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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (10 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take questions numbers 751 to 753, inclusive, together. The report referred to by the Deputy was published on my Department’s website on 20 July 2017. The report is a follow up to the first phase of the Climate Study and it further explores the issues raised in the original survey. I was briefed on the Report at the end of June and I met with the Representative...

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

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 754 and 755 together. I can advise the Deputy, as I announced recently, that I intend to initiate a review of the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force. The review will start by the end of 2017 and will be guided by an independent chairperson. Work has commenced on drawing up the terms of reference for the review and I...

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

Paul Kehoe: On the 18 July 2017, I met with the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland and on 24July 2017, I met with the Wexford Vintners Federation of Ireland in relation to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Expenditure (10 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I outlined to the Deputy in my response to Parliamentary Question Number 289 of 28 September 2017, LÉ Samuel Beckett departed the Naval Base in Haulbowline on 8 September, and carried out fishery protection and maritime surveillance duties while in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) en route to the UK. The vessel was berthed alongside the DSEI exhibition centre from 10 September...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (11 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 to 210, inclusive, together. I have made it clear that the health and welfare of the men and women of the Defence Forces is a priority for me and therefore, I ensured that protected disclosures alleging exposure to chemical and toxic substances whilst working in the Air Corps in Baldonnel were investigated by an independent third party. I have...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Budget 2018 once again demonstrates the Government's commitment to our Defence Forces and to the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann who serve with distinction at home and abroad. The budget delivers an extra €25 million for 2018 and an additional €98 million for capital expenditure out to 2021. The combined defence allocation of €946 million comprises...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (12 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance if a review of primary medical certificate eligibility will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43236/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (12 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43246/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bituminous Fuel Ban (12 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 154. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to ban or limit the use of bituminous fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43255/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (12 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised by the military authorities that the former ERF Avionics building, which was a mixed brick and prefabricated structure, was demolished in 2009 as a direct result of the completion of more permanent, bespoke designed workshops in 2007. They have further advised that following a review of records at the relevant locations within the Defence Forces that no known...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (12 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Security vetting, which is a matter for the military authorities, has a number of layers and is conducted in conjunction with an Garda Síochána. The process has changed and modernised in recent years and is kept under ongoing review. The Military Authorities have kept me appraised of any changes in procedure and have confirmed to me that the security vetting procedures in place...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (12 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The changes to the Recruit Training Syllabus referred to by the Deputy we re made by the Military Authorities following a routine review, which identified elements of training being deemed more appropriate to a later stage within the development cycle of the enlisted soldier than heretofore had been the case. Such reviews are intended to ensure that training syllabi remain efficient and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Land Transfers (17 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the transfer of agricultural land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43778/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (17 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 136. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to provide tax credits for private well owners, group water schemes or those who have financed their own water supply but are also required to pay for water from general taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43857/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (17 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance if there is an option available for a retired person living here to receive a refund on medical expenses when only paying tax on their income in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43926/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Shared Services (17 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 446. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing a P45 for a person (details supplied); if it will be issued as a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43984/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (17 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 597. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to provide compensation for private well owners, group water schemes or those who have financed their own water supply but are also required to pay for water from general taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43857/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Promotions (17 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 627 to 632, inclusive, together. I am informed by the military authorities that the individual referred to by the Deputy does not meet the medical standard required for military service at the rank of commissioned officer in the Naval Service Reserve, due to a medical condition. The Naval Service have re-iterated that the individual’s medical condition...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Recruitment (17 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining the establishment of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. The manpower requirements of the Permanent Defence Force are monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of the three services....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Air Corps (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Deputy Chambers for her question. The health and welfare of the men and women of the Defence Forces are priorities for me which is why I ensured that protected disclosures alleging exposure to chemical and toxic substances were investigated by an independent third party. The reviewer’s report has indicated that he felt that given the breadth of the remit of the terms of...