Defence Forces Freedom of Information Disclosure Log Q3 2016 July - September 2016 (Non Personal Information Only) Serial Date of request Our Ref Summary of Request 31 08 Jul 16 3507 A copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. Applicant Details Decision Due Date Decision Made Journalist 12 Jul 2016 Granted a. The number and percentage of vacancies at each rank in the Air Corps, Naval Service and Army as of 31 December 2014, 31 December 2015 and 30 June 2016. b. The number of male and females that were recruited into the Air Corps, Naval Services and Army as of 31 December 2014, 31 December 2015 and 30 June 2016. c. The number and amount of each allowance that officers can claim for in additional to the normal salary while on away on EU,UN or NATO missions and indicate if each allowance is available to certain ranks only, or for all ranks. d. Please provide a full list of countries where the Defence Forces purchased
necessary military equipment in the years of 2014 and 2015 eg USA, France, Spain etc. e. The number of Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Physiotherapist etc working in the Defence Forces Medical Corps as of 31 December 2014, 31 December 2015 and 30 June 2016. 32 06 Jul 16 3508 A copy of the following information in respect of the role of the Ordnance Corps, as held by the Defence Forces. Member of Oireachtas 21 Jul 16 Refused Sec 33 (2) (a) a. The duty rosters for the military establishments in the Greater Dublin Area. 33 07 Jul 16 3510 for a copy of the following information on incidents in which Defence Forces personnel were called out to cull animals, as held by the Defence Forces. Journalist 12 Aug 16 Part Granted Sec 33 (2) (a) a. In repossession cases. b. In control of disease cases. c. In any other cases. d. Where the operations took place. e. Who called out. f. and a breakdown of i. what types animals were killed ii. how many of each animal were killed iii. how many bullets were used in these operations 34 15 Jul 16 3513 For a copy of the number of attacks on members of the Defence Forces while on duty since 2010 until present, broken down annually and by location/station area if Journalist 12 Sept 16 Part Granted Sec 37 (1)
possible and also the gender break down of attacks. I would also like a list of the injuries sustained by members of the Defence Forces as a result of such attacks 35 18 Jul 16 3514 For a copy of the information relating to whether the IDF currently has any robotic bomb disposal devices in its machinery fleet. An example of one such machine is the Andros Mark V-A1 made by Northrup Grumman 36 19 Jul 16 3521 For a copy of the following information in relation to pilot numbers in the Irish Air Corps, as held by the Defence Forces. a. A copy of the Defence Force Official Policy or Defence Forces Regulation governing the reengagement of retired Officers back into service in the Defence Forces. b. The number of retired officers currently being employed by the Irish Air Corps. c. The costs of how much a junior officer must pay to be released early from their flight training service undertaking as per Defence Forces TI 09/2013, broken down by the amount repayable per year one to 12? d. The number of junior officers in the Irish Air Corps who are currently bound under contract by their flight training service undertaking. e. The number of junior officers in the Irish Air Corps who have been approved for early release from their flight training service undertaking in the past five years. Journalist 08 Aug 16 Granted Journalist 12 Aug 16 Part Granted Part Transferred to Department of Defence
f. The number of junior officers in the Irish Air Corps who have applied for early release from their flight training service undertaking so far this year? g. The overall number of pilots in the Irish Air Corps. h. The number of times so far this year that the Irish Air Corps-operated Air Ambulance service could not fulfil a request for assistance due to a shortage of pilots. 37 27 Jul 16 3525 For a copy of the details on the number of soldiers who are no longer serving due to taking their own lives (suicide) and please can you also confirm how many suicides and attempted suicides have occurred on property belonging to the Defence Forces in the last five years 38 27 Jul 16 3526 For a copy of the details on the number of staff and/or serving soldiers disciplined for leaking information on Twitter and Facebook in the last 24 months, and please include rank of each individual. 39 27 Jul 16 3533 For a copy of the following, as held by the Defence Forces. a. The copy of the Data Protection Commissioner s report into the Defence Forces use of phone, internet and other intercept powers. b. Copies of any correspondence or memos arising from this receipt of this report. Journalist 26 Sept 2016 Refused Journalist 12 Aug 16 Refused Journalist 19 Aug 16 Refused Sec 33 (2) (a)
40 10 Aug 16 3536 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. Journalist On Going On Going a. The number of permanent Defence Forces members who were investigated by military police for sex assault allegations lodged by fellow DF staff, reservists or others between 2013 and 2016. b. The number of reserve Defence Forces members who were investigated by military police for sex assault allegations lodged by fellow DF staff or reservists or others between 2013 and 2016. c. The number of permanent Defence Forces members who were investigated by military police for rape allegations lodged by fellow DF staff, reservists or others between 2013 and 2016. d. The number of reserve Defence Force members who were investigated by military police for rape allegations lodged by fellow DF staff, reservists or others between 2013 and 2016. e. The number of permanent Defence Forces members who were investigated by Gardaí for rape allegations lodged by fellow DF staff, reservists or others between 2013 and 2016. f. The number of reserve Defence Force members who were investigated by Gardaí for rape allegations lodged by
fellow DF staff, reservists or others between 2013 and 2016. g. The number of Defence Force permanent members and reservists convicted of sex assault and /or rape allegations between 2013 and 2016. 41 10 Aug 16 3537 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. Journalist 12 Aug 2016 Refused Sec 33 (2) (a) a. Records relating to the number of security breaches at properties/buildings/premises controlled/operated by the Irish Defence Forces (i.e.; Army barracks) in the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 (up to 30/07/2016). 42 18 Aug 16 3547 For a copy of costing to the state of Air Corps Course 57/2013 which covers the training of an Air Corps Cadet Ex PDF Member 18 Aug 16 Refused 43 18 Aug 16 3550 The number of the Defence Forces personnel with a Diabetic (Type 1, Type 2 or MODY) or a similar condition currently still serving Journalist 19 Aug 16 Refused Part Transferred to Department of Defence
19 Aug 16 3551 A copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. a. Records relating to the number of bullying cases reported by Defence Force members in the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 (up to 30/07/2016). These records should be broken down by year and by rank of the complainant. b. Records relating to the number of sexual harassment cases reported by Defence Force members in the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 (up to 30/07/2016). These records should be broken down by year and by rank of the complainant. 44 01 Sept 16 3556 For a copy of the information relating to any and all reports that documented or mentioned the UAV which disappeared on an overseas mission in Africa in 2008. Journalist 04 Oct 16 Part Granted Sec 37 (1) Journalist 14 Sept 16 Refused Sec 33 (2) (a) 45 01 Sept 16 3557 For a copy of the following information in respect of the Defence Forces Benevolent Fund, as held by the Defence Forces. a. Legislation/Regulation? b. Is it a Registered Charity? c. The composition of its Board/Committee, names please, Military and Civilian. d. Has it a Bank Account? e. How are the cases processed? f. Its latest Financial Statement eg Income/Expenditure, Balance sheet, total assets? Ex PDF Member 12 Oct 16 Granted
g. Sources of revenue e.g. Band Concerts? h. Is its accounts lodged in the Oireachtas. i. Operational Statistics? j. Does it receive Grand-Aid from the Department of Defence? k. Its mission/ Policy Statement? l. No. of applications succeeded/failed? m. Does the DFBF issue loans to distressed ex members of the PDF/Families e.g. widowers etc. 46 14 Sept 16 3560 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. a. A copy of the Defence Forces Policy regarding members of the Air Corps travelling overseas on UN Missions which was in force in 1984. b. A copy of the DFR which under pins the Defence Forces current Policy on members of the Air Corps travelling overseas with UN missions. 47 14 Sept 16 3561 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. a. A copy of the Administrative Instruction 07/00 which pertained to Health and Safety within the Defence Forces. PDF Member PDF Member 26 Oct 16 Granted 30 Sept 16 Granted
48 15 Sept 16 3564 A copy of the following information in relation to Health and Safety, as held by the Defence Forces. a. A list of all chemical assessments carried out within all units of the Engineering Wing, Irish Army Air Corps, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22 from 1991 to 1999 inclusive. b. A copy of all air quality investigations or surveys carried out within units of the Engineering Wing, Irish Army Air Corps, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22 from 1991 to 1999 inclusive. Ex PDF Member 13 Oct 16 Refused 49 16 Sept 16 3565 A copy of the following information in relation to L.E Eithne for the period of 15 January to 09 September 2015, as held by the Defence Forces. Journalist 03 Oct 2016 Refused a. How long has the LE Eithne naval ship been in dry dock? b. What is the purpose of the time spent in dry dock for this vessel? c. What are the nature of the works carried out on the vessel in this time? d. How much is the cost of the works completed in this time? e. How many members of crew are still working on the ship in this time? f. How many members of crew have been transferred off the ship in this time? g. What is the total cost of salary paid to crew members for this time?
50 16 Sept 16 3566 For a copy of the following information in relation to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) (also known as Drones or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)), as held by the Defence Forces. Journalist 04 Nov 2016 Part Granted Sec 33 (2) (a) Sec 36 (1) (b) a. The overall amount spent on UAVs procured between 1 January 2007-31 August 2016; b. The amount spent per each individual UAV procured between 1 January 2007-31 August 2016; c. The model/name of each individual UAV procured between 1 January 2007-31 August 2016; d. The overall budget for any drone project/team/division per year from 2007-2016, and any budget estimation for 2017; e. Information on each individual deployment of UAVs from 1 January 2016-present to include the total cost of deployment, the month of deployment; the deployment type; and the location (Country; Region; and/or County) of UAV deployment; f. Any documents (to include emails) created from 1 January 2016 which mention training carried out by (or requests for training to be provided by) the Defence Forces related to UAVs; g. Information on each bid the Defence Forces (including as a member of a consortium(s)) for Horizon 2020 funding,
to include names of other members of any consortiums; an overview of the project; if funding was received; and if so, how much funding was received. 51 19 Sept 16 3568 A copy of the following information in relation to Health and Safety, as held by the Defence Forces. Journalist On Going On Going a. The total running costs of the three military bands based in Cork, Athlone and Dublin in 2015 and 2014. b. A table providing an itemised breakdown of the running costs of the three military bands in 2015 and 2014. c. The total running costs of the Defence Forces School of Music in 2015 and 2014. d. A table providing an itemised breakdown of the running costs of the Defence Forces School of Music in 2015 and 2014. e. The amount spent by the three military bands on musical instruments and the name of the musical instruments purchased in 2016 to date; in 2015; in 2014 and 2013. f. The number of engagements fulfilled by the Military bands overseas in 2015 and the location of the venues played at. g. The travelling costs of each of the three military bands in 2015 and in 2014. h. Any correspondence from the start of 2016 between the Defence Forces School of Music and senior management in the
Defence Forces concerning budgets for the school for this year. i. The number of musical tutors employed at the Defence Forces School of Music in 2015 and the amount paid out in salaries to the tutors concerned. 52 21 Sept 16 3574 A copy of the following information in relation to Health and Safety, as held by the Defence Forces. a. A list of all chemical assessments carried out within Air Support Company Signals, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22from 1991 to 1999 inclusive. b. A list of all chemicals, solvents & aerosol cleaners issued by Air Support Company Signals based at, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22from 1991 to 1999 inclusive. 53 23 Sept 16 3577 A copy of the following information in relation to Health and Safety, as held by the Defence Forces. a. A list of all chemical, solvents & aerosol cleaners issued by Irish Air Corps, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22 that include the chemical ingredient n- Hexane or Hexane during the period 1989 to 1999 and to include Air Corps Signals. b. A list of all location Within Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22 issued Ex PDF Member Ex PDF Member 26 Oct 16 Part Granted 25 Oct 16 Part Granted
with Electrolube Fluxclene again to include the workshops of Air Support Company Signals during the period 1989 to 1999. 54 23 Sept 16 3578 A copy of the following information in relation to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) (also known as Drones or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)), as held by the Defence Forces. Journalist 16 Nov 16 Part Granted Sec 37 (1) Sec 33 (2) (a) Sec 36 (1) (b) a. Any documents (to include emails) created from 1 January 2014 concerning the current and/or potential use of UAVs by the Defence Forces; b. Any documents (to include emails) created from 1 January 2014 concerning data protection and privacy issues arising from current and/or potential use of UAVs by the Defence Forces; c. Any documents (to include emails) created from 1 January 2014 concerning projects on UAV technologies involving both the Defence Forces and the private sector;(please separate documents by individual project) d. Any documents (to include emails) created from 1 January 2014 concerning projects on surveillance technologies and/or monitoring systems involving both the Defence Forces and the private sector. (Please separate documents by individual project).
55 23 Sept 16 3579 A copy of the following information as part transferred by the Department of Defence, as held by the Defence Forces. a. The amount of stress leave taken by members of the Defence Forces in each of the last five (5) years. (to include the reason for stress leave in each case). Journalist 18 Oct 16 Refused