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- Departmental Expenditure. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: Agreement has only recently been reached with the Central Bank. Initial contact was made with the three organisations I mentioned and the Central Bank was the first to respond. Following a meeting with departmental officials, agreement was reached on the calculation of the amount due and the methodology of payment. Departmental officials are in the process of agreeing dates on which to...
- Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 63 together. The Irish Red Cross Society is an autonomous body, established by the Irish Red Cross Society Order 1939 pursuant to the Red Cross Act 1938. The society is an independent charitable organisation with full powers to manage and administer its affairs through its governing body, the central council. Membership of the central council is by...
- Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: Before I was asked to take these questions I was already aware of some of the issues Deputy Deenihan has mentioned. The issue of Government participation in the running of the society was last raised in 1996 by the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. It was subsequently raised with the society directly by the International Committee of the Red Cross. The matter was...
- Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: It is important that the relationship between the Government and the society is clearly stated. The order establishing the society sets out its primary objects and powers which include acting, as Deputy O'Shea said, as a voluntary aid society in times of war and peace. The 1938 Act permits payment to the society by way of grants. The society has certain rights under the Geneva Convention...
- Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: The 1939 order, which is pursuant to the Red Cross Act 1938, sets out the basis on which the society shall be governed. It provides that there shall be a central council which elects the powers of the society, organises the society and controls and manages the affairs of the society. Membership of the central council is by way of an appointment by the Government or election in accordance...
- Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: -----that the role of the Minister is very much circumscribed by that. It is true that a figure of â¬951,000 was paid in 2009 to the society. The Minister is of the view that the method of governance of the society and its relationship with the Government is one which is circumscribed by the founding legislation.
- Irish Red Cross. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: The Government, which is the acting Minister, is acutely conscious of the need for good governance in all organisations, including the Irish Red Cross. I am certain measures will be taken to ensure whatever levels of compliance are required will be adhered to.
- Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: The Defence Forces have improved in every respect since 2000 through the implementation of the White Paper. Arising from the White Paper on Defence, a modern well-equipped Defence Forces has been created capable of meeting the needs of Government and the public and ensuring value for money. The White Paper on Defence set out a figure of 10,500 personnel for the Permanent Defence Force as...
- Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: Regarding the merging of brigades and other units, a review of the organisation of the Defence Forces is timely. The numbers will be maintained at 10,000. A sustainable structure to match this strength will ensure a continuation of the current excellent level of service. As I stated already, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the outcome of the review which has not yet been...
- Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: The Government remains supportive of the Defence Forces and their personnel. The modernisation delivered by the defence organisation has been acknowledged. The defence organisation differs from other areas of the public service in having decreased in size. The Defence Forces remain modern and effective and it is intended to retain the operational capacity of the organisation across all its...
- Departmental Offices. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: The headquarters of the Department of Defence is being decentralised to Newbridge, County Kildare. A new building to accommodate the Department is currently under construction and will be ready for occupation in the summer. The building will provide accommodation for the civil servants in the Department who are currently based in Dublin, together with a number of military personnel. The...
- Departmental Offices. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: The accommodation which is being provided in Phoenix House consists of four cellular offices, an open plan space and a meeting room. Although the cost of the accommodation will be borne on the Vote of the Office of Public Works, I understand the building is leased and the lease will expire in 2012. This accommodation became available when the previous occupant vacated a space and thus a new...
- Departmental Offices. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: No.
- Departmental Offices. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: It is incorporated in the Vote of the Office of Public Works. I shall attempt to find the information for the Deputy.
- Departmental Offices. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: It is my understanding that the office will be used only when officials required to be available to the Minister need to be adjacent to Leinster House and that otherwise the Minister will be based in the office in Newbridge.
- Departmental Offices. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: Signals are a very important part of military life. I will not be drawn.
- Defence Forces Recruitment. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: The number of female personnel serving in the Permanent Defence Forces on 31 January 2010, the last date for which figures are available, was 565, of which 461 were serving in the Army, 32 in the Air Corps and 72 in the Naval Service. In terms of ranks the breakdown of female personnel serving on 31 January 2010 was 143 officers, 169 non-commissioned officers and 253 privates. The...
- Defence Forces Recruitment. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: On the last point, I note that all four of us present come from a teaching background. In my experience, while I would not say there is marked reluctance on the part of career guidance staff to encourage girls to join the Defence Forces, I agree this makes it all the more important-----
- Defence Forces Recruitment. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: I agree wholeheartedly and believe it is something we should strongly encourage. With regard to the steps that have been taken to provide a supportive environment for Defence Forces members, the development and maintenance of a positive and supportive work environment is a key objective of the Defence Forces management. In recent years, a range of measures has been introduced, including the...
- Defence Forces Recruitment. (24 Feb 2010)
Pat Carey: It was 5.04%, or 527 persons, in 2005. The relevant figures for the years in question are 60, 99, 186, 433 and 527.