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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the operational capacity of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible. In relation to non-security related emergencies, whilst the Defence Forces are not a Principal Response Agency as defined in the Framework for Major Emergency Management, they provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of pay and conditions of employment in the Irish public service have traditionally been set by, amongst other things, reference to levels of pay across the various sectors of the Irish public service. Defence Forces pay is increasing in accordance with public sector pay agreements. The focus of these increases is weighted in favour of those on lower pay. The Public Service Stability...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The lands in County Wicklow included in the property portfolio that are vested in the Minister for Defence are as follows: Glen of Imal Artillery Range2699 hectares Coolmoney Camp and Lands98 hectares Rockbrae House and Lands, Bray  2 hectares Range Warden’s Post, Seskin0.4 hectares In addition, Kilbride Camp and Rifle Range comprising 637 hectares is administered by the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 to 15, inclusive, together. Under the pre-April 2004 Defence Forces Pension Schemes, in the case of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and Privates, 21 years is the minimum service required for an immediate retirement pension and gratuity, regardless of age. Under those Schemes, maximum retirement benefits accrue after 31 years. The 21-year pension, the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: All the available resources and capabilities of the Defence Forces were at the disposal of the principal response agencies in reaction to the recent extreme weather event.  In this regard, the Defence Forces and Civil Defence made a substantial and coordinated contribution to local efforts on a national basis. Unlike other areas of the Public Service and due to the nature of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence Data (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence is charged with the management and development of Civil Defence at national level. The Department provides policy direction, centralised training through the Civil Defence College, administrative support and guidance and centralised procurement of major items of uniform and equipment in support of local authority Civil Defence efforts. Civil Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence Data (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence is charged with the management and development of Civil Defence at national level. The Department provides policy direction, centralised training through the Civil Defence College, administrative support and guidance and centralised procurement of major items of uniform and equipment in support of local authority Civil Defence efforts. Civil Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department provides an annual operational grant to each local authority to cover 70% of the running costs for Civil Defence, up to a set limit.  The local authority must provide the remaining 30% and may provide additional funding over and above this at their own discretion.  The running costs include the Civil Defence Officer salary, accommodation running costs,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Correspondence (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has no record of having received a letter dated 31 January 2018 in respect of the details provided. If the Deputy wishes to submit a copy of the letter to me, my Department will prepare a reply.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Development Plan Data (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The National Development Plan 2018 to 2027 provides €541 million in capital funding for Defence for the period 2018 – 2022. This level of funding will allow the Defence Organisation to undertake a programme of sustained equipment replacement and infrastructural development as identified and prioritised in the Defence White Paper. The projects listed in the table have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy is aware, since the closure of Columb Barracks in 2012, my Department has explored a number of avenues to try and secure its long term future for the benefit of the local community. Government Departments and other Public Bodies, including Westmeath County Council, have been invited to declare an interest in acquiring the property. However no interest has been expressed from...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance if assistance will be made available to a person (details supplied) to pay outstanding PRSI and USC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12375/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 121. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a property (details supplied) is for sale; if so, the point of contact for inquiries regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12577/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 663. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of an adult narcolepsy centre in St. James's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12860/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 732. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the next round of payments under the beef data genomics scheme will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12553/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Staff (21 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: It would be inappropriate for me to discuss the detail of any individual employee. My Department has civilian staff employed at various military installations throughout the country to support the Defence Forces in tasks such as the upkeep and maintenance of military infrastructure and equipment. The grades are spread across a wide spectrum and include craft workers such...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Staff (21 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As I have stated, it would be totally inappropriate for me to discuss the details of any employee, be they a member of the Defence Forces or a civilian staff member of the Department of Defence. The case is widely known and I will not get into the details of the employee. As the Deputy comes from a legal professional background, she knows well and understands the reasons I cannot, either...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Staff (21 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy took me up wrong. I did not say that because she was a legal profession she should not be asking questions. I have no issue whatsoever with her asking me such questions. It is absolutely her right, as a Member of the House and spokesperson on the area for her political party, to ask me such questions and I have no issue whatsoever in that regard.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Staff (21 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy can ask me whatever question she likes, but she should be well aware of the reasons I cannot comment on an individual employee and his or her personal details. She should understand the reasons-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Staff (21 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I wanted to correct the record in respect of the Deputy's last statement.