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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (30 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The reasons and process for discharge of enlisted personnel from the Permanent Defence Force are governed by Defence Force Regulations and this is reflected in the manner data is collated by the military authorities. The specific information requested by the Deputy is not maintained in a readily available format. The task of accessing this information is not possible in the timeframe given....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (29 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 69 to 71, inclusive, together. The decision on whether members of the Irish Defence Forces will participate in the 2019 CISM World Games in China is currently under consideration and as such there are no details of costs and numbers travelling, if any, available at present. When the details become available I will forward them to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (29 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 127. To ask the Minister for Health if there are circumstances in which a refund can be sought by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23050/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 160. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the reintroduction of the fuel allowance and household benefits package will be considered for carers who do not live with the person they care for in view of the fact that during the winter period claimants on jobseeker's allowance receive a higher payment than carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (28 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Citizenship of Defence Forces personnel is not recorded in a way that is readily accessed through the Personnel Management System. The collation of this data would require respective Formation Headquarters to conduct a manual review of all personnel files within their control and accordingly, such a voluminous task is not feasible.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (28 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised that the magazine guardroom is situated in a modern, recently constructed building. There are no plans to upgrade the interior of the building as the guardroom is less than 5 years old. The only outstanding work is the replacement of two sockets which will take place in the coming days. Replacement furniture has been ordered and its delivery is expected within two weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (28 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised that it is planned to upgrade and refurbish Plunkett Block 7 with work starting on site in 2019. Provision has been made in the 2019 Defence Estimates to fund that portion of the refurbishment works scheduled for 2019.The scope of the work will include the complete refurbishment of the building. It will be upgraded, room layouts altered, the ablution areas totally...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (28 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have provided the table below which displays the information sought by the Deputy. Year Pilots due to graduate/graduated Air Traffic Controllers due to graduate/graduated 2019 10 3 2020 0* 2 *Pilots that were due to qualify in early 2020 will now graduate in Q4 of 2019. The Government remains committed to maximising recruitment to increase the strength of the Air...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (28 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. Maintenance and upgrading of military and technical equipment for the Defence Forces remains a clear focus for me. Future...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Working Family Payment (28 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 480. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a working family payment renewal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22828/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Garda Vetting of Personnel (22 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: All new entrant civil servants are subject to vetting and security clearance processes prior to being offered a post in the Department of Defence.  Security vetting has a number of layers and is conducted in conjunction with an Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces.  Civil servants transferring to my Department from another Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (22 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 124. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of an adult narcolepsy centre in St. James's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22126/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (22 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 133. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22151/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Pensions (21 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The person in question, who retired from the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) in December 2012, is in receipt of a retirement (service) pension under the Defence Forces Superannuation Schemes, as well as a disability pension under the Army Pensions Acts.   In such cases, the superannuation rules provide for the partial reduction of the retirement pension.  This is known as...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (21 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to a PDF strength of 9,500 personnel in order to undertake the roles set out in the White Paper on Defence (2015). The recruitment campaign for the Defence Forces has set a target to recruit some 800 personnel in 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (21 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The establishment of the Permanent Defence Force is 9,500 personnel. The military authorities have informed me that the establishment for Units based in Custume Barracks, is approximately 950 personnel. Military service entails personnel moving into and out of particular postings and as they serve at home and overseas, receive training and undergo educational and career...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (21 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am unaware of any restrictions in Defence Forces regulations that could prevent a retired Defence Forces paramedic from applying for a position in the HSE. 

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (21 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The issue raised by the Deputy relates to the operation of Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. This provides that where a retired public servant who is in receipt of a public service retirement pension resumes employment anywhere in the public service on or after 1 November 2012, their pension is liable to abatement, that is, cessation...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (21 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Officials have had proactive engagements with the Land Development Agency (LDA) both prior to and since its formal establishment in relation to potential landholdings which may be of interest to them for the development of housing provision. The LDA have confirmed to the Department that they are interested in acquiring the former Columb Barracks in Mullingar and to this end...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In 2013, my Department paid fees totalling €1,987.38 to the fourth of the companies referred to by the Deputy. These were the total fees paid by my Department to the companies referred to by the Deputy during the period 2011 to 2018.