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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan Data (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I should first explain that my role is with respect to determining the national capital expenditure envelope, its allocation at the overall sectoral level and to support Departments with a framework that ensures resources are allocated efficiently. I do not have a role in respect of applications or proposals for individual projects at county level. The ten-year National Development Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As I indicated in response to Priority PQ No 13699/18 from Deputy Calleary earlier, the Government agreed in December, that the compulsory retirement age of public servants recruited before 1 April 2004 would be increased to age 70.  This is the only group of public servants who currently have a compulsory retirement age of less than 70.  The decision arose on foot of a review...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Government Procurement (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public Procurement is governed by EU legislation and National rules and guidelines. The aim of these rules is to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers best value for money. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) has responsibility for developing and setting out the overarching policy framework for public procurement in Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Services Card (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The recent concerns raised in relation to the Public Services Card have been comprehensively addressed through the provision of communications and guidance to clarify exactly what data the card contains, what it is used for, and its legal basis.  The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, assisted by my Department, published a "Comprehensive Guide To SAFE Registration...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Private Partnerships (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Public Private Partnership (PPP) model is an internationally recognised model to design, build, finance, operate and maintain public infrastructure. In accordance with international best practice, PPP contracts already typically include detailed provisions that apply in the event of the liquidation of a consortium member of the PPP company, or an entity under the contract, to protect the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Throughout the year, managing the delivery of public services within budgetary allocations is a key responsibility of every Department and Minister. There are measures in place to ensure that budgetary targets are being met.  Monthly expenditure profiles are published and the drawdown of funds from the Exchequer is monitored and reported on against these profiles on a monthly...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: A very substantial programme of work has been undertaken by my Department over the last year in relation to capital expenditure culminating in the publication of the National Development Plan (NDP) last month. The evidence-base and approach taken to the public capital investment plans in the NDP were strongly informed and guided by the assessment of key issues contained in:- - The Review...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Development Plan 2018 – 2027 summarises the key findings and recommendations agreed as part of the recent PPP review - the detailed report of which will be published shortly. As noted in the NDP, PPPs have been very useful in the past in facilitating the delivery of important infrastructure projects. This was particularly the case when the Exchequer was seriously...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Severe Weather Events Expenditure (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In its role as the lead Government Department for the response to severe weather events, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has responsibility for coordinating any additional expenditure needs arising from the response. Funding estimates for the repair of relevant infrastructure is calculated by the relevant Departments in line with their sectoral...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Our Public Service 2020 is the new framework for reform and innovation in the public service which was launched in December 2017. This new phase of public service reform focuses on supporting sustainable, continuous progress across the public service. It aims to build a stronger public service and to deliver better quality services to the Irish public. Our Public Service 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Vacant Properties Data (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Commissioners of Public Works manage a large and diverse, property portfolio of over 2,500 properties on behalf of the State. Primarily these are commercial properties and range from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, warehouses, etc. At present, the OPW owns or manages in the region of 96 properties (buildings) and 32 sites (land) – a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public procurement is the acquisition, whether under formal contract or not, of works, goods and services by public bodies. National rules governing public procurement must comply with the relevant EU, WTO and national legal requirements and obligations. Under EU law, public contracts above a certain value must be advertised EU-wide and awarded to the most competitive tender in an open and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: At the outset let me say, as I have previously stated in this House on this matter, that the commitment, dedication and hard work of these organisations in the Community and Voluntary sector is very much appreciated. These organisations deliver a wide array of much needed support services at community level to a very varied range of users on a day to day basis throughout the year. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Employment Rights (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public procurement is the acquisition, whether under formal contract or not, of works, supplies and services by public bodies.  National rules governing public procurement must comply with the relevant EU, WTO and national legal requirements and obligations.  Under EU law, public contracts above a certain value must be advertised EU-wide and awarded to the most competitive tender in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Gender Proofing of Policies (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The ongoing work in my Department regarding equality and gender budgeting flows from the Programme for a Partnership Government commitment to develop the process of budget and policy proofing as a means of advancing equality, reducing poverty and strengthening economic and social rights. This is also a commitment within the National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017-2020. In...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public Procurement is governed by EU and National rules. The aim of these rules is to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers best value for money.It is a basic principle of public procurement that competitive tendering should be used other than in justifiably exceptional circumstances.  Under Department of Finance Circular...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Macroeconomic projections adopted in the Plan for the period 2018-2021 are detailed in Annex 3 of the Economic and Fiscal Outlook for Budget 2018. As set out in the NDP, a potential growth rate of 2% in volume terms is assumed over the period 2022 to 2027. This potential growth rate aligns with the most recent long-term growth projection from the European Commission for Ireland for the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Commission is expected to bring forward its proposals for the Multiannual Financial Framework in May 2018. This will set out the limits for the budget of the European Union post 2020 and proposals in relation to the different areas of EU activity, including Cohesion funding. Without prejudice to the Commission proposals, or the negotiations that will follow, it is likely that there...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The European Commission's post-programme surveillance report addresses a number of issues in the area of public expenditure policy. In the area of capital spending the report notes that public investment continues to recover while addressing key infrastructure bottlenecks, with the additional capital allocated following the mid-term review of the Capital Investment Plan bringing capital...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts Data (22 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public Procurement is governed by EU and National rules. The aim of these rules is to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers best value for money.  It is a basic principle of public procurement that competitive tendering should be used other than in justifiably exceptional circumstances.   The current procurement...