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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Apprenticeship Data (1 Feb 2018)

Paul Kehoe: There are currently five civilian employees undergoing apprentice training with my Department. Details of the grades and gender as sought by the Deputy are set out in the following table.  Apprenticeship Gender  Fitter x 3 Male Electrician Male Welder Male

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (31 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: It would not be appropriate for me to comment in relation to litigation matters arising in another jurisdiction.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (31 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: As part of a whole of Government approach, my Department is engaged in forward planning with the other Departments involved in addressing all issues relevant to the UK decision to leave the EU. The progress made towards the end of last year, as part of the first phase of the Brexit negotiations, offers encouragement in relation to border issues where a significant commitment was made...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Advisers Data (31 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The following are details of the advisers appointed by me in my capacity as Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence. Name Date of Appointment Salary Special Adviser John Coughlan 6 May 2016 to date €84,973 - €104,507 Press Adviser Clare Mungovan 18 May 2016 - 7 January 2018 €84,973 - €104,507 Neither was employed in a Government Department...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Curragh Plains Representative Forum (30 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I am very aware of the challenges facing the conservation of the Curragh. To this end, my Department established the Curragh Forum, to provide an opportunity for key stakeholders to consider and progress a wide range of issues regarding the use and management of the Curragh Plains. The most recent meeting of the Forum took place on Friday 12 January 2018 where the issues...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Records (30 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that the reissued certificate of service was sent by registered post on the 9th January 2018 to the individual concerned, to the address on file for said individual. The letter was signed for on the 15th January.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (30 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper provides for the replacement of the current Naval Service flagship LÉ Eithne with a multi role vessel (MRV) which will be enabled for helicopter operations and will also have a freight carrying capacity. It is the Government’s intent that this new vessel will provide a flexible and adaptive capability for a wide range of maritime tasks, both at home and overseas. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legal Costs (30 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy will be  aware that the State Claims Agency manages Personal Injury claims on behalf of the Department. The case referred to by the Deputy was settled on 30th November 2017 without admission of liability. The Plaintiff withdrew any part of his claim in relation to the choice by the Defendants of Lariam as a chemoprophylactic. All other matters are settled and the case was...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Private Partnerships Data (30 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence is not engaged in any public private partnership projects.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Retirements (30 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Staff at Assistant Principal Officer grade are required to give a minimum of 1 months notice of retirement. Therefore, retirement on age and other grounds are kept under ongoing review as part of workforce planning across all my Department's locations including its offices in Galway.  It would be inappropriate to provide information by location in respect of grade and age...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (30 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the acquisition of a site for a school (details supplied); the process for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4041/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme (30 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding is available from his Department for resurfacing of a primary school car park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4073/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (30 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 487. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if grants or subsidies are available to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Entry to the Permanent Defence Force is either through the Cadetship Competition, Apprenticeship Competition, General Service Enlistment, or Direct Entry Competitions, which are held to fill vacancies in specialist appointments. To apply for any of the above entry streams, applicants must meet all of the eligibility criteria, as laid down in Defence Forces Regulations, and/or the conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (25 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the changes to criteria for penny bank saving funds in banks and credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3789/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (25 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3703/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Communities Facilities Scheme Funding (25 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 197. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if grant assistance is available to a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3711/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (25 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 200. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if grant assistance is available for a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3709/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Approved Housing Bodies (25 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 223. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if grant assistance is available for a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3710/18]

Other Questions: Protected Disclosures (24 Jan 2018)

Paul Kehoe: I have outlined to the House the actions I have taken on the accusations that were placed around the Forbairt report. I will come back to the House to outline the next steps to be taken on this issue. I take this matter extremely seriously and as I said earlier I have met with the personnel who have made the protected disclosures. I have appointed the independent reviewer and I will...