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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 26 and 32 together. In light of particular recruitment and retention difficulties in Defence Sector, the Government tasked the Public Service Pay Commission to undertake a comprehensive examination and analysis of underlying difficulties in recruitment and retention in the Permanent Defence Force. The Commission’s Report, on recruitment and retention...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Preparations (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As part of a whole of Government approach, my Department continues to engage in forward planning with the other Departments involved in addressing all issues relevant to the UK's decision to leave the European Union. The Brexit Omnibus Act 2019, and the publication of the Brexit Contingency Action Plan Update last July, reflects the extensive work which has taken place at EU level and on a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Issues (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: On 10 September, the President-elect of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the establishment of a new Directorate General for Defence Industry and Space. Space is being reassigned from DG GROW to the new Directorate. The responsibilities of the new Directorate in relation to space will be, first, to foster an innovative space industry in the EU and second, to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Schools Site Acquisitions (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 30 and 31 together. The Department of Education and Skills has written to my Department enquiring as to the availability of a suitable site for the provision of a post-primary school from within the Department's property portfolio in South Kildare. As the Curragh contains an operational military installation, officials from the Department have requested...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Government ensures that Vote 36 (Defence) is fully funded to provide for the pay and allowances of the target strength of 9,500 Permanent Defence Force (PDF) personnel, as set out in the White Paper on Defence. Over the past five years, less than 0.1% of Defence Sector funding has remained unspent. Savings arising on subheads, including pay subheads, have with the approval of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Budget 2020 (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The gross allocation provided to the Defence Sector in Budget 2020 is €1,039.5 million, comprising of €780.4 million for Defence (Vote 36) and €259.1 million for Army Pensions (Vote 35). This significant level of funding emphasises the importance attached by this Government to ensuring that the Defence Forces are fully resourced to deliver on all the roles assigned to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: For reasons of operational security, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the disposition and specifics of the Defence Forces' Explosive Ordnance Disposal capabilities. As I have previously outlined, there are a wide range of recruitment and retention initiatives underway for Permanent Defence Force personnel.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 to 38, inclusive, together. The table below illustrates the extent to which the numbers in the Defence Forces have fluctuated in the past three years: Year Army Air Corps Naval Service Total PDF Strength (WTE) Army Reserve Naval Reserve Total AR and NSR Strength (Effective) ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (7 Nov 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. The allocation of over €1 billion for the Defence Sector for 2020, an increase of €32.3m on 2019, emphasises the importance attached by the Government to ensuring that the Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 40 to 42, inclusive, together. The primary function of training and education in the Defence Forces is to develop and maintain the capabilities necessary to enable them to fulfil the roles laid down by Government. The Defence Forces conduct training and education under four broad categories namely; Leadership, Skills, Career, and Collective....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Training (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence sets out a blueprint for the development Reserve Defence Force (RDF) and that their primary role is to support the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) in crisis situations. As such, the RDF undertakes training in preparation to assist the PDF when required. Training across the Defence Forces is constantly measured against best military and academic practice. Training...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Strength (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the Naval Service is the State's principal sea-going agency tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. I am advised that the fleet is managed to ensure maximum availability to meet operational requirements. In that context, there is always a sub set of Naval Service vessels on patrol within the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone at any one time. The personnel...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (7 Nov 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 Health: Health Services Provision (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 152. To ask the Minister for Health the projects and initiatives delivered and in progress under Sláintecare in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45898/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Sick Leave (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 164. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding section 39 payments relating to funding for cover for sick leave and maternity benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45979/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria required for the installation of an anaerobic digester; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45897/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 182. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the criteria required for the installation of an anaerobic digester; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45901/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 200. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is an appeal system for the town and village renewal scheme or a process for reviewing shortfalls in an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45916/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 217. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the criteria required for installation of an anaerobic digester; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45900/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There have been no post-enactment reports published by my Department since March 2011. In general, legislation emanating from the Department of Defence is focused on the Defence Forces only and does not apply to the ordinary citizen or the business community.