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Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I am actually.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I do not think it will be before Christmas.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: - commends the Government for bringing forward the National Recovery Plan which provides the blueprint to achieve budgetary stability over the next four years; - notes that the Plan provides a credible path towards budgetary consolidation and a return to sustainable economic growth; - notes...

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Reference was made to the property boom. We had a high stamp duty rate, particularly at the higher levels, which was again complained about by our friends in the Sunday Independent. People wanted to lower or abolish them but that would not have been a cure for the property boom. Deputy McEntee correctly mentioned the more upbeat mood in the agriculture industry. This has been a better year...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: In the aftermath of the November 2009 floods which hit the country, the Government allocated €50 million for flood risk management activities for 2010, which is administered by the Office of Public Works. This allocation, which was an increase of 16% over the 2009 allocation, will, in the long term, allow OPW to extend the number of Capital Works schemes already targeted and underway...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (30 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: As stated in my reply to Deputy McGrath's Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 23 November 2010, this matter is currently the subject of litigation between the Commissioners of Public Works and the occupant. Any discussions regarding the matter can be arranged between the occupant's legal advisors and the State Property Division of the Chief State Solicitor's Office.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: A comprehensive management programme for all national river catchments is being addressed through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme under the direction of the Office of Public Works. The CFRAM Programme is being delivered through the CFRAM Studies. The process of procuring consultants to undertake the CFRAM studies for the national river catchments...

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I am glad to be able to contribute to this debate, not to be giving the official reply or wind-up but to be able to give some of my own thoughts on the subject. I was present for the first two hours of a debate in the Seanad which adopted a reasoned and constructive tone on all sides of the House whereas some of what I have heard here has been very much the cockpit of politics. That is one...

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I wish to repeat a very good point made yesterday by a Fine Gael Senator in the Seanad. One of the principal merits of the plan is that providing a future outline of how we can reach a target of less than 3% of GDP will create confidence. Of course detailed provisions can be changed or substituted by the next government. If the Government was remaining in office it would probably have to...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The premises was disposed to BAM (formerly Ascon).

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (24 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: A comprehensive management programme for the River Shannon is being addressed through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme under the direction of the Office of Public Works. The CFRAM Programme is being delivered through the CFRAM Studies. The process of procuring consultants to undertake the CFRAM study for the Shannon and the other national catchments was...

Corporation Tax: Motion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I would love to discuss economic history with the Deputy.

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Statements (24 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I regret I will have to leave the House shortly, although I will be replaced. I pay tribute to the exceptionally constructive tone of the debate so far, which brings us hope for the future.

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Statements (24 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I am presenting to the House the Government's four year national recovery plan. This is a period of considerable difficulty for the country and the plan provides a framework for economic recovery. It sets out the measures that will be taken to restore order to the public finances. It identifies the areas of economic activity which will provide growth and employment in the recovery.

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Statements (24 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: It is. I hope it will be circulated shortly. I apologise, but Members will appreciate that the plan was only launched two hours ago. It specifies the reforms the Government will implement to accelerate growth in the key sectors. The four year plan has been in preparation for some time and has taken on considerably greater significance in view of the application to our European partners...

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Statements (24 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: There are a few school secretaries and bursars.

Flood Relief (23 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this evening the matter put forward by Deputy Mc Cormack on the flooding problems in the Claregalway and Carnmore area and the environs of the Clare river. I am pleased to say that during 2010 considerable progress has been made in Galway in addressing the many flooding problems which have afflicted the area over recent years. Following the November 2009...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Work has been completed at the new Garda Station and Department of Social Protection buildings in Buncrana since late 2009 and the Main Contractor for the development, M/s Michael McNamara Ltd (in Liquidation), has recently completed its final obligations on this project in respect of residual contract matters, rectification of defects, etc. The Main Contractor has, as is normal, recently...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (23 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The property in question is currently the subject of litigation between the Commissioners and the occupant. Accordingly, it is not considered appropriate to comment any further at this stage.

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (23 Nov 2010)

Martin Mansergh: In the absence, until recently, of a public transport service from Dublin to Trim at a time that would allow staff to attend for work at the normal time of starting work in the morning, transport was provided by OPW for this purpose, for those who required it, using an OPW owned transport vehicle, and OPW employed drivers. The vehicle was also used for delivering post and other materials...