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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (3 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 282. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications for livestock cattle dealer numbers his Department has received by county in each of the years 2009 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20944/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (3 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 and 326 together. The position is that in September 2016, I appointed an independent third party to review allegations made in a number of protected disclosures relating to health and safety issues in the Air Corps which were received in late 2015 and early 2016. The terms of reference for the review were as follows – "The review shall encompass a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (3 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 327 and 328 together. As the information being sought is currently the subject of legal proceedings, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Staff (3 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that Personnel Support Services (PSS) within the individual formations provide confidential services including Critical Incident Stress Management which is available to all Permanent Defence Force personnel. The Naval Personnel Support Services (PSS) office, under the direction of the Defence Forces PSS office, provide Pre-deployment Stress...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (3 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As a matter of policy, personnel within the Defence Forces have access to a wide range of accessible and confidential counselling services both internally and externally. These include, the Personnel Support Services (PSS) within the individual formations which provide confidential services including Critical Incident Stress Management which is available to all Defence Forces personnel. In...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (3 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The table below sets out the number of persons that have left the Reserve Defence Force on an annual basis since 2010: ​ - ​ 2010 ​ 2011 ​ 2012 ​ 2013 ​ 2014 ​ 2015 ​ 2016 ​ 2017* ​ ARMY RESERVE ​1,023 ​1,154 ​810 ​1,004 ​848 ​362 ​267 ​55 ​ NAVAL...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (3 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Trades are advertised within the Defence Forces in accordance with the needs of the organisation. The following is a consolidated list of trades that can be undertaken by members of the Defence Forces under the Apprenticeships and Trainee Technician Schemes: Engineers Apprentice Scheme - Draughtsman - Civil Engineer Architectural Technician - Electrician - Carpenter - Construction Plant...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (3 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: In December 2011, the Government decided to stabilise the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) at 9,500 personnel. This had followed a phased reduction in numbers over previous years. Accordingly, the establishment strengths of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service were revised in the relevant Defence Forces Regulation. The relevant Regulation provides that the PDF shall...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (3 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised by the Military Authorities that 65 personnel (15 officers and 50 other ranks) are due to retire from the Permanent Defence Force on age grounds by end 2017. It is not possible to state how many personnel will leave the Permanent Defence Force for reasons other than age during this period. With the support of the Chief of Staff and within the resources available, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (3 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: There were no payments made by my Department or the Army Pensions Board, the only body under the aegis of my Department, to the person referred to by the Deputy during the period covered by the question.

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

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together. Since 1997 the Department’s policy has been to withdraw from the provision of married quarters for serving personnel as they are no longer required for the modern soldier. In this context, there are no plans to review Defence Force Regulations with regards to the governance and management of married quarters. Personnel who...

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

Paul Kehoe: There is one lifetime lease in place. It is in relation to a married quarter property outside the Curragh Camp on Curragh brownlands. The lease was signed 1 November 2010. Where married quarter properties are located outside barracks they are offered for sale to the occupant and many have been disposed of in this manner. In the case of this particular property, as it is one of only two...

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

Paul Kehoe: The Military Authorities have informed me that, in accordance with Defence Forces General Routine Order 05/15 “Defence Forces Health and Safety Risk Management Policy”, the General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade has initiated an investigation into the above mentioned incident. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the likely cause of the incident and to recommend...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Appointments (4 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Management Board of the Department of Defence currently comprises of the Secretary General, two Assistant Secretaries and a Director.  The Department is involved in the delivery of a major programme of policy implementation as set out in the White Paper on Defence. The Department of Defence is engaged in all aspects of Defence policy, from international security and defence, future...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Staff (4 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that, following consultation with the military authorities and based on a submission from military management, my Department sought the approval of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for the upgrading of a senior post in the Naval Service. After detailed consideration and following further discussions, that Department recently concluded, on balance, that the case...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (4 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: On receipt of an email communication from the Group referenced by the Deputy, my office confirmed to them that I will be available to meet with them as requested. My officials will be in touch with them to arrange a specific date and time for a meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Fisheries Protection (9 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 establishes the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) as the competent Authority for securing efficient and effective enforcement of sea fisheries protection legislation and the sustainable exploitation of marine fish resources from the waters around Ireland. To this end, the SFPA has a Service Level Agreement with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (9 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As part of the Programme for Government, it was proposed that a 1916 Centenary Commemorative medal be awarded to all Defence Forces personnel, both Permanent and Reserve, who were recorded as being in service in the course of 2016. The 1916 Centenary Commemorative Medal is being awarded as a commemorative medal, personal to an individual’s service in the Defence Forces in the course...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (9 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Members of the Permanent Defence Force can make representations in relation to their pay and conditions of service through their representative bodies, PDFORRA and RACO. The Conciliation and Arbitration scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force provides a formal mechanism for the Permanent Defence Force Representative Associations, RACO and PDFORRA, to engage with the Official side....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (9 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The terms and conditions whereby Privates and Corporals may not serve beyond 21 years were adjudicated on in December 2015. The adjudicator made specific findings on the matter. Officials in my Department are currently analysing the issues arising in relation to the implementation of these findings and will recommend to me any necessary legislative changes in respect of the terms of service...