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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence Data (27 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The budget allocation for Civil Defence in each of the years 2017 to 2020 is outlined in the following table.  Year Budget Allocation  2017 €5.24 million 2018 €4.24 million 2019 €4.74 million 2020 €5.24 million The allocations for 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Data (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I welcome the introduction of a new tax credit for sea going Naval Service personnel, which my colleague Mr Pascal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform has introduced in the Finance Bill 2019 . It is the result of constructive engagement within Government, by my officials and Defence Forces management, including those within the Naval Service. The proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Transport (26 Nov 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. The acquisition of equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me. Future equipment priorities...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Arrangements are being made to pay the Specialised Instructors Allowance to the relevant NCO Specialised Instructors. The payments will be processed on receipt of the required documentation from the Military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the request has been received and the medical information sought will be released. Medical files have a privacy classification of medical in confidence and accordingly must be administered with due care and attention. The delay in releasing the file is due in the first instance to a current backlog in the processing of medical files as a result of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The PSPC report on recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces recommended the reintroduction of the Air Corps Flying Officers Service Commitment Scheme that was discontinued in 2010. The closing date for receipt of applications for the 2019 scheme is close of business on 29 November 2019. My Department has received a series of detailed queries seeking clarification of the operation of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are currently two full-time clinical psychologists employed by the Defence Forces. This number was increased following the review of mental health services for the Defence Forces in 2017, which recommended the appointment of a civilian psychologist in addition to the existing Defence Forces psychologist. There are no plans currently in place to recruit...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: General Service recruitment is ongoing throughout 2019. Recruitment plans for 2020 have not yet been finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As part of the ongoing Capital Building Programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces, the need to provide modern training facilities for member of the Defence Forces stationed at Sarsfield Barracks in Limerick and Stephen’s Barracks in Kilkenny was recognised. I am pleased to advise...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Glen of Imaal is an operational training facility for the Defence Forces. The civilian Lands Staff employed by my Department at that location deal mainly with the herding and removal of sheep from the ranges prior to exercises and when necessary assist with mountain rescues. Throughout the year advertisements are placed in the main national and local Wicklow newspapers which give a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the remote school transport grant for a person (details supplied); when payment will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48562/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education Facilities (26 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will contribute to the building of a school hall at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48904/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (21 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In the period since my appointment as Minister with Responsibility for Defence on 6 May, 2016, I have had no meetings with insurance companies or Insurance Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (21 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps Flying Officers Service Commitment Scheme has been restored arising from the implementation of the Public Service Pay Commission’s report on recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces. The scheme envisages commitments to service ranging from three to eight years and payments made for this commitment on an annual basis. Those who commit for periods of five to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The expenditure on purchasing mobile phones for staff in my Department for work-related business in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 is detailed in the following table. Year Total Spend on Mobile Phones incl. VAT 2016 €14,148 2017 €20,093 2018 €25,945 ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table provides details of the number of civil servants employed in my Department by gender and pay grade at 31 October 2019. As a number of employees are working reduced patterns of attendance, the total number of whole time equivalent posts in my Department is 352. 34. Grade Total Numbers Male Female Secretary General ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers Data (20 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table provides details of the advisers appointed by me in my capacity as Minister with Responsibility for Defence: Title Name Date of Appointment Special Adviser John Coughlan 6 May 2016 to date Press Adviser Clare Mungovan 18 May 2016 to 7 January 2018 Press Adviser ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Data (20 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department employs both civil servants and civilian employees attached to military installations. The following table provides details of the number of complaints of bullying or harassment received by my Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019. There were no complaints of sexual harassment during the period in question. Year 2016 2017 ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department employs both civil servants and civilian employees attached to military installations. The following table provides details of the number of employees that were dismissed or suspended in the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019. As only one person was suspended or dismissed during the full period covered by this question, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be...