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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reports (9 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are regular meetings between the Taoiseach and Government Ministers. The Public Sector Pay Commission Report on recruitment and retention in the Permanent Defence Force was accepted by Government on 4 July 2019. A High-Level Implementation Plan was also approved.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (9 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the works outstanding at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29097/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service Staff (9 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 867. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of retain firefighters being allowed in employment until 60 years of age if medically approved. [30004/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (4 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible in the time available 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: Departmental Offices (4 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence has made available bike parking spaces and lockers in each of the buildings occupied and managed by the Department as indicated in the following table. Location Number of bike parking spaces Number of lockers Newbridge 28 86 Galway 16 28 Roscrea 7 28 Staff of the Department of Defence also have access to bike parking spaces in two other buildings which the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Transport (4 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The model of car I use in the performance of my official duties as Minister with responsibility for Defence is an Audi A6, diesel.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (3 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The information as requested by the Deputy is not immediately available, but is being compiled and will be sent to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (3 Jul 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 new equipment and the upgrading of equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (3 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28380/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 174. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28453/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (3 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an extension to a school bus route (details supplied) is under consideration; if so, when the outcome will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28514/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that the Defence Forces will participate in the 7thCISM World Games in Wuhan, China and that the number of athletes being sent CISM World Games is thirty two. These thirty-two athletes make up four teams that will participate in the following disciplines, Soccer, Boxing, Shooting and Lifesaving. There will be no triathletes travelling to these CISM World Games.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135 and 137 together. I am advised that while the swimming pool in the Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp is primarily for Defence Forces related activity and training, my Department positively engages with local schools and club communities in allowing the use of this facility. Currently a total of 18 local schools and 7 local swimming...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In the case of the swimming pool in the Curragh Camp, my Department currently employs two civilian lifeguards in order to facilitate the use of the pool outside of Defence Forces' requirements. These lifeguards cover the following hours: 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Saturdays. Recruitment of Civilian Employees in military...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (2 Jul 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. This is primarily to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government as set out in the White Paper on Defence. Equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It is estimated that the cost of restoring Defence Forces allowances (excluding Military Service Allowance) to pre-FEMPI levels could cost in the region of €7 million. This figure is based on estimates for 2019. As many of the duties are demand led and the number of duties can fluctuate year on year, this variable must be taken into consideration in comparing any actual figures with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The occupational pension scheme terms of post-1 January 2013 new entrants to the public service, including the Permanent Defence Force (PDF), are governed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. All first-time new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after that date are members of the ‘Single Scheme’. The terms and rules...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Department does not maintain costings for increasing the strength of the PDF to those outlined by the Deputy. This would require detailed consideration of the capability requirements underpinning such an increase and consideration of associated personnel issues, including organisational structures as well as equipment, infrastructure and other additional requirements and associated costs.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Projects (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by the Taoiseach as Minister for Defence and myself as Minister with Responsibility for Defence are set out in the following table setting out when they are scheduled to be completed. Name Scheduled to be completed by Annual Report 2018 To be published in July 2019 Peer Review of Factory Site (Haulbowline) Report To be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (2 Jul 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Management Act 1997, the current Department of Defence and Defence Forces Strategy Statement, covering the period 2017–2020, was approved by the Taoiseach, as Minister for Defence, on 17thDecember 2017 and published in January 2018. Development of the Strategy Statement followed consultation with staff throughout the Defence...