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Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (12 Dec 2006)

Willie O'Dea: My Department administers an area of some 3352 acres at the property referred to by the Deputy. The property is vested in the Minister for Finance and is situated in a number of townlands which includes Ballinrush, Ballinvoher, Gortnahown, Killally West, Caherdrinny, Graigue, Skeheen Upper, Glenatlucky, Whitebog, Toor, Killakane, Pollardstown, Ballybeg and Turbeagh. All of the lands in...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Dec 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 507 and 508 together. There are four permanent civil servants employed in my Private Office comprising one Higher Executive Officer, one Executive Officer, one Staff Officer and one Clerical Officer. The salaries of these staff from December 2005 to December 2006 amounted to €178,151 per annum. Costs in relation to overtime and expenses (travel and...

Departmental Bodies. (12 Dec 2006)

Willie O'Dea: They do not get the nuance.

Departmental Expenditure. (12 Dec 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Why not?

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (5 Dec 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the table. Year Name Purpose Cost Status € 2003 Dr. Eileen Doyle Chairperson, Monitoring Group to give effect to recommendations of the Report concerning harassment, bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in the Defence Forces 97,400 Completed 2003 Mr Colm Dunne Expenditure Review on "Maintenance of Aircraft in the Air...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Dec 2006)

Willie O'Dea: There is no upper age limit applied to members of State Boards which come under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (30 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The property letting agreements entered into by the Department since 1 January, 2003 to date are as set out in the following table:

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I thought the Deputy was anti-noise.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The Deputy should stick to the script and not let his mind wander.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (28 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The Defence Forces provide military personnel to overseas missions as directed by the Government. There are currently twenty-eight (28) personnel from Columb Barracks, Mullingar serving overseas. This compares with figures of up to forty-two (42) personnel in 2005 and up to fifty-nine (59) personnel in 2004. The 4 Western Brigade is capable of fulfilling all of its domestic responsibilities...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (28 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Clancy Barracks was vacated in December 2001. The following units were stationed in Clancy Barracks: 2 Field Engineer Company Relocated to McKee Barracks 11 Field Transport Company (FCA) Relocated to McKee Barracks 11 Field Engineer Company (FCA) Relocated to McKee Barracks 2 Field Military Police Company Relocated to Cathal Brugha Barracks Ordnance School Relocated to The Defence...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (28 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I am informed that the Department of Defence has no record of receiving an approach for the use by the agency concerned of the property referred to by the Deputy. This property is currently used by the Defence Forces for training purposes. Due consideration will, however, be given to any such request when received.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (23 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Arising from a recommendation made in 1990 by the Commission on Remuneration and Conditions of Service in the Defence Forces (the Gleeson Commission), Military Service Allowance (MSA) was made pensionable in the case of personnel retiring on or after 1 August 1990. As I have previously indicated to the House, this approach was fully consistent with settled public service pensions policy...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (22 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 415, 416, 423 and 424 together. The Department of Health and Children is responsible for policy formation in respect of pre-hospital emergency care, and the Health Service Executive has statutory responsibility for the provision of ambulance services throughout the State. A Service Level Agreement between my Department and the Department of Health and...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (22 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Clancy Barracks, Dublin was offered for sale by public tender on the 14 June 2001. Two bids were received, one of which was from Dublin City Council. Both tenders were considered too low to permit acceptance. Subsequently discussions took place with officials of the then Department of the Environment and Local Government and Dublin City Council. In the event, Dublin City Council did not...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (22 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Arising from a recommendation made in 1990 by the Commission on Remuneration and Conditions of Service in the Defence Forces (the Gleeson Commission), Military Service Allowance (MSA) was made pensionable in the case of personnel retiring on or after 1 August 1990. As I have previously indicated to the House, this approach was fully consistent with settled public service pensions policy...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (22 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The contributory pension schemes for the widow(er)s and children of deceased military personnel are essentially the same as those applying elsewhere in the public service. Benefits under the schemes are additional to Widow(er)'s Contributory Pension under the Social Welfare Acts for which Defence Forces' personnel are insured by virtue of their PRSI contributions. Provision for the payment...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (22 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: Under the existing Defence Forces Pensions Schemes, the minimum service required for an immediate pension in the case of NCOs and Privates is 21 years. The pension for 21 years' service is a flat rate amount which varies according to rank and which, together with the addition for military service allowance, currently ranges from €248.35 a week in the case of a Private to €370.30 a week...

Written Answers — Early Retirement Schemes: Early Retirement Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: In common with other groups of public servants, there are certain circumstances whereby a civilian employee of my Department can retire in advance of the standard retirement age of 65. Firstly, an employee with an ongoing serious medical condition who has at least five years' pensionable service may apply to retire on grounds of ill-health. An application of this nature is subject to the...

Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (22 Nov 2006)

Willie O'Dea: In May 2003 my Department initiated its Radon Gas Programme. This involved a survey of buildings and military installations which I have responsibility for. To date the majority of the locations have been tested. Inspections are carried out in accordance with criteria set down by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) and The Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Some...