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Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: The Defence Forces are present in the Houses of the Oireachtas in Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) and a Military Police detachment provides military support and security assistance to An Garda Síochána. A duty officer is on site on a twenty-four hour basis. These duties are performed in liaison with the Superintendent of the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Military Police detachment is not...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: Defence Force Regulations S.7 and its enabling legislation, the Defence Amendment Act, 1990, provide for representative structures for members of the Defence Forces including the Army and Naval Reserves. Under existing arrangements, RDFRA has open access to both the Department and the Military Authorities. A number of meetings take place each year between the Association and officials of the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Reserve Defence Force (RDF) as at 30 April 2010, the latest date for which figures are currently available, was 6,304. The White Paper on Defence, 2000, provided for an Army reserve of 12,000 and a Naval reserve of 400. The RDF Review Implementation Plan, which was formally launched in July 2004, sets out the proposed...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: Resulting from the Government Decision regarding the reduction of public service numbers and the reduced budgetary provision available for 2009, recruitment, promotions and acting up appointments in the Permanent Defence Forces were suspended. However, in order to maintain the ongoing operational capability of the Defence Forces, a limited number of exceptions to the application of the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Operations: Defence Forces Operations (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: The primary responsibility for the maintenance of law and order rests with the Garda Síochána. The Defence Forces, pursuant to their role of rendering aid to the civil power, assist the Garda as required. Requests for aid to the civil power are normally made by a member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of Inspector. Requests made by the Garda Síochána for assistance in dealing...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: The White Paper on Defence (February 2000) sets out the need for change in the Reserve Defence Force and highlights the interface between the PDF and the RDF as being critical to the success of the reserve element of the State's defence capabilities and involving the Directorate of the Reserve Forces and the PDF Cadre. Permanent Defence Force Cadre staff assigned to Reserve Defence Force...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross Society: Irish Red Cross Society (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 76 together. The Irish Red Cross Society is an autonomous body, established by the Irish Red Cross Society Order 1939 pursuant to the Red Cross Act, 1938 and is an independent, self-governing charitable institution. The formal report of the Working Group on Governance was received in January of this year. A preliminary discussion on the recommendations...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: There is an agreement with the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association (PDFORRA) under the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme to pay an out-post allowance (€13.76 per day) to personnel permanently stationed in Kilworth, Kilbride and Coolmooney camps. In addition, where personnel are on 24 hour authorised security duty they receive security duty allowance at a rate...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: In November 2009 sanction was given for the advancement of Privates from 2* to 3* for those members who have achieved the necessary qualifications, along with promotions from Private to Corporal for those currently qualified and the promotion of one Commandant to Lt. Colonel. These promotions were made on a phased basis to March of this year. In difficult economic times there is a requirement...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: The prevailing economic environment and the associated resource constraints have impacted on the entire Defence Organisation. The financial situation is such that it is not possible to provide the level of resourcing that was available in recent years. Within the reduced resource enveloped, the Department and the Defence Forces are working closely to prioritise the operational requirements of...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: The All Party Oireachtas Consultation Group on the Centenary of the 1916 Rising met on Wednesday, 2nd December, 2009, for discussions and site visits to Glasnevin Cemetery and the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks to view projects relating to the 2016 commemoration of the 1916 Rising. In the discussion, the Group were informed of recent developments and events including:- Arbour...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: In line with the Government's 2009 – 2011 programme of Value for Money and Policy reviews, the Department of Defence is committed to undertaking a Value for Money Review of the Reserve Defence Force. Value for Money Reviews are conducted in line with guidelines issued by the Department of Finance. Generic terms of reference for such reviews are outlined in these guidelines. Reviews within...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: As you are aware the Government introduced a moratorium on recruitment to the Public Service with effect from 27th March 2009. Within the available resources, the Government is however committed to maintaining the strength of the Defence Forces at a level of 10,000 all ranks, for which Government approval has been secured in the context of Budget 2010. Targeted recruitment will be carried out...

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: The Renewed Programme for Government sets out the commitment for the preparation of a new White Paper on Defence, for the period 2011 to 2020. Preliminary work has commenced and I intend bringing a memorandum to Government in the near future. This will outline the proposed approach in advance of formally launching the process.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: The Department has had three meetings with Kildare County Council over the past two years to discuss, amongst other things, the issue of the continued occupation of married quarters by former members of the Defence Forces. Discussions have not taken place with any other local authority, as this is predominantly an issue arising in relation to the Curragh Camp. Kildare County Council has...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: Ten military barracks have been closed since 1998. The receipts accruing from the sale of first five barracks were as follows: Murphy Barracks, Ballincollig €44.5m, Fitzgerald Camp, Fermoy €973,889, Devoy Barracks, Naas €9.3m, Castleblayney Barracks €761,843, and Clancy Barracks, Islandbridge €25.4m. The Government decided on 1st July 2003 that Magee Barracks, Kildare would be among...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: Responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners. Responsibility for the prevention of crime, including people trafficking, rests primarily with An Garda Síochána. However, the White Paper on Defence provides for a security role for the Naval Service and the Air Corps to assist and support the civil authorities in...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: There has been very significant investment in equipment for the Air Corps in recent years. The comprehensive investment programme included the acquisition of Pilatus training aircraft at a total cost of €60m, two light utility EC 135 helicopters at a cost of €12.8m, six utility AW 139 helicopters at a cost of €75m, and a major mid life upgrade on the two CASA maritime patrol aircraft at...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: Military vehicles undergo regular maintenance and overhauls to ensure that they are roadworthy. When a vehicle reaches its end of life, the vehicle is withdrawn from operational service and disposed of. It is not the practice to retain a vehicle in service if it is not considered roadworthy. Military vehicles are normally disposed of in accordance with S.I. No 282 of 2006 'End of life...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Review: Defence Forces Review (2 Jun 2010)

Tony Killeen: The number of promotions approved or pending at all ranks in the Permanent Defence Force for the period 1 June 2008 – 1 June 2010 is provided in the tabular statements overleaf. Resulting from the Government Decision regarding the reduction of public service numbers and the reduced budgetary provision available for 2009, recruitment, promotions and acting up appointments in the Permanent...