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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department did not incur any costs in relation to marketing. The table below outlines costs for advertising for the period in question. The projected spend for 2019 is approximately €101,000. Additional ad hoc costs for one off events may occur, in which case the expense is covered by the Branch administering the event from within their own budget. € Advertising Costs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 309. To ask the Minister for Health the actions being taken to reduce the waiting time for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53540/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Cases Data (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 to 118, inclusive, together. There are currently 18 cases pending in relation to the application of the Working Time Directive to members of the Defence Forces. One case has been disposed of and the terms thereof are confidential. An Order, on consent of the parties, was made by the Court in recognition of the plaintiff’s personal circumstances....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Childcare Services Provision (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 120 together. There are no plans for the introduction of crèche facilities in the Defence Forces. The issue of the provision of crèches was explored by the Defence Forces a number of years ago, having regard to a number of factors, including childcare policy and regulations, the findings of the Civil Service Childcare Initiative Focused...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible for the military authorities to collate this information within the time available for reply. The information will be passed to the Deputy as soon as it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department incurred expenditure of €6,510.69 on taxi services in 2018. Such expenditure arises in relation to official business of the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Food Safety Standards Inspections (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that following a random inspection of the Officer's Mess Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, the HSE Environmental Health Inspector issued a Closure Order on Tuesday 11 December 2018 which necessitated remedial works. These works were expeditiously executed and a Re-Opening Order was issued on Friday 14 December, 2018. Military management have advised that it is their understanding...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The matter of the proposed sale of the former married quarters at Cathal Brugha Barracks has been on going for some time now. During this period, it emerged that there were legal difficulties in selling the properties as originally intended. In December 2016, the Chief State Solicitors Office met with the residents' legal advisers to outline the issues arising and, in order to resolve the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department does not have a specific budget for marketing, media and social media items, nor did it incur any costs in relation to marketing. The table below outlines expenditure on advertising for the period in question. The projected spend for 2019 is approximately €101,000. Additional ad hoc costs for one off events may occur, in which case the expense is covered by the Branch...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: One of my two special advisers is employed as a Press Adviser and is the only person employed in my Department who works full time in the area of media and social media. Two other members of my Department's staff work in its Press Office, while also having a number of other duties and responsibilities. My Department does not employ any of its staff to work in a marketing capacity.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cyber Security Policy (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As outlined in the Government's White Paper on Defence 2015, the issue of Cyber Security has very significant implications for governmental administration, for industry, for economic wellbeing and for the security and safety of citizens. Indeed Cyber Security is a standing item on the agenda of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning which I chair. The response to cyber threats...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I recently met with senior civil and military officials to review recruitment plans for 2019. Subject to further consideration, it is envisaged that similar recruitment competitions to those held in 2018 will take place in 2019. The Government remains committed to on-going recruitment to the Defence Forces to reach the establishment level of 9,500 personnel as set out in the White Paper on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (15 Jan 2019)

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 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Given the unique roles assigned to the Defence Forces, there are a range of restrictions that apply to members of the Defence Forces relating to political and industrial relations matters. Section 103 of the Defence Act prohibits members of the Permanent Defence Force from membership of, or subscription to, any political organisation or society; DFR A9 prohibits participation by uniformed...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As part of a whole of Government approach, my Department continues to engage in forward planning with the other Departments involved in addressing all issues relevant to the UK's decision to leave the European Union. This engagement involves the identification of key strategic, operational and policy issues arising from Brexit. As I have outlined previously, the UK's decision to leave the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled. I will revert to the Deputy in respect of the information requested when available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Claims Agency (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the State Claims Agency that it has a statutory remit under the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2000 to provide risk management advices to Delegated State Authorities. Such risk management advices include the provision of Health & Safety Management System audits, inspections and reviews. From this, State Claims Agency conducted a number of Health...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The establishment of the Permanent Defence Force is 9,500 personnel. The military authorities have informed me that the establishment for Units based in Custume Barracks is approximately 995 personnel. Military service entails personnel moving into and out of particular postings and as they serve at home and overseas, receive training and undergo educational and career development...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Communications (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department received a small number of complaints in the years referred to by the Deputy. The table sets out the complaints which were received by the Department’s Customer Service. Customer Complaints 2016 2017 2018 Number 6 5 0 Category group Not categorised. Not categorised. N/A Nature Response times to queries. Event cancellation. Response times to queries. N/A Resolution...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 342. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the contacts he has had with a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1033/19]