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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 47 together. The Chief of Staff provides me with updates on cases of bullying, harassment and unacceptable behaviour, on a regular basis. Defence Forces policy is this area is unambiguous. All personnel have the right to be treated with respect, equality and dignity and the right to carry out their duties free from any form of sexual harassment,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Staff (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 to 51, inclusive, together. The Defence Forces is an inclusive organisation and encourages participation of women at all levels. I am informed by the military authorities that no female personnel have been promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer in the Naval Service to date. However it should be noted that all roles are open to women and men on merit...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 52 and 54 together. As of 31 May 2018 (the latest date for which figures are available), the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (whole time equivalents), across all three services and ranks, broken down by gender, was as follows: Service Female Personnel Total Personnel Army 491 7,248 Naval Service 68 1,047 Air Corps 30 715 Total 589 9,010 With...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 53 and 55 together. As of 31 May 2018 (the latest date for which figures are available), the strength of the First Line Reserve was as follows: Female Personnel Total Personnel First Line Reserve (FLR) 25 273 There is no establishment figure for the FLR. As of 31 May 2018 (the latest date for which figures are available), the effective strength of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The number of days spent at sea by members of the Naval Service Reserve in 2017 and 2018 is as follows: Year Sea Days 2017 167 days 2018 29 days (up to 4 July 2018)

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The total number of days sick leave taken by members of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in the years 2016, 2017 and to 12th July in 2018, as advised by the Military authorities, is outlined in the tabular statement: 2016 2017 2018* ARMY 60,739 62,111 34,192 AIR CORPS 6,630 7,034 3,767 NAVAL SERVICE 5,195 6,706 4,260 TOTAL 72,564 75,851 42,219 *as at 12th July 2018 The procedures...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Capital Expenditure Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Expenditure by my Department is mainly on pay and allowances and the operational costs and capital investment across the Defence Forces. My Department does not provide funding on a geographic basis, with the limited exception of the funding provided from the Defence Vote in respect of Civil Defence and for the maintenance and upgrade of military installations. The funding provided towards...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Local Authority Funding (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Applications for funding and projects arise in my Department only in respect of funding for a proportion of Civil Defence costs incurred by Local Authorities. Such applications are based on the actual expenditure incurred during the year and are submitted and paid retrospectively. Civil Defence training and operations are funded by a combination of an annual grant from the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department has not undertaken any estimates with regard to such a project and the information is not available. However, 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. Significant precautions are taken by the Defence Forces Medical Officers in accessing the medical...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Development Plan Expenditure (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The National Development Plan (NDP) sets out Departmental Capital Allocations for the period 2018–2022. A total of €541 million has been allocated to the Defence Vote for the years 2018-2022, as follows: Defence Capital Allocations 2018-2022 Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total €Million 77 106 113 120 125 541 This level of capital funding will allow the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Ambulance Service Provision (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps carries out a broad range of services in accordance with its primary security role. It also undertakes a diverse range of non-security-related tasks on an ‘as available’ basis including the provision of air ambulance services to the HSE. The HSE’s Aeromedical Desk in its National Emergency Operations Centre is responsible for the co-ordination of all...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: There are various factors which would impact on calculating the estimated costing in the manner sought by the Deputy. I am not in a position to provide this estimate as the information is not readily available. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The principles underlying the Working Time Directive are based on ensuring the health and safety of employees. The implications of the Working Time Directive and its implementation, in respect of the Defence Forces, have been the subject of an intensive and on-going review by my Department for some time. This is a complex matter having regard to the nature of the work of military forces, and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Costs (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The State Claims Agency manages and provides legal representation in relation to personal injury claims taken against the Minister including claims in respect of current or former members of the Defence Forces in relation to alleged personal injuries that are referred to in the Deputy's question. The Department reimburses the State Claims Agency in respect of any external legal costs....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Living Wage (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Organisation includes civil servants, military personnel and civilian employees attached to military installations. The annual cost, excluding Employer's PRSI, of implementing a living wage of €11.90 per hour in respect of Civil Service Staff and Civilian Employees employed by my Department is estimated at €135,063.07. The costs in relation to Civilian Employees...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Illegal Dumping (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Legislation regarding illegal dumping is primarily a matter in the first instance for the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. There are a wide range of challenges and issues to be addressed when dealing with the Curragh which is approximately 4,870 acres in area and is one of the most open and accessible areas in the country. The Curragh Forum agreed that a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government provided for the award of a commemorative medal to all Defence Forces personnel, Permanent and Reserve, who were recorded as being in service in the course of 2016. This was a special acknowledgement from the Government to the members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who served during the centenary year of 2016. The 1916 Centenary...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) for additional accommodation is still under consideration following partial approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31664/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 239. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the prisoner transfer scheme following the Supreme Court judgment in a case (details supplied); if legal clarity on applications by prisoners abroad for transfer to Ireland has been sought; when the decision will be made on outstanding applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31896/18]