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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (10 May 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. On each occasion that the support of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 33, 37 and 44 to 46, inclusive, together. 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. Rates of pay and conditions of employment in the Permanent Defence Force have traditionally been set by, amongst other things, reference to levels of pay across the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The primary focus for the procurement of defensive equipment, including weaponry and ammunition by the Department of Defence is to maintain the capability of the Defence Forces to fulfil the roles as assigned by Government. This includes undertaking overseas Peace Support Operations, and in this regard to afford the greatest possible force protection to Irish troops whilst on all missions....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: During the period 13 to 20 March 2017, I visited the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO) and also the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). The visit afforded an opportunity to see at first hand the tremendous work done overseas by the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: With regard to defence spending, Government policy is defined within the parameters of our national budgetary process and role of Dáil Éireann. Within the EU, it is accepted that defence and security is a national competence, including national spending on defence and security. As part of Ireland's participation in Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), Ireland has committed...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy is aware, since the closure of Columb Barracks in 2012, my Department has explored a number of avenues to try and secure its long term future for the benefit of the local community. Government Departments and other Public Bodies, including Westmeath County Council, have been invited to declare an interest in acquiring the property. However no interest has been expressed from any...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The European Committee of Social Rights has considered a complaint submitted by EUROMIL, a European umbrella body for military associations, on behalf of PDFORRA, concerning the lack of certain rights for military representative associations in Ireland. It should be noted that the basis for the complaint pre-dates a number of Government initiatives. In relation to collective bargaining,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, as at: - 28 February 2018 was 9,057 (Whole Time Equivalent) personnel. - 28 February 2017 was 9,070 (Whole Time Equivalent) personnel. The overall difference in strength in February 2017 and February 2018 is a reduction of 13 personnel. Variations in strength figures are not an unusual...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Meetings (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Ministerial Informal Ministerial was held in Sofia on the 4th and 5th of May. The meeting was hosted by Bulgaria who currently hold the Presidency of the EU. There were two working sessions over the course of the meeting which was chaired by the High Representative, Ms Federica Mogherini. The two sessions dealt with a range of ongoing developments in relation to EU Common...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The outcome of the vote of 23 June 2016 in the UK 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Twenty five civil servants and seven civilian staff, all on an incremental pay scale, are currently employed with my Department on a salary below that specified by the Deputy. In addition, apprentices who are undergoing training are paid apprenticeship rates of pay. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) has overall responsibility for public service pay policy throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department engages agency staff from time to time where in-house resources are not readily available. Payment for these services is made directly to the agency through whom the staff are engaged. The salary paid to the staff is therefore a matter between the agency and the individual and my Department is not party to the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department engages agency staff from time to time where in-house resources are not readily available. These staff are mainly involved in the provision of healthcare services at military medical facilities. The number engaged can vary from week to week depending on the requirements of the military authorities. At present, agency workers are providing physiotherapy, psychology, dental,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 52 and 53 together. There are significant recruitment opportunities currently 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. In 2018, an intake of some 800 personnel across a range of recruitment streams is anticipated....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 54 and 55 together. The Permanent Defence Force has always had a level of turnover that far exceeds other areas of the public service. This is a necessary feature of military organisations and allows for continuous renewal, promotions etc. The following table sets out the numbers of commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers that left for each of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 56, 57 and 60 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 so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government as set out on the White Paper on Defence. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces, including the Air Corps, is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable them to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. In this regard future equipment priorities for the Air Corps are being considered in the context of the lifetime of the White...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Equipment (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 59 and 61 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 so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The White Paper underpins the on-going replacement of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Safety is of paramount concern for the Defence Forces. I am advised that navigation charts used by the Air Corps and Naval Service are routinely updated.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The following table outlines the promotional posts vacant within the PDF, by Army, Air Corps and Naval Service as at 31st March 2018, the latest date for which such figures are available. The manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of each of the three services. In this regard, promotions are ongoing within...