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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)
Éamon Ó Cuív: The Tánaiste probably answered the first supplementary I had, which was whether the White Paper has been overtaken by events, in particular, the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces and if it has, whether there will be a new White Paper or whether we will just work on the commission. Also, will the consultative forum on international security policy require formal change of...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)
Micheál Martin: The strategic framework on the transformation of the Defence Forces, that I published in September, is the overarching document and our focus is on implementing that in accordance with the timelines that have been set within that framework. We need one clear overarching document. That covers all aspects, both of the Commission on the Defence Forces and the independent review group...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)
Éamon Ó Cuív: In 2015, the then Government took the view that there was scope during the currency of the White Paper to further develop supports to existing personnel and veterans and this was to include training of serving personnel in order that they would have civilian qualifications once they left the Army and would be able to transfer into civil society and be able to get employment. What progress...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)
Micheál Martin: There is extensive training within the Defence Forces. When they eventually leave, many people come out of the Defence Forces very well qualified and eagerly sought after. This is a problem in some respects because we are anxious that people would stay longer in the Defence Forces. That is why we have improved conditions and pay, as well as retirement ages more recently. Significantly, we...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)
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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)
James Lawless: 11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an overview on the implementation of the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13023/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)
Éamon Ó Cuív: I ask the Tánaiste for an overview on the implementation of the defence White Paper and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)
Micheál Martin: The White Paper on Defence sets the defence policy framework out to 2025 and covers all aspects of defence within the broader security policy framework. Since publication of the White Paper in 2015, a total of 95 separate projects were identified for completion over a ten-year period. Project and programme management governance arrangements were put in place to monitor the ongoing status of...