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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (8 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table illustrates the number of females that joined the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in 2018 and to-date in 2019 by Branch, as at 30th September 2019. Army Air Corps Naval Service Total Inducted 2018 39 1 10 50 Inducted 2019 13 1 2 16 All members of the Permanent Defence Force who are not deployed on operations or engaged in duties, while remaining available for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (8 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Civil Defence policy is set by me as Minister with Responsibility for Defence through the Civil Defence Branch of my Department. There are policies with regard to the disposal of Civil Defence vehicles and boats. Currently there is no policy regarding the disposal of Civil Defence uniforms. This issue is being addressed by my officials.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 454. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a domiciliary care allowance for a person (details supplied); when a decision is expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40563/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (8 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 465. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a domiciliary care allowance for a person (details supplied); and when a decision will be made in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40662/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Working Family Payment Appeals (8 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 466. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the working family payment for a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40694/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Working Family Payment Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 485. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a working family payment application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40984/19]

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Deputies who spoke for their constructive contributions and comments during the debate. As I stated in my opening remarks, this technical legislation will be of major assistance to the military police in their investigations. Deputies commented on how long the Bill has taken to be progressed. While its general scheme was approved in 2015, the Bill was technically complex to...

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: -----that the Minister, Deputy Regina Doherty, will be only delighted to help the Deputy in that regard. At a recent session of parliamentary questions in the House, I outlined to the Deputy the progress of the legislation and where it was being prepared. I clearly explained that it was not being prepared by my Department. I thank Deputies for their contributions. Deputy Crowe carried...

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I concluded the last day by saying that an item of evidence obtained under Part 6 of this Bill in connection with an offence or alleged offence against military law may be used in any court martial proceedings concerning the alleged offence. It is important to note that Part 6 also has detailed provisions for the destruction, after specified time periods, of evidence obtained under section...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Civil Defence policy is set by me as Minister with Responsibility for Defence through the Civil Defence Branch of my Department. Civil Defence services are administered by Civil Defence Officers who are Local Authority employees. One of the roles of my Department is to provide up to a maximum of 70% grant aid towards the cost of providing Civil Defence services...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Transport (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I take it the Deputy is referring to the use of the Government Jet for the Ministerial Air Transport Service. Information in relation to Ministerial Air Transport is available publically via a link entitled Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) on the Department of Defence homepage at . This information is updated on a monthly basis. Separately, the Deputy might note that, apart...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 45 together. The following table illustrates the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, by service and by gender, and the number of new recruits, in total and by gender, as at 31st August 2019: - Branch Army Air Corps Naval Service Total Strength (WTE) 6,979 705 969 8,653  Strength female 482 31 66 579  Recruits inducted 184 n/a ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve, the Army Reserve (AR) and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR).  The Government appreciates the service of the Reserve Defence Force and recognises its importance in contributing to Ireland's defence capability.  The White Paper on Defence is clear that there is a continued requirement to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I mam advised by the military authorities that as of 31 August 2019, 88 new members have been inducted into the Reserve Defence Force (RDF), broken down as follows: - Total number inducted Number of females inducted Army Reserve  71 5 Naval Service Reserve 17 2 The Government remains committed to on-going recruitment in the RDF. There is currently a competition open to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 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 which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Data (3 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that members of the Naval Service Reserve have completed 93 days at sea to-date in 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Claims Agency (2 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99, 100 and 106 to 108, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that the State Claims Agency manages personal injury claims on behalf of the Minister for Defence. Given my responsibilities and the fact that the Minister for Defence is a Defendant in these claims, you will appreciate it would be inappropriate for me to make any comment in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (2 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 102 together. Defence Force Regulation R5 (New Series) is the governing Regulation for the Reserve Defence Force and Paragraph 31 thereof governs promotions within the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve. The Regulation is in the process of being reviewed by the civil and military sides of the Department. This review is an iterative process with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (2 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Military Authorities have confirmed that 48 Reserve Defence Forces, commissioned after 1 October 2005, have since been promoted. The rank breakdown, as at 31 August 2019, is as follows: Rank Sub Lt Lt Capt Comdt Total 2 43 1 2