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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Transport (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In the past year the planned rotation of troops to and from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) mission has been delayed on two occasions.   I regret the impact that these delays had for the Defence Forces personnel and their families.  The rotation of Defence Force personnel serving in UNDOF and the United nations Interim Force in Lebanon...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 40 and 44 together. The table shows the number of personnel who were discharged over the past two years and the number of new personnel inducted for the same period. Year 2017 2018 Discharges 742 (of which 209 Trainees) 731 (of which 139 Trainees) Inductions 751 61 Discharges include personnel who left for a variety of reasons including on age...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Apr 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. Maintenance of Defence Forces military and technical equipment is a key element to ensuring operational capability...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 and 43 together. The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve, the Army Reserve (AR) and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR).  The Government appreciates the service of the Reserve Defence Force and recognises its importance in contributing to Ireland's defence capability.  The White Paper on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 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 Executive.  The Defence Forces provide the fullest possible...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of aid to the civil power and the civil authorities.  The Defence Forces at all times keep operational plans under constant review and there will continue to be ongoing close liaison between An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces regarding security matters, including through regular...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of pay and conditions of employment in the Defence Forces have traditionally been set by, amongst other things, reference to levels of pay across the various sectors of the Irish public service. Basic pay is just an element of the overall remuneration package for members of the Permanent Defence Force. In addition to basic pay a range of duties attract additional...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As of 28 February 2019, the strength of the Permanent Defence Force stood at 8,857 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) personnel.  Of this some 6.7%, or 596 personnel, were female broken down as follows: - Army: 498 Female Personnel - Air Corps: 31 Female Personnel - Naval Service: 67 Female Personnel  The Government is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Disability Act Employment Targets (16 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 112 together. In compliance with Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005, the Department of Defence has undertaken, where practicable, to promote and support the employment of people with disabilities.  The Department continues to operate in a non-discriminatory environment in accordance with the Equality Acts and aims to ensure that the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (16 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The rotation of Defence Force personnel serving in the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) missions  happens twice yearly, in April/May and October/November.  In accordance with agreed arrangements, the United Nations is responsible for making transport arrangements for the rotation of troops in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (16 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Arising from an adjudication in 2015, the adjudicator recommended that a review be conducted on the service limits for Privates and Corporals recruited to the Defence Forces post 1 January 1994. This adjudication resulted from a claim from PDFORRA seeking extensions in the service of these personnel to age 50. While the adjudicator did not rule in favour of PDFORRA, he did recommend an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (16 Apr 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 both at home and overseas. The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) has been granted; if so, when formal notification will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17718/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Personnel (17 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that the last Director Medical Branch conference was held on 8 November 2018, and that the next conference is currently scheduled for 18 April 2019.

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

Paul Kehoe: The position is that the late spouse of the person in question was not a member of the Defence Forces Contributory Spouses and Children’s Pension Scheme.  He opted out of the Original Scheme in 1977 and did not opt to join the Revised Scheme in 1985 when given the opportunity to do so.  Accordingly, it is regretted that there is no spouse’s pension payable under the...

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

Paul Kehoe: In 2018, expenditure relating to the publicity and advertising of the various recruitment campaigns amounted to approximately €424,000. The number of inductions to the Defence Forces in 2018 was 612, which included 492 (32F) General Service recruits.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Heat Incentive (17 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 209. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for the introduction of a scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17888/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (18 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 37 and 39 together. The following table provides the latest figures available for - the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) (as at 31st March 2019) - Total 2019 inductions (as at 11 April 2019).  Service  Strengths (WTE) Female Personnel Strengths (WTE) Total Personnel Inductions Female Inductions Total Army 498 7,185 4...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (18 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 40 together. The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve (FLR), the Army Reserve (AR) and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR).  The Government appreciates the service of the Reserve Defence Force and recognises its importance in contributing to Ireland's defence capability.  The White Paper on Defence is clear that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (18 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal...