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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Poverty Statistics (2 Oct 2012)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94, 95, 100 and 101 together. Statistics on poverty are compiled from the Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) which was introduced in 2004. The latest results are for 2010. The survey provides statistics on the at risk of poverty rate (the percentage of persons below 60% of median income) and consistent poverty (the percentage of persons who, in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Overseas Visitors Statistics (2 Oct 2012)

Paul Kehoe: Tourism is defined in Regulation (EC) 692/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning European statistics on tourism as 'the activity of visitors taking a trip to a main destination outside their usual environment, for less than a year, for any purpose, including business, leisure or other personal purpose, other than to be employed by a resident entity in the place...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Levels (25 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: The Live Register series gives a monthly breakdown of the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance and other registrants as registered with the Department of Social Protection. Figures are published for each county and local social welfare office. The most recent Live Register figures available are for August 2012. The table below contains the numbers signing on...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Parliamentary Questions Numbers (25 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: The Programme for Government sets out an ambitious Oireachtas Reform agenda, which will be implemented over the lifetime of the Government. The Government has already introduced the first phase of its Dáil Reform programme with a package of reforms which included an additional Leader’s Questions session, taken by the Tánaiste on Thursdays; the introduction of Topical...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Disability Numbers (25 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: According to the Census 2011 results, there were 333,571 persons aged between 16 and 64 years who indicated that they had either a physical or intellectual disability. Of these, 105,429 persons stated that they were working for payment or profit in April 2011. On 1st November 2012, the Central Statistics Office will be publishing “Profile 8 – Our Bill of Health”,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Emigration Data (25 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy regarding emigration is not available for the period specified, namely from 1 January 2010 to date. Annual Population and Migration Estimates are published in respect of Mid-April each year and the most recent release showed the number of emigrants from the Republic of Ireland for the 12 month period ending April 2010 was 65,300 and for 2011 was...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Care Services (25 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: According to the Census 2011 results, there were 187,112 people who said they provide regular unpaid help for a friend or family member with a long term illness, health problem or disability. 50.8 per cent or 83,376 persons signaled that they provided care for 15 or more hours per week. On 1st November 2012, the Central Statistics Office will be publishing more detailed information in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Income Statistics (25 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: The Survey of Income and Living Conditions (SILC) in Ireland is a household survey covering a broad range of issues in relation to income and living conditions. The results for 2010, the most recent year for which SILC data is available, show that the bottom 10% of persons had, on average net disposable equivalised income of €118.16 per week, while the top 10% of persons had...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: The claims are being managed by the State Claims Agency in conjunction with the Office of the Chief State Solicitor and these are the five cases involving the Defence Forces. I hope the Deputy appreciates I cannot comment on any individual case. The Minister has met the support group on two occasions. As soon as the final report is published, he will meet them again. Deputy Ó...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: That is agreed. Information not given on the floor of the House. I propose to take Questions Nos. 9 and 22 together. Arising from the comprehensive review of expenditure which reported at end 2011, the Defence Forces must operate within a significantly reduced resource envelope. The Minister for Defence secured the agreement of the Government to stabilise the strength of the Permanent...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy stated the security threat on the Border has not gone away and we have seen this in recent weeks, specifically during the week before last in Dublin. The PricewaterhouseCoopers review of the Defence Forces was completed in 1994. It set out a range of options the organisation of the Permanent Defence Force at varying strength levels. This did not include an option for a strength...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 and 26 together. Malaria is a serious disease which can cause serious complications and death. It is estimated by the World Health Organization that approximately 1 million people die every year from malaria in sub-Saharan Africa alone. It has long been recognised as being a serious threat to any military force operating in a malarious area. Lariam is...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: I have explained that, to date, legal proceedings have been served against the Minister for Defence in five cases concerning prescription of Lariam. These claims are being managed by the State Claims Agency in conjunction with the Chief State Solicitor. Given the legal proceedings served, I will not comment further on any individual cases. I am personally unaware of any other potential...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: My understanding is that the US forces have stopped using the medication due to concerns about inadvertent prescription of the drug to soldiers who should not take it. In this regard, I am advised that the US authorities undertook mass administration of Lariam to soldiers serving in areas subject to malaria without individual screening of personnel. The Defence Forces do not mass prescribe...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: There are five plaintiffs.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: I am unaware of any other cases. I have been told five cases have been referred to the Chief State Solicitor, who will deal with the issue. If I become aware of any other cases I will pass the information to the Deputy. There is a Lariam action group which was set up to deal specifically with this issue, and the Minister has met its representatives twice, in May 2011 and February 2012. He...

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: Ireland's position as outlined by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade is that we remain unpersuaded that military intervention or the arming of opposition factions would be likely to bring an end to the fighting or create the conditions for harmony. It is undeniable that there is little appetite, if any, among the international partners for external interventions,...

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: I acknowledge the Deputies' opinions, but I will not get caught in their crossfire. The deepening crisis in Syria could destabilise Lebanon, given the former's long history with and deep involvement in Lebanese politics. The situation should not be underestimated. The Lebanese Government and society are fearful that should the violence in Syria devolve into open sectarian warfare, it could...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: Investment in new equipment and the upgrading of existing equipment for the Defence Forces is provided for under various subheads of the Defence Vote relating to defensive equipment, transport, aircraft, Naval Service ships and stores, and information and communications technology. I am advised that the 2012 provision for the purchase of defensive equipment and ammunition is €27.5...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Equipment (20 Sep 2012)

Paul Kehoe: I presume that the proceeds will go into the Defence Forces envelope of annual expenditure but I will revert to the Deputy with a more specific answer. I am satisfied that the level of resources available to the Defence Forces, including equipment and training resources, enables them to carry out their roles at home and overseas in a professional manner. Particular focus has been maintained...