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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Honours (21 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I wish to state clearly that the Government deeply appreciates and values the contribution of the many members of the Defence Forces who served along the border during the period we have all come to know as the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland. I have no doubt that my predecessors in various Governments over the years share that appreciation and depth of gratitude. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Recruitment (21 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Currently in the Air Corps there are 28 cadets, in 3 classes, undergoing the various stages of the Air Corps cadetship to become pilots. There are currently 8 Air Corps cadets in the final stages of their training with commissioning of these cadets likely to take place in Quarter 4 of this year. In addition, a Cadet Recruitment campaign is due to commence in the coming weeks, with a view to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Staff (21 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The numerical establishment of the Naval Service is 1,094 personnel. As of the 17th February, 2017, the strength figure stood at 1,056. Plans are in place to run new General Service and Cadet recruitment competitions in the coming weeks. The recruits from these competitions will help fill current vacancies and help reach the overall establishment figure of 9,500 personnel for the combined...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (21 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Government colleagues and I recognise the important role that the Reserve Defence Force has played in contributing to Ireland’s defence capability, and in particular, to the voluntary service which has been the hallmark of the Reserve. The Government appreciates the service of the members of the Reserve and the White Paper on Defence is clear that there is a continued requirement...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (21 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The consolidation of the Defence Forces formations into a smaller number of locations was a key objective of the Defence modernisation programme. On 15th November 2011, the Government approved a proposal for the Minister for Defence to proceed with the closure of four military barracks including Dun Ui Neill Barracks, Cavan. In February 2013 the sale of the Barracks to County Cavan...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Information and Communications Technology (21 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: There has been no cost incurred by my Department in relation to the upgrading of information technology systems and/or databases to incorporate the use of Eircode. My Department’s financial systems already have the functionality to capture and maintain postcode data. The use of Eircode is not mandatory in my Department. However, all staff have been advised to use Eircode in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (21 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: On 27 September 2010 the Adjudicator under the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force awarded an increase in the Army Ranger Wing allowance. This award is backdated to 1 June 2006. The Adjudicator’s Findings cannot be implemented having regard to the provisions of Sections 2 and 5 of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Quality (21 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the Military Authorities that an air quality test was carried out in main technical stores, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel and adjoining office complex on the 9th February 2017 by an external assessor. The report from this test is expected to be published 3/4 weeks from the date of testing.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Funding (21 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence currently has the opportunity to access EU funding under Ireland’s European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme (2014 – 2020) which was adopted on 4 December 2015 by the European Commission. The Operational Programme provides for funding of €18.5 million, of which €12 million is EU funding, for the replacement and upgrade of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (21 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Full details of the public funding supplied to the representative bodies under the aegis of my Department in 2015 and 2016 are shown in the following table: Representative Association 2015 2016 PDFORRA €168,797 €168,797 RACO €47,535 €47,535 RDFRA €52,694 €52,694

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (22 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The implications of the Working Time Directive and its implementation, in respect of the Defence Forces, under the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, have been the subject of an intensive and ongoing review by my Department with a view moving away from the current blanket exemption in respect of Defence Forces activities under the Act and ensuring maximum compliance with the Directive....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (22 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I have indicated previously to you in my response to PQ 27090/16, scoping work was carried out on the proposal for a Peace Support and Leadership Training Institute at the Defence Forces Training Centre in the Curragh throughout 2016 and still continues. In addition to a concept paper being developed some initial consultation with national and international third level and research...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (22 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As recently stated the Department is engaged in an ongoing building programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces within the Curragh Camp. As part of the White Paper implementation a comprehensive assessment has been undertaken of the infrastructure within the Camp. From this assessment a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (22 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I appointed two special advisers under Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. Their contracts of employment commenced with effect from 6 May 2016 and 18 May 2016 respectively. I have not appointed a Programme Manager. The salary scale for each special adviser is €79,401 - €91,624. T ravel and subsistence expenses are paid at standard Civil Service Rates and in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Records (23 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The cost for the retrieval and return of Department of Defence hard copy files stored at off site locations for the past three years is set out in the following table. Figures shown are ex. VAT which is payable at 23%. Costs 2014 2015 2016 Retrieval & Refile €3,643.76 €3,218.98 €3,331.07 These costs are paid by the Office of Public Works. I am satisfied that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Health and Safety Inspections (23 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that the three inspections conducted by the Health and Safety Authority at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel in 2016 were as a result of a complaint the Authority received in relation to chemical safety in the Air Corps. The military authorities have further advised that they have no details regarding the source of this complaint.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Records (23 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Therewere no costs incurred by my Department for the past three years for the storage of data and or files on cloud storage or third party servers.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Regulatory Impact Assessment Data (23 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: In general, legislation emanating from the Department of Defence is focused on the Defence Forces only and does not apply to the ordinary citizen or to business. For this reason, it has not been considered necessary to publish regulatory impact assessments on legislative proposals on the Department’s website. Notwithstanding this, the Department applies the principles set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (23 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The information sought could not be provided in the time allowed. The information will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (23 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: At present there is one employee of my Department suspended with pay pending an investigation.