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

Paul Kehoe: I recently met with senior civil and military officials to review recruitment plans for 2019. Subject to further consideration, it is envisaged that similar recruitment competitions to those held in 2018 will take place in 2019. The Government remains committed to on-going recruitment to the Defence Forces to reach the establishment level of 9,500 personnel as set out in the White Paper on...

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

Paul Kehoe: Similar to other sectors in the public service, the pay of Permanent Defence Force personnel was reduced as one of the measures to assist in stabilising national finances during the financial crisis. The recovery in the economy has provided the fiscal resources to provide for a fair and sustainable recovery in public service pay scales. Pay is being restored to members of the...

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

Paul Kehoe: Given the unique roles assigned to the Defence Forces, there are a range of restrictions that apply to members of the Defence Forces relating to political and industrial relations matters. Section 103 of the Defence Act prohibits members of the Permanent Defence Force from membership of, or subscription to, any political organisation or society; DFR A9 prohibits participation by uniformed...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As part of a whole of Government approach, my Department continues to engage in forward planning with the other Departments involved in addressing all issues relevant to the UK's decision to leave the European Union. This engagement involves the identification of key strategic, operational and policy issues arising from Brexit. As I have outlined previously, the UK's decision to leave the...

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

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled. I will revert to the Deputy in respect of the information requested when available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Claims Agency (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the State Claims Agency that it has a statutory remit under the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2000 to provide risk management advices to Delegated State Authorities. Such risk management advices include the provision of Health & Safety Management System audits, inspections and reviews. From this, State Claims Agency conducted a number of Health...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (15 Jan 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 995 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 development...

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

Paul Kehoe: My Department received a small number of complaints in the years referred to by the Deputy. The table sets out the complaints which were received by the Department’s Customer Service. Customer Complaints 2016 2017 2018 Number 6 5 0 Category group Not categorised. Not categorised. N/A Nature Response times to queries. Event cancellation. Response times to queries. N/A Resolution...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 342. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the contacts he has had with a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1033/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 1075. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a domiciliary care allowance claim by a person (details supplied) can be backdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1032/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 93 together. I recently met with senior civil and military officials to review recruitment plans for 2019. Subject to further consideration, it is envisaged that similar recruitment competitions to those held this year will take place in 2019. The Government remains committed to on-going recruitment to the Defence Forces to reach the establishment...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department did not incur any costs in relation to public relations or other communications support in 2018. Details of the amount spent on public advertising up to 14 December, 2018, including advertising on digital platforms, is outlined in the table below. The only social media campaign expenditure was €8,118, which was in relation to a Twitter information campaign as part of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As part of a whole of Government approach, my Department continues to engage in forward planning with the other Departments involved in addressing all issues relevant to the UK's decision to leave the European Union. This engagement involves the identification of key strategic, operational and policy issues arising from Brexit. As I have outlined previously, the UK's decision to leave...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together. As of 30 November 2018 (the latest date for which figures are available), the strength of the Permanent Defence Force in Whole Time Equivalent Posts stood at 9,022 personnel. The effective strength of the Reserve Defence Force stood at 1,745 personnel. The table below sets out the additional details sought by the Deputy: Males (WTE)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 99 together. Recruitment to the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) continued throughout 2018. This encompassed two General Service recruit competitions, a Cadet competition, apprentice competition, instrumentalist competition and direct entry streams. The most recent figures (as of 30 November 2018), provided by the military authorities, give the whole...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Data (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I am informed by the military authorities that members of the Naval Service Reserve have spent a total of 88 days at sea to-date (17 December 2018) in 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The total number of sick leave days claimed in 2018 by the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps as of the 31stOctober 2018, the latest date for which figures are available, are set out below. 2018 Sick Leave Days Sick Leave Days Totals Officers Other Ranks Army 1156 60459 61615 Naval Service 282 6872 7154 Air Corps 589 6428 7017 Total 2027 73759 75786

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence is continuing in its efforts to secure a dedicated Defence Forces psychiatrist to provide an in-house service. A recent recruitment competition for the position was unsuccessful and other options are being considered in an effort to resolve the matter. In the meantime, a number of interim measures have been implemented, including authorisation for the referral...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department runs a Be Winter Ready information campaign each year which involves advertising on Twitter. The costs associated for the years requested are outlined below. Years € Be Winter Ready 2018-2019 Twitter campaign €5,535.00 Be Winter Ready 2018-2019 Management of Twitter Campaign €2,583.00 Be Winter Ready 2017-2018 Twitter campaign €5,535.00 Be...