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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The specific occupational pension scheme terms of members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) depend on various factors, including the date a person first joins the public service. The Deputy has referred to a member who has completed thirty one years' service and reached the age of 66. I take it therefore that the Deputy's query may be in relation to an enlisted member who joined...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It was not possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the timeframe available. As soon as available, I will provide the Deputy with the requested information directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 140. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for a roll-out of the programme of meningitis B vaccinations for children who had not received it to date especially those in high risks categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2085/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 145. To ask the Minister for Health when the reduction from €2 to €1.50 in the prescription charge for medical card holders over 70 years of age will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2106/19]

Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Referral to Select Committee (16 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: This is unsatisfactory from a training and interoperability perspective. We also had to rely on the goodwill of members of the Defence Forces and their partners in respect of the deployment to the battle group's operational headquarters during the stand-by period. This SOFA compromises in no way our national policy of military neutrality.

Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Referral to Select Committee (16 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Given the constitutional prohibition in Article 15.6.2o on Ireland agreeing to base foreign troops on its territory, there are no circumstances in which the SOFA could have an application in respect of foreign forces in Ireland, including forces in transit or visiting personnel. The reservations which will attach to our instrument of ratification makes this absolutely explicit and leaves no...

Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Referral to Select Committee (16 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Deputies for their comments and contributions. I very much respect the views on all sides of the House and the concerns raised. Deputies have highlighted the importance of our military neutrality and our reputation for peacekeeping. However, the public would also consider it important that the brave men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann serving overseas are protected, like...

Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Referral to Select Committee (16 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I move:"That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of: (i) the Agreement between the Member States of the European Union concerning the status of military and civilian staff seconded to the institutions of the European Union, of the headquarters and forces which may be made available to the European Union in the context of the preparation and execution of the tasks referred to in Article...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (16 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 and 101 together. My Department's Contract Branch undertakes a procurement function in respect of the Defence Forces for defensive equipment and materials, and in respect of major procurement projects. It has a staffing complement of nine. The Branch leads on the procurement of major equipment platforms and other associated goods and services for the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (16 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Forces are not currently using 5G communication technology in Ireland or abroad. Likewise, the Department of Defence is not using 5G in Ireland. I have not received advice or consultancy on the use of 5G by the Defence Forces. As with all new communication technology, the Department and Defence Forces will continue to monitor its development and applications into the future.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (16 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 178 of 6 November 2018, his plans to alter this relief to include a measure (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1836/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Cases Data (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 to 118, inclusive, together. There are currently 18 cases pending in relation to the application of the Working Time Directive to members of the Defence Forces. One case has been disposed of and the terms thereof are confidential. An Order, on consent of the parties, was made by the Court in recognition of the plaintiff’s personal circumstances....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Childcare Services Provision (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 120 together. There are no plans for the introduction of crèche facilities in the Defence Forces. The issue of the provision of crèches was explored by the Defence Forces a number of years ago, having regard to a number of factors, including childcare policy and regulations, the findings of the Civil Service Childcare Initiative Focused...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible for the military authorities to collate this information within the time available for reply. The information will be passed to the Deputy as soon as it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department incurred expenditure of €6,510.69 on taxi services in 2018. Such expenditure arises in relation to official business of the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Food Safety Standards Inspections (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that following a random inspection of the Officer's Mess Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, the HSE Environmental Health Inspector issued a Closure Order on Tuesday 11 December 2018 which necessitated remedial works. These works were expeditiously executed and a Re-Opening Order was issued on Friday 14 December, 2018. Military management have advised that it is their understanding...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The matter of the proposed sale of the former married quarters at Cathal Brugha Barracks has been on going for some time now. During this period, it emerged that there were legal difficulties in selling the properties as originally intended. In December 2016, the Chief State Solicitors Office met with the residents' legal advisers to outline the issues arising and, in order to resolve the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department does not have a specific budget for marketing, media and social media items, nor did it incur any costs in relation to marketing. The table below outlines expenditure on advertising for the period in question. The projected spend for 2019 is approximately €101,000. Additional ad hoc costs for one off events may occur, in which case the expense is covered by the Branch...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: One of my two special advisers is employed as a Press Adviser and is the only person employed in my Department who works full time in the area of media and social media. Two other members of my Department's staff work in its Press Office, while also having a number of other duties and responsibilities. My Department does not employ any of its staff to work in a marketing capacity.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cyber Security Policy (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As outlined in the Government's White Paper on Defence 2015, the issue of Cyber Security has very significant implications for governmental administration, for industry, for economic wellbeing and for the security and safety of citizens. Indeed Cyber Security is a standing item on the agenda of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning which I chair. The response to cyber threats...