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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: 7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on claims by the former head social worker for the Defence Forces that he was ignored repeatedly when he warned the Minister of State's officials regarding increased poverty levels being endured by serving military personnel and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24478/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: I ask the Minister of State his views on the worrying claims by the former head social worker for the Defence Forces, which were ignored repeatedly. Officials in the Minister of State's Department were warned regarding the increased poverty levels being endured by serving military personnel and their families. We have recently heard about the state of accommodation within various barracks....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: The former head social worker for the Defence Forces stated he was ignored repeatedly when he warned Department officials about the increasing poverty levels being endured by serving military personnel. Mr. Mervyn Ennis, who was head social worker, stated it was obvious to everybody how serious this situation was. The two schools at the Curragh have been classified as DEIS schools by the...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Postal Voting (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: 5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all Defence Forces personnel entitled to postal votes in the recent European and local elections received ballot papers in time to cast their vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24687/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Postal Voting (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: Could the Minister of State tell me whether all Defence Forces personnel entitled to postal votes in the recent European and local elections received ballot papers in time to cast their vote? This was the most alarming development in the past number of weeks. Multiple members of the Defence Forces said they were unable to exercise their basic democratic and constitutional right. We know...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Postal Voting (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: This is another glorious administrative blunder. We saw the two flights that were delayed in the past number of months but the fact that members of the Defence Forces received their postal votes the day before the elections meant they could not exercise their right to vote. Some members who were overseas could not vote. I know that some wives and partners of members of the Defence Forces...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Postal Voting (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: I will make the link because during the Minister of State's tenure, we are seeing the implosion and destruction of our Defence Forces - the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps. Does the Minister of State not see the link? Can he not connect the dots? The exodus of personnel means that administration, organisation, capacity and capability are all being fatally undermined. We now see...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Defence Forces Deployment (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: 3. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel from the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps that took part in protection duties for the recent visit of the President of the United States of America; the average length of the service provided by each member involved; the average allowance paid for this service to each member of the Defence Forces involved; and if he...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Defence Forces Deployment (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: I wish to ask the Minister for Defence the total number of personnel from the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps that took part in protection duties for the recent visit of the President of the United States, Mr. Donald Trump; the average length of the service provided by each member involved; the average allowance paid for this service to each member of the Defence Forces involved; and if he...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Defence Forces Deployment (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: It is fair to say the recent visit of President Trump showed the total disparity in pay and conditions between An Garda Síochána, for whom I have great respect in terms of the work its members do - they are entitled to overtime – and the Defence Forces. It shows the wedge over which the Minister of State is presiding. Personnel from the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Defence Forces Deployment (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: I am getting a history lesson again.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Defence Forces Deployment (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: Jobs and terms and conditions differ but respect should unify people within the public service. Does the Minister of State agree with PDFORRA, the association that represents personnel in the Defence Forces, that it is unacceptable that its members should be provided with such archaic rates? Is it surprising in the ongoing exodus from the Defence Forces that many members are leaving to join...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: It is interesting that the Minister of State is engaging with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on a report that the Minister of State has read. Clearly, there are issues with that report and its contents. The retention and the recruitment crisis is at a systemic level. Is the Minister of State satisfied with the report he has read? What will be the outcome of it? Will the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Minister of State butchered their recommendations.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Minister of State butchered their recommendations.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Minister of State totally undermined the Chief of Staff.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Minister of State was not there.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Minister of State has shown no regard.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Minister of State has undermined military management.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Minister of State has ignored the Chief of Staff. It is a disgrace.