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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Freedom of Information Data (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has not incurred any legal fees on FOI requests received in the past three years. Processing of FOI requests is part of the usual duties of officials and the time spent on these requests is not monitored separately. In cases where search and retrieval time was more than 5 hours, fees are charged and the number of cases where this occurred is set out in the following table: ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 848 and 849 together. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on any matters that may be the subject of litigation in another jurisdiction.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the implementation of specific actions provided for on foot of the publication of the recent White Paper on Defence will be carried out on a phased basis over a ten year period. One project provides that the Defence Organisation will develop both civil and military capabilities and capacity across the full spectrum of activity, including defence policy and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence contains a commitment to carry out a review of Ireland's declared contribution to UNSAS and the EU Headline Goal in light of the changing security environment and the ongoing modernisation and transformation of Defence Forces' capabilities. This review is scheduled to commence by mid 2017 and will take approximately 12 months to complete. The specific actions...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Ireland has participated in the European Defence Agency since its establishment in 2004 for the purpose of developing capabilities which would assist our Defence Forces in their peacekeeping role. Ireland's participation in specific capability development projects undertaken by the Agency is considered on a case-by-case basis, and is subject to Government and Dáil approval, in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Living Wage (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Organisation includes civil servants, military personnel and civilian employees attached to military installations. The annual cost, including Employer's PRSI, of implementing a living wage of €11.50 per hour in respect of Civil Service Staff and Civilian Employees employed by my Department is estimated at €108,278. The costs in relation to Civilians do not...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Forces have served in the following countries in sub Saharan Africa since 2001: Mali - EUTM MALI Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - MONUSCO/EUFOR RD Ivory Coast - ONUCI/MINUCI Sudan - UNMAS/AMIS Chad - EUFOR Chad/MINURCAT Eritrea - UNMEE Somalia - EUTM Somalia Liberia – UNMIL Sierra Leone The WHO states in its Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016 - 2030 that P...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirements (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 855 and 856 together. As the Deputy will be aware military life places unique demands on individuals and it is necessary that its members be physically and mentally prepared to meet the challenges of all military operations and to undertake their duties on deployment overseas. To this end, it is vital the age and health profile of personnel be such as to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Tribunals of Inquiry Data (28 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has not established or operated any Tribunal of Inquiry under the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921 to 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (1 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (1 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Unfortunately, it has not been possible to compile the information requested in the time available. My officials are working with the military authorities to obtain the information which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (1 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: No respirators have been procured to date in 2017 for Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel. I am advised that the Air Corps purchases Respiratory Protection Equipment on an as required basis, which ensures a supply in stores at all times. The Air Corps most recently purchased Respiratory Protection Equipment in June 2016 and December 2016 as a routine stock replenishment measure.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirements (2 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Military Authorities have advised me that the information sought cannot be provided in the time available for reply. The information will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirements (2 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Military Authorities have advised me that the information sought cannot be provided in the time available for reply. The information will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Process RIA (2 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 385 and 386 together. My Department published the following legislative proposals between 2011 and 2016: 1. Defence (Amendment) Act 2011; 2. Civil Defence Act 2012; 3. Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Act 2012; 4. Defence (Amendment) Act 2015. In general, legislation emanating from the Department of Defence is focused on Defence issues...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (7 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 169. To ask the Minister for Finance if a UK citizen living in the UK and purchasing a property here is required to have an Irish bank account as part of any requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11884/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (7 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 173. To ask the Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12155/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Asbestos Remediation (7 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 276. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there is grant assistance available to community groups to remove asbestos from a community building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11776/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (7 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 594. To ask the Minister for Health the reason medication (details supplied) is not available to medical card holders when it is necessary on medical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11774/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Provision (7 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 599. To ask the Minister for Health the audiology cover currently available to patients in areas (details supplied); if there is to be increased cover provided to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11806/17]