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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am informed by the military authorities that, historically, information in relation to specific medication prescribed to each individual is retained in the individual’s paper medical file. In July 2016 the Defence Forces introduced an electronic records system to enable details of all medical treatment given to individual members to be electronic ally recorded . The Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am advised that at present there are no concerns or issues from the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (RACO) to the Military Authorities with respect to the use of Lariam. I am also advised that back in 2005 the use of Lariam was discussed as part of a general briefing in the wider context of medical provisions for overseas deployments, specifically the Liberia theatre of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: The White Paper on Defence, published in 2015, sets out the roles that Government have assigned to the Defence Forces and the associated capability requirements. The total budget allocation for the Defence and Army Pensions Votes in 2016 is €906m. This allocation allows the Defence Forces to deliver on all their assigned roles, both at home and overseas, and also facilitates ongoing...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Dáil has reconvened to debate the motion before it because it reflects the seriousness the Government attaches to the decision announced last week by the European Commission. The Commission’s conclusion that Ireland granted undue tax benefits of up to €13 billion to Apple in a way that transgressed EU state aid rules is so profoundly wrong and damaging that it demands...

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Several requests have been made. I do not object to the request made in respect of 20 minutes for questions and answers at the end.

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Is 30 minutes all right? We can agree to that. In response to Deputy Martin’s point about a meeting of party leaders, as everybody is aware, there is a criminal investigation going on in a different jurisdiction. I will consider that request in the context of whether anything might be possible outside that criminal investigation and will come back to the Deputy. In regard to the...

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: The request came from Deputy Martin in respect of-----

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams is the leader of Sinn Féin and Deputy Martin is the leader of Fianna Fáil-----

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----but he did make a request that we might have a meeting of the leaders of the parties to consider the issue raised on the "Spotlight" programme. Deputy Adams is well aware of the criminal investigation going on there and we cannot interfere in that investigation in a different jurisdiction. I will consider whether there is anything outside that investigation that we should reflect on as...

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: What was that one?

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: The reason we are having the debate is very clear: the Cabinet is the Executive and the Government and it is charged with making decisions collectively and that is what it did. The Cabinet does not come to the Parliament, which is the Oireachtas, the Dáil and the Seanad, and ask for a decision. The Cabinet has made a decision. That is its duty and responsibility. It comes here today...

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Cuirim fáilte ar ais chuig na Teachtaí ar fad. I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on No. 1, motion re Government decision to appeal the European Commission's decision that Ireland provided unlawful state aid to Apple shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 8 p.m. tonight and the following arrangements shall apply:...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The information requested by the Deputy regarding the percentage of working days lost to sickness absence through certified leave and uncertified leave in the Department of Defence in each year from 2011 to 2015 inclusive is set out in the tabular statement below. Year Certified Sick Leave Uncertified Sick Leave 2011 3.87% 0.34% 2012 3.06% 0.32% 2013 3.63% 0.26% 2014 2.92% 0.22% 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The following tables set out the strength of the Permanent Defence Force as of 30 June 2016, the latest date for which figures are available, across all three services and ranks, broken down by gender. The figures provided are for whole time equivalent posts. Army Rank Male Female Total Lieutenant General 1 0 1 Major General 2 0 2 Brigadier General 5 0 5 Colonel 33 0 33 Lieutenant...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: As of 30 June 2016, the latest date for which figures are available, the current effective strength of the Reserve stood at 2,142 personnel, of which 284 were female personnel. I believe that the Reserve Defence Force is an important asset to the State. I value the contribution of all of its members who volunteer their time and service so willingly and I am fully committed to its ongoing and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: As of 19 July 2016, Ireland is contributing 493 Defence Forces personnel to 11 different missions throughout the world, along with deployments to two standby Battlegroup Headquarters and a range of international organisations and National Representations. The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. The manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of each of the three services, the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Review (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm that I have received a comprehensive and seminal Report on the Defence Forces ‘Your Say’ Climate Survey 2015 undertaken by the University of Limerick. As the Deputy will appreciate, there are comprehensive findings contained in the Report which I am currently considering. It is my intention to publish the Report in the coming weeks after the Representative...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Promotions are ongoing within the Officer ranks in order to fill vacancies. I am advised by my Department that there are currently 10 Officer promotional instruments being processed and awaiting signature. It is my intention that promotions will continue to be carried out within the resource envelope allocated to Defence.