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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: At present there is one employee of my Department suspended on full pay pending an investigation. In the interests of confidentiality it would not be appropriate to furnish the additional information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The total gross budget allocation for the Defence and Army Pension Votes in 2017 is over €921m, of which some €74m is allocated for capital expenditure purposes. This allocation provides for the pay and allowances of the Defence Forces and civil servants and civilian employees in the Defence Sector, ongoing standing and operational costs of the Defence Forces and also...

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

Paul Kehoe: There were no protected disclosures submitted by staff of the Department of Defence, current or former, in 2016 or to date in 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: There are no staff currently employed as actuaries in my Department.

Defence Forces Operations: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: If I may, I received my military advice from the Chief of Staff and the General Staff on this issue.

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I welcome the opportunity to address the deployment of the Naval Service to Operation Sophia in the Mediterranean. Following a Government decision, the Dáil today approved Defence Forces participation in the UN-mandated EU naval mission, Operation Sophia. The Dáil decision completes the final part of the triple lock procedure, as Members are aware. Earlier this year, following...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I thank all the Members of Seanad Éireann for their contributions today. Overall, I am heartened by the level of support in the House for this proposal. An open and honest debate is always very welcome and worthwhile. A previous speaker outlined why the decision was made before coming to Seanad Éireann. I was invited here to make statements. Just as Senator Boyhan has done, I...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: It is totally up to the House. The central Mediterranean route is now once again the dominant one for migrants and refugees who wish to reach Europe. The human suffering and cost of this are absolutely intolerable. The reasons for the influx of migrants are many and varied and include factors such a the instability in Libya and the ongoing conflict and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. Italy...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have acknowledged that. The Naval Service will continue to be available to respond to the requests from the relevant authorities, namely, the Italian maritime rescue co-ordination centres, in terms of vessels at risk in its area of operation. Ireland will now be making an additional contribution to address some of the root causes of migration and human trafficking. Thus far, Operation...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Perhaps the House can guide me on what other word I might use in that regard.

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I was annoyed by Senator Craughwell's statement that the Irish Naval Service does not have the capacity to operate in this mission. That is a matter for the Naval Service and its Chief of Staff. If the service does not have the capacity to operate in the mission the Chief of Staff would inform me of that. I met him as recently as two hours ago and he reassured me that the Naval Service has...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: It is right and proper that I would have the opportunity to respond to the accusations made.

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: This was recognised in the public pay commission booklet, which I encourage members to read.I raised it here on the previous occasion, and told Members exactly what pages recognised the Defence Forces and the struggles they are under. I am happy the commitment to the Defence Forces is reflected in the recent pay talks. I thank Members for getting involved in the debate. If any issues need...

Seanad: Naval Service Deployment: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I used "untruth", and I apologise and I withdraw it.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33652/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 294. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for funding for prefab replacement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34226/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 348. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a decision to provide a special class in a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34804/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 sets out the legal obligations of public service bodies:- to promote and support the employment of people with disabilities - to comply with any statutory Code of Practice - to meet a target of 3% of employees with disabilities - to report every year on achievement of these obligations. The NDA reports on compliance with this 3% target. In its latest...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Expenditure by my Department is mainly on pay and allowances and the operational costs and capital investment across the Defence Forces. My Department does not provide funding on a geographic basis, with the limited exception of the funding provided from the Defence Vote in respect of Civil Defence and for the upgrade and development of military installations. The relevant information in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Minimum Wage (13 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Organisation includes civil servants, military personnel and civilian employees attached to military installations. The annual cost, including Employer’s PRSI, of introducing a minimum wage of €15.00 per hour in respect of Civil Service Staff and Civilian Employees employed by my Department is estimated at €395,148.42. The costs in relation to Civilians...