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Written Answers — Defence Forces Review: Defence Forces Review (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: In line with the Government's 2009 – 2011 programme of Value for Money and Policy reviews, The Department of Defence is committed to undertaking a Value for Money Review of the Reserve Defence Force in 2010. A Steering Committee comprising representatives from the Department of Defence, the Defence Forces and the Department of Finance has recently met and work has formally commenced. In...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The Ministerial Air Transport Service delivered by the Air Corps continues to provide the Government and the President with an independent, flexible and effective air transport service to assist in meeting national and international obligations. There are no plans at present to carry out a review of the Service, and any decision to do so is a matter for Government.

Written Answers — Civil Defence: Civil Defence (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The preparation of the Strategic Plan for Civil Defence is a matter for the Civil Defence Board in the first instance. The current plan covers the period May 2007-May 2010. I understand from the Board that preparation of the next Strategic Plan, which will cover the period May 2010 – May 2013, commenced last November with the issue of consultation papers to Local Authorities as part of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The Department's property at the Military Barracks, Waterford City consists of less than one acre. It is currently used by the Reserve Defence Forces and by County Waterford Civil Defence. There are no plans at the moment to change its status.

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: In 2009 the plan to deploy members of the Reserve Defence Force (RDF) on overseas peace support operations was postponed for the foreseeable future. My Department was in the process of making Regulatory provision to allow suitably qualified members of the RDF to qualify for service with the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) for the express purpose of this overseas service. However, the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The White Paper on Defence of February 2000 sets out a figure of 10,500 personnel for the Permanent Defence Force comprising 930 for the Air Corps, 1,144 for the Naval Service and 8,426 for the Army. I am advised by the military authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force as at 31 January 2010, the latest date for which figures are available was 9, 906 broken down as follows...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is currently operating at its full established strength. The Military Authorities have further advised that this strength is sufficient to meet anticipated operational requirements. For security and operational reasons it has not been military practice to publicise exact details of the establishment or actual strength...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 194 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Government decision on decentralisation provides for the transfer of my Department's Dublin-based civil service staff, together with a number of military personnel, to Newbridge, Co. Kildare and for the decentralisation of the Defence Forces Headquarters (DFHQ) to the Curragh. Approximately 200 of my...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196, 197 and 203 together. The following tabular statements provide a breakdown of the strength of the Permanent Defence Force on the basis of both rank and gender for each of the years 2007, 2008 and 2009, and to date in 2010. A further table outlines the number of discharges from the Air Corps for each of the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010. I...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 205 together. The involvement of the Defence Forces in responding to emergencies arises from requests for assistance from An Garda Síochána (as aid to the civil power) or from other agencies of the State (as aid to the civil authority). The role of the Defence Forces in these situations is dependent on the nature of the incident and the assistance...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Properties: Defence Forces Properties (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: There were 54 military properties overheld at 31 December 2009. Of these 54, agreements are in place with 11 of the occupants to purchase the properties as they are located outside of barracks. Negotiations to sell will soon commence in another two cases that are also situated outside barracks. The remaining 41 properties overheld are located at the Curragh, 38 within the confines of the...

Written Answers — Air Corps Recruitment: Air Corps Recruitment (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: A total of five Air Corps Cadets were recruited in 2007. In 2008 and 2009 the Military Authorities advised that in relation to the Air Corps there was no requirement to recruit Air Corps Cadets. This position was a function of the number of serving pilots, the number in training, the number of retirements and other anticipated departures. Resulting from the Government Decision regarding...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: Investment in new equipment for the Defence Forces is provided for under various Subheads of the Defence Vote relating to defensive equipment, mechanical transport, aircraft, ships and naval stores, engineering, communications and information technology equipment etc. The main purchase of defensive equipment is covered under Subhead G of the Defence Vote. This encompasses the acquisition of...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The role of the Air Corps as set out in the White Paper on Defence is to provide a range of military and non-military services in support of the State. These services include the provision of an air ambulance service on the basis of agreed arrangements with the Department of Health and Children, and the provision of assistance in relation to civil emergencies in response to requests from the...

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The Defence Forces have improved in every respect since 2000 through the implementation of the White Paper. Arising from the White Paper on Defence, a modern well-equipped Defence Forces has been created capable of meeting the needs of Government and the public and ensuring value for money. The White Paper on Defence set out a figure of 10,500 personnel for the Permanent Defence Force as...

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: Regarding the merging of brigades and other units, a review of the organisation of the Defence Forces is timely. The numbers will be maintained at 10,000. A sustainable structure to match this strength will ensure a continuation of the current excellent level of service. As I stated already, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the outcome of the review which has not yet been...

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The Government remains supportive of the Defence Forces and their personnel. The modernisation delivered by the defence organisation has been acknowledged. The defence organisation differs from other areas of the public service in having decreased in size. The Defence Forces remain modern and effective and it is intended to retain the operational capacity of the organisation across all its...

Departmental Offices. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The headquarters of the Department of Defence is being decentralised to Newbridge, County Kildare. A new building to accommodate the Department is currently under construction and will be ready for occupation in the summer. The building will provide accommodation for the civil servants in the Department who are currently based in Dublin, together with a number of military personnel. The...

Departmental Offices. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: The accommodation which is being provided in Phoenix House consists of four cellular offices, an open plan space and a meeting room. Although the cost of the accommodation will be borne on the Vote of the Office of Public Works, I understand the building is leased and the lease will expire in 2012. This accommodation became available when the previous occupant vacated a space and thus a new...

Departmental Offices. (24 Feb 2010)

Pat Carey: No.