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European Defence Agency Project: Referral to Select Committee (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: -----I commend this very important motion to the House.

European Defence Agency Project: Referral to Select Committee (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am proud to do so.

European Defence Agency Project: Referral to Select Committee (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to this very important debate. Deputies have highlighted the importance of supporting our Defence Forces in capability and development. The primary function of training and education in the Defence Forces is to develop and maintain the capabilities necessary to enable personnel to fulfil the roles laid out by Government. Defence Forces specialist...

European Defence Agency Project: Referral to Select Committee (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves Ireland’s participation in a European Defence Agency Project in relation to Military Search Capability Building pursuant to section 2 of the Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, be referred to the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence, in accordance with Standing Order 84A(3)(b), which, not later...

Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Motion (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank everybody for his or her contribution. Deputy Boyd Barrett appeared very calm this evening in comparison with his other contributions to debates and I wondered about the reason for it. As I remember it is his birthday tomorrow, that is why he is saving all of his energy for tomorrow and I have no doubt that we will all receive an invitation in the post. I thank Deputy Jack...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Military Medals (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I remind the Deputy that it was a decision of the former Government in 2017 to present medals to the people who went through the siege of Jadotville in the Congo. This had been an issue for a long number of years, and it was only right and proper that the Government of the day recognised their bravery. The commitment given at the time, which was for medals to be presented to those involved,...

Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Motion (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of:(i) the Agreement between the Member States of the European Union concerning the status of military and civilian staff seconded to the institutions of the European Union, of the headquarters and forces which may be made available to the European Union in the context of the preparation and execution of the tasks referred to in Article...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Military Medals (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. 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 3 September 1961. On 9 September, a large force of Katangese Gendarmerie surrounded them and early on the morning of 13...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Responsibility for the remediation of Haulbowline Island has been assigned by Government to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. As the Naval Service has and will continue to have a significant presence on the Island, my officials have attended meetings with that Department and Cork County Council on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Common Security and Defence Policy (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Ireland's participation in PESCO was agreed by Government and approved by Dáil Éireann prior to the Council Decision establishing PESCO on 11 December 2017. As a participant in PESCO, Ireland is required to participate in one PESCO project. There are currently 34 PESCO Projects that are being developed covering areas such as training, land, maritime, air, cyber, and joint...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirements (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I recognise the valued public service given to the State by retired members of the Defence Forces. Officials from my Department and I hold regular meetings with three Veterans’ Associations, the Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA), the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (O.N.E.) and the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO). The Veterans’...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In October 2018 my Department engaged Malone O’Regan, consultant civil engineers to provide at the Naval Base, Haulbowline, the services associated with the assessment of engineering requirements, design, contractor procurement and construction oversight of the work required to provide four additional fully serviced berths for Naval Service vessels.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: A Malaria Chemoprophylaxis Working Group was established in January 2011 and reported in April 2013. The Group was re-convened in August 2015 and reported in October 2017. The purpose of the Group was to review, inter alia, issues arising in relation to the use of Lariam, particularly in the context of the current and potential litigation. The re-convened Working Group's recommendations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: All sudden deaths that occur in the Defence Forces are reported to the relevant Coroner's Office. It is a matter for the Coroner to determine the cause of death and this is not recorded by the Defence Forces.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Expenditure (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps operate a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft which provide military support to the Army and Naval Service, together with support for non-military air services such as Garda air support, air ambulance, fisheries protection and the Ministerial Air Transport Service. As the Deputy will appreciate, all aircraft must undergo regular maintenance and scheduled overhauls to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020, the Government has tasked the Public Service Pay Commission with conducting a more comprehensive examination and analysis of underlying difficulties in recruitment and retention in those sectors and employment streams identified in the Commission's Report of May 2017. The Public Service Pay Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications (5 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 624. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a partial capacity benefit application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5460/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (31 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The number of vacancies in the Reserve Defence Forces, as of 31 December 2018, is set out in the following table. The vacancies are broken down by Brigade as unit break downs could not be provided within the time set out for reply. Unit Vacancies Pte Cpl Sgt CQ CS BQ BSM Lt Capt Comdt Lt Col DFHQ 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 Brigade 818 161 25 5 8 +2 0 +32 +3 6 0 2 Brigade 889 183 20 +16...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (31 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table shows the vacancies and promotions, in relation to officers, for 2017 and 2018. Rank Lt Capt Comdt Lt Col DFHQ Promotions 2017 N/A 0 0 0 DFHQ Promotions 2018 N/A 2 0 0 DFHQ Vacancies 2017 +3 6 1 1 DFHQ Vacancies 2018 1 4 1 2 1 Bde Promotions 2017 N/A 0 0 0 1 Bde Promotions 2018 N/A 23 1 0 1 Bde Vacancies 2017 +55 15 2 0 1 Bde Vacancies 2018 +32 +3 6 0 2 Bde...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (31 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 51 and 52 together. The minimum height requirement for general service recruitment is set out in Defence Force Regulations. The requirement was made following recommendations by a Defence Forces Working Group which reported in January 2006, which reduced the previous height requirement for both males and females. The height requirements in place is based on...