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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is currently investing in the replacement of the existing five Cessna aircraft with three larger and more capable fixed wing utility Pilatus PC 12 aircraft.   It is expected that the three aircraft will be delivered in 2020. In addition, a tender competition has recently concluded for the replacement of the CASA Maritime Patrol aircraft with two new C-295 Maritime...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm to the Deputy that there are no major refurbishment projects for the Army Equitation School currently under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In order to ensure that the Defence Forces have the capability to deliver on all of the roles assigned by Government, I am committed to the development and improvement of the physical environment and living conditions in military installations throughout the country. The Defence Forces Built Infrastructure Programme, is compiled on a priority needs basis by my Department in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The 2020 Recruitment Campaigns for both the Naval Service and the Air Corps have already commenced, with the following competitions currently ongoing: - General Service Recruitment - Air Corps Apprentice Aircraft Technician - Naval Service Direct Entry Engine Room Artificer Technician - Naval Service Direct Entry Chef - Naval Service Electrical Artificer - Naval Service Hull Artificer -...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: Medical policy in the Defence Forces is kept under constant review to ensure that best practice is adhered to at all times. As I indicated to the Deputy in response to the Private Members' Motion of the 28th June 2017 regarding the anti-malarial drug Lariam, and on other occasions, the use of anti-malarial drugs is a medical matter to be decided by medical professionals....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The use of anti-malarial drugs is a medical matter to be decided by medical professionals. In the Defence Forces, these are matters for highly qualified medical officers having regard to the specific circumstances of the mission and the individual member of the Defence Forces. The selection by a Medical Officer of the most appropriate drug for use is a complex one and dependent on a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: At the outset, I should first explain that disability pensions are awarded by the Minister for Defence under the Army Pensions Acts 1923 to 1980 (as amended) rather than the Courts, as indicated in the Deputy’s question. The Army Pensions Acts provide for the grant of pensions and gratuities to former members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) in respect of permanent disablement...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The provision of schools and associated issues is, in the first instance, a matter for my colleague the Minister for Education and Skills. The lands in the area of the Defence Forces Training Centre form part of the Curragh Plains, a site unique in terms of its archaeological, environmental, historical and cultural heritage. As custodian of the Curragh Plains, my Department is very...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 503. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a full refund of medical costs incurred by a person (details supplied) was not refunded by the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2593/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 1246. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a person (details supplied) will be entitled to a severance payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3606/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As noted on previous occasions, the outcome of the vote of 23 June 2016 in the UK will have implications across all aspects of the business of the European Union, including in the area of defence.  While the vote does not give rise to fundamental strategic issues for Defence Forces operations or for Ireland’s continuing engagement with the EU’s Common Security and Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have advised that, as at 30thNovember 2019, 605 personnel were inducted into the Defence Forces and 10 serving soldiers were awarded a cadetship. They have further advised that, on that date, the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (whole time equivalent), across all services was 8,751 personnel. I am very much aware that there continues to be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government, including overseas deployments. The acquisition and updating of equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. At National level, representation on the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning by both the Department of Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table shows the number of females by branch and by rank (wholetime equivalent strength), within the Permanent Defence Force as at 30th November 2019, the latest date for which such information is available. ">Strength in Defence Forces

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Similar to other sectors in the public service, the pay of Permanent Defence Force personnel was reduced as one of the measures to assist in stabilising national finances during the financial crisis. Improvements within the economy have provided an opportunity for the unwinding of the FEMPI legislation which imposed pay cuts across the Public Service. Pay is being restored...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence, approved by Government in July 2015, resulted from a comprehensive examination of Defence requirements.  It provides the defence policy framework for the period up to 2025.  This policy framework is designed to be flexible and responsive given the dynamic nature of the security environment and enables the Defence Organisation to be adaptive to changing...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Following previous unsuccessful attempts in 2018 to recruit a direct-entrant military psychiatrist and locum psychiatrist for the Defence Forces, sanction was sought from, and granted by, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to conduct a competition for a contracted civilian consultant psychiatrist. The pay rates applicable are equivalent to those available...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The former Naval Service vessel LÉ Aisling has been the subject of a report by the United Nations Panel of Experts on Libya that the decommissioned vessel which was sold by way of public auction on 23 March 2017 was subsequently disposed of to a Libyan military commander, Khalifa Haftar, represents a breach of a UN arms embargo by a company in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: To date in 2019, my Department has recruited 40 civil servants through a combination of the Public Appointment Service, Civil Service Mobility and secondment from other areas of the public service. These staff were recruited primarily to replace staff who left my Department through retirement, resignation, promotion or secondment to another area of the public sector. ...