Results 25,101-25,120 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: For the Deputy's information, we are operating with one Government jet at present because the other one is essentially out of service. When we put it in for its scheduled servicing in the US over the summer, it was clear that it had many other problems. I made the decision that we were not going to spend any more money on it because I did not think it could be justified or that it...
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: Yes, that is the-----
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: We have set up a group within the Government to examine what is needed and what is sensible in terms of air transport for Government and it will give me a recommendation which I will be take to Cabinet. The straight answer to the Deputy's question is that I do not think there is going to be a significant value in it. We are seeking to maximise that value but it may be sold for parts as...
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: I can assure the Deputy we will not be spending money irresponsibly here.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: The Chairman is looking very fit still. The new policy thinking is around the concept of a single force. This means, in effect, we will see a much tighter relationship in the future between the Permanent Defence Force and the Reserve Defence Force in terms of training and so on. It is one of the major changes we plan to implement in order that the two organisations can work together in a...
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: I am happy to give the Deputy a commitment that I will meet very soon members of PDFORRA and the Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: As part of the review, we are due to receive proposals in regard to the first line reserve. When those recommendations are available, we will be able to make decisions.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: The allocation for the first line reserve is €47,000. Army reserve and Naval Service reserve pay is just over €3 million, while Army reserve and Naval Service reserve allowances are €35,000.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: My apologies, those are the original figures. Most of the saving is coming out of the €3 million plus figure for pay, although savings are probably being made across all four headings.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: My officials tell me there are between 100 and 200 people involved and they receive an annual gratuity. The vast majority of this budget line comprises Army reserve and Naval Service reserve pay.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: The number is between 100 and 200. I will find out the exact figure for the Chairman.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: Yes. If there are 150 or so members and the total is €47,000, then it cannot be a huge sum of money.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: The main thing they do is make themselves available. It is like having a doctor on call. Once they go through the training regimes and become members of the front line reserve, they are in effect accepting a responsibility. The payment recognition that applies is not very large given that people may be asked to take on a significant responsibility if there is a crisis or security situation.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: Yes, and we will be back here to discuss them when the White Paper is ready in a few months time.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: Yes, that allocation remains the same.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: This subhead provides primarily for the pay of civilian employees based at military locations around the country. These employees include craft workers and general operatives and related grades involved in the maintenance of military installations. Clerical and storekeeping employees are also included, as well as professional and specialist staff who provide support for the Defence Forces....
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: I have been told it is taken into account for pension purposes. Is the Chairman suggesting there is a blockage in terms of promotion within the officer corps? I can check that out from him and give him details later. If he has specific examples, we will follow through on them.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: I am informed that this involves military technicians, fitters, plumbers, plasterers and service people, and that there are six different grades.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: The Chairman has raised the bomb disposal issue with me separately and I am following up on it. The concern he has raised pertains to the numbers and skill levels of new people entering into bomb disposal within the Defence Forces.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (3 Dec 2014) Simon Coveney: Is there no change here at all?