulations for the housing aid for older people grant can be reviewed to allow for an application to be approved for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10656/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: White Paper on Defence Update: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Chairman and members of the joint committee. I very much welcome this opportunity to engage with the committee on two connected processes currently being undertaken within my Department with civil and military involvement, namely, the ongoing White Paper update for 2018 and 2019 and the White Paper implementation project, which is focused on the establishment of a fixed cycle of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: White Paper on Defence Update: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am not familiar with A Better World. I am not aware of any engagement. I may revert to the Deputy on that. The White Paper update steering group has met at least monthly since the updating commenced last July. Meetings are chaired by a relevant assistant secretary and are attended by the assistant chief of staff and the heads of the Department's planning and organisation branch and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: White Paper on Defence Update: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Every detail sought by the Deputy can be found in the document. I am not sure if he has read the document cover to cover but it contains all of the information he is seeking.

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