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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service (8 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Civil Service Mobility Scheme offers civil servants an opportunity to apply for Mobility (i.e. transfer) through an open and transparent system in the Civil Service only. Civil servants are automatically deemed eligible for Mobility once the eligibility criteria have been met (i.e. 2 years’ services and a ‘Satisfactory’ PMDS rating). Additionally, each local HR unit...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (8 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: I am informed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS), which is the centralised recruiter for the Public Service and responsible for the operation of the recruitment schemes to which you refer, that all their selection processes are monitored to ensure that no discrimination occurs for their candidates under any of the protected grounds, including disability. Disabled candidates can avail...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Budget Statement 2026 (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: -----and funding to the Irish Rugby Football Union to strengthen high-performance pathways for women in rugby. The success and achievements of our sporting heroes inspire us all and bring that collective ambition to be better. When our sports men and women succeed, our nation rises.

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Budget Statement 2026 (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: The same can be said of our artists. Throughout our history, our arts community and the world-class talent it boasts has ensured Ireland has always been a home of creativity. In recognition of the essential role of the arts and artists in our society, the previous Government introduced a pilot basic income for the arts scheme and this Government is now committing to deliver a successor...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Budget Statement 2026 (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: -----to support students facing rising living expenses-----

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Budget Statement 2026 (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: -----and an €810 million capital allocation will fund key infrastructure projects, including the following: the recently established Taighde Éireann will be supported to drive excellence in research, attract international research talent and promote knowledge transfer; student accommodation projects at Maynooth University and University College Dublin; development and operation of...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Budget Statement 2026 (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Government is committed to continuing to support our fishing communities and aquaculture sector. A total of €7.4 million in increased funding is bring provided to Bord Iascaigh Mhara programmes, to support and enable a sustainable Irish seafood sector.

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Budget Statement 2026 (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: Another area where Ireland thrives in the global arena is in culture and sport. Culture, Communications and Sport For a small country, Ireland offers an extraordinary wealth of talent and entertainment. Our artists, writers and athletes are now leading the way on the world stage, while our media keep us connected to each other and to global stories as they unfold. To build on the...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Budget Statement 2026 (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: Ireland has a proud footballing history at both domestic and international level. However, despite the enthusiasm for the game here, our youth development structures have not kept pace with those in other countries. In addition, rule changes following Brexit mean many more young players are staying in our domestic system for longer. This presents us with a responsibility, but also an...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Budget Statement 2026 (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: This will bring the weekly payment to €58 for children under 12 and €78 for children over 12. I am also increasing the working family payment income thresholds by €60 per week for all families. I am extending the back-to-school clothing and footwear payment to two- and three-year-olds. To support those at risk of energy poverty, I am increasing the weekly fuel...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Budget Statement 2026 (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: Introduction Táimid ag teacht i dtír le fada ar na buntáistí a bhaineann le geilleagar oscailte sofhreagrúil a bheith againn. Cé go bhfónann sé sin go maith dúinn mar thír, ní mór dúinn aghaidh a thabhairt ar an timpeallacht eacnamaíoch agus polaitiúil atá ag titim amach níos faide i gcéin. Tá...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Pensions (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: This Department has not received advice from the Department of Finance or Central Bank recommending an increase in the State pension age. This Department is aware of the potential impacts of projected demographic changes on pensions. To address such concerns, the previous Government established the Pensions Commission in November 2020. Its mandate was to examine the long-term...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Post Office Network (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: My Department has not had any direct engagement with An Post in respect of the Rathmines Post Office since May 2025. Responsibility for the oversight of An Post, including matters relating to the operation and location of post offices, lies primarily with the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: The calculation of an award of Professional Added Years (PAY) is personal to each individual and the relevant competition under which they are being appointed in accordance with the relevant PAY circular. Circular 08 of 2005 is the basis for how Professional Added Years awarded to eligible public servants who were appointed as New Entrants (as defined in the Public Service Superannuation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: Public Procurement is governed by EU legislation and national rules/guidelines. EU Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement (goods, services and works) has been transposed into Irish Law in the form of corresponding Regulations - S.I. No. 284/2016 - European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts). My Department has published the Public Procurement Guidelines for Goods and Services to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: Shared Services were created as part of Ireland’s Public Service Reform Programme from 2011. Centralising core functions like payroll and HR streamline public service delivery. I understand there was no formal impact assessment on each decision within the reform programme like issuing of payslips, however inclusion and accessibility are central to any new service provided by the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Regulations (7 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Department for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation is leading on digitalisation of public services, which is a core component of the Better Public Service Transformation strategy. The Government digital wallet is one of a number of building blocks of the digital transition that will see all key public services becoming available online over the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (2 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: The National Development Plan (NDP) Review 2025 was published in July and is the largest ever capital injection in our economy in the history of the State. The Review sets out a total public capital investment of €275.4bn over the period to 2035. This comprises €202.4bn in Exchequer Voted capital expenditure from 2026 to 2035. Of this, €102.4bn is being allocated...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (2 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: The necessity of investment in critical infrastructure to allow for the further delivery of housing and to support international competitiveness was the core objective of the recently published NDP review in July 2025. The review specific targets the critical sectors of Energy, Water and Transport as the sectors on which all further development is dependent. Within these sectors, special...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (2 Oct 2025)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 to 274, inclusive, together. As per the Programme for Government, a new Infrastructure Division has been established in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. This Division, led by a Deputy Secretary General, is focused on how the provision of critical infrastructure can be accelerated. The Division is staffed by a combination of...