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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (7 Sep 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Ireland is contributing troops to the European Union Training mission in Mali since 2013 and our current contribution stands at twenty (20) personnel. Continued participation in this mission supports Irelands ongoing obligations to international peace and security and the commitment to maintaining the Defence Forces capabilities in international operations. The choice of medication for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (7 Sep 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The day-to-day operational management of Defence Forces personnel is a matter, in the first instance, for the appropriate military authorities. The Defence Forces operates on a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year basis and this means that, on occasion, military leave has to be restricted for operational reasons. The approval of annual leave is a matter for the military authorities in line...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (7 Sep 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The establishment figures for the Permanent Defence Force (PDF), the Army Reserve (AR)and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR) are set on the basis of the operational requirements to ensure that the Defence Forces can meet the roles assigned to it by Government. Other considerations include the security environment and available funding resources. In 2011, the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (7 Sep 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I have sought an update from the military authorities in regard to this matter. I will revert to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (7 Sep 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. 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 assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Gardaí requested...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (7 Sep 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence (Amendment) Act 1990 and Defence Force Regulations S6 provided for the establishment of representative associations for members of the Permanent Defence Force. The associations that have since been established are RACO (for commissioned officers) and PDFORRA (for enlisted personnel). The scheme of Conciliation and Arbitration (C&A) for members of the Permanent Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (7 Sep 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The current strength (whole time equivalent) of the Defence Forces, as of 31 July 2018 (the latest date for which figures are available) is 8,898 personnel. There are significant recruitment opportunities available in the Defence Forces, at both enlisted and officer level, for eligible individuals who wish to have a rewarding and positive career in service to the State. A...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The number of men and women employed in my Department on 10 July 2018 at each Civil Service grade is as follows: Grade Women Men Total Secretary General 0 1 1 Assistant Secretary 0 3 3 Principal 7 11 18 Assistant Principal 18 27 45 Administrative Officer 3 3 6 Higher Executive Officer 44 23 67 Executive Officer 72 25 97 Clerical Officer 85 16 101 Service Officer 0 10 11 Total...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 47 together. The Chief of Staff provides me with updates on cases of bullying, harassment and unacceptable behaviour, on a regular basis. Defence Forces policy is this area is unambiguous. All personnel have the right to be treated with respect, equality and dignity and the right to carry out their duties free from any form of sexual harassment,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Staff (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 to 51, inclusive, together. The Defence Forces is an inclusive organisation and encourages participation of women at all levels. I am informed by the military authorities that no female personnel have been promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer in the Naval Service to date. However it should be noted that all roles are open to women and men on merit...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 52 and 54 together. As of 31 May 2018 (the latest date for which figures are available), the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (whole time equivalents), across all three services and ranks, broken down by gender, was as follows: Service Female Personnel Total Personnel Army 491 7,248 Naval Service 68 1,047 Air Corps 30 715 Total 589 9,010 With...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 53 and 55 together. As of 31 May 2018 (the latest date for which figures are available), the strength of the First Line Reserve was as follows: Female Personnel Total Personnel First Line Reserve (FLR) 25 273 There is no establishment figure for the FLR. As of 31 May 2018 (the latest date for which figures are available), the effective strength of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The number of days spent at sea by members of the Naval Service Reserve in 2017 and 2018 is as follows: Year Sea Days 2017 167 days 2018 29 days (up to 4 July 2018)

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The total number of days sick leave taken by members of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in the years 2016, 2017 and to 12th July in 2018, as advised by the Military authorities, is outlined in the tabular statement: 2016 2017 2018* ARMY 60,739 62,111 34,192 AIR CORPS 6,630 7,034 3,767 NAVAL SERVICE 5,195 6,706 4,260 TOTAL 72,564 75,851 42,219 *as at 12th July 2018 The procedures...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Capital Expenditure Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Expenditure by my Department is mainly on pay and allowances and the operational costs and capital investment across the Defence Forces. My Department does not provide funding on a geographic basis, with the limited exception of the funding provided from the Defence Vote in respect of Civil Defence and for the maintenance and upgrade of military installations. The funding provided towards...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Local Authority Funding (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Applications for funding and projects arise in my Department only in respect of funding for a proportion of Civil Defence costs incurred by Local Authorities. Such applications are based on the actual expenditure incurred during the year and are submitted and paid retrospectively. Civil Defence training and operations are funded by a combination of an annual grant from the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department has not undertaken any estimates with regard to such a project and the information is not available. However, I wish to assure the Deputy that the health and welfare of the men and women of the Defence Forces is a key priority for me and for the Military Authorities. Significant precautions are taken by the Defence Forces Medical Officers in accessing the medical...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Development Plan Expenditure (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The National Development Plan (NDP) sets out Departmental Capital Allocations for the period 2018–2022. A total of €541 million has been allocated to the Defence Vote for the years 2018-2022, as follows: Defence Capital Allocations 2018-2022 Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total €Million 77 106 113 120 125 541 This level of capital funding will allow the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Ambulance Service Provision (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps carries out a broad range of services in accordance with its primary security role. It also undertakes a diverse range of non-security-related tasks on an ‘as available’ basis including the provision of air ambulance services to the HSE. The HSE’s Aeromedical Desk in its National Emergency Operations Centre is responsible for the co-ordination of all...