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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (16 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The table at the link shows the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) as at 31 May 2020 broken down by rank, service and gender.  While the Government remains committed to returning to, and maintaining the agreed strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, the capacity of the Defence Forces to induct and train recruits has been severely impacted by the Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (16 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Reserve Defence Force, RDF, is comprised of the First Line Reserve, FLR, the Army Reserve, AR and the Naval Service Reserve, NSR.  The effective strength of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR), as of 31 May 2020, are set out as follows: The breakdown of females of the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve for the same period is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (16 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 12 and 13 together. The reply to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 20 May 2020 provided a snapshot of the number of vacancies that existed in the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) on 30 April which was achieved by calculating the variance between the strength of the PDF on that date and the agreed establishment. The information requested on the exact nature of each...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have advised that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, at 30th April 2020, was 8,485 whole time equivalent personnel. While the Government remains committed to returning to, and maintaining the agreed strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, the capacity of the Defence Forces to induct and train recruits has been severely impacted by...

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...in the Naval Service. Given the highly specialised nature of personnel, staffing shortages have had a significant impact. At present, the Naval Service has 898 personnel and its establishment strength is 1,094. This means there is a shortage of 200 personnel. As personnel return to career courses, it is likely we will have ongoing challenges in the Naval Service. The next Government...

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I welcome this opportunity to update Deputies on the response of the defence sector to Covid-19. At the outset, I express my deepest condolences to all who have lost loved ones during this pandemic and I wish a full recovery to all those fighting the coronavirus. I will outline the contribution made by the defence sector as part of the overall response of the State to this terrible...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (3 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table details the current strength (Whole Time Equivalent) figures of the Permanent Defence Force, as of the 30th April 2020, and those of the agreed establishment.  Branch Establishment Strength Army 7,520 6,867 Air Corps 886 726 Naval Service 1,094 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table details the establishment, strength and vacancies of the Permanent Defence Force, as of the 30th April 2020: Branch Establishment Strength (WTE) Vacancies Army 7,520 6,867 653 Air Corps 886 726 160 Naval Service 1,094 892 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In December 2011, the Government decided to stabilise the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel and this agreed strength was reflected in the White Paper on Defence (2015). The Defence Budget provides sufficient resources for the full strength of 9,500 personnel and every effort is being made to reach this strength.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) as at 31stMarch 2020 broken down by rank, service and gender is available at the following link. Defence Forces recruitment will continue throughout 2020 targeting General Service Recruits, Cadets and specialists for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve (FLR), the Army Reserve (AR) and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR). The most up to date figures available for the effective strength of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR), as of 29 February 2020, are set out at the following links. The breakdown of females of the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The details of the strength of the Permanent Defence Force across the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps as at 31st January (the latest date for which such data is available); the breakdown of all ranks across the three services; and the gender breakdown of same are available at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve (FLR), the Army Reserve (AR) and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR).  The most up to date figures available for the effective strength of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR), as of 31 January 2020, are set out in the following tables. Effective Lt Col Comdt ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have advised that, as at 30thNovember 2019, 605 personnel were inducted into the Defence Forces and 10 serving soldiers were awarded a cadetship. They have further advised that, on that date, the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (whole time equivalent), across all services was 8,751 personnel. I am very much aware that there continues to be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table shows the number of females by branch and by rank (wholetime equivalent strength), within the Permanent Defence Force as at 30th November 2019, the latest date for which such information is available. ">Strength in Defence Forces

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence, approved by Government in July 2015, resulted from a comprehensive examination of Defence requirements.  It provides the defence policy framework for the period up to 2025.  This policy framework is designed to be flexible and responsive given the dynamic nature of the security environment and enables the Defence Organisation to be adaptive to changing...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Army Personnel (17 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The decision in 2012 was based on recommendations brought forward by the then Secretary General of the Department of Defence and the then Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces. They were aimed at ensuring the most effective operational structures in a stabilised strength ceiling of 9,500 Permanent Defence Force personnel. The reorganisation proposals at that time were developed...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Army Personnel (17 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence, which was approved by the Government in July 2015, comprehensively dealt with all aspects of defence policy and was informed by a wide-ranging consultation process. The retention of the Army's two-brigade structure was among the commitments outlined in the White Paper. This involved the removal of a layer of middle and senior management associated with having a...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (17 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Deputy for his question. The military authorities have advised me that, as at 30 November 2019, 605 personnel had been inducted into the Defence Forces and ten serving soldiers were awarded a cadetship. At that date, 793 personnel had exited the organisation. They further advised that, as at 30 November 2019, the strength of the Permanent Defence Force whole-time equivalent...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (17 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have advised that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (whole time equivalent) at 30th November 2019, was 8,751 personnel, comprised of: Army - 7,071 Air Corps - 733 Naval Service - 947 I am very much aware that there continues to be a shortfall between the current strength figures and those of the establishment and I remain committed to restoring the strength...