I presume the Deputy is referring to a recent press article concerning allegations made on a Lebanese television station that a member of the Irish Army had been fighting alongside Israeli soldiers during the recent conflict in Lebanon. As the basis for its assertion, the television station reported that the identity card of a member of the Irish Defence Forces was found amongst items recovered in an area recently vacated by personnel of the Israeli Defence Forces in South Lebanon.
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However, I can state categorically that no member of the Defence Forces was fighting alongside the Israeli forces and the person, whose ID was found, is still a member of the Defence Forces and was not in Lebanon during the recent conflict. A member of the Irish unit was injured and medical assistance was rendered by a member of the SLA, which required the removal of the soldier's trouser leg containing his wallet and ID card.
The loss was reported at the time and the ID card, which I understand has since expired, was cancelled. We have no information as to how the ID card, which, as I have said, was lost in , came to be found in items discovered during the recent conflict in Lebanon. I have had no contact with the Israeli or Lebanese authorities arising from the recent article. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the progress with regard to the amalgamation of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Bruton asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Reserve Defence Forces will be permitted to serve overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. The new Reserve will have a clearly defined role, an enhanced relationship with the PDF, better equipment and training and opportunities to serve on overseas peace support missions. This plan provides for the phased enhancement of Reserve capabilities over the period to end These new organisational structures were introduced on 1st October In addition to the reorganisation, the Reserve has seen significant improvements in clothing, equipment and enhanced training opportunities.
The development of the integrated element of the Reserve is currently being progressed and it is planned to introduce elements of the integrated Reserve, on a pilot basis, in This element of the Reserve will provide personnel who will integrate with PDF units in contingency situations. The Integrated Reserve will be provided with enhanced military training and PDF unit commanders will be responsible for the training of such Reserve personnel. The phased enhancement of Reserve capabilities and improvements in interoperability between the Reserve and the PDF, as provided for in the plan, are significant enablers in facilitating any future participation by Reserve personnel in overseas peace support missions.
While there are no immediate plans for participation by members of the Reserve in overseas missions, policies to support the selection of suitably qualified personnel for overseas duties will be developed over the lifetime of the Implementation Plan i.
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In other countries, service by Reservists on overseas peace support missions is quite common, although as specified in the Plan, any such participation by members of the Reserve is likely to be in specialised areas such as medical, transport, engineering and communications and information services.
This will also be subject to personnel having suitable qualifications, their personal availability and appropriate advance training. Development of policies to support the selection of suitably qualified Reserve personnel for overseas duties will include consideration of the impact of overseas duties on the employment of Reserve personnel.
The question of legislation will also be considered in this context. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence his plans to increase overseas allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Since , the Defence Forces has had a continuous and distinguished presence on peacekeeping duties throughout the world and are currently contributing personnel to 19 different missions. While the final details are being worked out it is expected that the Irish contingent will comprise approximately personnel. When visiting Irish troops serving in Liberia and the Balkans I saw at first hand the dedication and professionalism of military personnel in bringing comfort and hope to those who are less fortunate than us.
I want to again express my appreciation and that of the Government for the tremendous work being done by the Defence Forces on the international stage in the cause of peace.
Any such claim would, of course, have to be processed through the normal conciliation and arbitration channels and would have to meet the conditions required by the new Public Service Pay Agreement-Towards Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence when the task force on emergency planning last met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. The last Task Force meeting was held on Tuesday 3rd October While dates have not been decided for the next Task Force or IDWG meetings, these are normally held every four to six weeks. While it would be inappropriate to comment on a particular security issue, I can reassure the Deputy that the Garda authorities maintain an up-to-date assessment of threats through analysis of intelligence gathered from domestic and international sources.
The ongoing sharing of intelligence enables a rapid operational response to be put in place where circumstances so warrant. This includes monitoring of any alerts relating to aviation security, in consultation with the Department of Transport. Gogarty asked the Minister for Defence the progress in the decentralisation of his Department and components of the Defence Forces to Kildare; the number of people who have moved to date; when he expects this decentralisation to be fully achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The Government decision on decentralisation, announced by the Minister for Finance in his Budget statement on 3 December , provides for the transfer of all of my Department's Dublin based civil service staff to Newbridge, Co. The number of staff to be relocated to Newbridge is Sixty staff from within my Department have opted to move to Newbridge, and in addition twenty-nine staff have been assigned from other Departments to date, giving a total of 89 staff in place who will be assigned to Newbridge.
I would expect to have close to my full allocation of staff in place in my Department in the next 12 to 18 months.
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The Office of Public Works is in advanced negotiations with Kildare County Council in relation to the acquisition of a site in Newbridge. Once this site is acquired, I would anticipate that my Department will relocate to Newbridge by late There are currently no plans to move staff to Newbridge in advance of this date. The Government decision on decentralisation also provides for the transfer of Defence Forces Headquarters staff to the Curragh, Co. The brief for the new Defence Forces Headquarters building has been finalised and preliminary topographical and site investigations have been completed.
The Office of Public Works is finalising the outline design currently, to enable the project to be sent to tender. It is expected that the necessary planning notification will be submitted to Kildare County Council before the end of , with works commencing as soon as possible thereafter.
In the case of meetings at National Armaments Directors level, an official from my Department acts as our representative at the Steering Board and attended the meeting. In this regard, the Agency has been examining a number of areas to support greater cohesion and to reduce the level of fragmentation in the sector. At the Steering Board in National Armaments Directors format on 20 September , the Board discussed a range of issues relating to the Defence Equipment Market and the Technological and Industrial Base both of which are complimentary in seeking to reform, rationalise and strengthen the defence industrial sector.
The Board reviewed the operation of the code of conduct on procurement, the code of best practice in the supply chain, together with issues relating to security of supply, security of information and offsets.
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All these initiatives are designed to improve the overall operation of the defence equipment market, eliminate market distortions and reduce the level of recourse by member States to Article for defence equipment procurement. In tandem with these market initiatives, the Agency is also examining how it can support greater co-operation among companies in the European defence industry so as to maintain and strengthen the industrial base.
The report of the Agency on the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base recognises that, given the pressure on current national Defence Budgets and continuing fragmentation in both supply and demand, it is likely that the European defence industry will struggle to remain globally competitive into the future.
The Agency set out a number of proposals to start addressing this issue. The view of the Agency is that the industry, in the future, must be Capability driven responsive to PMS and EU defence needs , Competent capable of delivering cutting-edge technology on time and Competitive.
Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which all members of the Defence Forces are issued with the necessary protection in the event of a gas or chemical attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Neville asked the Minister for Defence the number of nuclear, biological and chemical suits available to members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which gas masks or other breathing equipment is available to each member of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if full body protection is available to all members of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. The potential threats to the State arising from terrorism are continuously monitored by them in cooperation with the Defence Forces. The Defence Forces make contingency plans for a range of scenarios where the security of the State may be at risk.
The Defence Forces have available to them equipment for monitoring and protecting their members in dealing with Nuclear, Biological or Chemical NBC threats identified from time to time. They hold an extensive range of modern NBC equipment that meets their current requirements. This range includes approximately 9, NBC suits, of which were delivered in January In addition, the Defence Forces has sufficient stock of Respirators for each individual soldier.
They also have 98 of the most technologically up to date Chemical Agent Monitors and Defence Forces personnel have been trained on their operation. A programme for the purchase of NBC equipment is ongoing and whatever equipment deemed necessary is purchased expeditiously to meet the changing requirements.
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On the issue of body armour, a tender competition was held in for the provision of body armour for the individual soldier on operational duties. An order was placed for units for delivery this year. The delivery of the units is ongoing at present. The new body armour provides significantly greater protection, comfort and coverage than the old model as well as a doubling of the range of sizes available.
A further order for units has been placed. It is expected that delivery of the units will also be made by the end of this year. Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of officers commissioned from the ranks since July ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. A total of 31 enlisted personnel have been commissioned from the ranks in the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service since The revised cadetship competition is now seen as the primary means of commissioning from the ranks.
Consultations with the representative associations are ongoing regarding the conditions for a Commissioning From the Ranks competition, which it is intended to hold in the coming months. This competition will provide an opportunity for enlisted personnel who have passed the cadet entry age to compete for entry on a potential Officers Course and ultimately, a commission. The outcome of this competition will inform policy on the issue of similar future competitions. In addition non-commissioned personnel who hold appropriate qualifications may be commissioned to fill specialist appointments where vacancies arise.
I hope that this will go some way towards assisting IUNVA in its most valuable and worthwhile activities. The Association is non-denominational, non-political and non-sectarian. Membership is available to any Irish resident who has successfully completed a tour of duty with a UN Force or Organisation, whether he or she is serving or retired. IUNVA's primary role is providing advice and counselling to members and their families who have been affected by their overseas service.
The Association, which is financed by membership fees, voluntary contributions and fundraising, also organises social, cultural and sporting events for its members. As fellow veterans of U. These personnel have contributed to almost 50 years of peacekeeping with courage and professionalism. IUNVA continues to support such personnel where the need arises with an understanding and insight born of their own personal experiences of overseas service.
Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the circumstances surrounding the deaths of persons details supplied ; if investigations are ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. The question of the measures open to the Irish Authorities to bring the alleged perpetrator of this crime to justice has been examined in detail in the Department of Defence in conjunction with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Attorney General's Office. The Attorney General has advised that there are no provisions in Irish law which provide a basis for Ireland to pursue a prosecution against the alleged perpetrator.
The Attorney did indicate, however, that while untested and potentially difficult, it might be possible for Ireland to pursue a prosecution under the provisions of the Geneva Conventions. While this appears an outside possibility, nevertheless, the Minister for Defence has asked the DPP, who would be responsible for pursuing any prosecution, to review the matter.
The Office of the DPP has examined all the available evidence in the case and has concluded that he cannot pursue a prosecution against the alleged perpetrator. The country with primary jurisdiction in this case is Lebanon. At the request of the Minister for Defence, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of Ireland in Cairo, which is accredited to Beirut, has conveyed to the Lebanese authorities our earnest desire and determination to see the alleged perpetrator brought to justice and to advise them that we will assist in whatever manner we can, should the Lebanese authorities be able to bring him to justice.
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The Department of Defence and the Department of Foreign Affairs are also in contact with the US authorities, where the alleged perpetrator resides as a naturalised US citizen. The US authorities have been kept apprised of developments in the case. The Minister for Defence will continue to explore such avenues as may be open to him to seek justice in respect of Privates Barrett and Smallhorne.