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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: Does anyone else wish to speak on this? How is military capability measured? If a series of targets is provided, the committee can then ascertain whether the targets have been met.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: It is the methodology used rather than the actual events themselves. No matter what is done, a target is put forward and how the outcome is achieved is considered. It is a given that each country is different because of its geography and other situations, but it is with regard to the targets set and whether they have been achieved.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: To conclude on this, unless anyone else wishes to come in, my understanding is that we need very clear and specific targets which can be measured so members can actually see them and they can be reported on. It is as simple as that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: We will move on to the second part. I understand the Minister has a presentation on the second part of the Estimates.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: Before we go on to that we already wrote to the Minister commending the Naval Service personnel and the work they are doing in the Mediterranean. The committee was unanimous in its support of that. On behalf of colleagues, I also wish the retired Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Conor O'Boyle, well in his retirement and welcome the new Chief of Staff to his position today and wish him...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: We are going to do that anyway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: We are going to do that anyway as part of our plan. I think Deputy Farrell indicated first, followed by Deputy Ó Fearghaíl.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: There are a number of questions if the Minister wishes to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: I am advised that we must be finished by 3.15 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: There were many issues in that contribution and we are conscious of time, so I ask the Minister to be as brief as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: I could not comment on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: I wish to advise members that there is a Vote in the Dáil Chamber. I ask the Minister to be brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: This issue was discussed at a meeting this morning and does not need to be covered again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister and his officials for their attendance today. I draw the Minister’s attention to the output measures. Reference was made to the target of maximising the effectiveness of Defence Forces operations with available resources. That target was met and achieved but we do not know how. It would be helpful if, in future, the committee had more detail as to how exactly...

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: I would like to share time with Deputy O'Donnell.

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: I will be quite brief. As Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, which did some pre-legislative scrutiny on this legislation, I should have spoken earlier in this debate. I apologise for being unable to do so. I was detained elsewhere. As we know, policing is an important matter. The more I look at it, the more I am impressed to note the huge myriad of tasks...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (22 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: 1332. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a response will issue to correspondence relating to registration problems of a teacher in a special school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32054/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral Reform (16 Jul 2015)

David Stanton: 21. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to extend postal voting rights to persons who are due to be abroad on holidays on polling day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29000/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Remit (16 Jul 2015)

David Stanton: 34. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to transfer responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of private sewers and lateral drains to Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28999/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Jul 2015)

David Stanton: 70. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when payment following a successful appeal under the disability allowance scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29821/15]