Written answers
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
Department of Defence
Departmental Reviews
Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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691. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of each value for money and policy review conducted by his Department from 1 January 2019 to date; if external costs were incurred; if so, the details of such costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30878/21]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The details of each value for money and high level policy review conducted by my Department from 1 January 2019 to date; with details of external costs incurred are outlined in table below. All other policy areas are updated as required.
| Policy Review | External Costs Incurred | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Review of recruitment methods for the PDF as instructed by the Minister and incorporating the recommendations of the report of the Public Service Pay Commission. | The external Chair of the Review Group commenced in September 2019 and has been paid on invoices totalling €17,700 (ex vat) to date. | The Chair has recently submitted a Final Report and it is under consideration. |
| Review of the Army Nursing Service. | No external costs | The matter is being progressed by the Joint Standing Committee on Medical Service Delivery. |
| Review White Paper Projects 2019 | No external costs | Update on White Paper Projects and the Security Environment. |
| Civil Defence Towards 2030. | No external costs | In June 2020 the Government launched this document which sets out how Civil Defence will be developed in the coming years. This policy document was prepared following extensive consultation with stakeholders including volunteers, Civil Defence Officers, local authorities and Principal Response Agencies. |
| Civil Defence Spending Review 2019. | No external costs | A spending review of Civil Defence was undertaken jointly by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Department of Defence. |
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