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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ceremonies (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are two commissioning ceremonies due to occur before the end of the year. One Direct Entrant will be commissioned as a Naval Service officer on 6 November 2019. Seven Air Corps cadets are scheduled to be commissioned as officers on 6 December 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: All procurements in the Defence Organisation are carried out in accordance with EU and National law and guidelines. Procurement practices are scrutinised and audited by both the Department's Internal Audit Section and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Accounting Officers are accountable to the Oireachtas for compliance with all relevant EU and National procurement...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that site works on this project have commenced and are expected to be completed by mid 2020. This project involves the upgrading and refurbishment of the existing accommodation in Plunkett Block 7 for 58 personnel to modern standards.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Civilian employees are employed to support the operational capability of the Defence Forces and work in military installations. Recruitment of such employees is an on-going process, with vacancies being identified and filled on a priority basis following engagement with the military authorities. There is currently a civilian position for a Craftworker (Carpenter) vacant in Custume...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Government ensures that Vote 36 (Defence) is fully funded to provide for the pay and allowances of the target strength of 9,500 Permanent Defence Force (PDF) personnel, as set out in the White Paper on Defence. The following table shows the budget allocation and expenditure for pay and allowances for serving members of the Permanent Defence Force for the years 2014-2018, and the savings...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not possible to collate the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the figures to the Deputy when I receive them from the military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Personnel (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not possible to collate the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the figures to the Deputy when I receive them from the military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: For reasons of operational security, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the disposition and specifics of the Defence Forces' Explosive Ordnance Disposal capabilities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table shows the number in each branch of the Defence Forces, by rank, as at 30th September 2019, the latest date for which such data is available. Substantive Strength of the Defence Forces - 30 September 1919 LT MAJ BRIG COL LT COMDT CAPT LT TOTAL SM BQMS CS CQMS ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table provides details of the number of civil service posts by grade in my Department in each of the years from 2009 to 31 October, 2019. The Deputy will note from that the overall staffing numbers in the Department of Defence have decreased by some 14%; from 409 at the end of 2008, to a figure of 352 at 31 October, 2019. As outlined in the table, while the overall numbers have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not possible to collate the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the figures to the Deputy when I receive them from the military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Information is not readily available for the numbers prescribed Lariam. Patient medical records are confidential and access to prescription information is restricted to medical professionals. Collation of information regarding individual prescriptions would require all Medical Officers in the Defence Forces to examine each medical record for patients treated in the periods in question. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 506. To ask the Minister for Health the status of building projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44520/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (24 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government both at home and overseas. The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans (24 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department formally recognises two veterans’ organisations that represent all former personnel, namely, the Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA) and Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (O.N.E, the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel).  My officials meet on a quarterly basis with representatives of both...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (24 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I have been informed by the relevant Military Authorities, that the circumstances and manner in which a Certificate of Service LA89 is issued to a member of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) on discharge, is governed by Defence Forces Regulation, A10. This Regulation sets out the Officer or prescribed military authority to direct the discharge. In so far as is possible, all efforts...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Cases Data (24 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The information sought by the Deputy could not be compiled within the timeframe available to answer the question.  I will revert to the Deputy on this matter in due course.

Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am thinking that if the Deputy could go faster we might finish the debate by 11 p.m.

Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I think the Deputy is wrong.

Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I think the Deputy is wrong.