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Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (29 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: No final decision in relation to the salvage of Asgard II has been made. However, I will make my decision following consultation with the board of Coiste an Asgard. I can assure the Deputy that a decision is imminent.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Properties: Defence Forces Properties (29 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The property in question is surplus to military requirements and consideration is being given to its disposal. In this connection, Department officials met with the stakeholders in December 2008 to ascertain if they would have an interest in acquiring the portion of the property that they currently occupy. The matter remains under consideration in my Department with a view to making a...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: In relation to publications for 2008 the information sought by the Deputy is detailed in the following table. Publication Cost Postage â'¬ â'¬ Defence Forces OmbudsmanAnnual Report 18,035.00 3,300.00 Department of Defence Annual Report 8,159.02 Nil Civil Defence Board Annual Report 6,181.00 Nil Office of Emergency Planning Annual Report 300.00 Nil Defence Forces Reports 5,493.33...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (28 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The information regarding staff members appointed by me in 2007 post election and in 2008 is set out in the following table. Staff Members Appointments Name Derek Mooney Title Special Adviser / Political Adviser Duties To provide relevant advice to the Minister as necessary Dates of Appointment 14 June, 2007; 7 May, 2008 Salary Scale 1 June 2007 €82,016 – €101,446 Salary Scale 1...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The global economy is facing its most grim and uncertain outlook for a long time. As a direct result, Ireland is now confronted with a wide range of unprecedented difficulties on a budgetary and economic front. The Irish economy has several distinctive and unique features. It is an exceptionally open economy. We do not have a sufficiently large domestic market to consume the goods and...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1009, 1010 and 1012 to 1015, inclusive, together. The Centenary commemoration of the Easter Rising and the other events of the period, including the Great War and the Battle of the Somme, will be addressed through a comprehensive programme to be implemented across several years. The re-constituted Oireachtas All Party Consultation Group on commemorative...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: In 2006, in the context of the 90th Anniversary celebrations of 1916, An Taoiseach announced, that the Government had decided to make the Military Pensions Archive, covering the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence, available to historians and to the public. It is the intention of the Government that the records will be made available in good time for the 100th anniversary of the Rising...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The military authorities are currently in the process of moving equipment etc. from Lifford and Rockhill to Finner. This process together with the transfer of personnel will continue in preparation for the Defence Forces handover of vacant possession of both Posts to officials from my Department. The handover of Lifford Post will take place on 28th January and Rockhill Post on 29th January 2009.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The centre of excellence for training the Defence Force personnel is located in the Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC) located at The Curragh Camp, Co Kildare. There are no plans to move this facility from The Curragh.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I have not yet received the final report from PA Consulting. However, I understand that the drafting of the Report is ongoing and is nearing completion. Officials in my Department are currently engaged with PA Consulting in quality assuring the work done to date to ensure that the report meets the requirements of the contract. It is expected that drafting will be completed within the...

Written Answers — Air Corps Recruitment: Air Corps Recruitment (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1019 and 1021 together. I am informed by the Military Authorities that in relation to the Air Corps in 2008 there was no requirement to recruit Air Corps Cadets. This position is a function of the number of serving pilots, the number in training, the number of retirements and other anticipated departures. I can confirm that the same position pertains for...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: Following a review of the requirements of the Reserve Defence Forces the property in question was identified as surplus to military requirements. The property, which comprises c. 0.31acres, was advertised for sale by public tender in December 2007 and the sale closed in April 2008. In accordance with Government policy, funds realised from the disposal of such properties are reinvested in...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The information requested by the Deputy is set out as follows. Area Amount spent on Foreign Travel in the period 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008 Department €164,165 Defence Forces €1.973m. The bulk of this expenditure was incurred on the deployment and rotation of Defence Forces personnel serving overseas on Peace Support Missions Civil Defence Board €2,803 Coiste an Asgard...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The information requested by the Deputy is set out as follows. Private Office Grade/Position No. Salary Scale Special Adviser (Non-established) 1 Principal Officer standard scale €86,168 – €106,582 Press Adviser (Non-established) 1 Principal Officer standard scale €86,168 – €106,582 Higher Executive Officer 1 Higher Executive Officer standard scale €46,558 – €59,097...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1024 and 1025 together. Mr. Pat Carey, T.D., Minister of State, at the Department of the Taoiseach is also Minister of State at my Department. However, he does not have an office in my Department. The following staff of my Department, both of whom are located in the Department of the Taoiseach, are assigned to cover both the private office and the constituency...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1026 and 1027 together. The number, grade and salary scales of civil servants engaged on constituency work in my Department is set out as follows: Number Grade Salary Scale as at 01/09/2008 1 Executive Officer Executive Officer PPC scale €32,179 – €51,054 1 Staff Officer Staff Officer Scale PPC €36,779 – €49,104 1 Clerical Officer Clerical...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The text of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 2006. Ireland signed the Convention, subject to ratification, in March 2007. The Convention came into force on 3 May 2008. In line with the Government's decision to sign the Convention in March 2007, it is intended to ratify the Convention as quickly...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: The expenses and allowances paid by my Department to me are as follows: Year Travel & Subsistence Minister's Expense Allowance Expenses € € € 2007 711.25 7,258.96 863.41 2008 Nil 13,344.76 2908.53 2009 Nil 1,026.52 Nil The Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach is also Minister of State at my Department. The Department of the Taoiseach pays the Minister of State's...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: My Department does not provide grant assistance of the kind referred to in the Question.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2009)

Willie O'Dea: It was a ballpark figure.