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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: The following table provides details of the number of civil servants employed in my Department by gender and grade as at 15 February, 2021. Salary scales applicable are determined by the date of appointment to the grade of each individual and different scales apply to established employees appointed on or after 6 April 1995, paying the Class A rate of PRSI contribution and making an employee...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reviews (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: The following table provides details of live studies, reviews and research being undertaken by my Department, or commissioned by me as Minister for Defence. It also includes the scheduled completion dates. Activity Details Scheduled date of completion Live Study Project 88 under the White Paper is a Defence funding study to capture in a new...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: Defence Forces Regulation CS4 and its accompanying Administrative Instructions provide for the organisation and numerical establishment of Defence Forces Units. There are no appointments for Paramedics or Advanced Paramedics within the CS4 establishment of the Central Medical Unit (CMU). There is work ongoing to define the future requirements for such positions and to regularise these posts...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Defence Forces Built Infrastructural Programme 2020-2025 was published in January 2020. This Programme, which is a 5 year plan, provides a blueprint for investment in the Defence Forces built infrastructure over a multi-annual timeframe. Over the course of the programme it is projected that some €145m will be allocated to ensure programme delivery. I wish to advise the Deputy that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces, including the Air Corps, is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable them to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The Equipment Development Plan (EDP) published in June 2020, completed through extensive joint civil-military work, provides a comprehensive list of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: For reasons of operational security, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the disposition and specifics of the Defence Forces' Communication and Information Service (CIS).

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: Government and Dáil approval was received in June 2019 for the deployment of a contingent of the Permanent Defence Forces to participate in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in MALI (MINUSMA). MINUSMA was established under the provisions of Chapter VII of the UN Charter and by Security Council resolution 2100 (25 April 2013) to support political...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: It is presumed that the Deputy is referring to the number of personnel qualifying for the Sea Going Naval Personnel Tax Credit in 2021 by reference to the preceding year of assessment i.e. 2020. In order to assist with administration of the credit, the relevant details of the individuals who may qualify in respect of 2020 have been sought from the Naval Service by my Department. Once...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: The military authorities have advised me that the data requested by the Deputy is not readily accessible as they do not capture data in this manner. I can confirm that the number of personnel who have claimed Patrol Duty Allowance to date (22/2/21) in the band requested for 2020 is as follows: No. of Patrol days at sea 2020 No. of officers No. of enlisted personnel...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Review (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: Following Government approval for the establishment of an independent Commission on the Defence Forces in December 2020, the Commission was tasked with undertaking a comprehensive review of the Defence Forces with a mandate to report within 12 months. The Government also approved the Terms of Reference and the membership of the Commission. As part of a broader consultation process, the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Vaccination Programme (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and the Department of Health, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. It sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. I am advised that the Defence Forces has established vaccine prioritisation which...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: I am advised by the Military Authorities of the following projects at the DFTC Curragh Camp that are at various stages of progression: Project Estimated Cost Project Status Range Upgrade and Installation of Automated Marking System €2m Commenced - Works Ongoing New Cadet School HQ (Refurbish Old Guard room...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: At present, a wide range of medical services are provided to members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) at State expense. These include: an annual medical examination, sick parades, attendance at GP surgery outside of sick parade and out of hours GP services, prescription services, laboratory services, physiotherapy, chiropody, radiology, ophthalmic examinations, mental health services...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: My Department has had no expenditure regarding awareness raising campaigns of Covid-19 in national newspapers, regional newspapers, national radio, regional and local radio stations and across social media platforms.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: In line with Defence Force Regulation R5, the governing Regulation for the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve, and the provisions for pay and allowances as set out in Defence Force Regulation S.3, travel allowances totalling €698.96 were paid to 3 members of the Reserve Defence Force (RDF) on foot of claims made in 2016. Of the past five years, 2016 is the only relevant year...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Government recognises the importance of the Reserve Defence Force (RDF) in contributing to Ireland's defence capability. The 2015 White Paper on Defence is clear that there is a continued requirement to retain and develop the RDF. The White Paper acknowledges that there may be professional skills that on occasion may not be readily available in the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will be aware, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Government advisory is in place to avoid all non-essential travel overseas. On 26 January, the Government announced the introduction of additional measures which will remain in place until 5 March and will then be subject to review. These restrictions include the suspension of visa-free travel to Ireland for nationals of South...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (18 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: Since 1 February Ireland has made its position clear through my own statements, statements issued by the EU, by the United Nations Security Council and by Ireland at the Human Rights Council. Ireland stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar and I reiterate my condemnation of the coup carried out by the Myanmar military on February 1st and the unlawful detention of political...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (18 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: The contact details for all ongoing and established grant funding in my Department are set out in the table below. There are no agencies under the remit of the Department. Name of Fund Website Address Email Address Further contact information Civil Society Project Funding Dedicated email address supplied at time of call...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (18 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: I have been informed by our Embassy in New Delhi about recent protests by farmers in India against legislation which was passed by the Indian Parliament last September with the stated aim of reforming India's agricultural markets. However, the protesters claim the legislation would remove guaranteed minimum prices for their products and, more broadly, would affect the viability of small...