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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The EU Common Security and Defence Policy naval operation EUNAVFOR MED (Operation Sophia), against human smugglers and traffickers, is one element of a comprehensive approach to addressing the migration crisis in the South Central Mediterranean. The mission is also providing capacity building and training to the Libyan Coastguard and Navy and contributing to the implementation of UN Security...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: In December 2016 I met with representatives of the Irish United Nations Veterans (IUNVA) and discussed the future use of Columb Barracks with them. As the Deputy may be aware in 2014, IUNVA were provided with accommodation within the Barracks specifically for the purpose of holding meetings of the local Mullingar Branch. This premises occupied by IUNVA is not suitable for residential...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Protected Disclosures (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: There are a number of elements to the correspondence to which the Deputy refers. I am arranging for the elements of the correspondence which relate to previous protected disclosures concerning health and safety issues in the Air Corps to be sent to the independent third party I appointed last year to review those allegations. Legal advice has recently been received in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Following the closure of Columb Barracks in 2012, my Department has explored a number of avenues to try and secure the long term future of the former barracks for the benefit of the local community. Government Departments and other Public Bodies, including Westmeath County Council, have been invited to declare any interest in acquiring the property. Westmeath County Council has recently...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy may be aware that I received correspondence on 26 April 2017 which was also sent to a number of other Oireachtas members. There was a reference to University of Limerick students in that correspondence but without any specific detail in relation to the students. I am arranging for the elements of the correspondence which relate to previous protected disclosures concerning...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Some 19 houses which were occupied by overholders in the Curragh camp have been returned by the occupants to the Department in recent times. However overholding continues to be an issue with up to 23 houses still being occupied by overholders in the Curragh Camp. The Department continues to seek the return of these properties. The Department does not have a role in the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of remuneration and conditions of employment in each part of the Irish public sector have traditionally been set by reference to levels of pay available in related public sector employments. I believe that measures contained in the Lansdowne Road Agreement (LRA) and the provisions introduced in Budget 2016 and 2017 will be of benefit generally to members of the Permanent Defence Force...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Curragh Plains Representative Forum (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: At the last meeting of the Curragh Forum on the 29 October 2016, several actions were agreed by the members of the Forum to assist in addressing a number of the problems in the Curragh. In line with agreed actions, a review of the Curragh Bye-Laws and the Curragh of Kildare Act is progressing with a view to identifying what amendments can possibly be made to provide greater powers to deal...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Terrorism (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence, published in the Autumn of 2015, considered the security environment, including the threat from international terrorism. It notes that the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for protecting the internal security of the State. The Defence Forces provide, on request, supports in aid to the civil power...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As part of a whole of Government approach, my Department is engaged in forward planning for the UK exit from the EU. While the implications for the border will emerge during the course of the negotiations, it is this Government’s stated goal to try to ensure that the current on-island border arrangements are maintained to the greatest extent possible. Primary responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy will be aware that during 2016 the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) conducted inspections at the Air Corps premises at Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel on three occasions, following which the HSA issued its Report of Inspection to the Air Corps. As recognized in this report, the Air Corps had already commenced activities of improvement and were proactive in implementing...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (17 May 2017)

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. Since 5 February 2003, the Gardaí...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of remuneration and conditions of employment in each part of the Irish public sector have traditionally been set by reference to levels of pay available in related public sector employments. I believe that measures contained in the Lansdowne Road Agreement (LRA) and the provisions introduced in Budget 2016 and 2017 will be of benefit generally to members of the Permanent Defence Force...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) is eligible for the school transport scheme for the remainder of the junior cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23422/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Intelligence (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence, published in the Autumn of 2015, considered the security environment, including the threat from terrorist attacks. It notes that the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for protecting the internal security of the State. The Defence Forces provide, on request, supports in aid to the civil power (ATCP) of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 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 so as to enable the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The acquisition of new equipment and equipment upgrades for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me, and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (17 May 2017)

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. Future equipment priorities for the Air Corps are being considered in the context of the lifetime of the White Paper on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Equipment (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The acquisition of new equipment and equipment upgrades for the Defence Forces remains a focus for me as Minister with Responsibility for Defence. I am satisfied that the Defence Forces have a modern and effective range of equipment which is line with best international standards, as required to fulfil all roles that are assigned to them by Government. The future equipment priorities...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service personnel, as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, as at 31 March 2017 was 9,072 personnel, comprising7,297 Army, 708 Air...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As of 04 May 2017, Ireland is contributing 575 Defence Forces personnel to 9 different missions throughout the world and also to a range of international organisations and National representations. The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 369personnel and the United Nations Disengagement...