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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: I have always encouraged Members to apply to join the Reserve Defence Force. In some parts of the country it is strong and in other parts of the country it is weak. Deputy Chambers has raised an exact issue with me. As I have stated, there is ongoing contact between my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to ensure that the correct pay restoration is applied to...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: As an example of that, I recently approved a request for the Defence Forces to host another counter-marauding terrorist attack course, which will take place later this year. Previous iterations were hosted by Ireland and the positive feedback has been instrumental in developing further courses and seminars. The numerous terrorist attacks around the globe in recent years have highlighted the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: I take it the Deputy is referring to the levels of pension and gratuity benefits paid to members of the permanent Defence Force, PDF, on retirement. Military pension schemes operate within the broader context and framework of public service pension policy, as determined by Government. The specific occupational pension scheme terms of members of the PDF, which depend on factors...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: I assure the Deputy that I sit at the Cabinet table and defend the Defence Forces and advocate on their behalf.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: If the Deputy had not left the Labour Party, he could have been there. In 2007, he could have highlighted all these issues.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: The Deputy could reconsider that. There was always a high turnover in or around 8%. That is the international norm.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: It is for armies. There is always a high turnover in armies. That is normal. I highlighted that in some of my earlier responses. We are dealing with a high turnover at the moment but we are competing with a strong economy. History shows that when the economy is strong, the Defence Forces suffer. Unfortunately, that is the case. The Deputy referred to the Public Service Pay Commission....
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: Prior to the financial emergency, the pay scales applying to the PDF also applied to the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve. The pay cuts that applied to the PDF also applied to the RDF. The rates applicable to the Army reserve and Naval Service reserve were also subjected to a reduction of 10% under the Haddington Road agreement or the public service stability...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: I will answer Deputy Broughan first. He will receive a comprehensive reply that will answer all of his questions. Deputy Chambers spoke about the report that went from military management and the civil submission that went to the pay commission. Nobody was muscled in any way. In actual fact, the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces had an opportunity to address the pay commission. He...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: Did somebody go in and state people could not say this or that? He had free will to say whatever he wanted to say along with the Secretary General of the Department. Whatever they wanted to say, along with PDFORRA, RACO and all of the representative associations, they had the opportunity to speak face to face with the Pay Commission and I understand they did so. Deputy Wallace spoke...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: The Deputy did not recognise the €6 million in budget 2019 for pay increases. He failed to recognise that.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: I did not interrupt the Deputy in any way. There was €6 million in pay increases and the Deputy failed to acknowledge that. To answer Deputy Durkan, we are expecting the report of the pay commission very shortly.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: As soon as it comes to Cabinet it will be considered. I have a copy of the report. The report is being brought by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: I do not have responsibility for core pay throughout the public service.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: It is a matter for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. It is the responsibility of the Minister, Deputy Pascal Donohoe. We will look at the report and consider its findings and implement the recommendations. Whatever has to be considered after that we will do.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: In my first reply I said I have a copy of the report but it is not my report.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: The Acting Chairman asked me a question.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: It is not my report to bring to the Cabinet. It is the report of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Pascal Donohoe.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 Jun 2019)
Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. 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 provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence...