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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Childcare Scheme (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 1097. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of an application for the childcare subsidy by a person (details supplied); if the application will be backdated from when it was made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4156/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 1146. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be removed from the commitments of JobPath due to their circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4056/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 1151. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4151/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table provides details of external consultants engaged by my Department in the period from 1 January 2020 to date and the associated costs. Provider of Consultancy Service  Date Purpose Amount Vedette Consulting 28th February 2020 To provide expert advice on the Feasibility of the Establishment of a Research,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: As Minister for Defence there are a number of Look Out posts which were invested in me by virtue of the Emergency Powers (No. 315) Order 1944. My Department has advised me that while there are several Look Out posts in Co. Kerry, it does not appear that the one referred to by the Deputy falls within the Department's remit. However, if the Deputy could provide further details in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 14, 18, 19 and 22 to 24, inclusive, together. On 5 April, 2020, the United Nations Secretary General directed the suspension of all rotations and leave for military personnel serving in United Nations (UN) missions until 30 June, effective immediately.   The UN directed that only in certain very limited and extenuating circumstances would...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2020 provides for a Capital allocation of €20 million, for Subhead A.13 - Defence Forces Built Infrastructure; Construction and Maintenance - in the Defence Vote. This Capital allocation will facilitate the progression of a significant number of Defence Forces Built Infrastructure projects in various military installations located...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table details the establishment, strength and vacancies of the Permanent Defence Force, as of the 30th April 2020: Branch Establishment Strength (WTE) Vacancies Army 7,520 6,867 653 Air Corps 886 726 160 Naval Service 1,094 892 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the timeframe available. I shall provide the figures to the Deputy when they have been collated.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (20 May 2020)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: On 1 April last, I announced a scheme to re-enlist former enlisted personnel who have the skills and expertise required to fill identified gaps in the Permanent Defence Force. The scheme will allow for initial re-enlistment for a minimum of six months and up to 3 years.  The re-enlistment of former personnel with the relevant skills and experience was one of the many...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (20 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 the Department of Defence expended €45,972.03 on external consultants. When engaging external consultants my Department has full regard to all relevant legislation and national and EU Procurement Policy and seeks to ensure that value for money is always obtained. I am not in a position to provide the Deputy with details of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: UN Missions (27 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 and 17 together. As part of its response to the global Covid pandemic, on 5 April, 2020 the United Nations Secretary General directed the suspension of all rotations and leave for military personnel serving in UN missions until 30 June, effective immediately. The UN direction impacted over 100,000 UN uniformed personnel from over 120 countries...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (27 May 2020)

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: Departmental Properties (27 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 28 of 20 May 2020. As I outlined in reply to that question, there are a number of Look Out posts which were invested in me by virtue of the Emergency Powers (No. 315) Order 1944. My Department has advised me that while there are several Look Out posts in Co. Kerry, it does not appear, based on the properties listed in Folio KY21274, that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (27 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Department and the Defence Forces are currently progressing options to repatriate 2 personnel deployed to the MONUSCO mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The personnel were due to complete their 6 months deployments in March/mid-April but were extended within the mission by a further month. This then brought them into the period when the UN suspended rotations in all UN...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (27 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Forces continue to provide a broad range of response capabilities to the Primary Response Agencies (PRAs) during the Covid-19 pandemic, while also making provision for prudent and efficient workforce planning. There are a broad range of considerations which must be factored into the timeline of the 2020 Cadet Competition and the planning and management of the assessments...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (27 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The Curragh is State land vested in the Minister for Defence, the main occupiers of which are the Defence Forces in the Curragh Camp, and the Curragh Racecourse, which leases a large tract of land from the Department of Defence. Most of the Curragh Plains are open and unfenced lands, and therefore easily accessible from local roads and the M7 and M9 motorways. My Department is aware of an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (27 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The provision of local authority, social and/or affordable housing is a matter in the first instance for the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government. It has been a long standing established policy, since the late 1990's, to withdraw from the provision of housing quarters for Defence Forces personnel. This policy has been given effect on a gradual basis and long term accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (27 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: On 1 April last, I announced a scheme to re-enlist former enlisted personnel who have the skills and expertise required to fill identified gaps in the Permanent Defence Force. The terms and conditions, for this scheme were developed in consultation with the Representative Association, PDFORRA, and are available on the Defence Forces website, military.ie. The scheme will allow for initial...