Batt O'Keeffe
Question:262 Mr. B. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if recommendations 11.5.1, 11.5.2, 11.5.4 and 11.5.5 of the Gleeson Commission have been implemented; and if so, the date of implementation of each recommendation. [7393/95]
Written Answers. - Gleeson Commission Recommendations.
Batt O'Keeffe
Question:263 Mr. B. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if the living accommodation provided for and used by the Permanent Defence Force in all locations in the Southern Command area has been graded as recommended by the Gleeson Commission; the grading awarded by location; the locations for which deductions for accommodation were suspended for the Permanent Defence Force; and the duration of supervision in each case. [7394/95]
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 262 and 263 together.
In relation to the recommendations at paragraph 11.5.1 of the report of the Gleeson Commission, a grading system for single living-in accommodation has been implemented. With effect from 1 September 1991 all such accommodation is classified as standard, for which a charge is levied, and sub-standard and emergency, for which charges are waived. There is a uniform rate charged in respect of standard accommodation to officers above the rank of second-lieutenant, with reduced rates for officers in the rank of second-lieutenant. Enlisted personnel are also charged at a uniform rate.
Charges for living-in accommodation in respect of all locations in the Southern Command have been waived except for the following: Collins Barracks, Cork — 22 units of accommodation for officers; Fitzgerald Camp, Fermoy — 22 units of accommodation for non-commissioned personnel.
The recommendations contained at paragraphs 11.5.2, 11.5.4 and 11.5.5 of the report have been fully implemented with effect from 1 October 1990.