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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Operations (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps provides 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. This includes providing an inter-hospital service on an ‘as available’ basis to the HSE, providing for the transfer of patients, including priority 1 patients, to the UK...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: From the most recent figures available (as of 31 October 2017), the strength of the Permanent Defence Force stood at 9,219 whole time equivalent (WTE) personnel, broken down as follows: - Army: 7,417 - Air Corps: 744 - Naval Service: 1,058 While I acknowledge there a gap between these figures and the establishment figure of 9,500, the Government remains dedicated to returning...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Consideration is currently being given to the potential PESCO projects in which Ireland will participate. The work on elaborating the details of these project proposals and potential participants is currently ongoing at EU level and Ireland is playing its full part in those deliberations. While some additional costs may arise in respect of participation in specific PESCO Project(s)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Following the launch of PESCO yesterday at the Foreign Affairs Council, focus will now centre on the participation in potential PESCO projects. The work on elaborating the details of these project proposals and potential participants is currently ongoing at EU level and Ireland is playing its full part in those deliberations. The types of projects at which we are considering participating...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Expenditure by my Department for Vote 35 (Army Pensions) and Vote 36 (Defence) for 2008 to 2016 is as set out in the table below, along with expenditure expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Product (GNP). The Army Pensions and Defence budget provision for 2017 is €921 million. 2017 GDP and GNP figures are not expected to be published until Q2,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I did not meet with members of the Group on this occasion but I met with some of their members earlier this year. I am aware of their concerns. Like other areas within the Public Service, the pay of the Permanent Defence Force was reduced during the financial crisis. The reductions in pay and the introduction of a Pension Related Deduction was on a graduated basis with increased rates of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I have previously indicated to the Deputy, the Report of the Air Corps Formation Safety Officer was undertaken in the context of ongoing legal proceedings and it was in that context that the Report was requested by and provided to the State Claims Agency. As the Report was undertaken in the context of a claim, it is legally and professionally privileged.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy was published in June 2016. The strategy sets the context and provides a guiding framework for the Union’s external action under the Common Foreign and Security Policy. The Strategy also identifies key security challenges facing the European Union within its neighbourhood and beyond, and commits to a global order based on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Administration (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 366. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Question No. 170 of 16 November 2017, if he plans to alter the regulations that will allow the landowner to replace existing vegetation with a different type that would be better for the environment and of benefit to the farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52617/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The current rates for Defence Forces Pay and Allowances can be obtained from the Department of Defence website at: www.defence.ie/WebSite.nsf/Document+ID/74BC7A8BD492845380258 17F0056D023?openDocument. These pay scales reflect increases in payscales awarded to Permanent Defence Force personnel in 2017 from PDFORRAs acceptance of the Lansdowne Road Agreement in March 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Investigations (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 562 and 563 together. It was not possible to collate the data in the timeframe available. When the information is received from the military authorities, I shall pass it on to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy will be aware that the allocations for defence already announced in the budget, which were based on the commitments set out in the White Paper on Defence, means that Ireland’s Defence expenditure will increase in real terms over the coming three years. While some additional costs may arise in respect of participation in specific PESCO Project(s) similar to the case...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that Defence Forcespersonnel currently attend third level institutions under a number of different schemes, outlined below: - Courses Specific to Defence Forces Requirements Scheme (TI 01/2014) - Third Level Officer Education Scheme (TI 08/2013) - Army Trainee Technician Scheme (TI 04/2002) Each of these Schemes has an associated training...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Members of the Permanent Defence Force can claim the cost of public transport expenses associated with attendance at approved courses of training or instruction in accordance with the provisions of Administrative Instruction 08/2002. Expense claims by individuals attending courses are submitted through the chain of command within their respective Brigades, Branches and Services and assessed...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that the Reserve Defence Forces staff member in question (details supplied) relinquished his commission in the rank of Captain with effect from 4 August 2014. According to the military authorities, the individual’s personnel file is currently located in the Defence Forces archive and can be accessed by him on request.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that they are currently in the process of consolidating the recommendations of General Officers Commanding/Formation Commanders regarding these promotions. Appointments within Brigades/Formations for each individual at the higher rank after promotion are also being identified. The Defence Forces continues to work to the original timeline of the end...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 569, 570, 572 and 573 together. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 31 October 2017 was 9,219 whole time equivalent (WTE) personnel, comprising 7,417 Army, 744 Air Corps and 1,058 Naval Service. The table below outlines the establishment, strength (WTE) and vacancies of the Permanent Defence Force, by...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 571 and 582 together. My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 574 and 577 together. As of 1 December 2017, Ireland is contributing 639 Permanent Defence Force personnel to 9 different missions throughout the world. T he main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 377 personnel, the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (12 Dec 2017)

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 as set out on the White Paper on Defence. Equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are being...