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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Parking Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence has twenty seven (27) car parking spaces for staff working at various locations in Dublin. At the Department's offices in Clonmel Street, which we share with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Irish Aid, we have five (5) car parking spaces. The staff of the Office Of Emergency Planning, located at the National Emergency Coordination Centre...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Directives (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98, 99 and 102 together. The Government has committed to bringing the Defence Forces within the scope of the Working Time Directive. As I have previously informed the Dail, a Government Decision dated 18 November 2016 approved the drafting of the Heads of Bill to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. This will remove the blanket...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: For reasons of operational security, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the disposition and specifics of the Defence Forces' Explosive Ordnance Disposal capabilities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Training (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that there are currently 61 apprentices in training in the Air Corps and 92 vacancies for technicians at Airman Rank. Challenges exist in recruiting and retaining certain specialists such as Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and certain Technicians. These specialist can prove difficult to retain where, as in the current economic environment and jobs...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 to 105, inclusive, together. The number and grades of men and women employed in my Department on 7 December 2018 as civil servants is as follows: Grade Men Women Total  Secretary General 1  0  1 Assistant Secretary 3 0 3  Director 0 1 1  Principal 11 6 17  Assistant Principal 26  20 46 Administrative Officer...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 223. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a dialogue has commenced in regard to matters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51570/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 225. 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 here has been sought; when the decision will be made on outstanding applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51577/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Enterprise Development Fund (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 265. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there is an additional strand to a funding programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51696/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 279. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a new facility (details supplied); his plans for a former facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51529/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 280. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a sale of State-owned lands (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51530/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (11 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 517. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51623/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Parliamentary Questions Data (12 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The number of Parliamentary Questions answered directly by my Department in the years 2016, 2017, and from 1 January 2018 to 22 November 2018, is set out in the following table. Year Number of Parliamentary Questions  2016 658 2017 1,134 1 January - 22 November 2018 969 My Department did not refer any Parliamentary Question to an external body or agency for...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Defence Forces Training (12 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As military driving is a technical skill across a wide variety of vehicles, with complex and differing operational profiles, the training needs are dynamic and are therefore constantly monitored by the responsible branches of the Defence Forces. The Military Authorities have informed me that there are sufficient driving instructors and driving courses to meet current needs.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme (12 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a scheme (details supplied) will be reintroduced in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52452/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Similar to other sectors in the public service, the pay of Permanent Defence Force personnel was reduced as one of the measures to assist in stabilising national finances during the financial crisis.  The recovery in the economy has provided the fiscal resources to provide for a fair and sustainable recovery in public service pay scales. Pay is being restored to members...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the amount spent on third party public relations advice, communications advice, online advertising and public awareness campaigns to date in 2018 by my Department, by month and company engaged, is set out in the following table. Company Month Amount Description Be Winter Ready Campaign Spark Foundry November €25,221.96...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Equitation School (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The mission of the Army Equitation School is to promote the Irish horse through participation in national and international competitions at the highest level.  The Equitation School has discharged this task with considerable distinction through the years. Through its participation and numerous successes in equitation events both at home and abroad it successfully promotes...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence sets out a developmental path for the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF). It provides for an overall establishment of the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve of 4,169 personnel, which will be achieved by increasing the Naval Service Reserve establishment from 200 to 300 personnel. Currently, the establishment for the RDF is set at 4,069 personnel. Providing for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Military Authorities have advised me that from July 2013 to 28th September 2018 (latest figures to hand), 138 RDF recruits have been assigned to Combat Support (Army CS) functions and 9 have been assigned to Combat Service Support functions (Army CSS).  The organisational structure co-locates Reserve Combat Support and Reserve Combat Service Support elements...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I currently have no plans to meet with the US Secretary for Defence, Mr. James Mattis.