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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 81 to 83, inclusive, together. The purpose of the capital investment undertaken by my Department, including the Office of Government Procurement (OGP), is to deliver greater effectiveness and efficiency across the Civil and Public Service, in the context of initiatives set out in reform plans such as Our Public Service 2020 and the Public Service ICT Strategy....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The 2019 capital allocation for the Flood Risk Management area will allow (i) the continued implementation of the existing programme of flood relief projects and the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme; (ii) the further development and progression of the initial prioritised tranche of projects arising from the Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) launched in May 2018 and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The information is contained in the following table: 2019 €m Commencing 2019 Completed 2019 B.2 Admin Non-Pay 3,027 On going B.3 Grants for Refurb works 250 On-going B.4 Purchase of sites & buildings 3,480 On going B.10 Unitary Payment* 25,000 On going B.6 New Works Capital Budget 74,030 Total 105,787 B.6 New Works (Detail) ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: Vote 17 - PAS 2019 Capital Allocation 2019 Provision Purpose Overview of capital investment works to be undertaken €1,500,000 Funding for essential upgrade works on Chapter House This funding will be utilised to carry out essential improvement works at Chapter House in 2019 with the dual purpose of improving the functional specification of the building, and to ensure that the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The breakdown of the €10,900,000 capital allocation in the National Shared Services Office function for 2019 is as follows: Project Cost Commenced in 2019 Completed in 2019 FMSS Project €8,256,000 No Ongoing with system to 'go-live' expected in 2019 Fixtures & Fittings €35,000 Yes Yes IT Capital Expenditure €2,609,000 Yes Yes Further supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The breakdown of the €100,000 capital allocation for Human Resources Shared Services is as follows: Project Cost Commenced in 2019 Completed in 2019 Pensions Room €20,000 Yes Yes Communal Canteen €80,000 Yes Yes Further supporting information is available as follows: Pension Room The National Shared Services Office (NSSO) is required to hold unique paper records...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Spending Code (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: While I have responsibility for public procurement policy, my Department does not procure public works contracts and has no role in invigilating the procurement process of the national children’s hospital project. It is the relevant sanctioning and contracting authority that has responsibility for the management of the tendering process for a public works contract and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The first full assessment of the cost overrun and the reasons for it was received by my Department in the form of a report from the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board submitted by the Department of Health on the 19 November. My Department reviewed the report and met with the Department of Health to discuss it on the 23 November and made a formal submission to me on 26 November.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Data (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Investment Projects and Programmes Office was established in July 2018, bringing together existing functions relating to Central Exchequer Capital funding, PPP Policy and Coordination of State Assets with new functions relating to NDP reporting, the Construction Sector Group, and the revision of the capital spending elements of the Public Spending Code. There are currently 8.3 whole...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92, 93, 95, 96 and 99 together. Since 2015, it has been possible to provide modest, sustainable increases in expenditure each year. The Government’s approach in that time has been based on steady increases in public expenditure, underpinned by stable and predictable tax revenues. This approach is aimed at delivering steady and sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 100 together. The process of dismantling the Financial Emergency legislation commenced under the Lansdowne Road Agreement 2016-2018 and will be completed under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020 (PSSA). The PSSA, which was negotiated in 2017, and the provisions of which were statutorily provided for under the terms of the Public Service...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Supports (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: Central to the Government’s preparation for Brexit is the prudent management of the public finances so as to ensure the economy remains competitive in the face of future economic headwinds. Since the UK referendum in 2016, all of our national Budgets have been framed to prepare for the challenge of Brexit. Measures being taken include balancing the books, reducing our debt burden,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Economic Policy (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy’s question suggests, we are currently experiencing an environment of significant uncertainty presenting our country with many potential challenges, including those to which the Deputy refers. Central to the Government’s preparation for such challenges is the prudent management of the public finances in order to ensure the economy remains competitive in the face of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: Public Procurement is governed by EU legislation and National rules and guidelines. The aim of these rules is to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers best value for money. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) has responsibility for developing and setting out the overarching policy framework for public procurement in Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Shared Services (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: Following clarification received that the Deputy is referring to the Financial Management Shared Services (FMSS) Project and not the establishment of the National Shared Services Office (NSSO), I can confirm the following: The expected date of completion for the FMSS Project, and therefore the date when the new Finance Shared Services Centre will be fully established, is not currently...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: PwC will give its professional view as to how the matter developed and how we can ensure the remainder of the project is done well. The appointment of Mr. Fred Barry as the new chairman of the board will be instrumental in that regard. I note to Deputy Ellis that I hope to be in a position next week to clarify the effect on any other spend across 2019.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: Given that we have increased capital expenditure for 2019 alone by €1.4 billion, I am confident that we will be able to deliver on the commitments we have made to constituencies and communities.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government and I are well aware of the anger and concern people have with regard to the national children's hospital. We are well aware of the grave concerns people have on the cost escalation. We made the decision, and I take responsibility for the decision, to move ahead with the hospital and ensure that it is built. The reason for that is my commitment to the site and seeing the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: We have recruited over 3,000 more nurses into the public health service in the past few years. We have a national wage agreement that prioritises those on low and middle incomes in wage restoration and wage growth. We have a national wage agreement which, on the new entrant issue alone, makes provision for a needed and recognised wage increase of €3,000 to deal with an issue that has...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (6 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: There are currently 768 individual traders authorised for the deferred payment scheme. In addition, the Deputy should note that a number of deferred payment authorisations are held by customs clearance agents who can offer this facility to their clients when completing import formalities on their behalf. The application process requires a trader to firstly be approved for a Comprehensive...