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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (26 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department is compiling the data requested by the Deputy and I will arrange to have same forwarded as soon as available

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reports (26 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence includes a commitment to evaluate the potential development of a new Institute for Peace Support and Leadership Training at the Defence Forces Training Centre in the Curragh and in this regard a formal feasibility study was undertaken. An interim report was presented to the project steering group in November 2018, and a final report is expected to be finalised in Q4...

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (1 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to present this Bill to the House this evening. This is technical but important legislation which will be of major assistance to the Military Police Corps in its investigations. The Military Police Corps, a service corps within the Defence Forces headed by the provost marshal, conducts criminal investigations concerning...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (1 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: With regard to Parliamentary Question No. 20 of 6 September 2019, I undertook to reply with the information requested relating to plans to amend Defence Forces regulation R5, particularly regarding terms applying to the promotion of Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) officers commissioned after 2005. My Department has been actively involved with the Military Authorities in the process of reviewing...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (1 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Working Group on Direct Entry was established to consider issues and make recommendations relating to Direct Entry as a method of recruitment for specialist posts at enlisted and officer ranks. The membership is composed of a mix of military and civil personnel drawn from appropriate branches overseeing recruitment and workforce planning policy.  The Working Group has...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (1 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Preliminary work has been undertaken on a Gap Analysis of skill sets within the PDF, to identify the frequency of gaps and appropriate measures to address them. The scope of the project is under consideration. A project to identify individuals in the First Line Reserve, Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve with relevant professional qualifications and their potential availability, was...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Aircraft (1 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The White Paper on Defence provides for the replacement of the two CASA 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with consideration of their...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Capital Expenditure Programme (1 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The level of capital funding allocated to my Department allows the Defence Organisation to undertake a programme of sustained equipment replacement and infrastructure development across the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service. It also demonstrates the Government’s commitment to ensuring that the Defence Forces have the capabilities necessary to deliver on all their assigned roles,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (1 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39761/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Claims Agency (2 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99, 100 and 106 to 108, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that the State Claims Agency manages personal injury claims on behalf of the Minister for Defence. Given my responsibilities and the fact that the Minister for Defence is a Defendant in these claims, you will appreciate it would be inappropriate for me to make any comment in relation to...

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

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 102 together. Defence Force Regulation R5 (New Series) is the governing Regulation for the Reserve Defence Force and Paragraph 31 thereof governs promotions within the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve. The Regulation is in the process of being reviewed by the civil and military sides of the Department. This review is an iterative process with...

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

Paul Kehoe: Military Authorities have confirmed that 48 Reserve Defence Forces, commissioned after 1 October 2005, have since been promoted. The rank breakdown, as at 31 August 2019, is as follows: Rank Sub Lt Lt Capt Comdt Total 2 43 1 2

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

Paul Kehoe: The Government appreciates the service of the members of the Reserve Defence Force (RDF) and the White Paper is clear that there is a continued requirement to retain and develop the RDF. Under the current phase of implementation of White Paper actions outlined in Section 8.5.3, a project was established to: - conduct a skills survey to identify individuals in the First Line Reserve, Army...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (2 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that I have not met with the United States of America's Secretary of the Navy.

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I concluded the last day by saying that an item of evidence obtained under Part 6 of this Bill in connection with an offence or alleged offence against military law may be used in any court martial proceedings concerning the alleged offence. It is important to note that Part 6 also has detailed provisions for the destruction, after specified time periods, of evidence obtained under section...

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Deputies who spoke for their constructive contributions and comments during the debate. As I stated in my opening remarks, this technical legislation will be of major assistance to the military police in their investigations. Deputies commented on how long the Bill has taken to be progressed. While its general scheme was approved in 2015, the Bill was technically complex to...

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: -----that the Minister, Deputy Regina Doherty, will be only delighted to help the Deputy in that regard. At a recent session of parliamentary questions in the House, I outlined to the Deputy the progress of the legislation and where it was being prepared. I clearly explained that it was not being prepared by my Department. I thank Deputies for their contributions. Deputy Crowe carried...

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Civil Defence policy is set by me as Minister with Responsibility for Defence through the Civil Defence Branch of my Department. Civil Defence services are administered by Civil Defence Officers who are Local Authority employees. One of the roles of my Department is to provide up to a maximum of 70% grant aid towards the cost of providing Civil Defence services...