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Other Questions: EU Funding (21 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: In the justice area funding was available previously for a European territorial co-operation programme. Can the Minister confirm that this funding is still available? My question on health was not about national spending but about whether spending in this area can be facilitated under these new EU programmes between now and 2021. Spending on education and employment is permitted but the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (21 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the role of the OPW. I understand the initiative is being headed by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht but the OPW will have a key role. It had a key role in regard to the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, although the Minister of State's Department was not a direct line Department. I hope it will have at least as strong a role in these matters. ...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (21 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: Essentially, the Minister of State's last sentence, on the fact that he will publish in 2014 a list of events connected directly with the OPW, is the one I was waiting to hear. There are many relevant State properties. Even in Mountjoy, old records were found on people who had been interned there at various times over the years, or who had met the end of their days there, which are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (21 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: 4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role of the Office of Public Works in national commemorations between 2013 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49665/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (21 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: I want the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, who has responsibility for the OPW to outline briefly the role of his office in terms of the various commemorations from 2013 to 2016 in view of the fact that many of the buildings involved are public buildings and national monuments which means that the OPW will have a central role.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Expenditure (21 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: I have stated before that I encourage the Minister's Department to take more of a hands-on approach rather than continuously leaving it to a line manager. For example, I have argued that the procurement office should take over the purchase of drugs and medicines on behalf of the Department of Health. I deal with this in a parliamentary question today but the Minister's Department indicated...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Expenditure (21 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: 1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the new measures he is putting in place to ensure all Departmental expenditure targets are consistently met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49664/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Expenditure (21 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: This question concerns this relatively new Department, the primary focus of which is on dealing with public expenditure and the new measures to ensure all line Departments consistently meet the targets set in the annual Estimates. I am thinking not just of this year but looking forward to next year.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Expenditure (21 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: The Minister has outlined the system, but I am more interested in how he implements the systems he has adequately described. I see the value of monthly reports. If there is no correction within two months, there is a full review. Has any Department had to repay expenditure and does the Minister envisage it happening? Earlier this year after the Estimates for 2013 were published, people...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Shared Services (21 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: 12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the set up costs associated with new shared services arrangements across Departments in 2013, 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49581/13]

Government Decision on Exiting Programme of Financial Support: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: I wish to share my time with Deputy Peter Mathews.

Government Decision on Exiting Programme of Financial Support: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: Everyone must recognise that it is good Ireland is leaving the troika arrangement on 15 December 2013, the date originally envisaged for the exit. It is also good that over the three years during the course of the programme Ireland met all the macroeconomic targets set down. The visits from the troika to Ireland served a useful purpose, ensuring the Government continued to keep focused on...

Order of Business (20 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: I have two questions regarding promised legislation. The Government has stated its intention to merge the National Education and Welfare Board with the Child and Family Agency. When can we expect legislation in that regard? The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has promised that it will merge the Property Registration Authority, OSi and the Valuation Office into one new body....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (20 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: 122. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an invalidity pension will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49755/13]

Topical Issue Debate: HSE Staff Remuneration (19 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Minister for the summary information on where we stand today in terms of the background to the report, the internal audit report and the circulars, reminder circulars and deadlines issued by his Department. That is all fine, but the question now is: what action will the Minister take on foot of the information now in the public arena? This is the last day for section 38...

Topical Issue Debate: HSE Staff Remuneration (19 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise the issue of salary top-ups to senior staff in various areas of the health service. I am very pleased the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, is present to respond. He will know that the public was shocked by the coverage in recent days of the secret top-up payments to staff in very well paid jobs in some major...

Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: The Taoiseach is aware that EirGrid is involved in so-called consultation around the country on plans for new 400 kV lines traversing the land. He is also aware that there are only two such major lines in the country from Moneypoint to the Dublin region.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: Both were built approximately 30 years ago. EirGrid seems to be approaching the public and planning process in the way one might have done 30 years ago, which is not satisfactory. When will we see the EirGrid legislation which should give statutory effect to a proper public consultation and assessment process? It could also consider the issue of whether EirGrid should put the lines...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Assessments (19 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: 160. To ask the Minister for Finance the way a person may change the value of his or her house for local property tax purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48817/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (19 Nov 2013)

Seán Fleming: 207. To ask the Minister for Finance the position under the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2006 that requires employers and pension providers to provide a statement of deductions to be given to liable persons at the end of the year, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to give a statement of deductions of local property tax to liable persons at the end of the year while the...