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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: A report regarding eyesight standards required for the Naval Service Reserve recruits has been submitted to the general staff by the Naval Service's flag officer commanding. The findings of this report will be considered in due course. I would like to have this sorted out before the Reserve recruitment campaign if at all possible. I hope this will be sorted out shortly. In 2019 there will...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In regard to Reserve Defence Force man-days, in 2018 some 1,091 people were involved in training.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I take the Chairman's comments on board.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I take that on board. We do not contemplate that happening. The security of the State is a matter for An Garda Síochána in the first instance. If the Defence Forces are required, it will be in the context of providing military aid to the civil power.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The cookhouse in Athlone is under construction at the moment. I understand it will be finished by sometime in October or November at a total cost of €4.1 million. I am not sure about any works at Finner Camp. It has previously been well looked after and new facilities were built there. A five-year plan is being built up and officials in my Department are in contact with the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (5 Mar 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Chairman, the clerk and committee members for their input.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Administration (28 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an extension to a school bus route (details supplied) is under consideration; if so, when an outcome is likely to be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10019/19]

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It is nice to have this opportunity. In just a few days' time, on 9 March, we will mark eight years since the Fine Gael and Labour Government was sworn into office. It was a time of unprecedented challenges and sacrifice for the Government, this country and indeed our people. Some 2,000 of our graduates and young people were emigrating every single week, the live register was bulging at...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to address the House. I very much welcome the opportunity to engage with the Members of Seanad Éireann on matters related to the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces and look forward to listening to their contributions. The security of the State and its citizens is a whole-of-government concern. A broad range of...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Does the Senator mean a multi-role vessel or vehicle?

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I have no problem extending the time if Senators wish to take five minutes each.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am sure the Acting Chairman will give me ten minutes to respond at the end.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I will do my best to respond to all the issues raised. It is unfortunate that some of the Senators who made a contribution could not take the time to hear my reply after they had made some accusations, which I have no problem defending. However, that is the way it is. One of the issues raised is the pay and conditions of the Defence Forces. I have noted on several occasions that pay and...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The recommissioned officers may only be offered a substantive appointment after three years. The arrangements provide an appropriate balance between the recognition of those who currently serve in the Air Corps and operational requirements while, at the same time, being fair to those who want to return to service. I have the full support of the military management from the General Officer...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Senator spoke about our policy on neutrality. It is one issue that I continue to highlight and outline at every given opportunity, specifically at all of the European Council meetings that I attend where I always outline Ireland's policy on neutrality. People might not call it neutrality; Senator Craughwell referred to "non-aligned". It is very important that each and every country has...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There is no need for me to come back to the House and the Government will make the decision. I do not believe that I must come back to the House to discuss the matter because the mission is UN mandated. The matter will be in the public domain and I will make a decision on that.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Senator Nash mentioned psychiatrists. There has been a lot of political and media attention recently regarding the vacancy for an inhouse psychiatrist in the Defence Forces. It must be stressed that there is no delay in referring Defence Forces personnel requiring immediate psychiatric care or assessment. Such cases are referred to the HSE's accident and emergency departments where, if...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am coming to that matter, Senator.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My understanding is that five people were recommended for the DSM. I have stated numerous times that if new information becomes available, I will pass it on to the military management and the medal board. People have claimed that new information has come forward, but most of what has come to light in recent months was information that is already on file. What was the name of the school...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Deputy Farrell raised the matter with me yesterday. I told him that I would meet a delegation from the school through his office. I understand that he will arrange the meeting. I have no problem with meeting the school on this issue. A number of issues were raised, although I know I am running out of time. Senator Nash referred to the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel, ONE,...