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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (7 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The following are details of the advisers employed in my office in the Department of Defence: Name Date of Appointment Salary Special Adviser John Coughlan 6th May 2016 €79,401 - €91,624 Press Adviser Clare Mungovan 18th May 2016 €79,401 - €91,624 These are the only political advisers employed by my Department in the period since 6 May 2016....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (7 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Given the unique and demanding nature of military life, there is, understandably, a significant turnover of personnel in the Defence Forces on an annual basis. A certain level of turnover is desirable as a human resource and organisational objective, in order to maintain an appropriate age profile across the Defence Forces and to retain an approach to regular revitalisation. However, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (7 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled by the military authorities. I will revert to him as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (7 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I indicated to the Deputy in my reply to your Parliamentary Question on 15 February 2017, the Malaria Chemoprophylaxis Working Group was first established in January 2011 and reported in April 2013. The Group was re-convened in August 2015. The purpose of the Working Group is to review, inter alia, issues arising in relation to the use of Lariam, particularly in the context of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (7 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Equitation School complex located at McKee Barracks consists of three large and two small blocks, which are used for the stabling of horses. As part of the ongoing Defence Forces Built Infrastructure capital programme the need for remedial works to these buildings was identified. The works include the replacement of the roof coverings, gutters and ceilings, repairs to timber, and...

Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy should get a new script.

National Planning Framework: Statements (26 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Indeed.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Forms (26 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance if an allowance is being made on behalf of accountants who are facing the income tax filing deadline on 14 November 2017 due to loss of ESB supply and broadband in October 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45425/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (26 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 140. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the process for designation of the recently discovered human remains from the Iron Age period at a site (details supplied) as a national monument and a site of local significance; if protection will be introduced to secure this site and prevent damage or plundering; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45550/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compensation Schemes (26 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 217. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce the process and support funding model that operated previously in 2014, for the loss of fishing gear experienced by fishermen along the County Wexford coast and in other coastal areas in order to ensure that the fishing industry is supported and to enable fishermen to return to work as quickly as...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (26 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 295 to 298, inclusive, together. The following tables set out below provide the strength of the Permanent Defence Force as of 30 September 2017 across all three services and ranks, broken down by gender. The figures provided are for whole time equivalent posts. Army Rank Male Female Total Lieutenant General 1 0 1 Major General 2 0 2 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (25 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 246. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce NCT testing for tractors from 2018; the criteria in this regard; the details of the penalties as set out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45279/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (25 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 262. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the assistance that can be offered to a person with an open application for a disability allowance and conditions such as epilepsy and anxiety who is being obliged to comply with Turas Nua despite not being fit to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45161/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Mortgages (25 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 280. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the exceptions to a first time buyer condition in relation to a home choice loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45192/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (25 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained to the greatest extent possible so as to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government as set out in the White Paper on Defence. Equipment priorities for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are being...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Vote 36 (Defence) is managed through a single programme with all operational outputs delivered from a single set of forces encompassing the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service. Pay and allowances and other support costs are not identified separately, but are included in the overall programme costs of the Vote. As a result, expenditure across the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is not...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (25 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper on Defence confirms that the primary role of the Army and Naval Service Reserve is to augment the Permanent Defence Force in times of crisis. In non-crisis situations, the main focus will be on training to prepare for this role. The Government appreciates the service of the members of the Army and Naval Service Reserve and the White Paper on Defence is clear that there is a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (25 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being compiled. When finalised, I will respond directly to the Deputy in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Industrial Relations (25 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Conciliation and Arbitration scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) provides a formal mechanism for the PDF Representative Associations, RACO and PDFORRA, to engage with the Official side. Having regard to commitments made under pay agreements, members of the Permanent Defence Force can make representations in relation to their pay and conditions of service through...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (25 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The military authorities were unable to provide the information requested by the Deputy within the time specified. I will revert to the Deputy with the information when it is to hand.