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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to progress on the decentralisation of civil servants in my Department to Newbridge as at 31 December 2007 is set out hereunder: Number of Posts 200 Number of Personnel moved to new location Nil Number assigned but have not moved 141 New recruits Nil Personnel assigned to other posts within Dublin 46 In addition to the civil servants,...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (13 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: The Defence Forces Canteen Board was established in 1944 in order to provide canteens for members of the Defence Forces. Messes for private soldiers were established informally in 1990 as a result of the report of the Gleeson Commission, and then formally established in 1997. In 1991, as part of an overall review of mess administration it was recommended that the most efficient method of...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (13 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: Both my Department and the Defence Forces are allocated limited capital sums for ICT expenditure, mostly in support of existing applications and infrastructure. As these are significantly below the thresholds for major projects, the need for specialist recruitment has not yet arisen. I am, however, open to all support options as necessary.

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (13 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: My Department does not avail of compulsory purchase orders to secure lands. As a result there has been no change in the manner of the use of compulsory purchase orders since 2005.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (12 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: There has been a decrease in flight activity at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel over the past five years. In 2003, there were 23,836 aircraft movements, while in 2007 there were 23,259 aircraft movements. The military authorities are committed to ensuring that the impact of their activities on the local population in the environs of Casement Aerodrome is kept to the minimum possible, and to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: In reply to the Deputy's question I wish to state that there are no civilian agency workers employed by my Department or State Agencies which fall under the auspices of my Department. However, I am aware that from time to time agency nurses are employed in St. Bricin's Hospital and in the Medical Facility in Collins Barracks, Cork. This would be on an 'on-call' basis to cover absences by both...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (12 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: The premises in question is a valuable resource for the Reserve Defence Forces located in the area. It is used throughout the year for training purposes and also acts as a control centre and staging point for military exercises undertaken in the locality. In addition, military equipment is stored on the premises. In view of the foregoing, I am still advised that this premises is only...

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (12 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D., announced in the context of the 90th Anniversary celebrations of 1916 that the Government had decided to make the Military Pension 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...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: In reply to the Deputy's question I wish to state that no Civil Servants were dismissed from my Department under the Civil Service Regulation Act 2005.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: In reply to the Deputy's question I have set out the information requested in the table below. Year Amount paid to Civil Servants by way of travel, subsistence or overnight allowances or payments € 2002 437,768.63 2003 372,805.80 2004 399,578.62 2005 276,113.57 2006 353,756.06 2007 294,600.48 (provisional figure)

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (12 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: I have requested the information sought from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (7 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: The amount of electricity used in my Department's offices on Infirmary Road over the last three years is 1,935,278 kilowatt hours. The table below sets out the monthly breakdown and overall total for this period. As the data were not compiled on a monthly basis prior to March 2005, the usage for those two months is not readily available. Month 2005 2006 2007 Overall Total January 69,818...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: It is an art.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (6 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: A request has been received in my Department from the club in question for the use of an area of Department of Defence lands at Knockalisheen as a site for a soccer pitch. The matter is currently under consideration in my Department. In this regard, I expect that a decision will be taken shortly on the matter.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Contracts: Defence Forces Contracts (6 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: The contract referred to by the Deputy is for the Supply of Kitchen Cleaning Services at the Curragh Camp, Co.Kildare. There are four locations in the Camp covered by the contract; The Officers Mess and Dining Centre in Ceannt Barracks and the Officers Mess and Dining Centre in the Military College. The current contract will expire on 31 August, 2008. A contract notice containing details of...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 585 and 586 together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables. Civil Defence Board Established on 7 May 2003 under the Civil Defence Act 2002 Year Budget € 2003 5,579,000 2004 5,593,000 2005 5,767,000 2006 5,928,000 2007 6,099,000 Army Pensions Board Established under Section 5 of the Army Pensions Act 1927. Date of...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (5 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: I am advised by the military authorities that the person in question enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force on 4 February, 1952 and was discharged on 24 April, 1953.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 588 to 590, inclusive, together. In reply to the Deputy's questions I wish to state that I chair the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning. Membership of the Task Force includes ministers, senior civil officials of government departments, senior officers of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána and officials from other key public authorities that...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 and 592 together. The Government Decision on decentralisation, announced by the Minister for Finance in his Budget Statement on 3 December 2003, provides for the transfer of my entire Department's Dublin based civil service staff to Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The number of posts to be relocated to Newbridge is about 200. Currently, 143 Newbridge bound staff...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (5 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: There are no plans at present to change the status of Castlebar Military Barracks.