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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The information sought by the Deputy is in the process of being collated and verified by the military authorities. I will pass on the details to the Deputy when they become available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are a number of outstanding Adjudication findings across the Public Service, two of which are the Defence Forces Cooks technical pay and the Army Ranger Wing Allowance, that could not be implemented having regard to the provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009-2015. The Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020, provides for consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are no specific ratios for courses run in the Transport School, due to the range and variety of courses conducted there. There are specific courses such as the Motor Transport Driver Instructors Course and the Motor Transport Driver Testers Course where the School operates a 2:1 Student to Instructor ratio. There are ratios for Defence Forces driver training courses run within...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible in the time available to compile all the necessary documentation requested by the Deputy. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: When an enlisted member of the Defence Forces seeks to transfer from one service corps to another the consent of the Formation Commanders in both areas must be obtained. The transfer will proceed if both Formation Commanders give consent but will not take place if both do not consent. Where there is disagreement between the two, the application is passed to the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The United Nations reimburses some personnel and Contingent Owed Equipment costs in respect of contributions to UN led operations. Rates of reimbursement, fixed in accordance with UN categories of equipment and personnel, are agreed in a Memorandum of Understanding between Ireland and the UN for each mission. The only missions for which Ireland is currently entitled to reimbursement of some...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The leave that may be granted to Defence Forces personnel when on service outside the State with an International United Nations Force, is subject to the UN regulation governing that Force. As such, different annual leave arrangements apply to different mission areas, depending on specific mission Standard Operating Procedures.  Considerations such as security...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Future equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are considered in the context of the White Paper on Defence as part of the capability development and equipment priorities planning process. The principal aim over the period of the White Paper will be to replace and upgrade, as required, existing capabilities in order to retain a flexible response for a wide range of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The figures quoted were supplied by the Department of Defences' payroll provider and are based on total pay and all allowances received by Defence Force personnel in the year 2018. The figures quoted represent the average gross earnings (including pay and allowances) for enlisted personnel and officers who were employed in the Defence Forces for the entire 12 month period.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Operations (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps is experiencing a shortage of trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) personnel which has necessitated a reduction in operating hours. Actions are underway to return to previous levels of ATC services. While it is not yet possible to state definitively when 24hr operations will resume, ATC training is taking place and options to ensure the longer term sustainability of ATC services...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Jun 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 for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me. Future equipment priorities for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The following table provides details of the total number of personnel discharged from the army from 2010 to 2018. Year Total Discharged *Discharge by Purchase **Voluntary early retirement ***Other discharges including retirements on age grounds 2018 525 208 219 98 2017 586 256 227 103 2016 529 205 223 101 2015 438 118 238 82 2014 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The P50 class of vessels in the Naval Service ship flotilla were built in Appledore Shipyard in the UK. LÉ Róisín (P51) was commissioned in 1999, with LÉ Niamh (P52) commissioned in 2001. The service life of an Irish Naval Service ship is determined by the level of operational activity, but usually is around 30 years. It is, however, normal practice in a ship’s...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Security Duty Allowance (SDA) is paid to Defence Forces personnel for certain duties performed. Many security duties are demand led and the number of duties can fluctuate year on year. It is therefore not possible to provide a full year cost of the suggested increase mentioned. In accordance with the Public Service Stability Agreement, 2013-2016, (the Haddington Road Agreement), all...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Building Energy Rating Compliance (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 760. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a scheme for retrofitting private dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23491/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 787. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a club (details supplied) was unsuccessful in its application for funding under the sports capital programme 2018 for equipment and machinery; if there is an appeals process in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23180/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 808. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is an appeals process for clubs that were unsuccessful in the sports capital equipment funding round announced in May 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23670/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services Funding (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 844. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding options available for childcare providers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24181/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 884. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be included in the contributory pension review; if so, when they will be contacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23624/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (11 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 915. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be included in the contributory pension review; if so, when the person will be contacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23885/19]