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

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 812 to 815, inclusive, together. A Naval Service vessel, LÉ Samuel Beckett, attended the bi-annual Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London last week. The event ran from Tuesday 12th September 2017 to Friday 15th September 2017. The visit of the ship followed a request from Babcock International, the company responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (20 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Minister of State at the Department of Defence (Deputy Paul Kehoe): On the 13th June last I decided to award a medal to the men of “A” Company, 35th Infantry Battalion and to family representatives of deceased members, to give full and due recognition in honour of the courageous actions of the men during the siege at Jadotville in September 1961. This fully recognises their...

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

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that the State Claims Agency do not undertake health and safety risk assessments in the Defence Forces. This function is the responsibility of the Defence Forces. With regard to the Air Corps, the Deputy will be aware that the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), following a number of inspections in 2016, issued a Report of Inspection to the Air Corps on 21 October 2016,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2078 and 2079 together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables below. Figures quoted for 2017 are accurate to 31st August, 2017. Personnel exiting Defence Forces excluding Mandatory Retirements Year 2015 2016 2017 Number of personnel 440 529 335 Personnel exiting Defence Forces by way of Mandatory Retirement Year 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The most significant investment of recent years by the Defence Organisation has been on the procurement of the new Off-Shore Patrol Vessels for the Naval Service. The third ship in the programme, LÉ William Butler Yeats was commissioned in October 2016, joining LÉ Samuel Beckett and LÉ James Joyce in operational service. A contract for an additional sister ship was placed with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I do not accept that Civil Defence transactions are overwhelmingly carried out in cash. Funding for Civil Defence operations is shared on a 70/30 basis between my Department and local authorities by way of an annual grant to each authority. The grant covers all allowable administration and running costs for Civil Defence in each local authority. This grant and all other transactions in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The following are the details of staff currently employed in my offices in the Department of Defence in Newbridge, in Government Buildings and in my constituency. Grade Role Salary Scale 1 Higher Executive Officer * Private Secretary €47,081 - €61,224 1 Executive Officer Private Office (Newbridge) €28,739 - €48,975 2 Clerical Officer Private Office...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2083 and 2084 together. I am advised by the military authorities that the stock management policy and processes in the Defence Forces are reviewed on an annual basis. I am informed that stock levels are predominately demand-driven and that pharmaceutical requirements are met where possible under a ‘Just in Time’ model which leads to next...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As of 31 August 2017, the number of women and men respectively employed as civil servants in my Department is as follows: Women Men Total 230 123 353

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The number of women and men respectively employed in my Department as of 31 August 2017 that hold posts as Secretary General, Second Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretary/Director, Principal and Assistant Principal is as follows: Post Women Men Secretary General 0 1 Second Secretary 0 0 Deputy Secretary 0 0 Assistant Secretary /Director 1 3 Principal 6 9...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Functions (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Pursuant to the Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order (S.I No.299 of 2017), statutory responsibility for a wide range of Defence matters as provided for in enactments relating to the Department of Defence has been delegated to me. As well as specifying the powers that have been delegated, the Order also specifies the Ministerial powers and responsibilities arising under these...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Banking (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The costs incurred by my Department in each of the past five years in respect of credit card/banking fees are set out in the table below: Credit Card/ Banking Fees 2013 Credit Card/ Banking Fees 2014 Credit Card/ Banking Fees 2015 Credit Card/ Banking Fees 2016 Credit Card/ Banking Fees 2017 €41 €275 €367.77 €413.62 €193.53 My...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: In the first instance the issue of housing is a matter for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. If individuals are not in a position to secure housing in their own right it may be the case that they qualify for social housing or that they qualify for housing assistance. When requested to do so, the Department and the Defence Forces provide whatever support possible,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirements (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2090, 2091 and 2094 together. Military life places unique physical and psychological demands on individuals and it is necessary that its members be physically and mentally prepared to meet the challenges of all military operations and to undertake their duties on deployment overseas.  To this end, it is vital the age and health profile of personnel be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: This matter is currently under consideration through the Conciliation and Arbitration scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force. The Deputy will appreciate that as discussions within the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme are confidential to the parties involved it would not be appropriate for me to comment further in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The number of bed places currently available for use by military personnel at each of the permanently occupied military locations is shown in the table below. This accommodation is generally referred to as Single Living In accommodation and the overall provision of such accommodation is based on military operational requirement. Temporary accommodation at the above locations is intended for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Flat Rate Expenses Allowance referred to by the Deputy was negotiated between PDFORRA, on behalf of its members, and the Office of Revenue Commissioners and these negotiations did not involve my Department. Therefore any claim to extend the allowance would be a matter for PDFORRA and the Revenue Commissioners.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: It has not been possible to compile the information requested in the time available. My officials are working with the military authorities to obtain the information which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Sep 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 on the White Paper on Defence. Equipment priorities for the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps are being...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Government believes that the Defence Forces should reflect the modern demographics of Irish society. To that end, the Defence Forces are committed to the principle of equal opportunities in all of its employment policies. Furthermore, the Defence Forces are committed to ensuring that the principles of equality are adhered to in recruitment, induction, employment and daily routine,...