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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (4 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As this matter pertains to litigation which is ongoing, it would be inappropriate for me to comment at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (4 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the relevant military authorities that basic Health and Safety training is provided to all new entrants to the Defence Forces.  Where a requirement for more specific Health and Safety training is identified for an individual or group of individuals for their post, this training is provided by qualified Defence Force safety personnel. For example individuals working with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cycling Facilities Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department is not considering any proposals to introduce a cycle lane on Curragh lands. Primary responsibility for the roads in the Curragh lies with Kildare County Council. If the Council wishes to approach my Department with any such proposals, my officials are available to engage with them on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 220. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the location a person can get a post nuptial certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41247/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (28 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new building for a school (details supplied); when the next stage is due to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41117/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (28 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 160. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for refusal of a HSE national lottery grant application (details supplied); if there is an avenue for appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41045/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Planning Issues (28 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 and 288 together. The Department of Defence, following consultation with the Air Corps and the Naval Service, in May 2016 made an oral submission to an Bord Pleanála regarding the proposed development of the waste to energy facility in Ringaskiddy. The submission identified two areas of concern, the proximity of the incinerator stack to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Expenditure (28 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I outlined to the Deputy in my response to Parliamentary Question Number 815 of 20 September 2017, the Naval Service vessel LÉ Samuel Beckett attended the biannual Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London earlier this month. The attendance of LÉ Samuel Beckett at the event, which ran from Tuesday 12 September 2017 to Friday 15 September 2017, was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 169. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when persons (details supplied) will receive a payment in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40835/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Vacant Properties Data (27 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 together. The Department commenced a process of phased withdrawal from Married Quarters for serving Defence Forces personnel almost twenty years ago. As a result, the number of family type accommodation units currently being used by serving Defence Forces personnel, as advised by the military authorities, now stands at twenty two (22). The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As of 26 September, 2017, the information requested by the Deputy is set out in a table: YEAR Enlisted Recruits Enlisted Recruits Still in Service 2013 419 283 2014 461 303 2015 362 276 2016 589 422 2017 335 276 When assessing the number of personnel who are no longer in service, cognisance must be made of the fact that a significant number of recruits depart from...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: There are a number of stages to the process for induction as a General Service Recruit to the Permanent Defence Force. It is not possible for the Defence Forces to provide certainty of the timeframe for this process, although every effort is made to reduce such timeframes. The Defence Forces has introduced initiatives to speed up the recruitment process. Once individuals have been...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reports (26 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The report referenced by the Deputy was prepared in the context of ongoing legal proceedings. As the release of the report could adversely impact on those proceedings, I will not be releasing the report.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Protected Disclosures (26 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I have previously indicated to the House, this matter was raised with me in correspondence where certain allegations were made that the documents had been destroyed. The correspondence in question was also addressed to the Chief of Staff and to the Deputy. I requested a report from the Chief of Staff on the actions taken on foot of the accusation. He has informed me that the officer...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Fire Safety (26 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I wish to assure the Deputy that the health and welfare of the men and women of the Defence Forces is a key priority for me and for the Military Authorities. I have been advised by the Military Authorities that the Defence Forces has numerous measures in place aimed at reducing fire risk within Defence Forces installations. A requirement exists for every military installation to have a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (21 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 148. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be extra positions allocated in areas (details supplied); if so, the timeframe for same; the number of positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39972/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (21 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I understand that the Report has been finalised by the Working Group. I anticipate that it will be submitted to me in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Rights (20 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 680. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if it is legal for an employer and employee to agree that the employee will take payment in lieu of part of their holidays; if a company or its director are breaking labour law in cases (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39711/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (20 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 716. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the funding allocated to schools (details supplied); the funding that was used; the area in which unused funds will be spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39709/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (20 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 810 and 811 together. As this matter pertains to litigation which is ongoing, it would be inappropriate for me to comment at this time.