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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that 114 new members have been inducted into the Army Reserve (AR)  and Naval Service Reserve (NSR) during 2019, broken down as follows: Total number inducted Number of females inducted Army Reserve (AR) 97 8 Naval Service Reserve (NSR)  17 2 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 20, 21 and 33 together. I am advised that the Defence Forces Medical Policy on the use of malaria chemoprophylaxis (including the use of Lariam) is in line with United Nations and World Health Organisation guidelines. UN Medical Support Manual 2015 Edition serves as the standard reference document on medical support aspects of United Nations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reports (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Malaria Chemoprophylaxis Working Group referred to by the Deputy reported in April 2013 and subsequently in October 2017. As these reports were prepared in the context of current and potential litigation, they are legally privileged and will not be published. The second Working Group report, finalised in October 2017, made a number of recommendations  intended to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 23 and 30 together. There are three anti-malarial drugs that continue to be used by the Defence Forces, namely Mefloquine (Lariam), Malarone and Doxycycline, any one of which may be prescribed as appropriate. The use of anti-malarial drugs is a medical matter to be decided by medical professionals. In the Defence Forces, these are matters for highly...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table shows the number of Permanent Defence Force personnel, broken down by rank, who discharged between 1st January and the 31st December 2019: Rank Number Discharged  LT GEN 0 MAJ GEN 2 BRIG GEN 2 COL 4 LT COL 11 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The number of members of the Defence Forces that served overseas on missions during 2019 was 1,788. As of 3rdMarch 2020, Ireland is contributing 589 Defence Forces personnel to 10 different missions throughout the world and also to a range of international organisations and National representations.  The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is currently investing in the replacement of the existing five Cessna aircraft with three larger and more capable fixed wing utility Pilatus PC 12 aircraft.   It is expected that the three aircraft will be delivered in 2020. In addition, a tender competition has recently concluded for the replacement of the CASA Maritime Patrol aircraft with two new C-295 Maritime...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm to the Deputy that there are no major refurbishment projects for the Army Equitation School currently under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In order to ensure that the Defence Forces have the capability to deliver on all of the roles assigned by Government, I am committed to the development and improvement of the physical environment and living conditions in military installations throughout the country. The Defence Forces Built Infrastructure Programme, is compiled on a priority needs basis by my Department in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The 2020 Recruitment Campaigns for both the Naval Service and the Air Corps have already commenced, with the following competitions currently ongoing: - General Service Recruitment - Air Corps Apprentice Aircraft Technician - Naval Service Direct Entry Engine Room Artificer Technician - Naval Service Direct Entry Chef - Naval Service Electrical Artificer - Naval Service Hull Artificer -...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: Medical policy in the Defence Forces is kept under constant review to ensure that best practice is adhered to at all times. As I indicated to the Deputy in response to the Private Members' Motion of the 28th June 2017 regarding the anti-malarial drug Lariam, and on other occasions, the use of anti-malarial drugs is a medical matter to be decided by medical professionals....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The use of anti-malarial drugs is a medical matter to be decided by medical professionals. In the Defence Forces, these are matters for highly qualified medical officers having regard to the specific circumstances of the mission and the individual member of the Defence Forces. The selection by a Medical Officer of the most appropriate drug for use is a complex one and dependent on a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: At the outset, I should first explain that disability pensions are awarded by the Minister for Defence under the Army Pensions Acts 1923 to 1980 (as amended) rather than the Courts, as indicated in the Deputy’s question. The Army Pensions Acts provide for the grant of pensions and gratuities to former members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) in respect of permanent disablement...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The provision of schools and associated issues is, in the first instance, a matter for my colleague the Minister for Education and Skills. The lands in the area of the Defence Forces Training Centre form part of the Curragh Plains, a site unique in terms of its archaeological, environmental, historical and cultural heritage. As custodian of the Curragh Plains, my Department is very...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 503. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a full refund of medical costs incurred by a person (details supplied) was not refunded by the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2593/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 1246. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a person (details supplied) will be entitled to a severance payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3606/20]

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I welcome the opportunity to speak on section 25 of the Bill. At the outset, I acknowledge the important contribution of the Defence Forces and the entire defence organisation in support of the HSE in its effort to combat this silent enemy. Most visible is the presence of the ships being used as testing centres in Dublin, Cork and Galway. A military task force has been also established to...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Deputies Berry and Chambers for raising this very important issue. The Government very much appreciates the service of the members of the Reserve Defence Force, RDF, which comprises the First Line Reserve, the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve, and fully recognises the important role that the three elements of the Reserve Defence Force play in contributing to Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Funding (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Vote (36) has received no funding towards capital projects from the EU over the period from 2017 to 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the amount expended on access to online and hardcopy media publications by my Department in each of the years 2017 to 2019 and to date in 2020 is set out in the following table. Publication 2017 2018 2019 2020 Format Stubbs Gazette €312.83 ...