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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Given the unique roles assigned to the Defence Forces, there are a range of restrictions that apply to members of the Defence Forces relating to political and industrial relations matters. Section 103 of the Defence Act prohibits members of the Permanent Defence Force from membership of, or subscription to, any political organisation or society; DFR A9 prohibits participation by uniformed...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Conciliation and Arbitration scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) provides a formal mechanism for the PDF representative associations, i.e. RACO and PDFORRA, to engage with the Official side. Having regard to commitments under national public service pay agreements, the representative associations can make representations in relation to the pay and conditions of their...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: A range of powers and responsibilities were delegated to me as Minister with Responsibility for Defence by the Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2017, made on 5 July 2017 under s. 2(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977. In that role, I have attended numerous events since my appointment. The Taoiseach has been in attendance at a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Briefing (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: A range of powers and responsibilities were delegated to me as Minister with Responsibility for Defence by the Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2017, made on 5 July 2017 under s. 2(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977. In that role, I am in daily contact with my officials as part of the on-going business of the Department including defence policy...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Briefing (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: A range of powers and responsibilities were delegated to me as Minister with Responsibility for Defence by the Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2017, made on 5 July 2017 under s. 2(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977. In that role, I frequently meet with the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces and receive regular briefings in relation to a wide...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The provision of housing accommodation is a matter in the first instance for my colleague the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government and the local authorities falling under the remit of that Department. My Department is committed to providing whatever assistance possible to support the implementation of the Government strategy on housing and homelessness. In this regard, my...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Similar to other areas of the public service, the pay of Permanent Defence Force personnel was reduced during the financial crisis. The recovery in the economy has afforded the opportunity for the Government to begin the restoration of pay to all public servants. Defence Forces pay is continuing to increase in accordance with public sector pay agreements. The focus of these increases is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirements (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The nature of military service requires that the age and health profile of personnel in the Defence Forces must be appropriately managed to ensure that capability requirements are met. In this context, the Defence Forces have a higher level of turnover than other areas of the public service and this is a feature of military organisations internationally. The overall numbers departing the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: There are no plans to close Cathal Brugha Barracks. The Land Development Agency have recently identified the St. Bricin's Hospital site as possibly suitable for development. In this context, I have requested my officials, with the co-operation of the Defence Forces, to explore the viability and implications of the relocation of the medical facility to an alternative location should the LDA...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As of 01 October 2018, Ireland is contributing 616 personnel to 9 different missions throughout the world and also to a range of international organisations and National representations. The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed is the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)with 353 personnel, the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 97 together. The primary function of training and education in the Defence Forces is to develop and maintain the capabilities necessary to enable them to fulfil the roles laid down by Government. The Defence Forces conduct training and education under four broad categories namely; Leadership, Skills, Career, and Collective. Leadership Training is the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 95 and 104 together. My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government as set out on the White Paper on Defence. The acquisition of new...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The total strength of the Defence Forces including reserves is approximately 10,900 of which it is estimated that as of the end of September 9,000 are members of the Permanent Defence Force. The table below sets out the number of women within the Defence Forces: - Females (WTE) Army 483 Air Corps 32 Naval Service 67 First Line Reserve 26 Army Reserve 234* Naval Service Reserve 19*...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence provides for a combined establishment of 4,169 personnel for the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve (inclusive of the proposal to increase the Naval Service Reserve establishment from 200 to 300 personnel). I am aware of the shortfall between this figure and the current combined strength of the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve which, as of 31st August...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99, 100 and 106 together. In accordance with the Framework for Major Emergency Management, primary responsibility for responding to emergencies caused by severe weather events, such as storms and flooding, rests with the three designated principal response agencies, namely, the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Health Service...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Organisation provides a broad range of services in accordance with its primary security role while it also undertakes a diverse range of non security related tasks. With reference to Search and Rescue, since 2004 the Irish Coast Guard has overall responsibility for the provision of Search and Rescue services within the Irish Search and Rescue region. Both the Naval Service...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Forces accept applications from all individuals who meet the requisite criteria for the various competitions that are advertised. There is no specific advertising or recruitment aimed at those who are unemployed. The Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps is not tasked or equipped to monitor aircraft overflying the entirety of Irish airspace. However, on a routine basis, the Air Corps monitors and communicates with foreign military aircraft where such aircraft are flying in the airspace in the vicinity of Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, where air traffic control is provided by the Defence Forces. The Government’s White...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Working Family Payment Appeals (3 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 264. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue on a working family payment appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40287/18]