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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, at 30 September 2016, was 9,044, comprising 7,247 Army, 718 Air Corps and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (15 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria to be eligible for grant funding under the SUSI application based on stamp 4 on a students GNIB card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35137/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Honours (15 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Siege of Jadotville, I decided to issue a Unit Citation to honour the collective actions and bravery of the men of “A” Company, 35th Infantry Battallion. My Department organised and hosted a ceremony in Custume Barracks, Athlone on Saturday, 17 September 2016 at which a Unit Citation was presented to the Company in recognition of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (15 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Since I was appointed Minister with Responsibility for Defence in May 2016 I have undertaken six overseas trips in total to the following locations: Warsaw (Partnership for Peace), Lebanon (UNIFIL), Sardinia (Pontus), London (UN Peacekeeping Conference), Mali (EUTM Mali) and Brussels (Foreign Affairs Council/Defence). Where deemed necessary an assessment of the security situation in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (15 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that there are a total of 211 members of the Defence Forces with addresses in Waterford, of which 15 are serving overseas. The overseas figure includes one member of the Naval Service currently serving with Operation PONTUS in the Mediterranean.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (15 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The National Day of Commemoration is held annually by the State in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Annual commemorations are also held by the Defence Forces at the National Memorial in Merrion Square during the summer months. In addition commemorations are held in military barracks during November. A commemoration to honour deceased members of the Defence Forces was conducted in November...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (16 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 167. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a person (details supplied) on the Public Appointments Service panel; the length of time they may be waiting to be called; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35264/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (16 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 243. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the work permits for persons (details supplied); if assistance will be offered taking into account the specialised need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35241/16]

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I hear the same rubbish from the Senator's colleagues and those on the left in the Lower House.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Senator spoke a lot about the last Government but she said nothing about all the jobs that were created by the last Government.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I wanted to interrupt the Senators but I have manners, so I did not. I hope they would have manners.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Senator should not have come into politics if she is going to be easily hurt by a comment like that.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the House for the opportunity to outline the Government's position on the Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016. The Government accepts it is well intentioned and its stated objective is to provide greater protection for employees by more effectively regulating zero hours and related employment practices. The Government does not oppose the principle of the Bill, but...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (17 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Civil Defence, which operates under the aegis of the Department of Defence, provides assistance to the Principal Response Agencies, such as An Garda Síochána. Civil Defence services are delivered at local level by the relevant local authority. Civil Defence is funded on a 70:30 basis by the Department of Defence and the local authorities. The Department of Defence does not...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (17 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Defence Forces. I will revert to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (17 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The only state body currently under the aegis of the Department of Defence is the Army Pensions Board which is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act 1927. The Army Pensions Board does not have a Chief Executive so the question of pension top ups does not arise. In the years 2011-2012 two other state boards operated under the aegis of the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (22 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 511. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing a decision on an application for incremental credits to a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36285/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Functions (22 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Pursuant to the Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2016 (S.I. No. 314 of 2016), statutory responsibility for a wide range of Defence matters as provided for in enactments relating to the Department of Defence has been delegated to me. As well as specifying the powers that have been delegated, the Order also specifies the Ministerial powers and responsibilities arising under...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (22 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Since October 2015, the processing and payment of monthly Defence Forces pensions on behalf of the Department of Defence is carried out by the Payroll Shared Services Centre (PSSC) operated by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The person concerned is in receipt of a Defence Forces occupational pension, which is liable to income tax and the universal social charge on the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ceremonies (22 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The National Day of Commemoration is held annually by the State in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Annual commemorations are also held by the Defence Forces at the National Memorial in Merrion Square during the summer months. In addition, commemorations are held in military barracks during November. A commemoration to honour deceased members of the Defence Forces was conducted in...