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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by military management that, from initial investigations, they have not deemed it necessary to carry out a full health and safety audit on the entire Air Corps fleet of AW139 helicopters or other aircraft in the fleet. A formal investigation into the incident is on-going at present. I understand that this investigation is examining the technical and operational aspects of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: As part of its response to the global Covid pandemic, on 5 April, 2020 the United Nations Secretary General directed the suspension of all rotations and leave for military personnel serving in UN missions until 30 June. The suspension was based on the protection of local communities as well as that of the peacekeepers during the Covid pandemic. On foot of the subsequent efforts of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy may be aware, the running of competitions for Secretaries General is a function of the Top Level Appointments Committee. As the competition is ongoing, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the requirements as set out the information booklet for the post. The booklet contains a range of factual information in relation to the organisation, which would have been...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cycle to Work Scheme (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table outlines the number of staff in the Department of Defence that availed of the Cycle to Work Scheme since it was introduced in 2009 to date. Year Number of staff that availed of scheme 2009 20 2010 43 2011 44 2012 29 2013 19 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table outlines the number of Defence Forces discharges in each of the years 2017 to end April 2020. DEFENCE FORCES DISCHARGES Year Total Discharges No. of Personnel who Discharged by Purchase Other Discharges, incl voluntary retirements & retirements on age grounds 2020* 215 77 138 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table provides details of the number of Defence Forces personnel that discharged by purchase in each of the years 2017 to end April 2020, the amount received by the Department and the average cost for these discharges. DEFENCE FORCES - DISCHARGE BY PURCHASE Year No. of Personnel who Discharged by Purchase Amount received by the Department from...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: While there have been 46 inductions to date in 2020, the capacity of the Defence Forces to induct and train recruits has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 situation as it resulted in the postponement of the majority of inductions in the first quarter of 2020. The net effect of this postponement in recruitment activities is unclear at this time but the Defence Forces remain committed...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that refurbishment and maintenance works at Finner Camp, Co Donegal amounted to €329,010.92 in 2018, €431,864.98 in 2019 and €48,417.64 to date in 2020. I am further advised that refurbishment and new works including photovoltaic installation, heat pump installation and a gym roof replacement costing in the region of €0.5m...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: On 1 April last, I launched the scheme to re-enlist former PDF enlisted personnel who have the skills and expertise required to fill identified vacancies that currently exist. This includes technicians, fitters, chefs, communications and IT specialists and naval staff. The scheme will allow for initial re-enlistment for a minimum of six months and up to 3 years. The duration of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have advised that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, at 30th April 2020, was 8,485 whole time equivalent personnel. While the Government remains committed to returning to, and maintaining the agreed strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, the capacity of the Defence Forces to induct and train recruits has been severely impacted by...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Review (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Government’s high level plan “Strengthening Our Defence Forces – Phase 1” sets out a range of actions to be undertaken in the short-medium and longer term. The plan is complemented by a range of other HR actions which were already underway. The immediate pay measures set out in the plan i.e. an increase in Military Service Allowance, the reversal of 10% cuts to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that environmental maintenance in military installations is overseen by the Defence Forces and that the Defence Forces in Cathal Brugha Barracks have prepared an annual plan for environmental care of the barracks. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Defence Forces have also advised that the area referred to at the back of the houses 16 to 30 Grosvenor Square, Dublin 6...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project for a school (details supplied). [9677/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 539. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review the legality of electric scooters and bikes here in view of the fact many are seeking alternative transport during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9716/20]

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: On that, a number of pilots have shown an interest in returning to the Air Corps. I introduced re-enlistment for pilots. That measure has been successful, with five re-enlisting in the past number of months from the end of 2019 when I recommissioned the first two officers to the end of March or some time in April. I believe five have re-enlisted, although it could be six. A number of...

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The last question is a matter for the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney. I will let the Deputy take that up with him. Regarding an aircraft carrier or troop carrier proposed to be used for bringing troops back and forward and transporting troops back and forward, at the moment every second rotation is either an Irish rotation, which involves my...

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In my 18 years as a Member of the Oireachtas, the Library and Research Service and now the Parliamentary Budget Office have been an absolutely great source of information. Whatever information was sought from my Department by the PBO, we handed over. This was totally independent of Government and my Department. I had absolutely no influence over it whatsoever. Neither the Government nor...

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I wish to make just one further comment on that. There are 35 officers, former members of the Defence Forces and the officer corps, in respect of whom expressions of interest have come back in. This is something I really pushed. Quite a number of pilots - five, I think - have re-enlisted already and more have shown interest in returning into the organisation.

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: This is probably a matter for the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, but I agree wholeheartedly with the Deputy. When one looks at what has happened in this country, specifically in the past nine or ten years, one sees the amount of people who have become Irish citizens. They are black and white and from different races and ethnic backgrounds. It has...

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I will come back to the Deputy on this issue.