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

Paul Kehoe: As I have previously indicated to the House, this matter was raised with me in correspondence where certain allegations were made that the documents had been destroyed. The correspondence in question was also addressed to the Chief of Staff and to the Deputy. I requested a report from the Chief of Staff on the actions taken on foot of the accusation. He has informed me that the officer...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Fire Safety (26 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I wish to assure the Deputy that the health and welfare of the men and women of the Defence Forces is a key priority for me and for the Military Authorities. I have been advised by the Military Authorities that the Defence Forces has numerous measures in place aimed at reducing fire risk within Defence Forces installations. A requirement exists for every military installation to have a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 169. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when persons (details supplied) will receive a payment in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40835/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Vacant Properties Data (27 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 together. The Department commenced a process of phased withdrawal from Married Quarters for serving Defence Forces personnel almost twenty years ago. As a result, the number of family type accommodation units currently being used by serving Defence Forces personnel, as advised by the military authorities, now stands at twenty two (22). The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (28 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new building for a school (details supplied); when the next stage is due to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41117/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (28 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 160. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for refusal of a HSE national lottery grant application (details supplied); if there is an avenue for appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41045/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Planning Issues (28 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 and 288 together. The Department of Defence, following consultation with the Air Corps and the Naval Service, in May 2016 made an oral submission to an Bord Pleanála regarding the proposed development of the waste to energy facility in Ringaskiddy. The submission identified two areas of concern, the proximity of the incinerator stack to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Expenditure (28 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I outlined to the Deputy in my response to Parliamentary Question Number 815 of 20 September 2017, the Naval Service vessel LÉ Samuel Beckett attended the biannual Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London earlier this month. The attendance of LÉ Samuel Beckett at the event, which ran from Tuesday 12 September 2017 to Friday 15 September 2017, was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 220. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the location a person can get a post nuptial certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41247/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (4 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 to 232, inclusive, together. Commissioned officers who joined the Permanent Defence Force on or after the 6th April 1995 are, like other public servants appointed since then, insurable for full PRSI and so are entitled to the full range of Social Insurance benefits including the State Pension Contributory. Both the employers and employees make PRSI...

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

Paul Kehoe: As this matter pertains to litigation which is ongoing, it would be inappropriate for me to comment at this time.

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

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the relevant military authorities that basic Health and Safety training is provided to all new entrants to the Defence Forces.  Where a requirement for more specific Health and Safety training is identified for an individual or group of individuals for their post, this training is provided by qualified Defence Force safety personnel. For example individuals working with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cycling Facilities Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department is not considering any proposals to introduce a cycle lane on Curragh lands. Primary responsibility for the roads in the Curragh lies with Kildare County Council. If the Council wishes to approach my Department with any such proposals, my officials are available to engage with them on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (10 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 207. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the prisoner transfer scheme following the Supreme Court judgment in the Rafferty et al v Governor of Portlaoise case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42608/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Eligibility (10 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 518. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to alter the criteria for the better energy homes scheme to allow for homes that were built and habitable in 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42704/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Eligibility (10 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 676. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if hours of work carried out under partial capacity benefit underlying the payment of invalidity pension can be used in conjunction with a spouse's hours of work to jointly meet the hours required for family income supplement entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42816/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (10 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel; comprising 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service personnel, as set out in the White Paper on Defence. As there is significant turnover of personnel, targeted recruitment has been and is taking place. In that regard, 449 personnel joined the Permanent Defence Force...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (10 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 747 and 750 together. The former Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, and I decided on the 13thJune last to award a medal to the men of “A” Company, 35thInfantry Battalion and, in the case of those members who are deceased, to their next of kin, to give full and due recognition in honour of the courageous actions of the men during the siege at Jadotville in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (10 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Permanent Defence Force (PDF) pay subhead on the Defence Vote is fully funded to meet the pay costs of the approved strengthof 9,500 personnel. Numbers have fallen below the approved strength in the period referenced despite ongoing recruitment to the PDF. Historically high levels of recruitment are currently being pursued, with 690 personnel recruited in 2016 and over 800 personnel due...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Functions (10 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 299 of 2017) was approved by Government on 5 July 2017 and came into effect on that date. Pursuant to the Order, statutory responsibility for a wide range of Defence matters has been delegated to me. The principal responsibilities delegated include powers to make Regulations under various provisions of the Defence Acts...