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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (5 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that, as of 30 November 2019, 114 new members have been inducted into the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve during 2019, broken down as follows: Total number inducted Number of females inducted Army Reserve (AR) 97 8 Naval Service Reserve (NSR) 17 2 The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Transport (5 Dec 2019)

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 to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government, including overseas deployments. The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me. Future...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (5 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 205. To ask the Minister for Health if the situation for members of a panel (details supplied) will be clarified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50879/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Civil Aviation Regulation (5 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 324. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulations that apply to civilian helipads. [51014/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Civil Aviation Regulation (5 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 422. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the regulations that apply to the installation of civilian helipads. [51013/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Consultation Process (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: On the 15 October 2018, I announced a series of eight regional consultation meetings for Civil Defence volunteers. The meetings were held in each Major Emergency Management region between 24 October and 28 November, 2018. The objective of these meetings was to allow Civil Defence volunteers have their say on the future direction of Civil Defence in Ireland. Details of the dates and the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Process (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In relation to the Department of Defence, there is currently one Bill which has completed Second Stage and is awaiting Committee Stage. The Bill in question is the Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has not required the services of an external photographer since 2017. However, if photography services were to be required, the Office of Government Procurement has a framework in place for the provision of Professional Photography and Videography Services, which could be utilised. Details of the costs of photography paid by my Department for the period in question are set out...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Freedom of Information Data (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department deals with requests for information in accordance with the FOI Acts and the following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy. 2016 2017 2018 2019 (to 02/12/2019) Number of FOI Requests Received 120 154 140 160 Number of Administrative Refusals (Section 15 and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 167. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of a service (details supplied); the measures that will be put in place in order that the information can be easily accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50606/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Payments (4 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 231. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the circumstances surrounding the QAA payment for a person (details supplied) will be considered to reinstate the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50491/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (3 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104 and 106 together. Section 2(3) of the Defence (Amendment) Act 1990, prohibits the Defence Forces representative associations from being associated with or affiliated to any trade union or any other body, without the consent of the Minister. Members of the Permanent Defence Force also cannot become members of a trade union. To compensate for these...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirement Scheme (3 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Military life places unique demands on individuals and it is necessary that Defence Forces personnel are prepared to meet the challenges of all military operations. To this end, it is vital the age and health profile of personnel be such as to ensure that operational capability and effectiveness are not compromised in any way. The age and fitness profile of the Permanent Defence Force was...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (3 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Overarching Public Sector Pay Policy is a matter for the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform. In 2016, the Government established the Public Service Pay Commission to provide objective advice to Government in relation to Public Service Pay Policy. Following the publication of the Public Service Pay Commission report in May 2017, the Government initiated negotiations on an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (3 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table provides details of the external consultant reports commissioned by my Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the cost of those reports; the companies-individuals commissioned to complete the reports; and their titles and publication dates. Report Title Cost Year of Commission External Company/Individual...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Data (3 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that, from 01 January 2019 to 29 November 2019, the total number of days spent at sea by members of the Naval Service Reserve is 118.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (3 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In the timeframe for answering PQs it is not possible to answer this question at this time. I have requested the information sought by the Deputy and I will issue a response on receipt of same.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (3 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Under the Defence Forces Built Infrastructure Programme there has been considerable investment in various military installations over the last number of years. In regard to the hospital building, I am advised that there are currently no plans for the refurbishment of this facility in 2020. Routine maintenance and repair works of the facility will continue to be carried out as the need arises.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Measures (3 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: A significant amount of Defence Legislation is implemented through Defence Force Regulations. The basis and authority for the issuing of such regulations by the Minister lies in the Defence Act 1954, as amended. In terms of Primary Legislation, the information requested by the Deputy is as follows: Act Date signed into law by the President Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (3 Dec 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Gross provision for the Defence Vote in 2019 is €758 million. This level of funding provides €528.8 million for the pay and allowances of over 10,400 Defence Sector employees, €106 million in capital funding and €123.2 million in non-pay current expenditure, which provides mainly for the ongoing standing, operational and support costs of the Defence Forces. ...