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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table provides details of external consultants engaged by my Department in the period from 1 January 2020 to date and the associated costs. Provider of Consultancy Service  Date Purpose Amount Vedette Consulting 28th February 2020 To provide expert advice on the Feasibility of the Establishment of a Research,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: As Minister for Defence there are a number of Look Out posts which were invested in me by virtue of the Emergency Powers (No. 315) Order 1944. My Department has advised me that while there are several Look Out posts in Co. Kerry, it does not appear that the one referred to by the Deputy falls within the Department's remit. However, if the Deputy could provide further details in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 14, 18, 19 and 22 to 24, inclusive, together. On 5 April, 2020, the United Nations Secretary General directed the suspension of all rotations and leave for military personnel serving in United Nations (UN) missions until 30 June, effective immediately.   The UN directed that only in certain very limited and extenuating circumstances would...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2020 provides for a Capital allocation of €20 million, for Subhead A.13 - Defence Forces Built Infrastructure; Construction and Maintenance - in the Defence Vote. This Capital allocation will facilitate the progression of a significant number of Defence Forces Built Infrastructure projects in various military installations located...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table details the establishment, strength and vacancies of the Permanent Defence Force, as of the 30th April 2020: Branch Establishment Strength (WTE) Vacancies Army 7,520 6,867 653 Air Corps 886 726 160 Naval Service 1,094 892 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the timeframe available. I shall provide the figures to the Deputy when they have been collated.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: There are currently two full-time clinical psychologists employed by the Defence Forces. This number was increased following the review of mental health services for the Defence Forces in 2017, which recommended the appointment of a civilian psychologist in addition to the existing Defence Forces psychologist. There are no plans currently in place to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: On 1 April last, I announced a scheme to re-enlist former enlisted personnel who have the skills and expertise required to fill identified gaps in the Permanent Defence Force. The scheme will allow for initial re-enlistment for a minimum of six months and up to 3 years.  The re-enlistment of former personnel with the relevant skills and experience was one of the many...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 the Department of Defence expended €45,972.03 on external consultants. When engaging external consultants my Department has full regard to all relevant legislation and national and EU Procurement Policy and seeks to ensure that value for money is always obtained. I am not in a position to provide the Deputy with details of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Funding (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Vote (36) has received no funding towards capital projects from the EU over the period from 2017 to 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the amount expended on access to online and hardcopy media publications by my Department in each of the years 2017 to 2019 and to date in 2020 is set out in the following table. Publication 2017 2018 2019 2020 Format Stubbs Gazette €312.83 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: It was not possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the timeframe available as it would have required a detailed analysis of my Department’s web filtering software logs by ICT staff. These staff are currently focusing on preparing ICT systems and equipment to facilitate additional Departmental staff to work remotely as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: Joint civil-military work on implementing the recommendations included in the Report of the Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) on Recruitment and Retention in the Defence Forces has been ongoing since last July. Temporary re-assignments of resources to meet the challenges of the Covid response has impacted on aspects of this work. The PSPC report contains a broad range of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The age and fitness profile of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) was an issue of serious concern during the 1990's and was the subject of severe criticism in a series of external reports. One of the key areas identified for urgent action was the development of a manpower policy with an emphasis on lowering the age profile of PDF personnel. As a result new terms and conditions were...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In general, service in an Forsa Cosanta Áitiúil, even if full-time, is not reckonable for pension purposes. Exceptionally, there is provision for the reckoning of service on full-time security duties in an Forsa Cosanta Áitiúil but only in certain limited circumstances. Based on records held, I regret to advise that the service of the person in question is not...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) report on recruitment and retention in the Permanent Defence Force was accepted in full by Government in July 2019 and a comprehensive High Level Implementation Plan (HLIP) entitled "Strengthening our Defence Forces Phase One " was also published by Government at that time. The PSPC report recommended a range of measures that would result in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that there are nine vacant former Married Quarter houses located within the Camp Field, Collins Barracks, Cork. A tender competition is currently underway for upgrading two of the houses for the purpose of providing support services to serving personnel and veterans. The Deputy may wish to note that my Department has granted access to Cork City Council in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The estimated cost of the increase set out in the question would be some €82,000 per annum. This estimate is based on current earnings and covers members of the Permanent Defence Force and civil servants of the Department of Defence paid from Vote 36.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In December 2011, the Government decided to stabilise the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel and this agreed strength was reflected in the White Paper on Defence (2015). The Defence Budget provides sufficient resources for the full strength of 9,500 personnel and every effort is being made to reach this strength.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I did not meet Mr Brian Kemp, the Governor of Georgia, during my recent visit to the United States of America.