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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Plan (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Rural Development Programme for the 2014-2020 period was submitted to the EU Commission for approval in July 2014. I have already identified the area of investment in relation to energy, water meters and medicine dispensers in existing pig units as a priority area under TAMS II. The dates of introduction of any new investment schemes will be dependent on a number of factors, including...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Recruitment (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The total number of new hires, broken down by grade, for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine between March 2011 and August 2014 is outlined in the following table. Description Staff Number Administrative Officer 3 Asst Agricultural Inspector 12 Civilian Driver 6 Clerical Officer 7 Craftsman 3 Harbour Master 3 Industrial Foreman 1 Laboratory Analyst 7 Executive...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Staff Increment Payments (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is an operational matter for the twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Staff Career Breaks (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy in respect of civil servants in my Department is as follows. An officer wishing to resume duty following a career break will be assigned to the next appropriate vacancy to be filled following the expiry of the career break, with a guarantee of re-employment in a relevant grade, not necessarily in his/her existing Department, within twelve months of expiry...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The UN reimburses some personnel and Contingent Owned Equipment costs in respect of contributions of personnel to UN led operations. Rates of reimbursement, fixed in accordance with UN categories of equipment and personnel, are agreed in a Memorandum of Understanding between Ireland and the UN for each mission. The only missions, for which Ireland is currently entitled to reimbursement of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The military advise that this person was discharged from the Defence Forces on the 22nd of June 1989 at his own request after 12 years service. The discharge documents (LA89) were issued to him at this time. The LA 89 is an original document and cannot be replaced. However, the military authorities have agreed to issue a Certificate of Service and a copy of the testimonial that was contained...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Army Reserve (previously known as An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil) and the Naval Service Reserve are the component parts of the Reserve Defence Force (RDF). It is essentially a part-time force in which service is given on an entirely voluntary basis. Service in the RDF is therefore fundamentally different in nature from service and employment in the Permanent Defence Force (PDF),...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Arms Trade (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The primary purpose for the procurement of defensive equipment by the Department of Defence is to enhance the capability of the Irish Defence Forces on overseas Peace Support Operations and to afford the greatest possible force protection to Irish troops whilst on such missions. A number of Israeli companies have won orders for defensive equipment over the last decade as a result of tender...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Intelligence Sharing (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Defence and the Defence Forces has not had any involvement with the organization referred to and has no plans to do so. Furthermore, my Department and the Defence Forces do not have any information in relation to instances of illegal surveillance or where information held about Irish citizens or other nationalities has been illegally intercepted or accessed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Defence Forces are committed to the principles of equal opportunity in all employment policies, procedures and regulations. The Defence Forces operate in an environment which is free from discrimination as provided for by the Equality Acts. However, the Defence Forces have a derogation from the provisions of the Employment Equality Acts, 1998 to 2011 in respect of criteria of disability...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 531 and 532 together. As the Deputy will be aware, there is a moratorium in place on recruitment across the civil and public service since 2009. Against this backdrop my Department continues to source staff to fill vacancies arising from retirements and transfers through a combination of redeployment, the lateral transfer of staff from other Government...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The unsatisfactory age and fitness profile of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) was an issue of serious concern during the 1990’s and was the subject of severe criticism by a series of external reports, mainly Price Waterhouse Consultants and the Efficiency Audit Group (EAG). One of the key areas identified for urgent action by the EAG was the development of a manpower policy with an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: NATO Membership (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: As Ireland is not a member of NATO, the question of attendance at the NATO Summit did not arise. In accordance with usual practice, an invitation was extended to the Taoiseach to attend a meeting which took place on 4 September between NATO Heads of State and Government and non-NATO countries that contribute to the UN mandated and NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: Whilst there are no instances where an administrative arrangement is imposed by or on my Department, the tabular statement below contains details of agreements that my Department has entered into administratively with other Government departments and agencies. These are in the form of Service Level Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding and relate to supports provided by the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Air Displays (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: On the 21stAugust 2014, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade sought observations from my Department and the Defence Forces in relation to the overflight and the radio frequencies to be used by the US aircraft that participated in the opening ceremony of the Croke Park Classic American football game. Having consulted with the Military authorities, my Department replied with no...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The military authorities advise that four members of the first Line Naval Service Reserve were called up for annual training in 2008. No member of the First Line Army Reserve has been called up for annual training since 1984.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: It was not possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy in the time available. My Department is currently seeking to compile an accurate reply and I will provide the information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: It was not possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy in the time available. My Department is currently seeking to compile an accurate reply and I will provide the information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ceremonies (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 540 and 541 together. The Defence Forces participated in a number of commemorative ceremonies both here and abroad in the last year. The level of participation is determined by my Department in consultation with the Military authorities and is dependent on the scale of the event in question and the availability of Military resources.The following are State...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Use of Army Barracks (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: A portion of the former barracks in Mullingar has been licenced by my Department to Westmeath GAA Board for use as a training centre. Discussions are at an advanced stage with the Board in relation to the possible lease of a more substantial part of the facility and these discussions should be completed soon. The former barracks is also currently used by An Garda Síochána and...