Results 1-16 of 16 for defence forces strength speaker:Pat Carey
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 77 and 93 together. 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 comprising 8,070 Army, 805 Air Corps and 1,031 Naval Service. The figures for the last three years are as follows: Air CorpsNaval ServiceArmyTotal 2009 801 1,037...
- Written Answers — Departmental Estimates: Departmental Estimates (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: Like other areas of the public service, the Defence Organisation will have to operate on a reduced budget for 2010, the details of which are set out in the Revised Estimates Volume for 2010. This was published on the 18th February. The gross total allocation for Defence in 2010 is â¬964m, comprising â¬755m in the Defence Estimate and â¬209m in the Army Pensions Estimate. The Government is...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: The pay and allowances of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) are provided for in subheads B and C of the Defence Vote. The outturn on those subheads was â¬539.4m in 2008 and â¬536.9 in 2009. The 2009 figure includes the carry-over costs of two general pay increases granted under the Towards 2016 Agreement during 2008, as well as the full year costs of overseas allowances for the UN mission...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the level of recruitment into the Reserve Defence Force between 1 January and 31 January 2010, the latest date for which figures are available, was twenty two (22) personnel. Limited recruitment to fill vacancies arising due to existing Reserve members resigning, or being discharged in the normal manner, is continuing, subject to the strength...
- 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 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 — Air Corps Recruitment: Air Corps Recruitment (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: ...the Government Decision regarding the reduction of public service numbers and the reduced budgetary provision available for 2009, recruitment, promotions and acting up appointments in the Permanent Defence Forces were suspended. Within the available resources, the Government is committed to maintaining the strength of the Defence Forces at a level of 10,000 all ranks, for which Government...
- 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 Recruitment. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: The number of female personnel serving in the Permanent Defence Forces on 31 January 2010, the last date for which figures are available, was 565, of which 461 were serving in the Army, 32 in the Air Corps and 72 in the Naval Service. In terms of ranks the breakdown of female personnel serving on 31 January 2010 was 143 officers, 169 non-commissioned officers and 253 privates. The...
- Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: ...the Government decision regarding the reduction of public service numbers and the reduced budgetary provision available for 2009, recruitment, promotions and acting-up appointments in the Permanent Defence Force were suspended. I am aware of the impact of the moratorium on the Permanent Defence Force, particularly in light of the high turnover rate that is part of any military...
- Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: I am advised the Defence Forces retain the capacity to undertake the tasks laid down by the Government at home and overseas. While a detailed response to the submission to the Minister for Finance has not yet been received, the objective is to achieve the implementation of the Government decision on savings measures in public service numbers in a manner that gives protection to the...
- Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: Within the available resources, the Government is committed to maintaining the strength of the Defence Forces, of all ranks, at a level of 10,000, for which Government approval has been secured in the context of budget 2010. This reflects the reductions in personnel recommended in the report of the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes. I am advised by the...
- Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: I thank Deputy Deenihan for his good wishes. I have been asked to respond to these questions and I will do so to the best of my ability. The Government is committed to maintaining the strength of the Defence Forces at the level outlined. As Deputy Deenihan will know, a review of Defence Forces' structures is under way and it will inform the timing of the recruitment campaign. The...
- Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: The Government has given approval in the context of budget 2010 to maintain the strength of the Defence Forces at all ranks at 10,000. As I stated, the recruitment campaign will be initiated in line with what the former Minister stated.
- European Presidency: Statements. (20 Jan 2004)
Pat Carey: ...to use its Presidency to assist the work of ensuring the EU enjoys a role and profile at the UN that is appropriate to its size and reflects its budgetary contribution. It is important that this strength is harnessed to support the UN's capacity for effective collective action. A key priority for Ireland is to ensure that the EU assists the process of UN reform so that the UN is effective...