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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cross-Border Projects (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47, 48 and 66 together. The Irish Government outlined its commitment to supporting North-South development in the National Development Plan 2016 - 2021, in the "Fresh Start Agreement" and in the Programme for a Partnership Government. The Irish Government is committed to investing in infrastructure to support North-South cooperation and unlock the full...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Overseas Visits (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: Between now and the end of 2016, I will be attending three European Council meetings. I will travel to Brussels next week, on 28-29 June and again in October (20-21) and December (15-16). I do not have any firm plans, at present, for other overseas visits. My officials, in conjunction with other relevant Government Departments and Agencies, are considering the matter with a view to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: UK Referendum on EU Membership (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50 to 58, inclusive, together. I recently spoke with Prime Minister Cameron by telephone on 6 May 2016, when we discussed a number of matters, including the UK Referendum on EU Membership. I meet with Prime Minister Cameron regularly in the normal course of events on a bilateral basis and at European Council meetings. Our recent bilateral discussions...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 59, 60 and 65 together. The Department of the Taoiseach's core role will continue to be supporting me, the Government and the Ministers of State in the Department in relation to all our domestic, EU and international responsibilities, and driving implementation of the new Programme for a Partnership Government. The Programme for Government Office, based in my...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens Assembly (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: Members for the Citizens' Assembly will be selected on the basis of being representative of the Irish electorate in terms of gender, age and regional spread by a polling company commissioned for that purpose. Preparations for establishment of the Assembly in the Autumn are being worked on by my Department. The tender document will be published when finalised.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Constitutional Amendments (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: Under the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Government is committed to holding Constitutional referendums on the following matters: - Article 41.2.1, regarding a "woman's life within the home" - Article 40.6.1, on the offence of blasphemy - Ireland's participation in the Unified Patent Court - Giving the office of Ceann Comhairle constitutional standing. A timescale has not yet been...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Responsibilities (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Programme for a Partnership Government was published on 11 May and sets out an ambitious programme of work to be implemented over the lifetime of the Government. My Department is working in consultation with all Departments to identify individual commitments and agree responsibility for these actions. These will be published in due course by each Department in their respective...

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

Enda Kenny: In August 1999 the Minister for Defence established an inter-Departmental Group under the Chairmanship of Mr. Liam Dunbar to conduct a review of the provision of medical services to members of the Defence Forces. The Group carried out a detailed study of the role and operations of the Medical Corps. The Group completed its report in June 2000. The report did not relate to suicide in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am given to understand that the changes proposed relate solely to matters where bi-lateral assistance is requested of Finland or where Finland may wish to offer such bi-lateral assistance in specific circumstances. The intention is to expand the Finnish Defence Forces' legal mandate to include providing and accepting international assistance. As the Deputy will appreciate it is a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I support my predecessor’s view that there is an ongoing requirement to examine new and innovative means of improving capabilities in the security and the defence domain, so that the Defence Forces are in a position to undertake the roles assigned by Government. The Government approved arrangements in July 2011, whereby Enterprise Ireland (EI) would support the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Responsibilities (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Paul Kehoe has been appointed as a Minister of State attending Government and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Defence with special responsibility for the Department of Defence. Following this appointment, the Government have made the Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2016 under the Minister and Secretaries (Amendment)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Livestock Issues (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: As you are aware the management and protection of the Curragh Plains, one of the most open and accessible areas in the Country, is an ongoing process. On 8 March 2016 the first meeting of the newly established Curragh Plains Representative Forum was held. The meeting was chaired by the Department of Defence and was attended by invited representatives from the Defence Forces, an Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: The pay structures and conditions of service of members of the Permanent Defence Force contain professional and technical remuneration elements in addition to allowances in the nature of pay which reflect the unique aspects of military life both at home and abroad. As such, the non-standard time and attendance patterns of military personnel and the rates of remuneration associated with a...

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

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos 575, 589 and 596 together. As of 1 June 2016, Ireland is contributing 474 Defence Forces personnel to 11 overseas missions throughout the world. Full details of all personnel currently serving overseas are listed in the following tabular statement. The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 576 and 577 together. There are three anti-malarial drugs in use by the Defence Forces, namely Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone and Doxycycline. The health and welfare of the men and women of the Irish Defence Forces is a priority for me. The choice of medication for overseas deployment, including the use of Lariam, is a medical decision made by Medical...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (21 Jun 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. Since 5 February 2003, the Gardaí...

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

Enda Kenny: A contingent of the Permanent Defence Force has been deployed to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) on the Golan Heights since 2013. The current Irish contingent, the 52nd Infantry Group, comprising 129 personnel, is based in UNDOF Headquarters in Camp Ziouani. It operates in the role of a Quick Reaction Force, which is on standby to assist with on-going operations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Neutrality (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy was previously informed in the House on the 8th of October 2015, the White Paper on Defence, which was published last summer, following a broad and extensive consultative process, did not change Ireland's policy of military neutrality. The Government’s recent review of foreign policy and the Defence White Paper confirmed that Ireland will continue to maintain its...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jun 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: Employment Support Services (21 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: In line with the Government’s commitment to a strengthened approach across the economy to social responsibility, the Programme for a Partnership Government includes a commitment to introduce a pilot employment support scheme with the direct involvement of the Defence Forces. This commitment was also reflected in the White Paper on Defence, published in August 2015, which sets out the...