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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: As of 01 November 2016, Ireland is contributing 496 Defence Forces personnel to 11 different missions throughout the world, along with deployments to two standby Battlegroup Headquarters and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: My Department is not aware of any future events not under its control which may give rise to a contingent asset and as such does not have the information being sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (8 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 222. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason time on a VTOS course is not counted towards the qualifying period for the fuel allowance and the Christmas bonus; his plans to alter the requirements where some persons on the same course are receiving the benefits and others are not, depending on their days claiming before commencing the course; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Lottery Funding Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: My Department is not in receipt of funding from the National Lottery from which support can be provided for the work of community groups.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Promotions (8 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: A proposal for the up-ranking of a particular appointment in the Naval Service and the case for and the implications thereof is currently being considered by the Department. No decision has yet been made in this regard. The CS4 represents the Employment Control Framework for the Defence Forces, and any amendment thereto will also require engagement with the Department of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (8 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: A Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme for Members of the Permanent Defence Force exists within my Department. The purpose of the scheme is to provide means for discussion and negotiation with members of the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (RACO) and the Permanent Defence Forces Representative Association (PDFORRA). CCR (Conciliation Council Report) 295 and CCR...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (8 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper provides for the replacement of the current Naval Service flagship LÉ Eithne with a multi role vessel which will be enabled for helicopter operations and will also have a freight carrying capacity. It is the Government’s intent that this new vessel will provide a flexible and adaptive capability for a wide range of maritime tasks, both at home and overseas. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (8 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: To mark the occasion of the 55thanniversary of the Siege of Jadotville, I had my Department organise and host a ceremony in Custume Barracks, Athlone on Saturday 17 thSeptember 2016 to mark the collective actions of the men of “A” Company, 35 thInfantry battalion and its attachments. A Unit Citation was presented to the Company in recognition of their collective heroism and...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency: Motion (3 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: In commending the motion to the select committee, I will briefly outline the function of the European Defence Agency, EDA, and the background to the programmes in which Ireland wishes to participate. The EDA was established by a joint action of the Council of the European Union in 2004, "to support the Member States and the Council in their effort to improve European defence capabilities in...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency: Motion (3 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I will deal with the last questions first. Denmark is constitutionally debarred from participating. I assure Deputy O'Sullivan that Ireland's traditional policy on military neutrality is completely unaffected by the Treaty on European Union as amended by the Lisbon treaty. We are not and will not become, as a result of the treaty, part of any alliance or military formation. Legally...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency: Motion (3 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I wish to confirm that the EU and NATO declaration confirms that future co-operation will fully respect the decision-making autonomy of both organisations. It will not prejudice the specific character of the security and defence policy of any member state. We partake in the maritime security strategy, but we are protected by our own treaty and the triple lock arrangement. It is not often...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency: Motion (3 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I absolutely respect the concerns and viewpoints of the Chairman and members although mine might differ from theirs but that is the best thing about a parliament, we all have different viewpoints. If we do compromise or if there is any impact on our neutrality, there is the opt-out clause. The Deputy says we should work with like-minded countries that are not aligned with NATO but our...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (3 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: For the most part, Medical Officers are recruited as direct entrants into the Defence Forces. As such, there are no specific arrangements currently in place for recruiting medical officers internally from within the Defence Forces. However, there is no prohibition on same occurring and the matter is currently under active consideration. In addition, a new scheme for training medical...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (2 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 93. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the commencement of the Legal Services Regulation Act; when the public complaints function of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33022/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Programme (2 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 274. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding legislation on hedge cutting; when she expects that the changes will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33023/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Eligibility (2 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 401. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) will qualify for 60% on TAMS II; when a decision will be made on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33024/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Investigations (2 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: On 19 April 2011, Mr. Frank Callanan, SC, was commissioned to carry out an independent review into matters relevant to the deaths of Corporal Fintan Heneghan, Private Mannix Armstrong and Private Thomas Walsh on 21 March 1989 while serving with the 64th Infantry Battalion, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Mr. Callanan’s warrant of appointment, signed by the then...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Service Medals (2 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised by the military authorities that Ex Service members of the Naval Service are not being excluded from the Defence Forces International Operational Service Medal (IOSM) ceremony taking place in Cobh on 5 November 2016 . I wish to advise the Deputy that provisions are being made to invite recently retired Naval Service personnel, who qualify for the award of IOSM to two...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Costs (2 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: During the period 2013-2015 the main requirement for legal services in my Department was in the context of litigation, usually in the form of administrative law and personal injury proceedings. The Chief State Solicitor’s Office and the State Claims Agency managed and provided legal representation in relation to all cases taken against the Minister for Defence. Outside of the cases...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The position is that Ballymullin Barracks in Tralee remains operational and has a Reserve Defence Force (RDF) Unit based there. It is used for RDF training purposes and other military activities. My Department has not received any request for the use of a property in the Barracks. If the Association make a request for the accommodation required, detailing their proposed use of the...