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Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...logic of the Deputy's argument as it is reasonable to regard the processing of a request as a person's work, rather than a disruption of his or her work. In view of my decision to remove up-front fees and return to the architecture of the original Act of 1997, it is necessary to provide a guard against unreasonableness. Nevertheless, I accept the Deputy's point, which can be captured in...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 43:In page 27, to delete lines 33 and 34.This is the most substantial body of amendments as the section relating to fees caused serious debate. I withdrew my amendments on FOI fees on Committee Stage and said I would give the matter deep consideration because a coherent and strong case was made. I emphasised that I had listened closely to the views expressed by members...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...Act 2004 sets out the governing rules in that regard. Following an application to the GRO, a person may search an index which is open to the public and, following payment of a prescribed fee which is currently €20, can obtain a copy, for example, of anyone's birth certificate. Clearly a certain amount of information would need to be known in order for that search to be carried out...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 137 together. In response to the Deputy's question the annual saving to the Exchequer of a 20% reduction to all professional fees in my Department would amount to €1,324,450.33. The following table outlines the total amount spent by my Department on professional fees between 1 June 2013 and 31 May 2014. Department of Public Expenditure and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies Data (9 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question the following tables outline the fees and expenses paid to individual Board members, including the Chair, of each of the two State Boards under my remit: State Board No. of Board Members Membership Type Fees Paid Expenses Paid Public Appointments Service * 9 Chairman €11,970 p.a. - - - 3 Board Members paid €7,695 each p.a. €200...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Rehiring (8 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...in the course of running recruitment competitions for the public service, avails of trained and experienced individuals from the private and public sectors.  Those assisting in this that are in receipt of a public or private sector salary receive no payment whatsoever.  A fee per day is paid to retired individuals and to those from the private sector (e.g. self employed) who...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information Fees (8 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: As the Deputy is aware, the Government has previously agreed to substantial reductions in the internal review and appeal fees for FOI. A reduction from €75 to €30 has been agreed in relation to the fee for an application for internal review, while the cost of an appeal to the Information Commissioner is being reduced from €150 to €75. The FOI Bill 2013 is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (1 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ..., an owner/occupier of an individual business premises who has concerns about the valuation of their property or any part thereof, including its rateability or the method of calculation may, on payment of a statutory fee of €250, apply to the Valuation Office for a revision of the valuation.  A Revision Officer is then appointed, who may carry out a revision of valuation in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (17 Jun 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...valuation list for the same rating authority area may apply in writing to the Commissioner of Valuation for a revision of an existing valuation or for a new valuation to be determined in respect of a new building. The statutory fee prescribed for the service is €250 which should accompany the application to the Valuation Office.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Irish Water Establishment (13 May 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...company, I as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform  have a  number of consent functions, including Consent to the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of Irish Water, borrowing by Irish Water,  the form of accounts, auditors fees, pension schemes etc. My Department and I have been consulted, as appropriate, in this regard. Of course, as  part of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies Expenditure (13 May 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...independent statutory functions, the CPSA must, on occasions, seek independent legal advice on issues that come to light in the course of its examination of appointment processes.  The following legal fees were incurred by the CPSA for each of the last four years; Year Amount 2010 €26,000 2011 €22,000 2012 €1,000 2013 €35,000 The  CPSA's...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Legal Costs (11 Mar 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's questions the following is a list of all legal fees paid by my Department, and those under my remit, in 2013:  Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and Bodies under aegis Legal fees paid in 2013 Department / Office Name of Law Firm Amount Paid Total Amount Office of Public Works A&L Goodbody €5,058.84     Arthur Cox...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Licence Sale (13 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...National Lottery licence.  Under the contract, Davy Corporate Finance is being assisted by Q-Lot, an international firm with expertise in lotteries.  Davy Corporate Finance is being paid a fee on the basis of reaching of a number of milestones during the process rather than on the basis of an hourly or daily rate.  Three payments totalling €693,750...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts Data (11 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...processes in my Department, including agencies under my remit, were undertaken in line with public procurement best practice. The following table outlines the total amount spent on professional fees since the formation of my Department up to 31 December 2013: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Professional Fees From July 2011 to 31 December 2013 Company Name Details Amount...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Bodies (28 Jan 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...has been re-appointed twice and Mr. Oliver Wilkinson has been re-appointed once.  Consequently, recourse to publicjobs.ie did not arise.  Each of the aforementioned Board members receives an annual fee of €12,600. The Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act, 2004 states that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (in consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Bodies (28 Jan 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...Mr Horan is a Director of the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) and is a qualified accountant.   As Mr Horan is a serving public servant, Mr Horan's employer (the IPA) was paid €2,062.17 in fees in respect of Mr Horan's work on the Committee for 2013. Mr Horan was appointed on the 1st January 2012. Mr John Neary (Non-Executive Member) Mr Neary is a Director with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Consultancy Contracts Data (23 Jan 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question the following table outlines the total amount spent on consultancy fees in my Department in 2013: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Consultancy Fees 2013 Company Name Details Amount Davy Corporate Finance Financial and commercial advice regarding the competition for the next National Lottery licence €568,875.00 Social Finance Ltd...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legal Services Expenditure (22 Jan 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...of Justice and Equality, which are critically involved in the engagement of legal services. Prior to 2011, two separate reductions, each amounting to 8%, had been effected in regard to legal fees. In the period from 2011 onwards, these reductions have been augmented by a range of measures including: 1. a reduction of 10% in Criminal Legal Aid fees; 2. changes in regard to one day fees in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Licence Sale (21 Jan 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...for the next National Lottery licence. Premier Lotteries Ireland Limited met the Essential Requirements specified in the terms of the competition for the licence and submitted the highest Licence Fee proposal which is €405 million. Work on the finalisation of the licence is expected to be concluded shortly. Matters being finalised include those relating to staff....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Redundancy Payments (16 Jan 2014)

Brendan Howlin: ...template suite of tender and contract documentation to address situations where breach of employment (or other relevant) legislation comes to its attention in the context of contract administration.  Discharge of fees is subject to compliance with terms and conditions of contract which includes legislative compliance.  Similarly material breach of such terms may trigger a right...