Written answers
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Department of Defence
Programme for Government Implementation
Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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947. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will outline in tabular form the commitments in the programme for Government under his remit; if the commitment has been met or is in the process of being met; the estimated time for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34677/13]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The commitments in the Programme for Government relating to Defence and the progress that has been made are set out in the following table:
| Commitment | Status |
|---|---|
| The implementation of the Defence Forces Medical Services Review as resources allow. | In line with the recommendations of the Defence Forces Medical Service Review, the Central Medical Unit was formally established in 2012. Options for outsourcing Defence Forces medical services to a civilian medical services provider have been reviewed and consideration is now being given to outsourcing options on a per service basis e.g. annual medicals, sick parades etc. I expect that decisions will be made in this regard in the coming months. |
| The initiation of a detailed legal review of the basis, structures and governance of the Irish Red Cross to improve its functioning in the light of changing circumstances. | The Department has commenced work on the review and has had discussions with the Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross on legislative proposals, which in the main relate to codification of the various legal instruments in effect since 1939. I anticipate, subject to Government approval, that a Red Cross (Amendment) Bill will be published during the lifetime of this Government. |
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