Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017
851. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress on the review into Ireland's declared contribution to UNSAS and the EU Headline Goal in view of the changing security environment and the ongoing modernisation and transformation of the Defence Forces' capabilities; and the details of the contents of the review. [9777/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe White Paper on Defence contains a commitment to carry out a review of Ireland's declared contribution to UNSAS and the EU Headline Goal in light of the changing security environment and the ongoing modernisation and transformation of Defence Forces' capabilities. This review is scheduled to commence by mid 2017 and will take approximately 12 months to complete. The specific actions contained in the White Paper will be carried out on a phased basis over a ten year period. Implementation on a phased basis is necessary in order to reflect Programme for Partnership Government and Strategy Statement commitments, the related nature of some projects and resourcing implications. This process is being kept under review and will be subject to change as issues arise and other business dictates.
Progress on implementation of the White Paper actions will be reported on as part of the Annual Report and be comprehended within the development of the planned fixed cycle of defence reviews.
