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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (23 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 and 227 together. As part of a major re-organisation of the Defence Forces in 2012, a decision was taken to consolidate the three under-strength Army brigades into two full strength brigades. The decision to move to a two brigade structure involved full consultation with the Defence Forces, and final proposals approved by the then Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (23 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The 2015 White Paper on Defence commits to maintaining the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. The strength of the Permanent Defence Forces on 28 Feb 2017 stands at 9,070 (Whole Time Equivalent): Army 7,293, Air Corps 701, Naval Service 1,076. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Operations (23 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Irish Coast Guard provides a nationwide maritime emergency organisation as well as a variety of services to shipping and other government agencies. The Irish Coast Guard search and rescue services can draw on the support of the Air Corps on an ‘as available’ basis under a Service Level Agreement between the Department of Defence and the Department of Transport, Tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Signage (22 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Range No. 3 is a rifle range within the Curragh Camp and since March 2016 the Defence Forces have resumed training on this range. This has resulted in the occasional temporary closure by the Defence Forces of the Hollow Road. The temporary road closures are required as part of strict control and safety measures put in place by the Defence Forces to ensure public safety during the firing of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 199. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Revenue Commissioners is adopting a position when dealing with self employed people who are due a tax refund and farmers who are claiming VAT back on capital expenditure, whereby they deduct the property tax from this repayment, even though the individuals had already signed up to a payment instruction...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Programme (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 201. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the proposed legislation following the receipt of submissions as part of the public consultation on a sugar sweetened drinks tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13335/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Superannuation Schemes (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 330. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) who has submitted a completed SHF1 form regarding service as a part-time teacher may expect to have service history transferred to the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board for the purpose of pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13572/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 673. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of the criteria under the built heritage investment scheme; if an historical site (details supplied) would qualify for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13672/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Local Authority Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 674. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when local authorities will receive funding under the structures at risk fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13673/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Availability (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 866. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a new pilot scheme for an MS drug; the procedure to get on such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13426/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 984. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the disused health centre in Shillelagh, County Wicklow; the avenue for submitting a proposal for its future use as a community facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14027/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 1269. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the review of the work permit for a person (details supplied); if assistance will be offered taking into account the specialised need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12919/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Question Nos. 1319 and 1320 together. As there are various factors which would impact in calculating the estimated costings in the manner sought by the Deputy, such as the level of recruitment which varies over time and the numbers of recruits remaining in the Permanent Defence Force once recruited, can change as well, I am not in a position to provide the costing in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The White Paper provides for the replacement of the current Naval Service flagship LÉ Eithne with a multi role vessel which will be enabled for helicopter operations and will also have a freight carrying capacity. It is the Government’s intent that this new vessel will provide a flexible and adaptive capability for a wide range of maritime tasks, both at home and overseas. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Civil Defence is a statutory volunteer based organisation which supports the frontline emergency services. It operates in partnership between the Department of Defence and local authorities’ through-out Ireland. The Department of Defence is charged with the strategic management and development of Civil Defence at national level. At local level, Civil Defence is based in each local...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: In May 2015, during a visit to Ireland, the Secretary General of the United Nations Mr. Ban Ki-moon, observed the value in some situations of being able to call upon female peacekeepers having regard to the multifaceted nature of peacekeeping challenges. He requested that consideration be given to the contribution of women soldiers to UN operations and that Ireland might factor this into its...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cyber Security Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As outlined in the Governments White Paper on Defence 2015, Cyber attacks have very significant implications for governmental administration, for industry, for economic well-being and for the security and safety of citizens. The response to cyber threats remains a whole-of-Government challenge, with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment having the lead role. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The principal aim over the lifetime of the White Paper on Defence will be to ensure that the Air Corps can continue to undertake required military operations and to deliver a broad range of air supports to other Government Departments and agencies in line with Memoranda of Understanding and Service Level Agreements. The future equipment priorities for the Air Corps as set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The 2015 White Paper on Defence commits to maintaining the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. As at 28 February 2017 the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces stands at 9,070 (Whole Time Equivalent) i.e. 7293 Army, 701 Air Corps and 1,076 Naval Service...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Question Nos. 1327 and 1329 together. There are various factors which would impact in calculating the estimated costings in the manner sought by the Deputy. These include the level of recruitment which varies over time and the numbers of recruits remaining in the Permanent Defence Force once recruited. As both of these are variable, I am not in a position to provide the...