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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (3 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Gross provision for the Defence Vote in 2019 is €758 million. This level of funding provides €528.8 million for the pay and allowances of over 10,400 Defence Sector employees, €106 million in capital funding and €123.2 million in non-pay current expenditure, which provides mainly for the ongoing standing, operational and support costs of the Defence Forces. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Consultation Process (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: On the 15 October 2018, I announced a series of eight regional consultation meetings for Civil Defence volunteers. The meetings were held in each Major Emergency Management region between 24 October and 28 November, 2018. The objective of these meetings was to allow Civil Defence volunteers have their say on the future direction of Civil Defence in Ireland. Details of the dates and the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Process (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In relation to the Department of Defence, there is currently one Bill which has completed Second Stage and is awaiting Committee Stage. The Bill in question is the Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has not required the services of an external photographer since 2017. However, if photography services were to be required, the Office of Government Procurement has a framework in place for the provision of Professional Photography and Videography Services, which could be utilised. Details of the costs of photography paid by my Department for the period in question are set out...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Freedom of Information Data (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department deals with requests for information in accordance with the FOI Acts and the following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy. 2016 2017 2018 2019 (to 02/12/2019) Number of FOI Requests Received 120 154 140 160 Number of Administrative Refusals (Section 15 and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 167. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of a service (details supplied); the measures that will be put in place in order that the information can be easily accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50606/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Payments (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 231. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the circumstances surrounding the QAA payment for a person (details supplied) will be considered to reinstate the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50491/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (5 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Skills for Life Employment Support Scheme has completed six iterations to date. The approximate cost per iteration is €200,000. A total of 124 persons have commenced and completed the scheme to date, as outlined in the following table. The next iteration of the programme is currently scheduled to begin in Renmore Barracks, Galway on 15th June 2020. Iteration ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (5 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Kildare Civil Defence are currently based in the former Devoy Military Barracks in Naas. While my Department may provide occasional financial support to some local authorities towards their Civil Defence accommodation, the 2015 Government White Paper on Defence sets out that responsibility for the accommodation of local Civil Defence units rests with individual local authorities.

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

Paul Kehoe: There are currently no persons employed on an agency basis by my Department. I am advised by the military authorities that, as of 5 December 2019, there are 31 persons employed on an agency basis by the Defence Forces. This data is based on individual roles being filled, as required. As this process is dependant on the ongoing requirements of the service, the Deputy will appreciate that...

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

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 48 together. The following table shows the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) as at 31 October 2019, the latest date for which such data is available, broken down by rank, service and gender. As at 30th November 2019, 605 personnel (of which 42 were female) were inducted into the Permanent Defence Force. In addition, 10 (of which 2 were...

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

Paul Kehoe: The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve (FLR), the Army Reserve (AR) and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR). The most up to date figures available for the effective strength of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR), as of 31 October 2019, are set out in the following link: ">Army Reserve Nos. End of month returns are usually available by the...

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

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that, as of 30 November 2019, 114 new members have been inducted into the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve during 2019, broken down as follows: Total number inducted Number of females inducted Army Reserve (AR) 97 8 Naval Service Reserve (NSR) 17 2 The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Transport (5 Dec 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, including overseas deployments. The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me. Future...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (5 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 205. To ask the Minister for Health if the situation for members of a panel (details supplied) will be clarified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50879/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Civil Aviation Regulation (5 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 324. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulations that apply to civilian helipads. [51014/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Civil Aviation Regulation (5 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 422. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the regulations that apply to the installation of civilian helipads. [51013/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (10 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table sets out the advertising campaigns that are currently planned for my Department for the first six months of 2020, together with the budgeted cost for each. Campaign Budgeted Cost Newspaper Advertisement- Public notice for the Easter Sunday Commemoration Ceremony. €5,000 Newspaper Advertisements- Public...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Data Sharing Arrangements (10 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that my Department does not have any data sharing agreements in place with commercial operators or service providers. My Department, as a data controller, does have contracts in place with a number of commercial operators to process data on behalf of the Department. Current ongoing arrangements in this regard relate to ICT support services and staff training. Processing by a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Freedom of Information Data (10 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department deals with requests for information in accordance with the Freedom of Information legislation. The table below sets out the information requested by the Deputy. In 2016, the Department had one decision in relation to a request which was part-granted annulled by the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) and returned to the Department to undertake a fresh decision process....