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Defence Forces Recruitment. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I will give the total figures. For female officers, there are 111 in the Army, five in the Air Corps and 23 in the Naval Service, giving a total of 139. For female non-commissioned officers, there are 145 in the Army, 15 in the Air Corps and nine in the Naval Service, giving a total of 169. For female privates and cadets, there are 194 privates and 12 cadets in the Army, 12 privates and...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: With regard to the targets for females, the Defence Forces is an equal opportunities employer and all competitions for entry to the force are run on the basis of equality principles. When recruiting to the Defence Forces, recruitment is always undertaken to ensure the most suitable and qualified candidates come to the fore and gender does not play any role in how such posts are filled. I...

Overseas Missions. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 67, 72, 76 and 92 together. Ireland currently has 420 personnel serving with the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad, MINURCAT. The UN mandate for this mission is due to expire on 15 March 2010. The question of the renewal of the mandate and the duration of any such renewal is currently under discussion at the UN and discussions...

Overseas Missions. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: On the question about any further plans, in the event that the mission to Chad would be terminated, yesterday the Government decided to dispatch five members of the Permanent Defence Force for service with the proposed EU common security and defence policy military mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces. This mission, which was established under EU Council decision...

Overseas Missions. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I do not seem to have that information. With regard to the discussions with the UN, the mandate of that mission is robust and is being conducted under chapter VII of the UN charter for peace enforcement, allowing for the use of all necessary force to ensure the success of the mission. On the issue of gender violence, it is my understanding that a number of Irish Aid-funded organisations and...

Overseas Missions. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I concur with Deputy O'Shea's comments. I had informal conversations at a function last week and I understand that the Army has been very proactive in engaging with the local community, difficult and all as the circumstances are. The Deputy has visited the region and he will be more aware of the situation on the ground than I am. Working with both Irish Aid-funded organisations and...

Overseas Missions. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: With regard to the KFOR mission, as the security situation in Kosovo continues to improve, NATO has initiated plans to scale down its force in Kosovo. Provided the prevailing security conditions continue, the move to a deterrent presence is being implemented in a gradual and phased manner. It is proposed that KFOR will move from its current level of approximately 10,713 troops as of 1...

Departmental Expenditure. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Act 2009 provides for the reduction of public service salaries of up to €125,000 by 5% on the first €30,000 of salary, 7.5% on the next €40,000 of salary and 10% on the next €55,000 of salary. The Act also provides for a 5% reduction in the fixed-rate allowances payable to such public servants. It is estimated that...

Departmental Expenditure. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I am afraid I do not have that information.

Departmental Expenditure. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I do not. I understand from reading other material that a fairly high turnover within certain grades seems to be part of the military arrangements. I do not have any other information that might be of assistance to the Deputy.

Defence Forces Training. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 69 and 94 together. A member of the Defence Forces was injured in an incident involving the use of a short range anti-armour weapon at Kilworth Camp on 3 June 2009. A formation accident investigation team was established by the general officer commanding the Southern Brigade to investigate the incident. A formation accident investigation team is normally...

Defence Forces Training. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I am concerned that there will be a full and thorough investigation of the circumstances of this incident. In this regard, I am advised that the Defence Forces have carried out a thorough investigation. Military investigations or courts of inquiry might not always be the best method of investigating accidents or incidents from a health and safety point of view. In order to address this,...

Air Accident Investigations. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The accident on 12 October 2009 which led to the loss of the lives of Captain Derek Furniss and Cadet David Jevens in Corr na Móna, County Galway, is being investigated by the air accident investigation unit of the Department of Transport. A preliminary report into the fatal air accident involving the Air Corps Pilatus PC-9 was published by the unit on 17 November 2009. This report is...

Air Accident Investigations. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: Of course I will. The Government is determined to establish the causes of this accident and to put in place any remedial measures that may be required.

Air Accident Investigations. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The Department of Transport's unit conducts its investigation of aviation accidents and incidents in accordance with SI 205 of 1997. Pursuant to regulation 27 of this statutory instrument, the Ministers for Transport and for Defence agreed and directed the regulation would apply to the investigations of the Air Corps Pilatus PC-9 accident. On foot of this direction, the chief inspector of...

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: Resulting from the Government decision regarding the reduction of public service numbers and the reduced budgetary provision available for 2009, recruitment, promotions and acting-up appointments in the Permanent Defence Force were suspended. I am aware of the impact of the moratorium on the Permanent Defence Force, particularly in light of the high turnover rate that is part of any military...

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I am advised the Defence Forces retain the capacity to undertake the tasks laid down by the Government at home and overseas. While a detailed response to the submission to the Minister for Finance has not yet been received, the objective is to achieve the implementation of the Government decision on savings measures in public service numbers in a manner that gives protection to the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Medical Service: Defence Forces Medical Service (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 73 and 84 together. As has been stated previously in the House, the PA Report reviewed the medical services required for the Defence Forces in light of their roles and operations, assessed the current arrangements for the provision of medical services and proposed a model for future delivery of medical services. The Consultants recommended a programme of major...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Promotions: Defence Forces Promotions (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos.74 and 81 together. Resulting from the Government Decision regarding the reduction of public service numbers and the reduced budgetary provision available for 2009, recruitment, promotions and acting up appointments in the Permanent Defence Forces were suspended. However, in order to maintain the ongoing operational capability of the Defence Forces, a limited...

Written Answers — Naval Service Patrols: Naval Service Patrols (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The Naval Service achieved the following patrol days in each year from 2005 to 2009: Year Patrol Days 2005 1681 2006 1658 2007 1661 2008 1658 2009 1588 As part of the Estimates process for 2010, the Department sought to implement measures which would bring about the savings or the equivalent thereof as identified in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and...