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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (22 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: There has been no application for injury warrants under the Superannuation Acts in my Department, in the period since 1995.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The outcome of the vote of 23 June 2016 in the UK will have implications across all aspects of the business of the European Union. While the vote does not give rise to fundamental strategic issues for Defence Forces operations or for Ireland’s continuing engagement within the EU in the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), it is expected that Brexit will have an impact on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (22 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that the only vacant accommodation owned by the Department of Defence in the Dublin city council area are three vacant apartments, in a small development of former married quarters, located outside of Cathal Brugha Barracks in Rathmines. It is the Department’s policy to sell off vacant married quarters which are located outside of Barracks. However, in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (22 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I attended the ceremony held in Galway in June 2016 to mark the decommissioning of LÉ Aisling, following 36 years of outstanding service to the State. The proud record of the ship in operational service with the Naval Service was duly recognised and the range of activities which the ship was involved in was recalled and commended. There are a number of recognised methods for disposing...

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Where is Bríd tonight?

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Until it is finished.

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: We will have to bring back old politics.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (23 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Gormanston Camp is, and will continue to be, an important operational military installation, and there are no plans to change this. My Department has invested considerably in facilities and infrastructure at Gormanston Camp. Since 2010, just over €688,000 has been spent on a range of capital and non-capital developments and improvements. This is in addition to routine ongoing...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] - Thirty-Fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “That” and substitute the following:Dáil Éireann declines to give the Bill a second reading in order to protect the authority of the Executive to conduct external relations pursuant to Article 29.4 1° of the Constitution; noting also, for example, that the Bill, as currently framed, may constrain the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (24 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 280 and 281 together. The only State body currently under the aegis of the Department of Defence is the Army Pensions Board. The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act, 1927. The Act specifies that the Board shall consist of a chairman and two ordinary members. The two ordinary members must be...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (29 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Deputy Lawless for raising this important issue and apologise on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality who cannot be in the Chamber to respond to the Deputy directly. The Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (29 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: -----they would come forward.

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (29 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Deputy. As I outlined to him, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the location of Garda deployment where she sees fit. That is done in accordance with population trends and crime figures. I will personally bring the Deputy's concerns to the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality but I encourage him either to send a copy of his transcript to the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (29 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 86. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the assistance available to a person (details supplied) to proceed with the issuing of a certificate of naturalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36869/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Applications (29 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 122. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the restrictions in place on a person returning here to resume their job, with an unlimited work permit for the person and job specified, who had left the country to care for family that have now passed away; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37462/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: 710. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grant aid available for a company wishing to install a bio-mass burner instead of oil and gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37759/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Redeployment (29 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 791 to 794, inclusive, together. The following table below sets out details of staff seconded from the Department of Defence to other Government Departments or agencies in the Civil Service and organisations in the private sector in the period 2010-2016. Year Áras an Uachtaráin Department of Foreign Affairs(Brussels) Legal Aid Board European...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 795 to 797, inclusive, together. Expenditure by my Department is mainly on pay and allowances and the operational costs and capital investment across the Defence Forces. My Department does not provide funding on a geographic basis, with the limited exception of the funding provided from the Defence Vote in respect of Civil Defence and for the upgrade and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 798 to 800, inclusive, together. Expenditure by my Department is mainly on pay and allowances and the operational costs and capital investment across the Defence Forces. My Department does not provide funding on a geographic basis, with the limited exception of the funding provided from the Defence Vote in respect of Civil Defence and for the upgrade and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (29 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: Following a comprehensive review of expenditure carried out in 2011, the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) was stabilised at 9,500 personnel. It was clear from the review that the three brigade Army structure was no longer viable, particularly when compared to international norms. Accordingly, a major re-organisation of the Defence Forces was implemented in order to...