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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (26 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: That was all I wanted to know.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Irish Language (26 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: 113. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to set out the process by which the Government will increase the recruitment level of Irish speakers in the public service to 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12624/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (26 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: 114. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the manner in which he expects his proposed forum on public sector pay, expenditure and taxation issues to operate; when it will be convened; the remit it will be provided with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12625/15]

Order of Business (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: In view of the housing crisis and, in particular, the budget day announcement of a major investment of €2 billion or €3 billion in housing construction, as well as conflicting reports on the numbers of planning applications granted and the key role of approved housing bodies in the Government's plan, when can we expect to have sight of the housing (regulation of approved housing...

Other Questions: EU Funding (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: It is also under the purview of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in respect of community affairs.

Other Questions: EU Funding (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: 9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe for the draw-down of funds by Ireland under the European Regional Development Fund; how his Department will ensure Ireland maximises its draw-down and that project targets are met in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11700/15]

Other Questions: EU Funding (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: What is the timeframe for the draw-down of funds by Ireland from the European Regional Development Fund and how will the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform ensure Ireland will maximise the benefits of this draw-down and that the project targets keenly identified are being achieved?

Other Questions: EU Funding (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: Perhaps the Minister might set out the expected yearly draw-down of this funding and outline how much of it can be drawn down in the early years, rather than, as is often the case, in the final 18 months, leading to project funding possibly not being spent as wisely as it would be if it were drawn down earlier. I acknowledge that it takes time to get systems up and running. In regard...

Other Questions: EU Funding (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Minister. I look forward to receiving the information which will be very helpful. It would be remiss of me not to raise with the Minister today another issue related to EU funding. While it is not exactly the European Regional Development Fund, I refer to the severe cut in funding to the Leader projects that were announced this week. Although a lovely cup of tea from a teapot...

Other Questions: Public Sector Pensions Data (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: 7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on current public sector pension liabilities; the way pension entitlements can be secured across the full range of the public service into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11699/15]

Other Questions: Public Sector Pensions Data (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: I ask the Minister to outline his views on the current public sector pensions liability. The bill for public sector pensions for many years to come is enormous. I also ask him to give his views on how pension entitlements can be secured across the public sector. I am not just referring to his own Department or the Civil Service but also to the entire public sector.

Other Questions: Public Sector Pensions Data (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: I believe I understand everything the Minister has said, but I ask him to clarify that the legislation he introduced to set up the single public service pensions scheme which will link pensions with the CPI rather than pay increases will reduce the amount payable to pensioners by €16 billion, in addition to the €16 billion reduction since December 2012. This represents a...

Other Questions: Public Sector Pensions Data (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: I am pleased to hear it. I ask the Minister to address the issue of pension-related deductions under the FEMPI legislation. As I understand it, the gross cost of pensions, as a percentage of pensionable remuneration, is about 20%, but the net cost to the Exchequer is only approximately 8.5% because of the superannuation payments made which amount to a figure of approximately 6% and the...

Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: The sunny south east.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: 4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in view of the approaching centenary of the 1916 Rising if he will provide details on the projects being undertaken by the Office of Public Works in preparation for this event; the current state of progress in regard to these projects; the total amount of money being spent by the office on 1916 celebrations in 2015 and 2016; and if he...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: In view of the centenary of the 1916 Rising, which is fast approaching, I am keen ask the Minister whether he will provide a list of projects being undertaken by the Office of Public Works in preparation for the event and to set out the current state of progress. In particular, I seek details of the allocation of funding for 2015 and, separately, the amount for next year. There is no point...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: It is good to begin to hear a little of the detail. I discussed the matter during the Estimates debate on 11 February with the Minister of State, Deputy Harris. At the time it was clear that the Estimate for the OPW heritage services this year represented only a 1% increase on last year, a matter of a couple of hundred thousand euro. That is not much in the circumstances. The Minister has...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: I have listened to the Minister refer specifically to the site in question. I am speaking in a personal capacity but I believe my party would support my view. I would support special legislation brought by this House specifically to deal with the planning issues. There is a precedent. Planning permission for prisons are authorised by this House. The House is the planning authority for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Staff Data (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: 1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of the requests received by the Department for additional staff that were approved, partially granted or refused in respect of all Departments and agencies in 2014 and in 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12044/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Staff Data (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Fleming: Will the Minister provide a list of requests received by the Department for additional staff from other Departments and agencies that were approved, partially granted and, in particular, those refused last year and this year to date?