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

Paul Kehoe: It was not possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the timeframe available as it would have required a detailed analysis of my Department’s web filtering software logs by ICT staff. These staff are currently focusing on preparing ICT systems and equipment to facilitate additional Departmental staff to work remotely as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: Joint civil-military work on implementing the recommendations included in the Report of the Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) on Recruitment and Retention in the Defence Forces has been ongoing since last July. Temporary re-assignments of resources to meet the challenges of the Covid response has impacted on aspects of this work. The PSPC report contains a broad range of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The age and fitness profile of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) was an issue of serious concern during the 1990's and was the subject of severe criticism in a series of external reports. One of the key areas identified for urgent action was the development of a manpower policy with an emphasis on lowering the age profile of PDF personnel. As a result new terms and conditions were...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In general, service in an Forsa Cosanta Áitiúil, even if full-time, is not reckonable for pension purposes. Exceptionally, there is provision for the reckoning of service on full-time security duties in an Forsa Cosanta Áitiúil but only in certain limited circumstances. Based on records held, I regret to advise that the service of the person in question is not...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) report on recruitment and retention in the Permanent Defence Force was accepted in full by Government in July 2019 and a comprehensive High Level Implementation Plan (HLIP) entitled "Strengthening our Defence Forces Phase One " was also published by Government at that time. The PSPC report recommended a range of measures that would result in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that there are nine vacant former Married Quarter houses located within the Camp Field, Collins Barracks, Cork. A tender competition is currently underway for upgrading two of the houses for the purpose of providing support services to serving personnel and veterans. The Deputy may wish to note that my Department has granted access to Cork City Council in relation to the...

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

Paul Kehoe: The estimated cost of the increase set out in the question would be some €82,000 per annum. This estimate is based on current earnings and covers members of the Permanent Defence Force and civil servants of the Department of Defence paid from Vote 36.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In December 2011, the Government decided to stabilise the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel and this agreed strength was reflected in the White Paper on Defence (2015). The Defence Budget provides sufficient resources for the full strength of 9,500 personnel and every effort is being made to reach this strength.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I did not meet Mr Brian Kemp, the Governor of Georgia, during my recent visit to the United States of America.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I visited the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Centre at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia, during my recent visit to the United States of America.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (13 May 2020)

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 so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government both at home and overseas. The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Protected Disclosures (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: There have been a total of 26 Protected Disclosures made between 2014 and 2019 with an additional three received to date in 2020. This figure relates to all Protected Disclosures which have been made both to the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces. These Protected Disclosures were submitted by serving individuals and also by individuals who were retired from the organisation at the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The establishment of the Permanent Defence Force is 9,500 personnel. The military authorities have informed me that the establishment for Units based in Custume Barracks is approximately 995 personnel. Military service entails personnel moving into and out of particular postings and as they serve at home and overseas, receive training and undergo educational and career development...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I am unaware of any restrictions in Defence Forces regulations such as those described by the Deputy. I would appreciate if the Deputy would furnish me with specific details of his concerns.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The issue raised by the Deputy relates to the operation of Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. This provides that where a retired public servant who is in receipt of a public service retirement pension resumes employment anywhere in the public service on or after 1 November 2012, their pension is liable to abatement, that is, cessation or...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) as at 31stMarch 2020 broken down by rank, service and gender is available at the following link. Defence Forces recruitment will continue throughout 2020 targeting General Service Recruits, Cadets and specialists for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve (FLR), the Army Reserve (AR) and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR). The most up to date figures available for the effective strength of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR), as of 29 February 2020, are set out at the following links. The breakdown of females of the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The upper age limits for recruitment in the Permanent Defence Force are determined on the basis that the essential functions of the Permanent Defence Force require its members to be able-bodied personnel of an age group which is commensurate with the functional requirements of the organisation. In 2017, the military authorities proposed that the upper age limit for entry to cadetships...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Electric Vehicles (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter regarding benefit-in-kind for electric vehicles (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4282/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Land Issues (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding land leasing exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4283/20]