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

Paul Kehoe: My Department did not incur any costs in relation to marketing. The table below outlines costs for 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 administering the event from within their own budget. € Advertising Costs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 309. To ask the Minister for Health the actions being taken to reduce the waiting time for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53540/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Claims Agency Data (18 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the State Claims Agency that its reports indicate that currently the Agency is managing 21 active compensation claims in respect of the Air Corps where it is alleged that a staff member is the injured party. Given that litigation is ongoing, the Deputy will appreciate that it would be inappropriate for me to comment further in relation to these claims.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Claims Agency Data (18 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The matter is receiving attention and I will revert to the Deputy in respect of the information requested in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Claims Agency Data (18 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised by the State Claims Agency that it does not provide reports of Health and Safety Management System Audits conducted by the Agency in Delegated State Authorities (including the Defence Forces) to the Health and Safety Authority. I am advised that these are provided to the Delegated State Authorities only. With regard to the Air Corps, the Deputy will be aware that the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (18 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy in Question Number 123 of 6 November, 2018 was not available within the given timeframe when asked. The military authorities have now provided an updated position to me. As the Deputy will be aware, psychometric testing is used to inform the recruitment and selection process for General Service Recruitment, Cadetships and Apprenticeships. As with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (18 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 173. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a member of An Garda Síochána (details supplied) with a break in service has the option of retaining the original pension terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53021/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (18 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 196. 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. [52804/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Traveller Education (18 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 209. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that have been selected for a scheme (details supplied); the strategy behind the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52942/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Grant Payments (18 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 319. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to reinstate grant funding to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53042/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Working Family Payment Payments (18 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 617. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the working family payment for a person (details supplied); if payment will issue before Christmas 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52871/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (13 Dec 2018)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the amount spent on third party public relations advice, communications advice, online advertising and public awareness campaigns to date in 2018 by my Department, by month and company engaged, is set out in the following table. Company Month Amount Description Be Winter Ready Campaign Spark Foundry November €25,221.96...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Equitation School (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The mission of the Army Equitation School is to promote the Irish horse through participation in national and international competitions at the highest level.  The Equitation School has discharged this task with considerable distinction through the years. Through its participation and numerous successes in equitation events both at home and abroad it successfully promotes...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence sets out a developmental path for the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF). It provides for an overall establishment of the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve of 4,169 personnel, which will be achieved by increasing the Naval Service Reserve establishment from 200 to 300 personnel. Currently, the establishment for the RDF is set at 4,069 personnel. Providing for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Military Authorities have advised me that from July 2013 to 28th September 2018 (latest figures to hand), 138 RDF recruits have been assigned to Combat Support (Army CS) functions and 9 have been assigned to Combat Service Support functions (Army CSS).  The organisational structure co-locates Reserve Combat Support and Reserve Combat Service Support elements...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I currently have no plans to meet with the US Secretary for Defence, Mr. James Mattis.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (13 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 216. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the revised decision on the carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied) will be made and arrears issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52572/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Parliamentary Questions Data (12 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The number of Parliamentary Questions answered directly by my Department in the years 2016, 2017, and from 1 January 2018 to 22 November 2018, is set out in the following table. Year Number of Parliamentary Questions  2016 658 2017 1,134 1 January - 22 November 2018 969 My Department did not refer any Parliamentary Question to an external body or agency for...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Defence Forces Training (12 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As military driving is a technical skill across a wide variety of vehicles, with complex and differing operational profiles, the training needs are dynamic and are therefore constantly monitored by the responsible branches of the Defence Forces. The Military Authorities have informed me that there are sufficient driving instructors and driving courses to meet current needs.