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Written Answers — Irish Red Cross Society: Irish Red Cross Society (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: The Irish Red Cross Society is an independent statute-based charitable organisation with full power to manage its own affairs. The Minister for Defence has no function in the administration of the society and does not get involved in the daily running of its affairs. As a state party to the Geneva Conventions, Ireland is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement....

Written Answers — Defence Forces Inquiries: Defence Forces Inquiries (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: I am advised by the military authorities that the investigation into the matters referred to has recently concluded and I expect to receive a full report shortly. In order to afford due process and fair procedures to any people who may be the subject of this investigation, and to ensure the outcome of the investigation or any follow-up action that may arise as a result of it are not...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1762 and 1765 together. Defence Force Regulation R5 provides, inter alia, for the terms and conditions of enlistment for former Permanent Defence Force non-commissioned officers and private soldiers who wish to join the Reserve Defence Force. Paragraphs 6(a)(i) and (ii) of the Regulations specify the categories that are eligible for enlistment i.e. "former...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross Society: Irish Red Cross Society (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: The Irish Red Cross Society is an independent statute-based charitable organisation with full power to manage its own affairs. The Minister for Defence has no function in the administration of the Irish Red Cross Society and does not get involved in the day-to-day running of its affairs. Mr. David J. O'Callaghan was recently appointed by the President as the new chairman of the Irish Red...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1764 and 1772 together. The Department has a total of 56 properties rented for the use of the Reserve Defence Forces for training purposes. Ten properties are in use full-time and the remainder are in use on a part-time basis. There are no properties rented by the Department for use as office space. The table that follows this reply gives an outline of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: The agencies under the aegis of the Department are the Civil Defence Board, the Army Pensions Board and the Board of Coiste an Asgard. Information in relation to the number of whole-time equivalent staff employed, by grade at 31 August 2010 is set out in the following table: Grade Department Civil Defence Board Army Pensions Board Secretary General 1.00 Assistant Secretary 2.00 ...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: The future of Cathal Brugha Barracks, along with any further consolidation across the Defence Forces as a whole, will be among the issues considered in the context of the Estimates process having regard to the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes. The Defence property portfolio is kept under ongoing review to ensure the most effective use of...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: The cadetship competition is the entry level for the officer rank of the Defence Forces. Each year, prior to advertising for a cadet intake to the Permanent Defence Force, the eligibility criteria relating to the previous competition are examined and any changes required are discussed with the Representative Association for Commissioned Officers. The cadetship competition was revised in...

Written Answers — Government Jet: Government Jet (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: The Ministerial Air Transport Service is primarily provided by the Gulfstream IV and Learjet 45 aircraft, which were specifically acquired for that purpose. The Department follows the normal practice in the aviation business of costing aircraft by reference to the cost per flying hour under either of two headings: the direct cost, which is the cost that is additional to those associated with...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: There are no State enterprises under the aegis of the Department. The Department has responsibility for the Civil Defence Board, the Army Pensions Board and the board of Coiste an Asgard.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: The information requested by the Deputy is as follows: Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O'Dea, T.D, Department of Defence, Dublin. 14 June 2007 to 31 December 2007 Grade/Position Number Salary Scale Expenses 2007 Executive Officer 1 Executive Officer PPC Scale €30,628 – €48,594 Nil Staff Officer 1 Staff Officer Scale €33,258 – €44,407 Nil Clerical Officer 1 Clerical Officer...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: Ireland has offered, through the UN Standby Arrangements System (UNSAS), to provide up to 850 military personnel for overseas service at any one time. This figure equates to some 10% of Ireland's standing Army, excluding Reserves, and demonstrates Ireland's commitment to the cause of international peace. This is the maximum sustainable commitment that Ireland can make to overseas...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the construction and fit-out of the Department's new premises on Station Road, Newbridge. The fit-out of the building is being completed. The relocation of all of the Department's Dublin-based staff and a number of military personnel is expected to take place within a number of weeks.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Sep 2010)

Tony Killeen: The following table provides the information requested in relation to the total spend by the Department in each of the last three years and the first six months of this year on mobile phone bills: Year Total Expenditure Including VAT € 2007 52,057 2008 54,018 2009 52,703 January – June 2010 23,385 The number of staff within the Department holding mobile phones paid by the...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2010)

Tony Killeen: No payments have been awarded by the Department or the agencies under the aegis of the Department to any of the organisations involved in Social Partnership in the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (8 Jul 2010)

Tony Killeen: Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, is a permanently occupied barracks with a total of 210 military personnel stationed there at present. In addition, there are 9 civilian staff employed at the barracks. I am advised that total direct expenditure on upgrading and maintenance of the property between 2000 and July 2010 was in the region of €4.5 million. The Department and the Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Jul 2010)

Tony Killeen: I am advised by the Military authorities that the strength of the Air Corps as at the 31st May 2010, was 795. There are a total of 27 aircraft in operational service with the Air Corps at present, comprising 10 helicopters and 17 fixed wing aircraft. The types of the aircraft are set out in the tabular statement, which will be circulated with the Official Report. TYPE OF AIR CORPS AIRCRAFT...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Jul 2010)

Tony Killeen: I can confirm that one Assistant Secretary retired from the Department in the past five years. The lump sum paid was €191,338 which represented 147% of the final salary. No severance payment was made in this case. The amounts due were calculated in accordance with the relevant Regulations and Schemes.

Naval Service (7 Jul 2010)

Tony Killeen: I am not a great expert on the dimensions of ships and descriptions of them but it is true that new ships, should they be acquired, will be at the larger end of the scale because of the maritime conditions, as outlined by Deputy Stanton. The decision on whether to proceed this year or next, will depend on two factors. First, there is some work to be done on the conclusion of negotiations...

Naval Service (7 Jul 2010)

Tony Killeen: We have been fortunate that the vessels in question have not indicated major difficulties and have been very well cared for. While 30 years is the normal lifespan for one of these ships, I do not anticipate any difficulties. Some maintenance issues requiring dry-docking have been attended to more than competently. I accept Deputy Stanton's concern that even if I were in a position to sign...