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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, I have overall policy responsibility in relation to public service occupational pension schemes payable to retired public servants. My Department is aware that there are some issues concerning the procedures for qualifying for the payment of an Occupational Supplementary Pension and we are liaising with the Department of Social Protection and other key...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that a deferred reply will be issued to her in respect of this Parliamentary Question, in line with Standing Order 51(1)(b).

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of the Ombudsman (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of the Ombudsman is funded as part of the Vote for the Office of the Ombudsman (Vote 19). The activities of the Ombudsman represent one of the programmes making up the overall Vote (the others are Commission for Public Service Appointments, Office of the Protected Disclosures Commission, Office of the Information Commissioner, Commissioner for Environmental Information and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of the Ombudsman (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The extension of the remit of the Ombudsman to establish a role in relation to public procurement would firstly be a policy matter. The staffing and costing of such a mandate would be determined by the type of role and functions. It should be noted that the Ombudsman’s current general remit does cover administrative actions in the civil and public service, including those relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Investment Office (NIO) is part of the Climate Division in my Department and it supports the delivery of the National Development Plan. There are currently 9 staff working within the NIO - 1 Principal Officer, 3 Assistant Principal Officers, 2 Higher Executive Officers, 2 Administrative Officers and 1 Clerical Officer. This office is supported in relation to managing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Government Procurement (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Please see below table with breakdown of total number of employees by Grade in the Office of Government Procurement. Grade No of employees Assistant Secretary 2 Principal Officer (including Portfolio Manager) 13 Assistant Principal (AP) 30 Category Manager (Assistant Principal...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, I have overarching responsibility for public service pension policy, including in relation to pension increases in the public service. As the Deputy may be aware, the current method of post-retirement pension adjustment for retirees of pre-existing (pre-2013) public service pension schemes is known as ‘pay...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Is mian liom a chur in iúl don Teachta Dála go n-eiseofar freagra iarchurtha dó maidir leis an gCeist Pharlaiminteach seo, i gcomhréir le Buanordú 51(1)(b).

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Is mian liom a chur in iúl don Teachta Dála go n-eiseofar freagra iarchurtha dó maidir leis an gCeist Pharlaiminteach seo, i gcomhréir le Buanordú 51(1)(b).

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Is mian liom a chur in iúl don Teachta Dála go n-eiseofar freagra iarchurtha dó maidir leis an gCeist Pharlaiminteach seo, i gcomhréir le Buanordú 51(1)(b).

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Is mian liom a chur in iúl don Teachta Dála go n-eiseofar freagra iarchurtha dó maidir leis an gCeist Pharlaiminteach seo, i gcomhréir le Buanordú 51(1)(b).

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, I have overall policy responsibility in relation to public service occupational pension schemes payable to retired public servants. As advised on 20 September 2023, my Department is aware that there are some issues concerning the procedures for qualifying for the payment of an Occupational Supplementary Pension and we are liaising with the Department of Social...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, I have overarching responsibility for public service pension policy, including in relation to pension increases in the public service. As the Deputy may be aware, the current method of post-retirement pension adjustment for retirees of pre-existing (pre-2013) public service pension schemes is known as ‘pay parity’....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, I have overarching responsibility for public service pension policy, including in relation to pension increases in the public service. As the Deputy may be aware, the current method of post-retirement pension adjustment for retirees of pre-existing (pre-2013) public service pension schemes is known as ‘pay parity’....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, I have overall policy responsibility in relation to public service occupational pension schemes payable to retired public servants. For all new entrants to the public service (including members of An Garda Síochána) on or after 6 April 1995 (the date of introduction of full social insurance for public servants who now pay Class A PRSI) and before 1...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Policies (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The staff of my Department have worked collaboratively on a wide range of policies and initiatives to deliver on the strategic goals set out in the Department's Statement of Strategy 2021-2023 and the Department’s new Statement of Strategy 2023-2025 to drive the delivery of better public services, living standards and infrastructure for the people of Ireland. This includes the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, I have overall policy responsibility in relation to public service occupational pension schemes payable to retired public servants. I refer you to the information contained in PQ 40060/23 dated 20 September 2023, a copy of the response is provided herein as follows; "As the Deputy may be aware, I have overall policy responsibility in relation to public service...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Budget 2024 (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I have noted the Fiscal Assessment Report prepared by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. The views expressed in these reports are an important contribution to the development of an evidence-informed approach to budgetary policy. The report records that the Irish economy remains remarkably resilient and, in particular, that employment and taxation levels remain strong. These outcomes...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) is responsible for 8 master categories of expenditure namely Professional Services, Facilities Management and Maintenance, ICT and Office Equipment, Marketing Print and Stationery, Travel and HR services, Fleet & Plant and Managed Services. It has established 92 central arrangements for goods and services under these categories. Additionally...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (14 Dec 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, I have overarching responsibility for public service pension policy, including in relation to pension increases in the public service. As the Deputy may be aware, the current method of post-retirement pension adjustment for retirees of pre-existing (pre-2013) public service pension schemes is known as ‘pay parity’....