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Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: In considering the issue of promotions for the Reserve Defence Force I was mindful of the fact that a Value for Money Review of the Reserve is ongoing. Additionally he had to have regard to the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure which was underway at the time and which placed a requirement on Government Departments to identify opportunities for savings across all aspects of business. In...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Programme for Government provides for the initiation of a detailed legal review of the basis, structures and governance of the Red Cross in Ireland to improve its functioning in the light of changing circumstances. Work has commenced in the Department of Defence in this regard and the Heads of the Bill should be ready for publication later this year. In addition, officials from the...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: As I have previously outlined to the House the consolidation of the Defence Forces formations into a smaller number of locations is a key objective in the ongoing defence modernisation programme and has been recommended in many reports over the past number of years. This was a key consideration of Government in addressing this issue as releasing personnel from security and support functions...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the number of personnel in the Permanent Defence Force Corps of Engineers was 298 on 29 February, the latest date for which figures are available. The distribution of these personnel is contained in the following table. UNIT NO. OF PERS 1 FD ENG COY 72 1 LOGS SP BN 4 1 S BDE - HQ 1 1 S BDE RDF - HQ 1 104 INF BN UNIFIL (OFFICERS) 3 2 E...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: In the period since 2007, 25 complaints relating to bullying have been made through the Redress of Wrongs process. Of these: Ø 7 were withdrawn by the complainants Ø 7 were ruled on by the Minister for Defence Ø 4 are currently with the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces Ø 7 are resting with the complainants. The Defence Forces have no record of any disciplinary action being taken...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware Custume Barracks Athlone is the headquarters of 4 Western Brigade. The barracks continues to function as an operational military installation and will shortly provide accommodation for personnel relocating from O'Neill Barracks Cavan and Columb Barracks Mullingar following their closure at the end of March. There are no plans to close Custume Barracks.

Written Answers — Personal Injury Claims: Personal Injury Claims (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that personal injury claims arising from the prescription of Lariam (an anti-malaria chemoprophylaxis) by the Defence Forces' Medical Corps are managed by the State Claims Agency in conjunction with the Chief State Solicitor's Office. To date, High Court legal proceedings have been served in respect of four Plaintiffs. Legal proceedings have issued but not yet...

Written Answers — European Defence Agency: European Defence Agency (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The European Defence Agency (EDA) was established under a Joint Action of the Council of Ministers on 12 July, 2004. Following Government approval, Ireland joined the European Defence Agency (EDA) when it was established during the Irish Presidency in 2004. Ireland participates in the framework of the Agency and my colleague, the Minister for Defence, represents Ireland on the EDA Steering...

Written Answers — Personal Injury Claims: Personal Injury Claims (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that the State Claims Agency deals with all claims arising from accidents involving Defence Forces vehicles since November 2011. Previously, the Agency dealt with claims that occurred in Ireland only. The Agency has advised that €310,428 was awarded in 2011 as compensation in respect of 34 injuries or accidents involving military vehicles. The Chief State...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 28 and 150 together. On 15 July 1998 the then Government approved a programme of the closure and sale of six barracks considered surplus to military requirements. The barracks in question were located at Ballincollig, Fermoy, Naas, Castleblayney, Kildare, and Islandbridge, Dublin.The sale of 97 acres approximately at Murphy Barracks, Ballincollig was...

Written Answers — Defence Force Operations: Defence Force Operations (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The number of times that Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams have been deployed in the past three years is set out in the tabular statement below. Year: Callouts: 2009 196 2010 198 2011 237 2012 to date 38

Written Answers — Defence Forces Pardons: Defence Forces Pardons (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that this is a very complicated issue and covers a wider range of individuals than those who deserted to join the British Army during World War II. Having regard to the wider dimensions of the issue, including for those who were actually tried by Court Martial for desertion during the Emergency and thereafter, my colleague, the Minister for Defence, referred the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 27 November 2009 that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Commercial Rents: Commercial Rents (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: As I indicated in my reply to Question No. 166 of 7 March 2012, the Government announced in December last that it had decided not to proceed with legislation to abolish upward only rent reviews in existing commercial leases, i.e., those entered into prior to 28 February 2010. There was a substantial concern that any legislative scheme involving interference in the contractual relationships...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that under section 5 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1927, as amended, the holder of an on-licence may apply to the District Court for special exemption orders which permit extended opening hours for special occasions. The Court shall not grant such an order in respect of any licensed premises unless it is satisfied that the special occasion concerned will be conducted in a...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Recruitment of Garda Reserve members is governed by the Garda Síochána (Reserve Members) Regulations 2006. Recruitment is a matter for the Public Appointments Service in the first instance and then the Garda Commissioner. I have no function in the process. The booklet detailing the selection of personnel for the Garda Reserve and including the notes for applicants and conditions of...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the outsourced safety camera network provides 6,000 hours of monitoring and 1,475 hours survey work per month across the country. The service provider is responsible for determining how many speed camera vans are required to meet its contractual obligations. I am also informed that, in addition to the outsourced speed detection, the Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: STATION CAR VAN DMR - BALLYFERMOT 1 DMR - BLANCHARDSTOWN 3 DMR - BRIDEWELL 1 DMR - CLONTARF 1 DMR - CRUMLIN 1 DMR...

Written Answers — Crime Investigation: Crime Investigation (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of the Scenes of Crime Unit, broken down by rank, is as set out in the following table. The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in this...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (14 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can advise the Deputy that my Department is currently renting 15 properties. Of these properties 8 are located in Dublin, 2 in Limerick and 1 in Sligo, Cork, Donegal, Waterford and Cavan. At present 13 of the 15 properties are being fully utilised and the annual total rent for these properties is €1,749,928.98. There are currently two of the 15 properties that are not being fully utilised...