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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There is no discretion available under the Army Pensions Acts to increase the pension of the person in question, which was fixed, under Section 13(2) of the Army Pensions Act 1923, by a bona fidedecision of the then Minister for Defence, on the basis that civil compensation was received for the same disablement. Section 13(2) of the Army Pensions Act 1923 (as amended) provides that any...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The number of vacant desk spaces available in accommodation allocated to the Department of Defence outside Dublin city is 19 and they are located as follows: Location Number of vacant desk spaces Newbridge 13 Galway 0 Roscrea 6 A number of posts are due to be filled in the coming months and this...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an on-going basis in accordance with operational requirements. Promotions are ongoing within the officer ranks. A promotion competition for NCOs is currently in progress. The table below outlines the promotional posts vacant in the Permanent Defence Force, per rank, as of 30 September 2019, the latest date for which such figures...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Freedom of Information Data (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department most recently updated its Freedom of Information Disclosure Log on 7 November, 2019. The Disclosure Log provides information up to the end of the third quarter of 2019. Once all Freedom of Information requests for a particular quarter have been processed and issued, the Disclosure Log for that period is updated.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In November 2011 the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning launched the “Be Winter-Ready” information campaign to give the public advice on how to prepare in the future for severe weather events. Since then, the Government Task Force (GTF) on Emergency Planning, which I chair, and the Office of Emergency Planning in my Department have coordinated this annual whole of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It is envisaged that the next competition for cadetships in the Defence Forces will be launched in Quarter 1 of 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The estimated cost requested is set out in the table beneath. Cost in 2018. €0.310m Estimated full year cost of restoration (10% from 4/7/19) based on 2018. €0.031m Estimated cost in a full year of a further 20% increase (based on 2018 plus 10%restoration). €0.068m

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 131. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a claim for rent relief for a person (details supplied) cannot be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46501/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 161. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46114/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 300. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46016/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 348. To ask the Minister for Health if there is support for older persons to assist them in the costs of purchasing a mobility scooter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46277/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (13 Nov 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. This is primarily to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government as set out in the White Paper on Defence.  Equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has not received any direct communication in relation to a pension in this case. The Deputy has helpfully given an Army service number and I have been advised that records have been located which indicate that the former officer in question served in the Permanent Defence Force from July 1940 to June 1946.  The former officer in question did not...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Schools Building Projects Status (14 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46948/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (19 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The primary focus for the procurement of defensive equipment by the Department of Defence is to maintain the capability of the Irish Defence Forces to fulfil the roles as assigned by Government. This includes undertaking overseas Peace Support Operations, and in this regard to afford the greatest possible force protection to Irish troops whilst on such missions. The principle of competitive...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (19 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I have been informed by the military authorities that the purpose of the Defence Forces Remembrance Ceremony is to provide an internal event for serving members and invited guests to commemorate members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who died in service in the past year. This event complements the existing barrack level ceremonies that take place in installations across the country in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (19 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The position is that the Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA) 2018-2020 sets out the policy on public service pension increases as adopted by Government for the duration of that agreement to end-2020. The policy provides that qualifying public service pensions will, in general (depending on retirement date and pre retirement pensionable salary payable), be increased on foot of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (19 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: During scoping of the White Paper implementation programme, a total of 88 actions or projects were specifically identified on a joint civil-military basis along with seven sub-projects in the capability development area. As the projects are implemented, projects may be sub-divided augmenting the numbers so currently the number to be implemented stands at 95 and this number will be subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Service Pay Commission Reports (19 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table outlines the status of projects due for immediate and short-term implementation as outlined in the "Strengthening our Defence Forces - Phase One" plan. (It should be noted project V1 - Review of Pay Structures in the PDF is not included in the following table as it is a medium to long term project.) Project No. Project Title Status of Project...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Ambulance Service Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Senator McFadden for raising this important matter. The emergency aeromedical support, EAS, service based in Custume Barracks in Athlone is an important service provided by the Air Corps. Notwithstanding the well-documented ongoing HR challenges in the Air Corps, particularly the recruitment and retention of pilots, the EAS service has been delivered without interruption since it...