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Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have on a number of occasions placed on the record in Dáil Éireann my view that the personnel strength of the Permanent Defence Force should be maintained at 9,500 to ensure that the Permanent Defence Force have the capabilities to meet both their international (UN/EU) and domestic obligations. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at...

Written Answers — Infrastructure Investment Plan: Infrastructure Investment Plan (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: There are currently no projects listed for County Donegal on the Department's Capital Plan 2012. However, in future years, needs will be considered as they arise in the context of the planned approach to capital projects for the Defence Forces.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Department is engaged in ongoing capital building and maintenance programmes designed to modernise and enhance the living, training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces. The capital building programme focuses mainly on infrastructural projects comprising the construction of new buildings and the refurbishment of existing buildings. Under...

Written Answers — Naval Service Recruitment: Naval Service Recruitment (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the military authorities that vacancies within the Naval Service Dive Team are filled as they arise from those personnel who have satisfactorily completed the requisite course and have the required specialisation. The Naval Service conducts one (1) Diving Course each year (SCUBA to 36 meters). The course is open to serving Naval Service personnel only. Applicants undergo a...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: In relation to the number of promotions in the Naval Service, Air Corps and Army at each rank for the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011, the Military Authorities have advised that it is not possible within the time available to source the necessary information in order to fully answer this question. I will revert with a complete answer at the earliest possible opportunity.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The bodies under the aegis of my Department are the Civil Defence Board, the Army Pensions Board and the Board of Coiste an Asgard. The Department and its agencies source its staff through the Public Appointments Service. There is no cost to the Department for using this service.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The bodies under the aegis of my Department are the Civil Defence Board, the Army Pensions Board and the Board of Coiste an Asgard. No former holders of the Office of Attorney General have been appointed to these boards by the current or former Governments.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 181 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Number 321 of 2 November, 2011 which indicated the following: "In line with a commitment in the Programme for Government the Personal Insolvency Bill is in the course of being developed in my Department to provide for a new framework for settlement and enforcement of debt and for personal...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that based on information that is readily available from the Garda Authorities the number of vetting application on hand at the start of November was in the region of 45,000 to 50,000. In relation to providing the Deputy with information pertaining to when those applications were received, I am further informed that this would take an inordinate amount of time to...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 together. The details of the rental properties leased in the name of the Minister for Justice and Equality are as follows:- Property Location Annual Rent 2009 Annual Rent 2010 Currently in Use Department of Justice, Montague Court Dublin 2 €691,080 €691,080 Yes Forensic Science Laboratory, Trinity Enterprise Centre Trinity College, Dublin 2...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the cost to the State of providing a Crime Prevention Officer consists of an annual salary at Sergeant rank which is in the range of €44,725 - €53,119 and a Crime Prevention Allowance which is set currently at €30.90 per week. The primary cost of bringing a Crime Prevention Officer from Waterford to the Tipperary area is variable and...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 187 together. A final decision on whether station closures will take place, and if so what stations, will be taken in the context of the Commissioner's draft Policing Plan for 2012 and will be announced shortly. The policing plan will also be laid before each House of the Oireachtas. It is the case that, as with every other public sector organisation,...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: There is already a scheme in place to grant long term residence without condition as to time (immigration Stamp 5) to persons in certain categories who have been residing legally in Ireland for 8 or more years. This would apply to workers with an existing Stamp 1 permission as a work permit holder. It also covers the lawfully resident spouses of such persons. There is no general plan to...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 190 together. Private rental properties leased by Minister for Defence Full Time rentals - Reserve Defence Force COUNTY ADDRESS Clare Kilrush Creek Marina, Kilrush Cork Weir St., Bandon Donegal Unit 4, Court Place, Carndonagh (1st Floor Unit) Galway Hut Site, Tuam Leitrim 8 Park Lane, Carrick – on – Shannon Mayo Foxford, Ballina...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: At present the RDF use facilities in Columb Barracks Mullingar one night a week for training purposes. Prior to the closure of the barracks arrangements will be made to provide alternative accommodation in the town. On nights that the training involves the use of weapons it will be necessary for these to be brought from Custume Barracks Athlone. This type of arrangement exists with many...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: As I have said previously annual savings in respect of utilities, security duty allowances and maintenance amount to approximately €1.3 million per annum in respect of the four closures. In relation to Columb Barracks Mullingar these savings amount to approximately €0.4 million based on the most recent figures available. In addition to the cost of utilities each barracks requires a...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: Over the coming weeks officials from the Department and Defence Forces engineers will be visiting Custume Barracks Athlone to finalise a detailed long-term plan to provide the required accommodation to facilitate those transferring from Cavan and Mullingar. This plan is likely to follow the precedent that was successfully used during the 2009 barrack closure programme. At that time a range...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: Since becoming Minister I have been actively engaged in seeking a means of dealing with Connolly Barracks, Longford. On 29 September I met with a delegation from Longford to discuss possible future uses of the former barracks. Arising from that meeting I asked my Department to have the site revalued. As a consequence of that revaluation and discussions between my Department and the local...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 196 together. Since the announcement of the Government decision on barrack closures the Department has written to each Government Department and various agencies and local authorities seeking expressions of interest in acquiring any of the properties to benefit the local community as a whole but with particular emphasis on job creation measures. The...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Promotions: Defence Forces Promotions (23 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The position is that on 10 October 2011, I sanctioned limited promotions within the Reserve Defence Force to bring the current strength in all ranks, except Corporal, to 70% of the established strength in each rank as provided for in Defence Force Regulations CS 4. In the case of the rank of Corporal, I have sanctioned promotions to bring the current strength to 60% of the established...