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- Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (25 Mar 2010)
Tony Killeen: The Department is currently leasing 30 properties, mainly in the Curragh, Co. Kildare, to a variety of individuals and organizations. Only 5 of these leases can be regarded as being to business ventures. The terms of these leases vary from year to year to a term of 99 years from 1952. The terms of these leases and the charges associated with them reflect the nature of the businesses and...
- Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (25 Mar 2010)
Tony Killeen: The Department is currently renting 51 properties, 4 on a full-time basis and 47 on a part-time basis, for use by the Reserve Defence Force. 49 of these premises are rented from local authorities, community groups, sports organisations or private individuals. Two, in Tullamore and Sligo, are rented from commercial entities. The charge for the Tullamore property is reviewed by reference to...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (30 Mar 2010)
Tony Killeen: I regret to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action it is not possible to provide a response to his question at this time.
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (30 Mar 2010)
Tony Killeen: All of the main savings measures identified in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes have been implemented, or alternative savings have been implemented, as follows: Special group's recommendation Implementation Reduction in personnel in Permanent Defence Force and Department over 2 to 3 years. Recommended reductions already achieved....
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: The Government decision on decentralisation provides for the transfer of the Department's Dublin-based civil service staff, together with a number of military personnel, to Newbridge, Co. Kildare and for the decentralisation of the Defence Forces Headquarters (DFHQ) to the Curragh. The Department's Dublin-based civil servants, together with about 55 of the military personnel will relocate to...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 737 and 738 together. Officials from the Department are continuing to engage with the Military Authorities in relation to a review of structures and posts required to meet the operational requirements of the Defence Forces in light of the Government decision to maintain a Permanent Defence Force complement of 10,000 personnel. The review has not yet been...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: The Government approved Ireland's participation in the Swedish-led Nordic Battlegroups 2008 and 2011. Regarding Nordic Battlegroup 2008, Irish Defence Forces participated in two joint training exercises. An exercise entitled 'Illuminated Summer' took place during the period 02-13 July 2007 while an exercise entitled 'Nordic Resolution' took place during the period 01-16 November 2007. The...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: The following table provides the information requested in relation to the number of personal computers and laptops currently deployed within the Department and each agency under its aegis. Number of Personal Computers Number of Laptops Department of Defence 384 58 Defence Forces 4344 680 Civil Defence 32 10 Army Pensions Board 3 0
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: The following table provides the information requested in relation to the number of photocopiers, laser printers, inkjet printers and multifunctional devices currently deployed within the Department and each agency under its aegis. Photocopiers Laser Printers Inkjet Printers Multifunctional Devices Department of Defence 19 139 5 25 Defence Forces 320 570 40 70 Civil Defence 2 14 2 1...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: The following table provides the information requested in relation to the total spend by the Department and each agency under its aegis on printer consumables for each of the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010. Total Expenditure Including VAT 2006 2007 2008 2009 To date in 2010 Department of Defence â¬71,231.11 â¬104,753.45 â¬22,372.73 â¬41,999.42 â¬8.355.91 Defence...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: Details of the information sought by the Deputy is contained in the tabular statement. The information below includes the number of reams of A3 and A4 paper used by the Department, the Civil Defence Board and the Army Pensions Board. In the time-frame available, I am unable to supply details of reams used by the Defence Forces. This information will be relayed to the Deputy as soon as it...
- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: The Department employs three staff at the Curragh whose responsibilities include the removal of litter. On occasions where the quantities are considerable a contractor is engaged to assist in its removal. The Department liaises with the litter service of Kildare County Council to try to ascertain the individuals involved in the littering with a view to ensuring that these people are held...
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: Ireland has offered, through the UN Standby Arrangements System (UNSAS), to provide up to 850 military personnel for overseas service at any one time. This figure equates to some 10% of Ireland's standing Army (excluding Reserves) and demonstrates Ireland's commitment to the cause of international peace. This is the maximum sustainable commitment that Ireland can make to overseas peacekeeping...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Medical Service: Defence Forces Medical Service (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: I am advised by the Military Authorities that, currently, there is one dental hygienist employed in the Defence Forces. However, dental officers also carry out this type of work. The overall structure of the dental service and the dental hygienist requirements of the Defence Forces is being considered in the context of the restructuring of the Medical Service.
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Medical Service: Defence Forces Medical Service (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: Following the publication of the Independent Strategic Review of the Defence Forces Medical Service by PA Consulting, my predecessor asked that implementation of the recommendations proceed immediately. As you are aware, the PA Report has recommended a programme of major change. The high level recommendations include: A centralized command structure for the Medical Corps The creation of a...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: Details of usage of the Ministerial Air Transport Service to date in 2010 are set out in the tabular statement below, and include dates of travel, Ministerial time on board, mission route and requesting minister. GULFSTREAM IV 2010 Date Return Date Min. Time On Board Route Minister 18/01/10 18/01/10 180 Baldonnel - Brussels - Baldonnel Agriculture, Fisheries & Food/Minister of State...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: The Deputy will be aware that the Government decision on decentralisation provides for the transfer of Dublin-based civil service staff, together with a number of military personnel, to Newbridge, Co Kildare and for the decentralisation of the Defence Forces Headquarters (DFHQ) to the Curragh. In light of budgetary constraints at this time the Government has decided to defer proceeding with...
- Written Answers — Departmental Reviews: Departmental Reviews (20 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: Ensuring value for money in the delivery of services is a key priority within the Department and the Defence Forces. In this context, the Defence Organisation is widely regarded as a model for public sector reform. The significant improvements that have been achieved over recent years have engendered a culture of continuous improvement within the Defence Organisation and I am confident that...
- Overseas Missions. (21 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 and 50 together. MINURCAT was established under the authority of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1861 of 14 January 2009 to replace the EU-led EUFOR TCHAD-RCA mission in Chad and the Central African Republic with which in excess of 400 Irish Defence Forces personnel had been serving since May 2008. Ireland has participated in MINURCAT since...
- Overseas Missions. (21 Apr 2010)
Tony Killeen: I thank Deputy Deenihan for his best wishes. I had the opportunity to visit Lieutenant General Dermot Earley on two occasions and I agree with what the Deputy said. On the press reports that the Irish decision might have undermined delicate negotiations, I have been unable to find any reliable source at UN level to indicate that. Long before my appointment, my predecessor and the...