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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 149. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which a person can access information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7375/19]

Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As stated at the outset, the Government recognises the need at all times to meet the highest standards regarding transparency, oversight and financial disclosure and recognises the intention to address such issues in the Bill proposed tonight. The Government will abstain on the vote to oppose the Private Members' Bill, the Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Bill 2017, sponsored...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Consultations (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has met with Kildare County Council to discuss and explore the potential for collaboration on addressing issues and identifying opportunities for the improved management and presentation of the Plains. To this end, the Department has confirmed its support of Kildare County Council's application for funding from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, administered by the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am aware of the views expressed and the issues raised in relation to protests by veterans and families of the Defence Forces. I note in particular the call for the restoration of pay. The scheme of Conciliation and Arbitration (C&A) for members of the Permanent Defence Force provides a formal mechanism for the Permanent Defence Force Representative Associations, that is RACO (for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Resources (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Government approved arrangements in July 2011, whereby Enterprise Ireland (EI) would support the Department of Defence and Defence Forces capability development through engagement with Irish-based enterprise and research institutes on the use and application of innovative civilian technologies in the military sphere. The Government allowed for greater engagement with EI and EI supported...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that a posthumous medal was not awarded to the family of the person in question. The matter is currently being examined in my Department on foot of representations made to me and it is hoped to bring the matter to a conclusion in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In line with other sectors, sick leave statistics for the Permanent Defence Force are compiled annually and provided to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (D/PER). These statistics are used in order to track the level of absenteeism across the Public Service. The absentee rates for the Public Service are then published by D/PER. As per Defence Force Regulation A12, sick leave may...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Advisers Data (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I have two special advisers, who are employed in an un-established capacity at the civil service grade of Principal, who provide me with advice on policy and communication matters. The salary scale associated with these posts is currently €85,823 - €105,552, which is the scale for Principals appointed on or after 6 April 1995.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The lands in the area of the Defence Forces Training Centre form part of the Curragh Plains, a site unique in terms of its archaeological, environmental, historical and cultural heritage. As custodian of the Curragh Plains, my Department is very aware of the competing challenges faced in relation to conservation of the land and its use by members of the public. My Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Appointments to State Boards (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that an official from my Department has been appointed to each of the following three boards - - the Interim Public Sector Procurement Reform Board - the National Shared Services Office Advisory Board - the Management Board of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management The provisions of Circular 12/2010, Protocol for Civil Servants Nominated to the Boards of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA) 2018-2020 sets out the policy on public service pension increases as adopted by Government for the duration of that agreement to end-2020, whereby some public service pensions qualify to be increased on foot of basic pay increases due under the terms of the PSSA. Due to the 2010 public service pay cuts and the ‘grace period’...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The information sought by the Deputy through his original questions in November is extensive. The Defence Forces continue to work on extracting the material sought from their records. Officials in my Department are in on-going contact with the military authorities in this regard. I acknowledge the passage of time in replying to the deputy and can assure him that my officials remain...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Civilian Employees are appointed to support the operational capability of the Defence Forces. There are currently 119 civilian staff employed in the Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC) in the Curragh, and a number of recruitment campaigns are currently under way. A further 11 applicants have been successful in recent recruitment campaigns for the DFTC, and have yet to commence employment....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The need to refurbish and upgrade the existing Dining Hall at Custume Barracks, for the purpose of providing a modern kitchen and dining facility to accommodate all ranks stationed at the Barracks, was identified as part of the ongoing Capital Building Programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The White Paper on Defence provides for the replacement of the two CASA 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with consideration of their...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 727. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if assistance will be offered to a person (details supplied) regarding a carer's allowance review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6806/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 748. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if improvements will be introduced to the tenant purchase scheme to enable Part V tenants who are in a financial position to purchase their homes participate in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6262/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 773. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the assistance available to a church (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6518/19]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency Project: Motion (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Chairman and appreciate the opportunity to address committee members. The following motion was placed on the Order Paper for Dáil Éireann and referred to the select committee: That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland’s participation in a European Defence Agency Project in relation to Military Search Capability Building, pursuant to section 2 of the Defence...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency Project: Motion (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I know that I said I would revert to the Deputy on her question. The reply is on its way. I have not signed off on it yet but I know it is ready for me to sign off. That was the week before last and I was in the Dáil twice last week dealing with matters. In no way is Ireland promoting an EU army, and I have stated that on numerous occasions. The Treaty of Lisbon does not provide for...