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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (28 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: On the back of the strong growth recorded over the last number of years, our economy has moved from a stage of economic recovery to a more mature stage of development. The recovery in the economy in part reflects improvements in Ireland’s competitiveness over the last number of years. As measured by the Central Bank’s Real Harmonised Competitiveness Indicator, Ireland’s...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU-IMF Programme of Support (28 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: To grant context to my response, I feel it appropriate to highlight that funding from the EU/IMF Programme replaced Ireland’s long-term bond issuance in 2011. Therefore, while the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) maintained a continuous, albeit limited presence in short-term markets in 2011, the focus of this response is on the funding sourced under the EU/IMF Programme....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (28 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the consultant architect has been appointed for this project. Tenders for a Mechanical and Electrical engineer and Civil and Structural Engineer have been received and are currently being assessed. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they expect to have the process of appointing a Mechanical and Electrical engineer completed within...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Project Ireland 2040 Funding (28 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 73 together. The Government has already resolved to allocate funding in line with the objectives of Project Ireland 2040, and the National Development Plan 2018-2027 sets out the resource envelope to that end. In my role as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform I am responsible for setting the overall capital allocations across Departments and for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (28 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: In accordance with DPER Circular 11/15 - Protocols for the Transfer and Sharing of State Property Assets - , a site valuation, as determined by the Valuation Office, is required to set the sale price for a property transaction between public bodies. In this particular case, the property in Kilmore Quay is owned by Wexford Co Co and they have referred the case to the Valuation Office. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts Data (28 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works has put a number of framework contracts in place for the supply of office furniture. The framework contracts were awarded following a public tender process under national and EU procurement rules, through the eTenders website and OJEC as required. The framework contracts have been awarded on basis of the most economically advantageous tender. The contracts are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts Expenditure (28 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works has a number of framework contracts in place for the supply of office furniture for use by Civil Service departments and other public sector organisations. In 2018 a total of €16,664,556.70 was spent on the provision of furniture through these framework contracts. Organisations may purchase furniture through other means and a small amount of specialist...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I have been advised that my Department issued its decision agreeing to the appeal submitted in this case on 7 December 2017, and that the Department of Justice and Equality communicated this by letter on 11 December 2017. If the individual in question did not receive the letter, he would be advised to contact the Pensions Administration Section, Department of Justice and Equality, Deerpark...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (28 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018, which was enacted on the 26 December 2018, provides for an increase to age 70 in the compulsory retirement age of most public servants recruited before 1 April 2004. Under the Act, any relevant public servant who had not already retired on age grounds before 26 December 2018 now has a new compulsory retirement age of 70. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Building Finance Ireland Establishment (27 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: HBFI has been established as an independent, commercial entity to provide lending for new housing construction. As Minister for Finance I do not have any role in these commercial decisions and it is not appropriate for me to comment on individual credit applications. HBFI lending activities must be both commercial and comply with State aid rules. I am advised by HBFI that it intends to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Coverage (27 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation. Neither I nor the Central Bank of Ireland can interfere in the provision or pricing of insurance products, as these matters are of a commercial nature, and are determined by insurance companies based on an assessment of the risks they are willing to accept. This position is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Agencies Expenditure (27 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) that current contract for public relations was awarded to Gordon MRM on 3 May 2018. The duration of the contract is 3 years and may be extended by the NTMA for a further period or periods in aggregate of up to two years. Public Relations Year Details of Events, Campaigns or Policies Company or Individual Amount 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Expenditure (27 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by NAMA that receivers appointed to NAMA-secured properties are selected from NAMA's insolvency service provider panel which was established following a competitive public procurement process. I am advised that, arising from this process, very competitive fixed-fee rates were achieved relative to prevailing market norms. I am advised that, in general, fees are not paid to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Amusement Machine Licences (27 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 67 and 69 together. In relation to PQ 9904/19, Gaming machines and amusement machines which are made available for play must have a valid excise licence issued by Revenue. Legislation for gaming machines is contained in the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 and the Finance Act 1975. Legislation for Amusement Machines is contained in the Finance Act 1992. An...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tracker Mortgage Examination (27 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: Firstly, I must point out that the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) is independent in the performance of his statutory functions. I have no role in the day to day workings of the office or in the decisions which he takes. However the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman has informed me that while the Central Bank Examination was still underway individual tracker...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (27 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to a question from the Deputy, on 2 May 2018 I advised the Dáil that “Irish Airlines Pensions has advised this Department that as a result of the deficit that exists on the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS) pension fund, it is not in a position to fully fund transfers effected through the Public Sector Transfer Network (PSTN). The rules of the PSTN require a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts Data (27 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The details sought by the Deputy are not available centrally. The management of individual contracts is a matter for the relevant contracting authorities and my Department does not have a central coordination role in relation to contracts entered into by all state authorities. However information on the types of public works contracts that contracting authorities intend to use on public...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the opportunity to address Dáil Éireann on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019 and, in particular, the elements of it which I have proposed as Minister for Finance. The Government remains firmly of the view that the only way to ensure an orderly withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union is to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Pension (Contributory) Data (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111, 122 and 123 together. The Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 provides for the payment of an increase in the amount of weekly state pension where the beneficiary has a qualified adult dependent. Section 126 of the Taxes Consolidation Act (TCA) 1997 deals with the tax treatment of certain benefits payable under the Social Welfare Acts. By...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Investment Bank Loans (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: On 10 January of 2019, the European Investment Bank launched a three-month public consultation to develop a new Energy Lending Policy that supports EU 2030 energy policy and climate targets. During this consultation period, the EIB will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including shareholders, industry associations, civil society and the private sector. The EIB held a consultation...