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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: There are various factors which would impact on calculating the estimated costing in the manner sought by the Deputy. I am not in a position to provide this estimate as the information is not readily available. Rates of pay and conditions of employment in the Irish public service have traditionally been set by, amongst other things, reference to levels of pay across the various sectors of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The principles underlying the Working Time Directive are based on ensuring the health and safety of employees. The implications of the Working Time Directive and its implementation, in respect of the Defence Forces, have been the subject of an intensive and on-going review by my Department for some time. This is a complex matter having regard to the nature of the work of military forces, and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Costs (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The State Claims Agency manages and provides legal representation in relation to personal injury claims taken against the Minister including claims in respect of current or former members of the Defence Forces in relation to alleged personal injuries that are referred to in the Deputy's question. The Department reimburses the State Claims Agency in respect of any external legal costs....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Living Wage (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Organisation includes civil servants, military personnel and civilian employees attached to military installations. The annual cost, excluding Employer's PRSI, of implementing a living wage of €11.90 per hour in respect of Civil Service Staff and Civilian Employees employed by my Department is estimated at €135,063.07. The costs in relation to Civilian Employees...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Illegal Dumping (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Legislation regarding illegal dumping is primarily a matter in the first instance for the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. There are a wide range of challenges and issues to be addressed when dealing with the Curragh which is approximately 4,870 acres in area and is one of the most open and accessible areas in the country. The Curragh Forum agreed that a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government provided for the award of a commemorative medal to all Defence Forces personnel, Permanent and Reserve, who were recorded as being in service in the course of 2016. This was a special acknowledgement from the Government to the members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who served during the centenary year of 2016. The 1916 Centenary...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) for additional accommodation is still under consideration following partial approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31664/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 239. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the prisoner transfer scheme following the Supreme Court judgment in a case (details supplied); if legal clarity on applications by prisoners abroad for transfer to Ireland has been sought; when the decision will be made on outstanding applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31896/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 253. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a visa application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32260/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Working Holiday Visas (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 298. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the options for securing a work permit or sponsorship for a New Zealand national who has been here since 15 July 2017 on a one-year working holiday visa and is working in the construction industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31895/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 559. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an appeal has been received from a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31854/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Appeals (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 560. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the appeal and review of a GLAS payment in the case of a person (details supplied); if the request for reimbursement can be held until the outcome of the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31897/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (12 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 777. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding legislation on hedge cutting; when the changes will be made to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32298/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Advisers Data (11 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I have appointed one full time media advisor in my Office at the Civil Service grade of Principal in an unestablished capacity. The current salary scale for a Principal in the Civil Service appointed on or after 6 April 1995 is €84,973 to €104,507.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Development Plan Funding (11 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 125 together. The National Development Plan 2018 to 2027 provides €541 million in capital funding for Defence for the period 2018 – 2022. The capital amount allocated under the plan for 2019 is €106m, which represents an increase of €29m on the 2018 allocation. This level of funding will allow the Defence Organisation to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The total gross budget allocation for the Defence and Army Pension Votes for 2018 is €946.5m, of which some €77m is allocated for capital expenditure purposes. The variance of €7m as outline in Appendix V of the June 2018 Fiscal Monitor refers to capital expenditure against profile and is largely due to certain projects not progressing to the planned timeframe. These...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (11 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 128 together. The Conciliation and Arbitration scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) provides a formal mechanism for the PDF representative associations, i.e. RACO and PDFORRA, to engage with the Official side. Having regard to commitments under national public service pay agreements, the representative associations can make...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: General Data Protection Regulation (11 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 to 131, inclusive, together. My Department has published information on its website advising as to the process of making a 'Subject Access Request' under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). My Department has also published a privacy notice on its website which includes information about data subject rights and access to personal data. My...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Data Sharing Arrangements (11 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Data Sharing and Governance Bill, which is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, was published on 8 June 2018 and is currently at Report Stage in the Seanad. The purpose of the Bill is to promote and encourage data sharing between public bodies by providing a statutory framework for data sharing for legitimate and clearly specified purposes that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Data (11 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 181. To ask the Minister for Finance if the error on the employment details for a person (details supplied) can be altered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31607/18]