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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (19 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The siege of Jadotville was a prominent event that occurred during Ireland's peacekeeping mission in the Congo in September 1961. "A" Company, 35th Infantry Battalion took responsibility for the UN post at Jadotville on 3rd September 1961. On the 9th September, a large force of Katangese Gendarmerie surrounded them and early on the morning of the 13th September "A" Company came under...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (19 Sep 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 so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The White Paper on Defence provides for the replacement of the two CASA 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with consideration of their...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (19 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 46 together. The Regulation of Lobbying Act was enacted in 2015. Section 22 of the Act provides that specific categories of Designated Public Officials (“DPOs”) are subject to a one-year “cooling-off” period, during which they cannot engage in lobbying activities in specific circumstances, or be employed by, or provide...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (19 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 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 due to a wound or injury attributable to military service (whether at home or abroad) or due to disease attributable to or aggravated by overseas service with the United Nations. Section 13(2) of the Army Pensions Act, 1923, as...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility (19 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 236. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to persons (details supplied) being given access to the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38002/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Functions (18 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 299 of 2017) was approved by Government on 5 July 2017 and came into effect on that date. Pursuant to the Order, statutory responsibility for a wide range of Defence matters has been delegated to me. The principal responsibilities delegated include powers to make Regulations under various provisions of the Defence Acts...

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

Paul Kehoe: I have previously acknowledged that there are recruitment and retention issues in the Defence Forces. This is reflective of the current buoyant economic environment and jobs market. I brought these issues to the attention of the Public Service Pay Commission who recently produced their report.  The Commission’s recommendations have been accepted by Government and an...

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

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to a PDF strength of 9,500 personnel in order to undertake the roles set out in the White Paper on Defence (2015). In this context the Defence Forces continues to implement its recruitment plan, targeting General Service Recruits, Cadets and specialists for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service.

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

Paul Kehoe: The establishment of the Permanent Defence Force is 9,500 personnel. The military authorities have informed me that the establishment for Units based in Custume Barracks is approximately 995 personnel. Military service entails personnel moving into and out of particular postings and as they serve at home and overseas, receive training and undergo educational and career...

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

Paul Kehoe: I am unaware of any restrictions in Defence Forces regulations such as those described by the Deputy. I would appreciate if the Deputy would furnish me with specific details of his concerns. 

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

Paul Kehoe: The issue raised by the Deputy relates to the operation of Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. This provides that where a retired public servant who is in receipt of a public service retirement pension resumes employment anywhere in the public service on or after 1 November 2012, their pension is liable to abatement, that is, cessation or...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pension Provisions (18 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if superannuation documents will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37818/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Civilians are appointed by the Minister, on the recommendation of the Public Appointments Service, to positions on interview boards for the purpose of assessing and recommending Defence Forces personnel for promotion. Geographical representation is not a factor in the appointments.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (17 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have advised that there are currently 76 vacancies for Aircraft Technicians at Airman rank. There are 35 apprentice technicians currently in training with further inductions expected in October 2019. The recent report of the Public Service Pay Commission examined recruitment and retention issues in the Defence Forces made a series of recommendations. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: General Service recruitment to the Permanent Defence Force is now open for applications all year round following the campaign launch in March 2019. In July 2019, a further awareness exercise was conducted in the media and it is intended that awareness/recruitment stands will be in place at upcoming high profile national events such as the Ploughing Championship and the Irish Times Higher...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Capital Expenditure Programme (17 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Mid-Year Expenditure Report (MYER) for 2019 sets out the baseline position in relation to gross Voted expenditure ceilings. The MYER makes provision for a capital expenditure allocation of €113 million for Defence in 2020, in accordance with the National Development Plan. This represents an increase of €7 million on the corresponding 2019 allocation. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (17 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Army Pensions Acts 1923-1980 provide for the grant of pensions and gratuities to former members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) in respect of permanent disablement due to a wound or injury attributable to military service (whether at home or abroad) or due to disease attributable to or aggravated by overseas service with the United Nations. Section 25 of the Army Pensions Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress on a building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37529/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Applications (17 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 626. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if assistance will be offered in processing a carer's benefit application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37126/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (17 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 651. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be included in the upcoming pensions review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37538/19]