Results 7,001-7,020 of 17,012 for speaker:Paul Kehoe

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I previously informed the House that the Government decision dated 18 November 2016 approved the drafting of the heads of Bill to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. This will remove the blanket exclusion of An Garda Síochána and members of the Defence Forces from its scope. This will be subject to the application of the appropriate exclusions and derogations...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: A decision by the European Court of Justice on 12 January 2006 in The Commission of the European Communities v. Kingdom of Spain clarified how the working time directive applies to non-civilian workers within the public service such as armed forces, military police and customs forces. A 2010 report followed from the European Commission dealing with the implementation of the working time...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy has mentioned annual leave. I anticipate anything arising out of that will be a matter for discussion with the representative associations in the context of the conciliation and arbitration process. I reiterate that both military management and the Department of Defence are working to come to some conclusions on the issues raised by the Deputy. Engagement has started with the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Brexit will have implications across all aspects of the business of the European Union. While the vote does not give rise to fundamental strategic issues for Defence Forces operations or for Ireland’s continuing engagement within the EU in the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), it is expected that Brexit will have an impact on future developments in the Defence sphere. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Service Pay Commission Reports (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: In 2017, under my direction, the Department of Defence brought issues of recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces to the attention of the Public Sector Pay Commission. As a direct result of that initiative the Public Service Pay Commission is now beginning an in-depth evidence based examination of those issues.  The Public Service Pay Commission has requested hard data...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 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 so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government both at home and overseas. The Government is committed to ensuring the upgrade of Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of pay and conditions of employment in the Defence Forces have traditionally been set by reference to, inter alia, relative levels of pay across the various sectors of the Irish public service. Defence Forces pay is increasing in line with recent public sector pay agreements. The focus of these increases is weighted in favour of those on lower pay. Members of the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The establishment of PESCO represents a further development in EU Cooperation in support of international peace and security under Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).  Participation in PESCO confirms our position as a fully committed EU Member State and enhances our capacity to influence the future EU agenda on CSDP. Under PESCO, Member States come together in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of pay and conditions of employment in the Defence Forces have traditionally been set by reference to, inter alia, relative levels of pay across the various sectors of the Irish public service. Defence Forces pay is increasing in line with recent public sector pay agreements.  Members of the Defence Forces received pay increases in pay in 2017 under the Lansdowne Road...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Communications (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department is not currently engaged in discussions with the Department of Education & Skills in relation to school provision and accommodation requirements for the existing schools in the Curragh Camp. While the planning for and provision of school accommodation is primarily a  matter for the Minister for Education and Skills, my Department is open to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Curragh Plains Representative Forum (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The recruitment process for the appointment of a new lands management team will continue in 2018 and as part of this team a new Curragh Maor was recently appointed. This team will oversee all activities on the ground including, but not limited to, littering, sheep branding, patrolling, monitoring users of lands, inspection of property boundaries, illegal encampments and engagement...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Planning Issues (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My officials, with assistance from members of the Defence Forces, routinely assess relevant planning applications, on a case by case basis, for possible impact on Defence Forces operations. When considered necessary, my Department makes a submission to the relevant planning body as part of the planning process. During the course of public hearings regarding the proposed Waste to Energy...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As of 30 May 2018, Ireland is contributing 643 personnel to 9 different missions throughout the world. The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 376 personnel and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Syria with 137 personnel. The Government recently...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: A contingent of the Permanent Defence Force has been deployed to the United Nations Disengagement Observer  Force (UNDOF) on the Golan Heights since 2013.  The 57th Infantry Group comprising approximately 130 personnel, are currently based in Camp Ziouani on the Israeli side of the area of separation.  An additional 8 Irish personnel are based in UNDOF Headquarters in Camp...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Planning Issues (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: On foot of consultation with both the Naval Service and Air Corps, my Department made a number of observations to the public hearings regarding the proposed Waste to Energy Facility at Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. It is understood that the issues raised and observations made have been taken into account by An Bord Pleanála. My Department will consider in detail the decision, in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foireann Roinne (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Is beag idirghníomhú a bhíonn ag an Roinn le daoine as an bpobal tríd is tríd agus, dá bharr sin, ní bhíonn éileamh mór ar sheirbhísí trí mheán na Gaeilge. Mar a fhoráiltear ina Scéim Teanga reatha agus roimhe seo, faigheann an Roinn cabhair ó lucht pearsanra atá bunaithe ar bhonn deonach chun...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that no civil servants in my Department were removed from their position, transferred to another role or had their employment terminated in the past four years due to breaches of departmental standards or professional misconduct or incompetence.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Forces regularly receive requests from secondary schools to give information briefs about the variety of careers available in the Defence Forces. It has been a long standing tradition for the Defence Forces to facilitate such requests. These requests are received and processed by the Community Support Section of the Department of Defence in consultation with the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Security Duty allowance was introduced in May 1974, arising from the significant increase in the incidence of duties being undertaken by members of the Defence Forces, particularly duties in aid to the civil power. This is paid in addition to basic pay and military service allowance. The rate of Security Duty allowance for 24 hours or more is €47.59. The rates were last revised...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 79 to 81, inclusive, together. As of 30 May 2018, the strength (whole time equivalent) of the Permanent Defence Force was 9,010 personnel (95% of establishment), broken down as follows: - 7,248 Army Personnel (491 Female) - 715 Air Corps Personnel (30 Female) - 1,047 Naval Service Personnel (68 Female) The Government is committed to a policy of...