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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: People had hoped the Minister would have control over all Government expenditure. I know what the position is with regard to all voted Government expenditure. There is nothing to stop the Minister for Health from introducing legislation tomorrow morning to say that the HSE budget of €14 billion per annum will be paid from the Central Fund.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: Fair enough. The Minister gets the point. If legislation can be introduced to take items out of the system of voted expenditure, there is something wrong.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: The Minister mentioned the practice. I do not understand why the amendment relating to election postal charges cannot be accepted. Such charges do not constitute a calculated commitment. A figure is provided for letters to be sent to addresses during a referendum, election or by-election campaign. The figure varies each year. There is no reason that cannot be estimated, provision made...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: Yes, I agree. Given that the figures can be obtained, it would be better if they were put through as voted expenditure. It would be more transparent, open and regular than the current method, which sidesteps the national Parliament. I have made my point well at this stage.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: Can we have a debate on it?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No. 2: In page 3, line 22, after "approval" to insert "and includes contribution to the EU Budget".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No. 3: In page 3, line 22, after "approval" to insert the following:"and includes payments to PSE Kinsale Energy Limited".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No. 4: In page 3, line 22, after "approval" to insert the following:"and includes salaries and pensions for the judiciary and holders of constitutional office and pensions and allowances for certain members or former members of the Oireachtas".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No. 5: In page 3, line 22, after “approval” to insert the following:"and includes payments to political parties under the Electoral Acts".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No. 6: In page 3, line 22, after "approval” to insert the following:"and includes subscription to International Development Association".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No. 7: In page 3, line 22, after "approval” to insert the following:"and includes election postal charges (Posts and Telegraphs Act 1983)".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No. 8: In page 3, line 22, after "approval" to insert "and includes the Oireachtas Commission".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No. 9: In page 3, line 22, after "approval" to insert the following:"and includes ERDF and Cohesion Fund repayments and EFOGA".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No. 10: In page 3, line 22, after "approval" to insert the following:"and includes financial advances to the credit union sector".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No. 11: In page 3, line 22, after "approval" to insert the following:"and includes exchequer contributions to the Insurance Compensation Fund".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: Will the Chairman clarify whether any amendment has been ruled out of order?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: We were caught before and it is nice to know before we begin. I move amendment No. 1:In page 3, line 22, after "approval" to insert "and includes service of the national debt".The same principle is involved in amendments Nos. 1 to 13, inclusive, but I tabled them separately in case one was out of order, as I did not want them all to be affected. With regard to the amendments, I made the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: 11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement he has had with his counterparts in Israel and Palestine in order to advance peace in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30814/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Marching Season (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the most recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with Members of the Northern Ireland Executive and the political parties in Northern Ireland regarding parades during the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30815/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Assessments (26 Jun 2013)

Seán Fleming: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of cases in which the Revenue are seeking legal advise in respect of returns for the local property tax by liable persons/organisations; if there are any matters arising that may require changes to the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31137/13]