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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Enterprise Data (27 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that no financial or regulatory assistance has been offered to a company the details of which have been supplied by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (27 Jun 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 (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Gardaí requested ATCP...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that the Defence Forces will participate in the 7thCISM World Games in Wuhan, China and that the number of athletes being sent CISM World Games is thirty two. These thirty-two athletes make up four teams that will participate in the following disciplines, Soccer, Boxing, Shooting and Lifesaving. There will be no triathletes travelling to these CISM World Games.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135 and 137 together. I am advised that while the swimming pool in the Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp is primarily for Defence Forces related activity and training, my Department positively engages with local schools and club communities in allowing the use of this facility. Currently a total of 18 local schools and 7 local swimming...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In the case of the swimming pool in the Curragh Camp, my Department currently employs two civilian lifeguards in order to facilitate the use of the pool outside of Defence Forces' requirements. These lifeguards cover the following hours: 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Saturdays. Recruitment of Civilian Employees in military...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (2 Jul 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. This is primarily to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government as set out in the White Paper on Defence. Equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It is estimated that the cost of restoring Defence Forces allowances (excluding Military Service Allowance) to pre-FEMPI levels could cost in the region of €7 million. This figure is based on estimates for 2019. As many of the duties are demand led and the number of duties can fluctuate year on year, this variable must be taken into consideration in comparing any actual figures with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The occupational pension scheme terms of post-1 January 2013 new entrants to the public service, including the Permanent Defence Force (PDF), are governed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. All first-time new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after that date are members of the ‘Single Scheme’. The terms and rules...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Department does not maintain costings for increasing the strength of the PDF to those outlined by the Deputy. This would require detailed consideration of the capability requirements underpinning such an increase and consideration of associated personnel issues, including organisational structures as well as equipment, infrastructure and other additional requirements and associated costs.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Projects (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by the Taoiseach as Minister for Defence and myself as Minister with Responsibility for Defence are set out in the following table setting out when they are scheduled to be completed. Name Scheduled to be completed by Annual Report 2018 To be published in July 2019 Peer Review of Factory Site (Haulbowline) Report To be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Management Act 1997, the current Department of Defence and Defence Forces Strategy Statement, covering the period 2017–2020, was approved by the Taoiseach, as Minister for Defence, on 17thDecember 2017 and published in January 2018. Development of the Strategy Statement followed consultation with staff throughout the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are currently no plans to conduct a recruitment campaign for dentists and nurses for the Defence Forces medical corps in 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As outlined in my previous reply to PQ 25904/19, to which the Deputy refers, former members of the Permanent Defence Forces have access to the range of supports available to all citizens of the State. Medical cards are granted by the Health Service Executive based on an individual's personal and family circumstances and are not a matter within the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Army Pensions Acts 1923-1980 provide for the grant of pensions and gratuities to former members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) in respect of permanent disablement due to a wound or injury attributable to military service (whether at home or abroad) or due to disease attributable to or aggravated by overseas service with the United Nations. The award of a disability pension or of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that a recruitment competition for the Defence Forces School of Music in 2018 resulted in 20 personnel being recruited, which brought the School to full strength. There are currently no plans to run a similar recruitment competition in 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The re-organisation of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR) was implemented in 2013. The AR and NSR has an establishment of 4,069 personnel. The military authorities have provided the following table, which sets out the information requested. Year Engineer Transport CIS Medical MP 2019 ( as of 21st June) 2 1 2018 2017 3 1 2016 7 2 2015 1 4 1 2014 10...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The budget for the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) has been maintained for a number of years at a constant €2.150m of which some €2.068m (96%) is dedicated to paid training. The amounts provided, and expended, in each year since 2012 for payment for First Line Reserve (FLR), Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR) are as set out below. The figures for 2019 are as of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that all Defence Forces pre-hospital emergency care practitioners (i.e. EMTs, paramedics and advanced paramedics) are subject to PHECC certification and are fully compliant.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Civil Defence is a volunteer based organisation of approximately 3,500 volunteers who give generously of their time and expertise for their community and in support of the Principal Response Agencies. As outlined in the  2015 White Paper on Defence, Civil Defence policy is set down by the Minister for Defence through the Civil Defence Branch of my Department. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) is an independent body established to advise Government in relation to public service pay. The Commission has presented a report on Recruitment & Retention Challenges in the Defence Forces to Mr. Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, who has responsibility for public service pay policy. The Minister for...