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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Records (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department issued a reply in this matter to the State Body referred to by the Deputy on the 23rd day of October 2019 and a copy thereof has also been sent to the individual concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The application process for entry into the Defence Forces involves a number of stages, some of which have been outlined in the details supplied to the question. The military authorities advise that the candidate will receive communication shortly to keep him abreast of the process.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Information and Communications Technology (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department initiated a project earlier this year to deploy the Windows 10 operating system to all desktop computers and laptops. The project is due to be completed in early 2020. The table below shows the current number of desktop computers and laptops that still use the Windows 7 operating system. Operating System Current Number of Desktop Computers and Laptops ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Information and Communications Technology (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department’s policy is to maintain all operating systems in use with the latest available patches and security updates. In line with this policy, the Department will enter into a contract with Microsoft for Extended Security Updates for desktop computers and laptops still using Windows 7 after the End of Support for this operating system on January 14th2020. The contract will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Information and Communications Technology (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department places a high priority on information security and it is our policy is to maintain all operating systems in use with the latest available patches and security updates. The Department will avail of Extended Security Updates for desktop computers and laptops still using Windows 7 after the End of Support for this operating system on January 14th2020. This will ensure access to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department employs both civil servants and civilian employees. Civilian employees are employed to support the operational capability of the Defence Forces and work in military installations. As of 31 October, 2019, there were 371 civil servants employed by my Department, of which 304 are full-time. The remaining 67 work a variety of reduced working patterns. This combination of full...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: A comprehensive range of Primary and Secondary medical care is provided to members of the Permanent Defence Forces (PDF). Specialist services provided in-house include a comprehensive physiotherapy service, psychology services delivered by two full-time psychologists, and dedicated laboratory services based in St. Bricin's military hospital. The Deputy will also be aware that my...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ceremonies (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are two commissioning ceremonies due to occur before the end of the year. One Direct Entrant will be commissioned as a Naval Service officer on 6 November 2019. Seven Air Corps cadets are scheduled to be commissioned as officers on 6 December 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: All procurements in the Defence Organisation are carried out in accordance with EU and National law and guidelines. Procurement practices are scrutinised and audited by both the Department's Internal Audit Section and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Accounting Officers are accountable to the Oireachtas for compliance with all relevant EU and National procurement...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that site works on this project have commenced and are expected to be completed by mid 2020. This project involves the upgrading and refurbishment of the existing accommodation in Plunkett Block 7 for 58 personnel to modern standards.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Civilian employees are employed to support the operational capability of the Defence Forces and work in military installations. Recruitment of such employees is an on-going process, with vacancies being identified and filled on a priority basis following engagement with the military authorities. There is currently a civilian position for a Craftworker (Carpenter) vacant in Custume...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Government ensures that Vote 36 (Defence) is fully funded to provide for the pay and allowances of the target strength of 9,500 Permanent Defence Force (PDF) personnel, as set out in the White Paper on Defence. The following table shows the budget allocation and expenditure for pay and allowances for serving members of the Permanent Defence Force for the years 2014-2018, and the savings...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not possible to collate the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the figures to the Deputy when I receive them from the military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Personnel (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not possible to collate the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the figures to the Deputy when I receive them from the military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (5 Nov 2019)

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: Defence Forces Personnel Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table shows the number in each branch of the Defence Forces, by rank, as at 30th September 2019, the latest date for which such data is available. Substantive Strength of the Defence Forces - 30 September 1919 LT MAJ BRIG COL LT COMDT CAPT LT TOTAL SM BQMS CS CQMS ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table provides details of the number of civil service posts by grade in my Department in each of the years from 2009 to 31 October, 2019. The Deputy will note from that the overall staffing numbers in the Department of Defence have decreased by some 14%; from 409 at the end of 2008, to a figure of 352 at 31 October, 2019. As outlined in the table, while the overall numbers have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that it was not possible to collate the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the figures to the Deputy when I receive them from the military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Information is not readily available for the numbers prescribed Lariam. Patient medical records are confidential and access to prescription information is restricted to medical professionals. Collation of information regarding individual prescriptions would require all Medical Officers in the Defence Forces to examine each medical record for patients treated in the periods in question. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 506. To ask the Minister for Health the status of building projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44520/19]