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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Transport (26 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 to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The acquisition of equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me. Future equipment priorities...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together. 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 to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government, including overseas deployments. The acquisition of new...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Arrangements are being made to pay the Specialised Instructors Allowance to the relevant NCO Specialised Instructors. The payments will be processed on receipt of the required documentation from the Military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the request has been received and the medical information sought will be released. Medical files have a privacy classification of medical in confidence and accordingly must be administered with due care and attention. The delay in releasing the file is due in the first instance to a current backlog in the processing of medical files as a result of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The PSPC report on recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces recommended the reintroduction of the Air Corps Flying Officers Service Commitment Scheme that was discontinued in 2010. The closing date for receipt of applications for the 2019 scheme is close of business on 29 November 2019. My Department has received a series of detailed queries seeking clarification of the operation of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are currently two full-time clinical psychologists employed by the Defence Forces. This number was increased following the review of mental health services for the Defence Forces in 2017, which recommended the appointment of a civilian psychologist in addition to the existing Defence Forces psychologist. There are no plans currently in place to recruit...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: General Service recruitment is ongoing throughout 2019. Recruitment plans for 2020 have not yet been finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (26 Nov 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, the need to provide modern training facilities for member of the Defence Forces stationed at Sarsfield Barracks in Limerick and Stephen’s Barracks in Kilkenny was recognised. I am pleased to advise...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Glen of Imaal is an operational training facility for the Defence Forces. The civilian Lands Staff employed by my Department at that location deal mainly with the herding and removal of sheep from the ranges prior to exercises and when necessary assist with mountain rescues. Throughout the year advertisements are placed in the main national and local Wicklow newspapers which give a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the remote school transport grant for a person (details supplied); when payment will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48562/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education Facilities (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will contribute to the building of a school hall at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48904/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (27 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 and 83 together. The Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) provides the Government and the President with an independent, flexible and effective air transport service to assist in meeting national and international obligations. Information relating to the Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) is published on my Department’s website and is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (27 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Ministerial Air Transport Service provides the Government and the President with an independent and flexible air transport service to assist in meeting national and international obligations. Information in relation to Ministerial Air Transport is publically available via a link entitled "Routinely Published Information" on the Department of Defence website where it is updated...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (27 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Conciliation and Arbitration (C&A) scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force operates under agreement between the Minister for Finance, Minister for Defence, RACO and PDFORRA. The recommendation to appoint an independent Chairperson of the Conciliation Council is just one of Mr Barry's recommendations in his report of the review of the scheme. All the parties to the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (27 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible in the time available to compile all of the necessary information requested by the Deputy. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (27 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that, as of 31 October 2019, 102 new members have been inducted into the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve, as follows: - Total number inducted Number of females inducted Army Reserve (AR) 85 8 Naval Service Reserve (NSR) 17 2 The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence Data (27 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The budget allocation for Civil Defence in each of the years 2017 to 2020 is outlined in the following table.  Year Budget Allocation  2017 €5.24 million 2018 €4.24 million 2019 €4.74 million 2020 €5.24 million The allocations for 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (28 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Section 2(3) of the Defence (Amendment) Act 1990, prohibits the Defence Forces representative associations from being associated with or affiliated to any trade union or any other body, without the consent of the Minister. Members of the Permanent Defence Force also cannot become members of a trade union.   To compensate for these limitations there are a range of statutory redress...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (28 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible in the time available to compile all the information requested by the Deputy. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (28 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The contract for the refurbishment of the Apprentice Hostel Accommodation Block at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel is well advanced. This will provide class rooms, auditorium, recreational and improved living in accommodation for 75 personnel. Works are progressing well and the project is due to be completed in early 2020 at a cost of €3.3m.