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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (22 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As part of the ongoing Capital Building Programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces, it was recognised the need to refurbish and upgrade the existing Dining Hall at Custume Barracks for the purpose of providing a modern kitchen and dining facility to accommodate all ranks stationed at the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Recruitment (22 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Following on from the 2019 cadetships competition, the Air Corps inducted 10 new cadets on 7th October 2019. Actions are also underway to increase the number of qualified Air Traffic Controller (ATC) personnel in the Air Corps with 4 commencing ATC training on 21st October 2019 and similar training planned for Q1 2020 for 3 student ATCs.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Charges (22 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 289. To ask the Minister for Health if there are circumstances in which a public patient (details supplied) can be assisted with funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43033/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Scheme (22 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 481. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43491/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Working Family Payment Payments (22 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 632. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the review of the backdating of the working family payment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43504/19]

Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy is straying.

Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: We will get Deputy Kelly after the Deputy. Deputy Kelly will sort him out.

Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I think the Deputy is wrong.

Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I think the Deputy is wrong.

Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am thinking that if the Deputy could go faster we might finish the debate by 11 p.m.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 136. To ask the Minister for Health when a medication (details supplied) will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43679/19]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter and providing me with the opportunity to update the House on the delivery of a new building for Naas community college. The school opened in September 2015 in temporary accommodation at Craddockstown Road, Naas. In the meantime, a project for a new building for the school, fit to house 1,000 pupils, was devolved for delivery to KWETB by...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I fully understand and appreciate the desire of the pupils, parents, staff and community of Naas to see their new school building completed as quickly as possible. I assure them that they can expect to see work on the new building over the coming weeks. I assure the House that KWETB, in close consultation with officials in the Department of Education and Skills, has done and is doing the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products Availability (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Senator for raising this very important issue and for giving me, on behalf of the Minister for Health, the opportunity to clarify the position on the availability of Spinraza for patients with spinal muscular atrophy. The Minister for Health appreciates the desire of families to see their children who suffer from this debilitating and painful condition begin treatment with this...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products Availability (23 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Senator feels very strongly about this matter. The Minister for Health fully recognises that this condition places enormous strain on SMA sufferers and their families and carers and that this is a very worrying time for them. The complexity of this treatment requires appropriate service arrangements to be put in place in Temple Street Hospital so as to ensure that the treatment and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (24 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government both at home and overseas. The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans (24 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department formally recognises two veterans’ organisations that represent all former personnel, namely, the Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA) and Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (O.N.E, the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel).  My officials meet on a quarterly basis with representatives of both...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (24 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I have been informed by the relevant Military Authorities, that the circumstances and manner in which a Certificate of Service LA89 is issued to a member of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) on discharge, is governed by Defence Forces Regulation, A10. This Regulation sets out the Officer or prescribed military authority to direct the discharge. In so far as is possible, all efforts...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Cases Data (24 Oct 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The information sought by the Deputy could not be compiled within the timeframe available to answer the question.  I will revert to the Deputy on this matter in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Preparations (5 Nov 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. While my Department is not planning to carry out an economic impact assessment of the current Withdrawal Treaty, it is however continuing to monitor the ongoing situation to...