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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (4 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Programme for Government provided for the award of a commemorative medal to all Defence Forces personnel, Permanent and Reserve, who were recorded as being in service in the course of 2016. This was a special acknowledgement from the Government to the members of Óglaigh na hÉireann, both Permanent and Reserve, who served during the centenary year of 2016. Recognition of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (4 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence is largely a decentralised department with offices in Newbridge, Galway and Roscrea. From time to time civil servants based in my Department may apply for specific posts in other Government Departments but aside from such cases my Department does not currently hold central information on civil servants seeking to transfer out of the Department to another location,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (29 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Army Pensions Acts provide for the grant of pensions and gratuities to former members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) in respect of permanent disablement due to a wound or injury attributable to military service (whether at home or abroad) or due to disease attributable to or aggravated by overseas service with the United Nations. Section 13(2) of the Army Pensions Act, 1923, as...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (29 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: In 2013, the manufacturers of Lariam (mefloquine) issued a “Direct Healthcare Professional Communication on Lariam for malaria chemoprophylaxis and the risk of neuropsychiatric adverse reactions” and “Guide for Healthcare Professionals” to healthcare professionals. The relevant wording in the Guide for Health Professionals issued by Roche is as follows:...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (29 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have recently met with representatives of the Group and during the meeting it was recognised that the issue of pay and conditions and other matters of concern to the Group were being progressed by me and the Department of Defence in consultation with the Representative Associations for members of the Permanent Defence Forces. Rates of remuneration and conditions of employment in each...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (29 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Work will commence shortly to cut back weeds such as nettles and thistles on the Curragh plains. Such weeds are cut back once a year during the summer months, usually from mid-July onwards. It can take up to six or seven weeks to complete this work. The work is mainly carried out by machine but smaller less accessible areas must be cut by hand. All of the above work is carried out in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (29 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised by the military authorities that it would be necessary to examine the medical file of each individual Air Corps personnel to determine if any persons have any particular medical condition. The Deputy will appreciate that it is not practical to do this. In relation to discharges from the Air Corps on foot of medical boards, I am advised that in the period mid-2012 to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Bullying in the Workplace (29 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: My Department fully subscribes to all civil service policies in the area of Human Resource Management, including the Dignity at Work Policy. One of the main principles of the Dignity at Work Policy, which was launched in 2015, is that every member of staff has a right to work in an environment free of any form of bullying, harassment, or sexual harassment. Following its Launch in 2015 the...

Anti-Malarial Medication: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: No, they are not.

Anti-Malarial Medication: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I confirm that absolutely.

Anti-Malarial Medication: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I would like to finish. I pay tribute to those members. In conclusion, for the second time, this afternoon I was delighted to attend the launch by the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women, ONE, of its annual fuchsia appeal. The work of ONE is an important support in the lives of many members of the Defence Forces. I know that from speaking to ex-servicemen and women from my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (28 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 140. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is funding available from his Department for general purpose rooms and PE halls; if not, his plans to offer funding at a future time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30434/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications (28 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 276. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of the partial capacity benefit review for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30246/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Agencies Data (28 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The only State body currently under the aegis of the Department of Defence is the Army Pensions Board. As the Army Pensions Board does not have its own budget, all expenditure and financial transactions relating to it are administered by my Department through the Army Pensions Vote, Vote 35.  Consequently the Board is not required to have a tax clearance certificate.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (28 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Service in the Defence Forces is a demanding career which places unique physical and psychological demands on individuals, exposing them to a unique range of challenging environments. In these circumstances it is vital that the health profile of personnel be such as to ensure that operational capability and effectiveness are not compromised. There are a number of physical and medical...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (28 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Military Authorities. I will revert to the Deputy when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (27 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 355. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the increasing delays in processing medical card applications especially if additional information is requested; the efforts being made to reduce the processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29653/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Industrial Relations (27 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 643, 644 and 646 together. 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. The scheme provides a formal means for the determination of claims and proposals from the Associations relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (27 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The occupational pension scheme terms of post-1 January 2013 new entrants to the public service, including the Permanent Defence Force, are governed by the Public ServicePensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”), which was introduced by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, commenced with effect...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (27 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Malaria is a serious disease and is a threat to any military force operating in areas where the disease is prevalent. There are three anti-malarial drugs in use by the Irish Defence Forces, namely Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone and Doxycycline. The choice of medication for overseas deployment, including the use of Lariam, is a medical decision made by Medical Officers in the Defence Forces,...