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Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: In the period since 2007, 25 complaints relating to bullying have been made through the Redress of Wrongs process. Of these: Ø 7 were withdrawn by the complainants Ø 7 were ruled on by the Minister for Defence Ø 4 are currently with the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces Ø 7 are resting with the complainants. The Defence Forces have no record of any disciplinary action being taken...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware Custume Barracks Athlone is the headquarters of 4 Western Brigade. The barracks continues to function as an operational military installation and will shortly provide accommodation for personnel relocating from O'Neill Barracks Cavan and Columb Barracks Mullingar following their closure at the end of March. There are no plans to close Custume Barracks.

Written Answers — Personal Injury Claims: Personal Injury Claims (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that personal injury claims arising from the prescription of Lariam (an anti-malaria chemoprophylaxis) by the Defence Forces' Medical Corps are managed by the State Claims Agency in conjunction with the Chief State Solicitor's Office. To date, High Court legal proceedings have been served in respect of four Plaintiffs. Legal proceedings have issued but not yet...

Written Answers — European Defence Agency: European Defence Agency (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The European Defence Agency (EDA) was established under a Joint Action of the Council of Ministers on 12 July, 2004. Following Government approval, Ireland joined the European Defence Agency (EDA) when it was established during the Irish Presidency in 2004. Ireland participates in the framework of the Agency and my colleague, the Minister for Defence, represents Ireland on the EDA Steering...

Written Answers — Personal Injury Claims: Personal Injury Claims (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that the State Claims Agency deals with all claims arising from accidents involving Defence Forces vehicles since November 2011. Previously, the Agency dealt with claims that occurred in Ireland only. The Agency has advised that €310,428 was awarded in 2011 as compensation in respect of 34 injuries or accidents involving military vehicles. The Chief State...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 28 and 150 together. On 15 July 1998 the then Government approved a programme of the closure and sale of six barracks considered surplus to military requirements. The barracks in question were located at Ballincollig, Fermoy, Naas, Castleblayney, Kildare, and Islandbridge, Dublin.The sale of 97 acres approximately at Murphy Barracks, Ballincollig was...

Written Answers — Defence Force Operations: Defence Force Operations (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The number of times that Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams have been deployed in the past three years is set out in the tabular statement below. Year: Callouts: 2009 196 2010 198 2011 237 2012 to date 38

Written Answers — Defence Forces Pardons: Defence Forces Pardons (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that this is a very complicated issue and covers a wider range of individuals than those who deserted to join the British Army during World War II. Having regard to the wider dimensions of the issue, including for those who were actually tried by Court Martial for desertion during the Emergency and thereafter, my colleague, the Minister for Defence, referred the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 27 November 2009 that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Commercial Rents: Commercial Rents (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: As I indicated in my reply to Question No. 166 of 7 March 2012, the Government announced in December last that it had decided not to proceed with legislation to abolish upward only rent reviews in existing commercial leases, i.e., those entered into prior to 28 February 2010. There was a substantial concern that any legislative scheme involving interference in the contractual relationships...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that under section 5 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1927, as amended, the holder of an on-licence may apply to the District Court for special exemption orders which permit extended opening hours for special occasions. The Court shall not grant such an order in respect of any licensed premises unless it is satisfied that the special occasion concerned will be conducted in a...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Recruitment of Garda Reserve members is governed by the Garda Síochána (Reserve Members) Regulations 2006. Recruitment is a matter for the Public Appointments Service in the first instance and then the Garda Commissioner. I have no function in the process. The booklet detailing the selection of personnel for the Garda Reserve and including the notes for applicants and conditions of...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the outsourced safety camera network provides 6,000 hours of monitoring and 1,475 hours survey work per month across the country. The service provider is responsible for determining how many speed camera vans are required to meet its contractual obligations. I am also informed that, in addition to the outsourced speed detection, the Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: STATION CAR VAN DMR - BALLYFERMOT 1 DMR - BLANCHARDSTOWN 3 DMR - BRIDEWELL 1 DMR - CLONTARF 1 DMR - CRUMLIN 1 DMR...

Written Answers — Crime Investigation: Crime Investigation (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of the Scenes of Crime Unit, broken down by rank, is as set out in the following table. The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in this...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can advise the Deputy that my Department is currently renting 15 properties. Of these properties 8 are located in Dublin, 2 in Limerick and 1 in Sligo, Cork, Donegal, Waterford and Cavan. At present 13 of the 15 properties are being fully utilised and the annual total rent for these properties is €1,749,928.98. There are currently two of the 15 properties that are not being fully utilised...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Ministerial Air Transport Service is primarily provided by the Gulfstream IV and Learjet 45 aircraft, which were specifically acquired for that purpose. The CASA maritime patrol aircraft have been used infrequently for Ministerial Air Transport missions where no MATS aircraft has been available for operational or technical reasons. Helicopters have been used on occasion for Ministerial...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The properties currently being rented or leased by the Department are set out hereunder. All these properties are used on an ongoing basis by the Defence Forces. Information regarding the specific rents paid in respect of each premises is commercially sensitive and it would be inappropriate for me to provide this information. Full Time RDF buildings Part Time RDF buildings County number...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Following the Government's decision to further consolidate Defence Forces personnel into fewer locations, Columb Barracks will close on 30 March 2012. The Reserve Defence Force in Mullingar will be provided with alternative rented accommodation prior to the closure of the barracks. This is a normal arrangement for Reserve Units in other locations around the country and consistent with how...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The UN reimburses some personnel and Contingent Owned Equipment costs in respect of contributions of personnel to UN led operations. Rates of reimbursement, fixed in accordance with UN categories of equipment and personnel, are agreed in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ireland and the UN for each mission. The only mission for which Ireland is currently entitled to reimbursement...