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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Relations Contracts Data (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The following table provides details of external public relations firms employed by my Department from 9 March 2011 to 6 July 2016: Year Name of Consultant Purpose of Consultancy 2012 and 2013 Caroline Erskine, Media and Public Affairs Consultant To assist in the implementation of the communications plan for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union and Associated...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Consultancy Contracts Data (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The following table details the external consultant reports commissioned by my Department since March 2011. Name Costs Date of Commission Date of Publication Consultant Health and Safety Statement 2011 €1,270 2011 2011 QTS Limited Health and Safety Statement 2012 €1,270 2012 2012 QTS Limited Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan Assessment and Disabled Access Review...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: UK Referendum on EU Membership (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: In early 2015 I established a new Division in my Department to focus specifically on relations between Ireland and Britain including bilateral issues that arise in the context of the EU-UK debate. This Division is working very closely with the EU Division in my Department which plays a central role in relation to the EU aspects of this issue. My Department co-ordinated preparations...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department does not administer any EU funding programmes. Accordingly, it has not applied for any pre-financing under the current phase of EU funding programmes.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Appointments to State Boards (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I make appointments to the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and the National Statistics Board (NSB) of which there are 34 and 8 members respectively. Appointments are made in accordance with the National Economic and Social Development Office Act 2006, SI 603 of 2010 - National Economic and Social Council (Alteration of Composition) Order 2010; and Section 18 of the Statistics Act...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Appointments to State Boards (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I make appointments to the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and the National Statistics Board (NSB). Appointments are made in accordance with the National Economic and Social Development Office Act 2006, SI 603 of 2010 - National Economic and Social Council (Alteration of Composition) Order 2010; and Section 18 of the Statistics Act 1993. There are currently no vacancies on...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: UK Referendum on EU Membership (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Irish and British Officials met in Dublin on 30 June following a commitment that I and Prime Minister Cameron made to early bilateral engagement at senior official level on key issues arising in the context of the result of the UK's EU referendum. This initial engagement allowed for consideration of the best approach to continuing to work together on agreed priority areas within the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens Assembly (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Membership of the Citizens' Assembly will consist of 100 persons: 99 citizens entitled to vote at a referendum, randomly selected so as to be broadly representative of Irish society by a polling company commissioned for that purpose, plus a Chairperson. A Resolution approving the calling of the Assembly is scheduled to be debated in both Houses of the Oireachtas this week, as will the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The total cost of agency staff hired by my Department for the years 2011 to 2015 is €10,399.82. This relates to a temporary contract cleaning service.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Websites (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department has two active websites, www.taoiseach.gov.ie and www.merrionstreet.ie and is committed to achieving a minimum conformance level Double-A with the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and complying with the National Disability Authority Accessibility Guidelines. Both of the sites utilise a state of the art Content Management System that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Ireland’s European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme (2014 – 2020) was adopted on 4 December 2015 by the European Commission. The Operational Programme is the vehicle for channelling financial aid co-funded by the Exchequer and the EU to the seafood sector. This aid is intended to assist Ireland in implementing the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The only State body currently under the aegis of the Department of Defence is the Army Pensions Board. The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act 1927. The Act specifies that the Board shall consist of a chairman and two ordinary members. The two ordinary members must be qualified medical practitioners of whom one must be an officer of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: There are a number of physical and medical standards laid down by the Military Authorities, including specified vision requirements, for entry to, and for continuance in service with, the Defence Forces. These requirements are based on the professional advice of the Medical Corps and having regard to the nature of the job, the duties of military service and the training exercises undertaken...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 840 and 841 together. Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm that the Defence Forces have not been involved in repossessions or bankruptcy seizures in the past year.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm that the Department of Defence did not hire any agency and or locum staff for each of the years 2011 to 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Websites (12 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department has appointed a designated Access Officer. Key responsibilities include regularly monitoring and reporting on the Department of Defence website to ensure that it is accessible to people with disabilities. My Department is currently in the process of arranging for the redesign and update of its website. The issue of accessibility will be considered in the context of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Investigations (7 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm that there is a military investigation in relation to the administration of the Soldiers Welfare Fund as distinct from the Be nevolent Fund, I had earlier treated both terms synonymously. For the avoidance of any doubt, I am advised that the investigation into the Welfare Fund is the only investigation underway. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that pending conclusion of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: UK Referendum on EU Membership (7 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: At this point in time, the response to the decision of the United Kingdom is being dealt with within the existing organisational structure of the Department of Defence. As part of contingency planning for a UK EU exit, a number of existing structures are in place and these will be used to manage the process on a whole-of-government basis. These structures include: - The Cabinet Committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Consultancy Contracts Data (7 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to external consultant reports commissioned by the Department of Defence since March 2011 is set out in the following table. Report Cost Company Publication Date An independent review of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) fatalities in 1989 €51,660 Mr. Frank Callinan, S.C. 19th September 2011 Review of the...