Results 161-180 of 589 for garda speaker:Paul Kehoe

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Defence Forces Remuneration (19 Sep 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...or serving here in Ireland and facing whatever issue they have to respond to. The Government values each member and the roles that members of the Defence Forces carry out along with members of An Garda Síochána and other State agencies. For this reason, the Government has tasked the Public Sector Pay Commission to examine recruitment and retention issues in the Defence Forces....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (18 Sep 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 foot of a request for ATCP...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (7 Sep 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...per week, per person. For Senior NCOs the rate is €122.87 per week. In line with any other occasion when the Defence Forces are requested to operate in an Aid to the Civil Power - i.e. supporting An Garda Síochána - Defence Force members on duty in support of An Garda Síochána during the Papal visit will receive Security Duty Allowance (SDA).  The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (7 Sep 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 which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. On each occasion that the support of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (7 Sep 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. The Gardaí requested...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (12 Jul 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 which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Cases Data (4 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...previously informed the House that the Government Decision dated 18 November 2016 approved the drafting of the Heads of Bill to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. This will remove the blanket exclusion of An Garda Síochána and members of the Defence Forces from its scope. This will be subject to the application of the appropriate exclusions/derogations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (27 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...in May 2018. - An Aid to The Civil Power (ATCP) Exercise was also conducted in May 2018. It featured a Company Group being exercised in conventional tactics in a variety of scenarios. This exercise transitioned to an ATCP Exercise with An Garda Síochána at Knock Airport where Defence Forces personnel were exercised in Chemical, Biological,...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...the House that a Government decision on 18 November 2016 approved the drafting of the heads of Bill to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. This will remove the blanket exclusion of An Garda Síochána and members of the Defence Forces from its scope. It will be subject to the application of the appropriate exclusions or derogations permitted by EU Directive No....

Other Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...legislative process was not embarked upon on foot of the decision made in the court case. It has been ongoing since 2016. It is not just about the Defence Forces; it also involves members of An Garda Síochána. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection works with both Departments on this issue.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...out as soon as possible. I hope the Deputy will accept that the nature of the duties of military life in general bring demands that are typical of other security and emergency services like An Garda Síochána. I said as much in my original reply. The directive allows for derogations and compensatory rest. As I indicated to Deputy Chambers, the Defence Forces and military...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...that the Government decision dated 18 November 2016 approved the drafting of the heads of Bill to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. This will remove the blanket exclusion of An Garda Síochána and members of the Defence Forces from its scope. This will be subject to the application of the appropriate exclusions and derogations permitted by Directive 2003/88/EC....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...Government’s stated goal to try to ensure that the current on-island border arrangements are maintained to the greatest extent possible. Responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities relating to their particular mandate.  Among the roles assigned to the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...for responding to emergencies caused by severe weather events, such as storms and flooding, rests with the three designated principal response agencies, namely, the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Health Service Executive. The Defence Forces provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate Lead Department in the event of a natural disaster or...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...with its role in contributing to maritime security. This encompasses the provision of support to other Government Departments and Agencies such the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, An Garda Síochána, the Revenue Commissioners and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority. The Defence Forces will continue to provide a range of supports to these Bodies in accordance with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (31 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...opportunity to remember and honour the sacrifice made by Irish soldiers. Appropriate commemorative events are being planned to mark this year's important milestones in the history of Ireland's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations by the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána and civilian personnel. A State ceremony will take place in Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Expenditure (29 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps operate a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft which provide military support to the Army and Naval Service, together with support for non-military air services such as Garda air support, air ambulance, fisheries protection and the Ministerial Air Transport Service. As the Deputy will appreciate, all aircraft must undergo regular maintenance and scheduled overhauls to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Transport (29 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: In my role as Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence, I have not been provided with a ministerial car from the Garda fleet.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Data (15 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Joint Task Force on Drug Interdiction (JTF) was established in 1993 as a Government measure to improve law enforcement in relation to illegal drug smuggling and consists of members of An Garda Síochána, the Customs Service and the Naval Service. The Deputy will be aware that overall responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with the Customs...

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

Paul Kehoe: ...the Directive. In November 2016, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation obtained Government approval to amend this Act insofar as it provides for a specific exclusion for members of An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. Responsibility for the legislation subsequently moved to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and that Department is...