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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (19 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: In accordance with Section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner must each year prepare a policing plan setting out the proposed arrangements for the policing of the State for the following year, including any proposal to cease stationing members in a Garda station. With regard to Whitehall station, the Deputy will be aware that this was one of a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Battlegroups (19 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 to 188, inclusive, together. Ireland is currently participating in the Austro-German led Battlegroup, which will be on stand-by until 31 December 2012. In 2010, the then Government approved Ireland’s participation in this Battlegroup. The other members of the Austro-German Battlegroup are Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Croatia and the Former...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (19 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The gross total allocated for Defence related expenditure (including Army Pensions) in 2012 was €902m. At the end of August 2012, gross expenditure was in the order of 65% of the total allocation.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Staff (19 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy, is set out in the table below: Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D. 1st January 2009 to 31st December 2009. Offices Salary Cost 2009 (inc ER PRSI) Special Advisors €219,487 Minister for Defence Private Office €207,218 Minister for Defence Constituency Office €296,895 Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Value for Money Reviews (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: A Value for Money Review of the Reserve Defence Force is ongoing and the Steering Committee, established to oversee the VFM Review of the Reserve, met most recently on the 19th September. The Steering Committee is working towards completing the report by the end of this month. The Steering Committee commenced its work in February 2010 and in the intervening period other priorities such as...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Defence property portfolio is kept under review to ensure the most effective use of military resources, having regard to the roles assigned by Government to the Defence Forces. The consolidation of the Defence Forces formations into a smaller number of locations is a key objective in the ongoing defence modernisation programme and has been recommended in many reports over the past number...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 12, 20 and 23 together. I have addressed many of the issues raised in these questions in my reply to the earlier priority questions. In relation to the disbandment of the Western Brigade, the Minister tasked the Secretary General of the Department and the Chief of Staff to bring forward proposals for a reorganization of the Defence Forces within the context...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ombudsman Resources (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The term of appointment of the former Ombudsman for the Defence Forces, Ms. Paulyn Marrinan Quinn, expired on 18 September 2012. The Public Appointments Service are currently conducting a competition aimed at filling the post, with interviews scheduled to be completed in early October. Once this process is complete the matter will be submitted to Government by the Minister proposing that the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Minister for Defence has previously outlined to the House the consolidation of the Defence Forces formations into a smaller number of locations is a key objective in the ongoing defence modernisation programme and has been recommended in many reports over the past number of years. This was a key consideration of Government in addressing this issue as releasing personnel from security...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The cost savings accruing as a result of barrack closure are substantial and are particularly important as they enable the operational capacity of the Defence Forces to be maintained notwithstanding the fall in overall strength. Regarding the recent closure of the four military barracks - Clonmel, Cavan, Mullingar and Castlebar - military personnel occupied on security and support functions...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 16 and 31 together. In May 2012, six members of the Permanent Defence Force were deployed as unarmed military observers to the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS), in response to a request from the United Nations. On 20 July 2012, the Security Council of the United Nations extended the mission for 30 days and said that any further extension...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Department of Defence and the Defence Forces actively manage both landline and mobile services. This management has delivered significant efficiencies and cost savings. Expenditure on landline and mobile services in the Department of Defence fell by 13% between 2009 and 2010 and by a further 21% between 2010 and 2011. Expenditure on landline and mobile services in the Defence Forces fell...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The primary responsibility for the maintenance of law and order rests with An Garda Síochána. However, one of the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence (2000) is to provide Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. Armoured personnel carriers, which can carry up to 11 personnel...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Airport Development Projects (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The establishment of facilities for civil aviation purposes in this country is primarily a matter for the Minister for Transport. The Deputy will appreciate therefore that this is not within the remit of the Minister for Defence to consider the development of a second airport for the Dublin area irrespective of its location.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Department of Defence does not provide ongoing support services directly to former members of the Defence Forces. However, the Department does provide an annual subvention to support and encourage the two officially recognised veteran groups, O.N.E. and IUNVA. O.N.E. is dedicated to looking after the welfare of all ex-service personnel of the Irish Defence Forces. A main objective of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Ambulance Service Provision (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 and 27 together. A twelve-month pilot Emergency Aeromedical Support (EAS) service was established by agreement between the Department and the Department of Health in support of the Health Service Executive National Ambulance Service. The purpose of the pilot is to assess the level and type, if any, of dedicated emergency aeromedical support needed to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provisions of the Defence (Amendment) Act 2011 expanded the potential candidature for the post of military judge to persons other than members of the Defence Forces. Under the provisions of the 2011 Act the post of military judge was advertised in March of this year. Following an open competition run by the Public Appointments Service, Mr Michael Campion was recommended for appointment...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Remuneration (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Department of Defence includes civil servants, military personnel and civilian employees and employs 9,799 staff. Of these, 19 individuals are in receipt of annual salaries in excess of €100,000 per annum; 4 Civil Servants, 1 Civilian Employee and 14 members of the Defence Forces. Salary Band Civil Servants Civilian Employees Defence Forces > €100,000 4 1* 14...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure in 2011, I secured the agreement of the Government to maintain the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) at a level of 9,500 serving personnel. While this represents a very significant commitment on the part of Government, at this strength level it was not possible to maintain the then organisational structure of the Permanent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulation (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 repealed the Auctioneers and House Agents Acts 1947 to 1973 which previously governed the licensing of auctioneers and house agents. The new legislation provides for the establishment of the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) to license, control and regulate Property Service Providers (i.e. auctioneers/estate agents, letting agents and...