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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: A number of the public and civil service staff of my Department were fully engaged in the national response to Storm Emma. Essential members of the staff of my Department worked as part of the National Emergency Management Group, managing and overseeing the requirement for Civil Defence and Defence Forces' support across the country and liaising with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Given the unique and demanding nature of military life, there is understandably a relatively high level of turnover among Defence Forces personnel. This is not new and the Defence Forces have always had a level of turnover that far exceeds other areas of the public service. I am advised that 1,902 personnel left the Defence Forces in the 3 year period from 2015-2017, inclusive. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Funding (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence sets out a developmental path for the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF). It provides that 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 4,069 personnel. The current strength...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. The White Paper provides for the replacement of the current Cessna fleet with three larger aircraft which will be equipped for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Protected Disclosures (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I treat all correspondence received in relation to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 seriously and examine the issue based on the substance of the matter not on questions of motivation.  In relation to allegations of destruction of reports, I requested a report from the Chief of Staff on the actions taken on foot of the allegation. He informed me that the officer named met with the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence Data (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The number of active Civil Defence volunteers in each county at the end of 2017 is as follows: CARLOW63 CAVAN225 CLARE179 CORK CITY 95 CORK NORTH76 CORK SOUTH44 CORK WEST86 DONEGAL  129 DUBLIN434 GALWAY311 KERRY131 KILDARE62 KILKENNY  23 LAOIS89 LEITRIM36 LIMERICK157 LONGFORD 52 LOUTH38 MAYO78 MEATH221 MONAGHAN 64 OFFALY49 ROSCOMMON87 SLIGO107 TIPPERARY182...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister for Defence is to ensure that the operational capacity of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible. In relation to non-security related emergencies, whilst the Defence Forces are not a Principal Response Agency as defined in the Framework for Major Emergency Management, they provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 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 the Irish public service. Defence Forces pay is increasing in accordance with public sector pay agreements. The focus of these increases is weighted in favour of those on lower pay. The Public Service Stability...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The lands in County Wicklow included in the property portfolio that are vested in the Minister for Defence are as follows: Glen of Imal Artillery Range2699 hectares Coolmoney Camp and Lands98 hectares Rockbrae House and Lands, Bray  2 hectares Range Warden’s Post, Seskin0.4 hectares In addition, Kilbride Camp and Rifle Range comprising 637 hectares is administered by the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 to 15, inclusive, together. Under the pre-April 2004 Defence Forces Pension Schemes, in the case of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and Privates, 21 years is the minimum service required for an immediate retirement pension and gratuity, regardless of age. Under those Schemes, maximum retirement benefits accrue after 31 years. The 21-year pension, the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: All the available resources and capabilities of the Defence Forces were at the disposal of the principal response agencies in reaction to the recent extreme weather event.  In this regard, the Defence Forces and Civil Defence made a substantial and coordinated contribution to local efforts on a national basis. Unlike other areas of the Public Service and due to the nature of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence Data (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence is charged with the management and development of Civil Defence at national level. The Department provides policy direction, centralised training through the Civil Defence College, administrative support and guidance and centralised procurement of major items of uniform and equipment in support of local authority Civil Defence efforts. Civil Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence Data (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence is charged with the management and development of Civil Defence at national level. The Department provides policy direction, centralised training through the Civil Defence College, administrative support and guidance and centralised procurement of major items of uniform and equipment in support of local authority Civil Defence efforts. Civil Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department provides an annual operational grant to each local authority to cover 70% of the running costs for Civil Defence, up to a set limit.  The local authority must provide the remaining 30% and may provide additional funding over and above this at their own discretion.  The running costs include the Civil Defence Officer salary, accommodation running costs,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Correspondence (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: My Department has no record of having received a letter dated 31 January 2018 in respect of the details provided. If the Deputy wishes to submit a copy of the letter to me, my Department will prepare a reply.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Development Plan Data (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The National Development Plan 2018 to 2027 provides €541 million in capital funding for Defence for the period 2018 – 2022. This level of funding will allow the Defence Organisation to undertake a programme of sustained equipment replacement and infrastructural development as identified and prioritised in the Defence White Paper. The projects listed in the table have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy is aware, since the closure of Columb Barracks in 2012, my Department has explored a number of avenues to try and secure its long term future for the benefit of the local community. Government Departments and other Public Bodies, including Westmeath County Council, have been invited to declare an interest in acquiring the property. However no interest has been expressed from...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance if assistance will be made available to a person (details supplied) to pay outstanding PRSI and USC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12375/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 121. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a property (details supplied) is for sale; if so, the point of contact for inquiries regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12577/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 663. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of an adult narcolepsy centre in St. James's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12860/18]