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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: I have been advised by the military authorities that t he requested documentation was forwarded by registered post to the individual concerned on Friday 6 thFebruary 2015.The delay in providing the documentation was due to an administrative error which has since been rectified.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Training (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: I have requested the relevant information from the Military Authorities and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is compiled.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Training (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The training obligations and requirements necessary for remaining on the effective strength of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR) are set out in the Defence Force Regulation R5 (the Regulation which governs matters relating to the AR and NSR ). Section 39 of these Regulations specifies that members of the AR and NSR must undertake a total of 48 hours training in order to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Terms and Conditions for members of the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR) are outlined in Defence Force Regulation R5 and Administrative Instruction R5. Members of the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve are volunteers who undertake training in their spare time. Much of the training is unpaid, however there is also provision made for them to avail of paid training....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Training (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: Members of the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve are volunteers who undertake training in their spare time. Much of the training is unpaid, however there is also provision made for them to avail of paid training. Notwithstanding the fact that some training may be paid, members of the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve are not employed or engaged under a contract of employment...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Personal Injuries Compensation Scheme for Members of the Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is a non statutory scheme administered by my Department. The Scheme covers members of the RDF who are injured in the course of their duties. It covers injuries sustained on official duty, typically while participating in annual training, field days, exercises, parades and courses of instruction....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information requested by the Deputy concerning the numbers of personnel serving with units of varying distances from their home address is not available. It is not possible to produce this level of data without using an inordinate amount of resources. With regard to whether or not all members of the Reserve Defence Forces have been assigned to units as per their preference in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: Members of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR) undertake both paid and unpaid training. The table below sets out the number of persons who attended paid training in each year from 2011 to 2014 in regard to the AR and NSR . The number of recruits and the number of AR and NSR members paid a gratuity in each year from 2011 to 2014 are also set out in the table below . 2011...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: In the time available it has not been possible 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 Personnel Data (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: In the time available it has not been possible 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 Operations (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Defence Forces Intelligence Branch provides regular assessments, reports and briefings to the Chief of Staff, the Minister for Defence and the Secretary General of the Department of Defence, relating to possible threats to the security of the State. Intelligence led liaison is conducted between Intelligence Branch and appropriate national authorities in other countries to counter any...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: By way of background, the unsatisfactory age and fitness profile of the Permanent Defence Force was an issue of serious concern during the 1990’s and was the subject of severe criticism by a series of external reports, mainly PricewaterHouse 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: In December 2014 a total of 12 Private Soldiers who had completed their initial recruit training in other Defence Forces locations were posted to Units located within Custume Barracks in order to maintain Unit strengths and operational capability. These 12 personnel are currently undergoing further 2 and 3 star training outside of Custume Bks. This training is due to be completed in March...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The overall establishment figure for Custume Barracks, Athlone is 995 personnel. This figure represents the total number of appointments associated with the units stationed in Custume Barracks. The current strength of Custume Barracks is 940. In addition to above, a number of personnel are attached to Custume Barracks while on courses of training, including recruit training. The current...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Value for Money Reviews (11 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is presently finalising a new Seafood Development Programme 2014-2020 under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Regulation (508/2014). I will be publishing a detailed consultation document and Strategic Environmental Assessment for public consultation in the next month or so, with a view to submitting the new Programme to the Commission by May this year for its...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (11 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2008 and has received payments for the entire six years of hiscontract. REPS 4 is a measure under the 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. Following the administrative checks in 2013 an issue was discovered in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (11 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Seafood Development Programme 2007-2013 under the European Fisheries Fund (1198/2006) is providing funding to Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) to in turn aid projects that support the development and diversification of the economy in coastal communities. Support is potentially available from the six FLAGs for fishermen who are no longer involved in fishing to retrain in an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (11 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land parcels declared by the persons named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that a number of the land parcels declared by the persons named contained ineligible features. Following an appeal from the persons named, a visit by a Department official to verify the position was necessary to progress the matter. This check confirmed an area over-declaration of 3.6% in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (11 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The application by the person named was submitted online by his registered forester on 2 February 2015. Once the necessary supporting documentation has been received and the application is complete it will be assessed, which may include consultation with statutory bodies and the general public. He will be notified as soon as his application for approval to build the road has been determined.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (11 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am assuming the Deputy meant to refer instead to Question number 99 of 15 January 2015 and the subsequent direct response to the Deputy from the Marine Institute. Matters concerning services provided by the Institute to Bord Iascaigh Mhara are operational matters for the board of the Institute. I will forward the Deputy’s question to the Institute for direct reply.