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Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I ask that the House allow me the latitude to conclude my speech.

Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I will ask one of my colleagues to give up two minutes of their time.

Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: It replaced the existing under-strength units with a smaller number of full strength units, achieved a reduction in the number of headquarters and brought about the associated redeployment of personnel from administrative and support functions to operational units. As a result, the operational capacity of the Defence Forces has been maintained to the greatest extent possible within the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Capital Assistance Scheme Applications (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 327. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of a CAS2 application by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16518/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 688, 689 and 691 together. 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: Air Corps (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 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: Departmental Information (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has not received any requests for material to be made available in Braille format in each of the years 2014 to 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 'Active service' is defined by Section 5 of the Defence Act 1954, as amended by Section 4 of the Defence (Amendment)(no 2) Act 1960 as follows: “4. (1) A member of the Permanent Defence Force who is serving outside the State with an armed International United Nations Force shall, for the purposes of the Principal Act, be deemed, while so serving, to be on active service.” I am...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 694 and 695 together. I am advised by the military authorities that the following table reflects the number of Lariam (Mefloquine), Doxycycline and Malarone tablets issued to Defence Forces personnel for the duration of overseas deployments since 2015 and the amount of anti- malaria drugs in stock at present. Quantities on anti-malaria drugs issued and in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Ireland's contribution to the European Defence Agency (EDA), EU Common Defence Policy and EU Battlegroups from 2014 to 2016 are set out in the in the table below. The financial commitment to the operational budget of the European Defence Agency is in accordance with EDA funding principles, based on Gross National Income (GNI) key. The EDA Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have advised that there is no record of a four year extension option being offered to personnel who completed 21 years service in the Defence Forces in the five years leading up to 1997. However, if the Deputy can provide any further clarification on the matter to my Office I will have it examined further.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (4 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised by the Military Authorities that the Air Corps operate a ‘safe grass’ policy in order to reduce the hazards posed on the airfield in Baldonnel by bird populations. This policy is an integral part of the wider bird control management program, which is line with best international practices and seeks to reduce the risk of bird strikes during critical phases of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Quality (5 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Occupational Air Survey Report referred to by the Deputy was forwarded to the Military Authorities on 28th March 2017 by the external assessor. The monitoring found that none of the areas tested exceeded the Occupational Exposure Limits outlined in the 2016 Code of Practice for the Safety, Health and Welfare (Chemical Agents) Regulations, 2001. In line with the recommendations of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The only State body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board. Neither my Department nor the Army Pensions Board has hired any private investigation firms in the past 5 years.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (5 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 368 and 369 together. 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),...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (6 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 135. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the deteriorating state of the roof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17281/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (6 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for the refurbishment of home economics rooms; and if the school will be considered for the replacement of prefabs, in view of the fact that they have fallen into disrepair and the school has a rise in student numbers over the next number of years. [17283/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for additional school building and replacement of prefabs for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17284/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Valuation Office (6 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 150. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there has been a change in policy for charitable organisations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17282/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (6 Apr 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 260. To ask the Minister for Health when the review process of the fair deal scheme will be concluded and its recommendations published; if there are changes, will they be legislated for by the next budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17306/17]