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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Semi-State Bodies (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 902 to 904, inclusive, together. Generally, the Chief Executive Officer of commercial state bodies is appointed by the Board and holds office on terms and conditions determined by the Board with the consent of the relevant Minister and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The Guidelines on Contracts, Remuneration and Other...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Inquiries (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the main difference between a Parliamentary Inquiry (non statutory) and a Tribunal of Inquiry is that non statutory inquiries are not vested with the powers, privileges and rights of the High Court whereas Tribunals of Inquiry are. Tribunals are established by resolution of the Houses of the Oireachtas to enquire into matters of urgent public importance. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Service Contracts (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The enforcement of tax, social welfare, and employment legislation, including the minimum wage; health and safety, and building control regulations etc. apply to public and private sector contracts.  It is the responsibility of each contracting authority to ensure that contracts are awarded to compliant businesses through the standard procedures contained in the procurement process....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question, the Commissioners of Public Works hold leases on properties on behalf of Government Departments / Offices. Details of the landlords and rents paid to them for the last three years under such leases are set out in the following table to this reply. Information in relation to the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) is set out below. Year Office: ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Comhlachtaí Aistriúcháin (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: D'fhoilsigh an Oifig um Sholáthar Rialtais iarraidh ar thairiscint mar gheall ar Sheirbhísí Aistriúcháin Ghaeilge 23ú Lúnasa 2016. Lorg an Oifig um Sholáthar Rialtais aighneachtaí ó gheallsealbhóirí éagsúla san earnáil phoiblí roimh don iarraidh ar thairiscint a bheith foilsithe ag an Oifig. Ba iad An Roinn...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Postal Codes (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department does not administer any large schemes aimed at households or the general public which would necessitate the immediate inclusion of Eircode data on to the Department's databases. It will be incorporated into databases on an ongoing basis and as the need arises. The position in relation to bodies under the aegis of the Department is set out below....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In relation to the Deputy's enquiry about the outstanding retirement benefits due to a named person, I am informed by the National Shared Services Office that the delay of four weeks was due to an administrative error. The person in question will receive all amounts outstanding by 22ndSeptember. I have also been advised that this person has been contacted directly on the matter and is aware...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fiscal Policy (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The Social Protection Vote Group's gross voted expenditure estimate of €19.6 billion for 2016 takes into account anticipated reductions in expenditure compared to 2015 arising from changes in the Live Register. On a monthly basis, my Department monitors voted expenditure versus profile. The analysis of gross voted expenditure published with the end-August Exchequer Statement,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: On the 19th July last, the Government approved the estalishment of a Public Service Pay Commission, which was a commitment in the Programme for Partnership Government. A public consultation was commenced over the summer months in relation to the role and methodology of the Commission. In addition, officials within my Department will be meeting with key stakeholders in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Appointments (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: With regard to the Board of PAS, there were no vacancies on or since 26 February 2016. The board members of the IPA are appointed by way of ex-officio position (e.g. one member must be a Secretary General of a Government Department) or are membership nominees so the positions do not involve the Minister in any way and as such cannot be advertised.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised that the matter contained in the Deputy's enquiry relates to a staff management issue in another Department and it would not be appropriate for me to comment on it. All posts filled in the Payroll Shared Service Centre complied fully with Government recruitment policy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Authority Management (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, my responsibility regarding performance budgeting relates to enhancing the quality and use of performance measurement measures across the civil and public service. This role does not extend to identifying and selecting specific indicators for individual sectors, such as the local authority sector. It is, of course, intended that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The only added years awarded in the Civil and Public Service to persons before reaching the standard retirement age are to Secretaries General, County Managers, CEOs of non-commercial State Bodies, and to staff in any grade who retire on health grounds before normal retirement age. Following a government decision on 25 October 2011, no Secretary General appointed after that date now...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: UK Referendum on EU Membership (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I am aware of the statement issued by the UK Treasury on 13 August 2016 in relation to the uncertainty surrounding a range of EU funding in the UK as a result of the UK referendum on EU membership. I am also aware of the concerns expressed by the Minister of Finance in Northern Ireland. Following the result of the UK referendum on EU membership I had an opportunity to meet the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Appointments (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The position of Government Chief Information Officer was established in June 2013. Following this appointment the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform was established in July 2013. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) replaced the previous Centre for Management and Organisation Development (CMOD)....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Operations (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In January 2016, it was agreed that the Department for Public Expenditure and Reform, in its remit as the lead Department for the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES), would take the policy lead in bringing a more coherent, planned and informed approach to the application of Behavioural Economics in the Irish public service.  My Department is progressing work...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Illegal, or broke Irish law. One of the reasons why it is so important that the Government and the State appeals the ruling is to make crystal clear our belief that an independent institution of our State at all times acted in a way that was consistent with the law of this House, creating the certainty and the credibility that has led to the creation of jobs. It is right to challenge such a...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: -----castigating and attacking. It is for this and other reasons that I believe an appeal on the European Commission's decision is the right thing to do. I ask for the support of the House.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I listened to the contribution of Deputy Eamon Ryan, who alleged that this decision by the Government was motivated by a lack of confidence. He correctly described the many changes that have taken place in the environment in which our country operates and the economic policies of our country. We moved from being a closed economy to one that became open and deeply embedded in a globalised,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (21 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question the following table outlines the percentage of working days lost to sickness absence through certified leave and uncertified leave in each year from 2011 to 2015 inclusive.  Year - % of Working Days lost (Lost Time Rate) - Uncertified Leave % of Working Days lost (Lost Time Rate) - Certified Leave 2015 DPER 0.22% 2.08%...