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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (9 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The barracks consolidation programme which was completed in the earlier part of this decade, and which included the closure of the former Columb Barracks, has resulted in an enhancement of the operational readiness and deployability of Defence Forces personnel. The Defence Forces keep operational plans under constant review and I am satisfied that the operational readiness and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding is available for transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16079/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (9 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 348. To ask the Minister for Health the specific planned use of a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16183/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (9 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 595. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the reinstatement of the qualified child allowance on disability allowance for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16431/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Bodies Data (4 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The only State board currently under the aegis of the Department of Defence is the Army Pensions Board. The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act 1927. The Act specifies that the Board shall consist of a chairman and two ordinary members. The two ordinary members must be qualified medical practitioners of whom one must be an officer of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (4 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The age limits, minimum height and physical standards for general service recruitment are set out in Defence Force Regulation (DFR) A10. This prescribes a minimum height requirement for enlistment for general service in the Permanent Defence Force of 157.48cm. This requirement was made following recommendations by a Defence Forces Working Group, which reported in January 2006 and reduced the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (4 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 276. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 27 March 2019, if there are circumstances by which the commence after date can be deferred for a short period (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15941/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Appeals (4 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 278. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a briefing request for a person (details supplied) will be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16026/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (3 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I will take the Deputy's concerns back to the Minister, Deputy Shane Ross. In addition to the current safety programs and major schemes, TII operates a programme of minor works, including safety improvement works. The safety section of TII carries out assessments of the network under the HD15 programme. It identifies clusters and areas prone to accidents. Under the HD17 programme, which...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (3 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, has responsibility for overall policy and funding in regard to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in the case of local and regional roads and for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, in conjunction with the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Graffiti Policy (3 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. The community graffiti reduction programme was introduced in February 2008 and was sponsored at that time by the then Departments of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Pobal managed and delivered the programme on behalf of these Departments and a total...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Graffiti Policy (3 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I reiterate that the removal of graffiti is supported by the Minister for Justice and Equality. As I outlined, agencies of the Department of Justice and Equality continue to play a role in tackling the problem. However, primary responsibility for the removal of graffiti lies with other statutory bodies. I understand the Senator's frustration. He mentioned that I should approach the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (3 Apr 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 Education and Skills: Institutes of Technology (3 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a pathway for an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15591/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (2 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 to 68, inclusive, together. The White Paper on Defence sets out the Government's intention to put in place a fixed cycle of defence reviews. These are common internationally and give assurance that policy remains up to date and relevant to changing future circumstances. The White Paper provides that these reviews are to have a three yearly cycle, with...

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

Paul Kehoe: A total of €106 million has been allocated for 2019 for capital expenditure in Vote 36 Defence, an increase of €29 million on the 2018 allocation. This is in accordance with the National Development Plan, Project Ireland 2040, which provides for an overall capital allocation of €541m for Defence for the period 2018 to 2022. This capital funding will allow the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (2 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Operation Sophia has played a decisive role in improving the overall maritime security in the Central Mediterranean. The Operation has so far contributed to the apprehension of 151 suspected smugglers and traffickers, removed approximately 550 boats from criminal organisations availability, contributed to over 300 Safety of Life at Sea events and rescued almost 45,000 migrants. The UN...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (2 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Last year marked important milestones in the history of Ireland's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations by the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána and civilian personnel. 2018 was the 60th anniversary of Ireland's first participation in a United Nations peacekeeping mission and the 40th anniversary of the first deployment of Defence Force personnel to Lebanon...

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

Paul Kehoe: There is a scheme in place which facilitates the re-entry of former Officers of the PDF. This arose from the difficulties posed in the past in terms of processing applications for re-entry. Previously, in the absence of a standard policy for dealing with requests to re-enter, each case was dealt with on an individual basis and governed by the rules, regulations and circumstances that applied...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Communications (2 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has not undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, for the purposes of assisting it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media, or videos in relation to Department of Defence strategies or policies. The only engagement of social media supports by my Department is in relation to the annual Be Winter Ready...