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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1738 and 1739 together. The rates of remuneration and conditions of employment in the Defence Forces are set by reference to relative levels of pay across the various parts of the public sector. The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts of 2009-2015 and the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013-2018 (the Lansdowne Road Agreement)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that a request for a posthumous award of a medal was received in relation to the case referred to by the Deputy. The case was carefully examined but unfortunately, due to the absence of verified Departmental records, it was not possible to award a posthumous medal in this case. The applicant has been advised of the decision and the reasons why it was not possible to issue a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: In relation to the War of Independence, the Service (1917-1921) Medal was created on 24 January 1941 and was awarded in two classes: - Medal with Bar was issued to all persons in possession of a Military Service Certificate entitling them to a pension under the Military Service Pensions Acts, 1924 to 1934 in respect of the period subsequent to 1916 and prior to 11thJuly, 1921, and to those...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Curragh Plains Representative Forum (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1745, 1746, 1749, 1750 and 1752 together. There are a wide range of challenges and issues to be addressed when dealing with the Curragh. As the Deputies will appreciate, the Curragh being approximately 4,870 acres in area is one of the most open and accessible areas in the country. At the most recent meeting of the Curragh Forum several actions were...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Cases (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As this matter is still before the Courts, it would be inappropriate for me to comment at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The total number of days sick leave claimed by members of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps in the years 2015, 2016 and up to 30 June 2017, as advised by the Military authorities, is outlined in the tabular format below: 2015 - ​SICK DAYS OFFICERS ​SICK DAYS OTHER RANKS ​GRAND TOTALS ​ARMY ​1,331 ​53,488 54,819 ​NAVAL SERVICE...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department is not scheduled to provide amounts in excess of €1m voted expenditure to a body or organisation, for the provision of services by that body or organisation, in 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The total gross budget allocation for the Defence and Army Pension Votes in 2017 is over €921m. This allocation provides for the pay and allowances of the Defence Forces and civil servants and civilian employees in the Defence Sector, ongoing standing and operational costs of the Defence Forces and also facilitates investment in essential equipment and infrastructure. It also provides...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: At present there is one employee of my Department suspended on full pay pending an investigation. In the interests of confidentiality it would not be appropriate to furnish the additional information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The total gross budget allocation for the Defence and Army Pension Votes in 2017 is over €921m, of which some €74m is allocated for capital expenditure purposes. This allocation provides for the pay and allowances of the Defence Forces and civil servants and civilian employees in the Defence Sector, ongoing standing and operational costs of the Defence Forces and also...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Protected Disclosures Data (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: There were no protected disclosures submitted by staff of the Department of Defence, current or former, in 2016 or to date in 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: There are no staff currently employed as actuaries in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2078 and 2079 together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables below. Figures quoted for 2017 are accurate to 31st August, 2017. Personnel exiting Defence Forces excluding Mandatory Retirements Year 2015 2016 2017 Number of personnel 440 529 335 Personnel exiting Defence Forces by way of Mandatory Retirement Year 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The most significant investment of recent years by the Defence Organisation has been on the procurement of the new Off-Shore Patrol Vessels for the Naval Service. The third ship in the programme, LÉ William Butler Yeats was commissioned in October 2016, joining LÉ Samuel Beckett and LÉ James Joyce in operational service. A contract for an additional sister ship was placed with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I do not accept that Civil Defence transactions are overwhelmingly carried out in cash. Funding for Civil Defence operations is shared on a 70/30 basis between my Department and local authorities by way of an annual grant to each authority. The grant covers all allowable administration and running costs for Civil Defence in each local authority. This grant and all other transactions in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The following are the details of staff currently employed in my offices in the Department of Defence in Newbridge, in Government Buildings and in my constituency. Grade Role Salary Scale 1 Higher Executive Officer * Private Secretary €47,081 - €61,224 1 Executive Officer Private Office (Newbridge) €28,739 - €48,975 2 Clerical Officer Private Office...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2083 and 2084 together. I am advised by the military authorities that the stock management policy and processes in the Defence Forces are reviewed on an annual basis. I am informed that stock levels are predominately demand-driven and that pharmaceutical requirements are met where possible under a ‘Just in Time’ model which leads to next...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As of 31 August 2017, the number of women and men respectively employed as civil servants in my Department is as follows: Women Men Total 230 123 353

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The number of women and men respectively employed in my Department as of 31 August 2017 that hold posts as Secretary General, Second Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretary/Director, Principal and Assistant Principal is as follows: Post Women Men Secretary General 0 1 Second Secretary 0 0 Deputy Secretary 0 0 Assistant Secretary /Director 1 3 Principal 6 9...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Functions (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Pursuant to the Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order (S.I No.299 of 2017), statutory responsibility for a wide range of Defence matters as provided for in enactments relating to the Department of Defence has been delegated to me. As well as specifying the powers that have been delegated, the Order also specifies the Ministerial powers and responsibilities arising under these...