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Other Questions: e-Government and ICT (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: It was the appointment of Mr. Bill McCluggage that caught my eye some time ago. When one thinks about a chief information office, one might well assume it would in some way be connected with Government information services. What linkage is there between these two organisations? The Minister has talked about cloud computing, social media and so on. Surely they should all be integrated...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sale of State Assets (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: With regard to Question No. 4, the Minister referred to expressions of interest in respect of Bord Gáis. Could he give us a ballpark figure of the fees to be paid to consultants as part of the process? Somewhat perversely, the Minister seemed to indicate Ryanair's situation is actually preventing the sale of the 25% stake in Aer Lingus because of the various competition issues that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sale of State Assets (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: With hindsight, the Minister will agree that he did not make his statement on Bord Gáis correctly. I asked him how much will be paid to consultants. For a Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to state he will have to wait until the bills come in at the end of the process is insufficient. He must have a budget. I suggest that he have a budget and a ceiling. He should know these...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sale of State Assets (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: Coillte seems to be substantially off the agenda or heading off the agenda. With regard to the ESB, there is to be no sale of energy-generating facilities in Ireland. Given that the Minister wanted to use up to 50% of the proceeds for job creation, how much less will he have for job-creation initiatives as a result of rowing back on his original plans? The estimate suggests there is quite...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sale of State Assets (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: I take a pragmatic view like the Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Minister for his earlier contribution. He confirmed two things this afternoon. He has signed the deal and published legislation, but he does not have the costing of that with him today. He said he will try to have it on Committee Stage for a detailed discussion. If he has it with him-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: The costing of the savings under the agreement. The Minister said he will give it to us next week, but if he has it today he should provide it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: No, my question is very clear. I asked the Minister about the savings that will be achieved this year in public sector pay and he said he will give that next week.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: I want those figures today. Second, the Minister confirmed with regard to the FEMPI legislation that there were no discussions with the pensioners. Third, if the deal is not approved, will the Minister confirm if he will bring forward more legislation or is this the end of it? How much of the savings will be made through the agreement and how much will be made outside the agreement by way...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sale of State Assets (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: 4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will list the State companies that are being currently considered for sale; if this list has been altered since it was originally drawn up; if he will provide a timetable for completion of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24893/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sale of State Assets (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: Deputy Higgins tabled Question No. 3.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: 1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the changes he is considering to his position on public sector pay and conditions as outlined in the Croke Park 2 draft agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24892/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: The questions we had tabled for today related to the pay talks and have been gazumped by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill which was published at 1 p.m. That is the essence of what we are now discussing. My question asked about the changes in the legislation that were not in the rejected Croke Park II deal. The Minister said that was the best deal in town. I...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Legal Costs (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether sufficient progress is being made in reducing the State's legal bill in his Department and any State agencies under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25167/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Legal Costs (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: 62. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether sufficient progress is being made in reducing the State's legal bill in his Department and any State agencies under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25165/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Legal Costs (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: 102. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether sufficient progress is being made in reducing the State's legal bill in her Department and any State agencies under her aegis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25169/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Costs (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: 114. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on whether sufficient progress is being made in reducing the State's legal bill in his Department and any State agencies under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25162/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Legal Costs (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: 126. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether sufficient progress is being made in reducing the State's legal bill in his Department and any State agencies under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25163/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Legal Costs (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: 143. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether sufficient progress is being made in reducing the State's legal bill in his Department and any State agencies under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25166/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (23 May 2013)

Seán Fleming: 179. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of pensions still being paid for service during the War of Independence whether to any surviving participants or to the spouses thereof; the number in each category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24799/13]