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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (14 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has incurred advertising costs of €6,456.89 for the period in question. These costs relate to general warning notices which are placed in national and regional newspapers to provide notification of activity by the Defence Forces at rifle ranges.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (14 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for an extension and-or new build; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20481/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Operations (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The HSE’s Aeromedical Desk in its National Emergency Operations Centre is responsible for the co-ordination of all medical air transport arrangements whether by the Coastguard, private operators or the Air Corps. In relation to the availability of Baldonnel on the date referred to by the Deputy, I am advised by the Military Authorities that the HSE National Emergency Operations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by my officials that there is no issue with the water supply to Columb Barracks, Mullingar at present. There was a water leak on the property and the necessary arrangements were made to have this fixed by a water services company.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foreign Naval Vessels (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Visits from foreign naval vessels are a long-standing and common practice in Ireland and worldwide. Foreign naval vessels are granted permission by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to visit Irish ports on condition that they meet the necessary policy stipulations. This requires that visiting naval vessels do not carry nuclear weapons and do not engage in military exercises. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: There are currently two medals that mark the service of personnel with either the Permanent Defence Force or the Reserve Defence Force. The medal known as An Bonn Seirbhíse (The Service Medal) may be awarded to an officer, non-commissioned officer or private of the Defence Forces, or a member of the Army Nursing or Chaplaincy Service who possess the qualifying criteria for the award. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department is a member of three external organisations. Details of the three organisations and the amount paid to each in membership fees in the period 2015 to 2019 are set out in the table below. Name of Organisation Year Joined Amounts Paid Level of Interaction Governance Forum at the Institute of Public Administration 2016 2015 - €0 2016 - €4,000 2017 -...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Invitations (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In June 2017, I hosted a visit by the Austrian Minister of Defence and Sport and delegates. The visit of the Austrian Minister coincided with an event, run by the organisation to which the Deputy refers, and involving both Austria and Ireland. In the context of that official visit, my Office contacted the organisation to determine if tickets could be made available to facilitate the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Government policy on Civil Defence is set out in the 2015 Government White Paper on Defence. This states that the central strategic objective of Civil Defence is to support the Principal Response Agencies of the Local Authorities, An Gardaí Síochána and the Health Service Executive in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations. A large number of support roles for Civil...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The nature of military service requires that the age and health profile of personnel in the Defence Forces must be appropriately managed to ensure that capability requirements are met. There are varying age profiles for recruitment depending on entry level. For General Service recruits to the Army, applicants must be 18 years of age or over and under 25 years of age on the date deemed as the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Operations (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy will be aware that the principal response agency designated to respond to fire emergencies is the Fire Service, under the responsibility of the relevant Local Authority. The availability of the Air Corps to support principal response agencies is dependent upon a number of factors including the availability of suitable aircraft, the availability of flying crews and the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In 2015, the Government published the White Paper on Defence which includes a chapter on Civil Defence. Civil Defence is a volunteer based organisation of approximately 3,500 volunteers who give generously of their time and expertise for their community and in support of the Principal Response Agencies. The 2015 White Paper outlines that the Civil Defence Branch of my Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In order to be enlisted as a General Service Recruit, applicants are required to pass all the stages of the recruitment process which includes: Physical Fitness Test, Psychometric Test, Interview, Medical Examination and Security Clearance. I have been advised by the Military Authorities that the individual's application process remains on-going and that they have informed him of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Details of the capital budget and outturn for Vote 36 (Defence) for the years 2016 to 2018 are outlined below. Year Original Capital Allocation Capital Expenditure % of Original Capital Allocation Spent 2016 €68m €100.7m 148.1% 2017 €74m €95.3m 128.8% 2018 €77m €94.7m 123.0% Savings arising within a Vote, may, in accordance with Government...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Protected Disclosures (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Protected Disclosures Act, 2014 applies to the Defence Forces. I am assured by the Chief of Staff that the military authorities are fully aware of the protections afforded to its members under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. In order to ensure compliance with this legislation the Defence Forces have implemented General Routine Order 07/2015. This document sets out the policy,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Strength (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The attached table shows the strength of Naval Service Personnel (Whole Time Equivalent), by rank, for each year from 2010 to 2018. The Government remains committed to maximising recruitment to increase the strength of the Naval Service and the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) overall and to retaining the capacity of the PDF to operate effectively across all roles. The Public Service Pay...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Staff (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated but, unfortunately, could not be provided within the time frame for reply. The information sought will be provided as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 264. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18557/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Decision Making (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 451. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the introduction of the decision support service; when the service will be fully operational in order to commence the operation of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18595/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Administration (8 May 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 507. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a register of investors approved under the visa investment programme that can be supplied to those that are seeking investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19290/19]