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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (18 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that neither I, nor my departmental officials, have met with persons or representatives of companies referred to by the Deputy in the past two years to date.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 206. To ask the Minister for Health the areas in which the proceeds from the sale of a hospital (details supplied) have been or will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42800/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (17 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Army Pensions Acts 1923-1980 provide for the grant of pensions and gratuities to former members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) in respect of permanent disablement due to a wound or injury attributable to military service (whether at home or abroad) or due to disease attributable to or aggravated by overseas service with the United Nations. Application for a disability pension...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Funding (17 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department did not provided funding to religious organisations or persons in the years 2010 to 2018. A Chaplaincy Service provides pastoral care and spiritual support to members of the Defence Forces at home and on duty overseas. Pay and allowances for the Chaplaincy Service are met directly from the Defence Vote.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (17 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 228. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied) will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42735/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (16 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have advised me that an email which indicated a change in the 72 hour notice period for members going to sea was issued in error and without the approval of the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service (FOCNS). The email was rescinded on the same day. I am further advised that the FOCNS is satisfied that this matter does not require any further investigation.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (16 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The number of appointments made by my Department following internal competitions to the position of Principal in the period since 7 July 2015 are as follows: 2015 (from 7 July) 2016 2017 2018 0 1 1 0

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (16 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The number of persons appointed to the Department of Defence from panels arising from the 2015 open competition and 2017 open competition for Principal run by the Public Appointments Service are as follows: 2015 2017 1 1 In addition to open competitions, my Department also recruits through the civil service mobility scheme for Principals in order to ensure an appropriate mix of skills and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: A range of powers and responsibilities were delegated to me as Minister with Responsibility for Defence by the Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2017, made on 5 July 2017 under s. 2(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977. In that role, I frequently meet with the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces and receive regular briefings in relation to a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (16 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy is as outlined in the following table. Strength Vacancies Medical Officers 20 3 Dental Officers 4 3 Nurses 6 0 Physiotherapists 5.5 0 An additional four Medical Officers are currently seconded as part of the Military Medicine Training Scheme which was launched by the Defence Forces in 2017. Military Medicine as a specialist discipline was...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (16 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence includes a commitment to evaluate the potential development of a new Institute for Peace Support and Leadership Training at the Defence Forces Training Centre in the Curragh. The current Programme for a Partnership Government also includes a commitment to develop this Institute. It is foreseen that the new Institute would have international standing and contribute...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (11 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 92. To ask the Minister for Health if the recent vacant psychiatrist position (details supplied) in County Wexford has been advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41543/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Expenditure (11 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 100. To ask the Minister for Health the cost to provide a psychiatrist travelling from County Galway to County Wexford each weekend (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41566/18]

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Courtown and Riverchapel are receiving €197,000, Fethard, €82,000, and Askamore, €63,999. There are many other such areas right across the country. When Opposition Members are talking about the decline of rural Ireland, I ask them to look deep into their hearts and recall whether previous Governments were able to announce such funding to small villages and parishes...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak tonight. Both at home and abroad, members of the Defence Forces continue to serve the nation with pride and distinction. It is an organisation that Irish people hold dear. It is only fitting that budget 2019 reflects the Government's commitment to the Defence Forces. The Defence Forces are unique. Whatever emergency may arise, the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Review (10 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As I stated previously, the White Paper on Defence sets the defence policy agenda up to 2025 and includes the identification of some 90 projects/actions to be implemented on a phased basis over the lifetime of the programme. The project referred to entails a gap analysis of skill sets within the Permanent Defence Force to identify the frequency of gaps and appropriate measures to address...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (10 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Permanent Defence Force continues to offer excellent career opportunities for serving personnel and for new entrants. I have acknowledged previously that there are challenges relating to the recruitment and retention of particular personnel within the Defence Forces and I have set out actions being undertaken to address them. The underlying causes for this issue are complex and can...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (10 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities have provided the following table, which contains the details of the staffing levels at Baldonnel Aerodrome for each of the years 2011 and to date in 2018. YEAR TOTAL STRENGTH 2011 785 2012 783 2013 769 2014 769 2015 750 2016 704 2017 724 2018* 700 *2018 figures correct as of 31 August 2018 As the Deputy is aware, I have previously acknowledged that, in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Operations (10 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Irish Coast Guard operates under the aegis of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and has overall responsibility for the provision of Search and Rescue services within the Irish search and rescue region. As such, this is a matter for the Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Programmes (9 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: There are no programmes to tackle adult literacy in the Department of Defence.