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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (25 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 and 101 together. 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. The recovery in the economy has provided the fiscal resources to restore payscales to all public servants in an affordable and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (25 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Non-commissioned officers who are filling appointments in the Establishment for Instructors in the Military College, Training Depots, Corps Depots and Schools and in the Observer Corps are paid an allowance at the weekly rate of €23.28 or €24.50 depending on personal pension contributions payable by the individual. This continues to be paid for duties performed. In...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The 2019 competition for cadetships in the Defence Forces was launched in April of this year and the assessment process for applicants is underway. It is envisaged that the next competition for cadetships in the Defence Forces will take place in Quarter 1 of 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (25 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table, provided by the military authorities, sets out the number of aircraft technicians in No 3 Operations Wing: Year Date Strength 2017 31/12/2017 47 2018 31/12/2018 43 2019 20/06/2019 45 The military authorities have also confirmed that a total of 13 Aircraft Technicians discharged from No 3 Operations Wing between 1st January 2017 and 20th June 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (25 Jun 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 and the upgrading of equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: A recruitment campaign for a civilian consultant psychiatrist for the Defence Forces will commence shortly. To ensure that there is a broad field of candidates as possible, all options for publicising the vacancy are being considered, including the possibility of advertising the post abroad as well as in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (25 Jun 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Expenditure (25 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 474. To ask the Minister for Health the grants or rebate schemes available to help persons diagnosed with COPD with the cost of running oxygen machines and other electrical appliances required as part of their treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26649/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (25 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 713. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the contributory pension review for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26647/19]

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's accession to the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the principles for the establishment and operation of a battle group to be made available to the European Union in the second half of the year 2020. In its decision of 6 February 2018, the Government agreed to provide a contingent of the Permanent Defence Force, PDF, to participate in...

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank all Deputies across the House for their contributions. Our previous experiences in participating in EU battle groups where countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom and Sweden have led nations have all been very positive and valuable to members of Óglaigh na hÉireann, the Defence Forces. I again state how important our participation is in developing improved...

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are many-----

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Many people in County Tipperary will participate in this battle group and be disgusted if the Deputy votes against the motion.

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Irish protocols of the Lisbon treaty specifically state that the Lisbon treaty does not provide for the creation of a European army.

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The European treaties require that the EU respects-----

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: -----the specific and different policies of member states in the area of security and defence. Battle groups, as part of the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy, offer a stance in terms of military capability and enable the EU to react rapidly and decisively in a crisis situation. Deputy Boyd Barrett spoke about the Lisbon treaty and almost dismissed it. It is a very important...

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Forces have confirmed-----

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: -----that the Ordnance Corps and the Army Ranger Wing are in a position to support fully and meet the requirements of the EU battle group 2020 without compromising Ireland's security requirements or explosive ordnance disposal, EOD, outputs.

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Members who spoke in favour of the motion. I am disappointed that some Members will vote against it. In conclusion, I will miss my constituency colleague, Deputy Wallace, when he is gone to Europe. I will miss him in Wexford and I wish him and Deputy Clare Daly the very best of luck.

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: They may be back here in this House again but as a constituency colleague, I genuinely wish Deputy Wallace well in the next five years as a Member of the European Parliament. I have no doubt we will continue to hear his views on military operations and other issues.