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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I note the attached press release of the Alliance for Insurance Reform to which the Deputy refers. I also welcome the recent statement of the Chief Justice on the Opening of the New Legal Year and his reference to consistency and proper calibration of injury awards which was made in the context of recently published Personal Injuries Commission (PIC) Report. This Report has made a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2019 (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy will be aware that it is a longstanding practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that might be the subject of Budget decisions.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Levy Yield (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by Revenue that the yield for all relevant years from the Stamp Duty levy on pension schemes is as set in the following table. Year Yield €m 2011 463 2012 483 2013 535 2014 743 2015 169 Total 2,393 The levy has ceased since 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Communications (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Department of Finance does not have a specific policy in relation to the use of private email for Government business. ICT services to the Department of Finance are provided by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) under the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The Department has an Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Usage Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Official Engagements (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to inform the Deputy that neither I or any of the officials from my Department attended the 2018 Ryder Cup.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Decentralisation Programme Data (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the Decentralisation Programme announced in December 2003 involved the potential relocation of over 10,000 civil and public service jobs to 53 locations in 25 counties. It was decided by the Government in 2011 that the Decentralisation Programme should be cancelled in light of the budgetary and staffing outlook at that time. Up to that date, about a third of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The 2018 revised estimate gross figure for the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General was €13.977m. Therefore, the estimated amount it would cost in 2019 if the budget for the Comptroller and Auditor General increased by 15% would be €2.097m.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works spent €105,190.73 on capital works carried out at Howth Garda Station in 2016 and 2017. The following table provides details of this expenditure. There has been no capital expenditure in 2018 and there are currently no plans for further capital works at Howth Garda Station in the next 12 months . Year Description Cost 2016 Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Botanic Gardens (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: St. Enda's Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 is managed as part of its National Historic Properties portfolio by the Office of Public Works. This portfolio of properties is preserved and presented by an expert team of heritage professionals including horticulture and botanical specialists. No changes have been made in regard to the standards or policies for the management and care for the grounds...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Other than the finalisation of a small number of acquisitions currently being completed, the Office of Public Works has no plans to purchase property for Garda Stations.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my response to his previous question on 3rd July 2018. In the response, I stated that the CSSO had outlined to Sligo County Council the material that they needed to provide in support of an application for the waiver of the Minister's interest in the piece of land identified, in accordance with Section 31 of the State Property Act 1954. I am informed that Sligo...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Hazelhatch area of Celbridge, County Kildare was assessed as part of the Eastern CFRAM Study. The Plans identified the need for a further study of the area before being able to identify any feasible option to manage the existing flood risk. A study, carried out by consultants on behalf of the local authority, highlighted the need for a re-assessment of the local hydrology for the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The question relates to pension appeals lodged under the internal dispute resolution process of the Civil Service Pension Schemes. First, I should advise the Deputy that appeals relating to the application of pension scheme rules are, of their nature, complex and not capable of easy resolution. In order for them to arrive at the appeal stage, decisions will already have been made on how those...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018, which was published on 9 July, provides for an increase in the compulsory retirement age to 70, for public servants recruited prior to 1 April 2004. These public servants currently have a compulsory retirement age of 65. The Bill passed all stages in the Seanad on 17 July and is being treated as a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Lisnaran Fort in Annasgassan, Co. Louth is a National Monument in the guardianship of the State, not the ownership of the State, and is in the care of the Office of Public Works. The Office of Public Works has no role or responsibility to carry out works on third party property.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Communications (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has an ICT Acceptable Usage Policy in place to ensure all users of the ICT facilities and services are fully aware of their obligations in terms of access to and use of these facilities and services. This policy states that my Department’s e-mail system and authorised internet services are the only methods approved for the issue or publication of official Department...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Official Engagements (9 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Neither I nor any officials from my Department attended the 2018 Ryder Cup in an official capacity.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The tax expenditure associated with the 0% benefit-in-kind (BIK) rate for electric vehicles announced in Budget 2018 was set at €0.5m for this year. Comprehensive data on BIK for company cars does not currently exist and therefore it is not possible to provide a precise amount for the tax expenditure associated with the 0% BIK rate for electric vehicles.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I assume that the Deputy is referring to exit tax as applied to Life Assurance products. In general, consideration of any changes to the tax system are undertaken within the annual Budgetary and Finance Bill process. As is normal, the Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment on any possible changes in advance of the 2019 Budget.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Summer Economic Statement (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In the Summer Economic Statement (SES) 2018 I outlined the breakdown of the nominal €2.6 billion increase in expenditure. This consisted of a €1.5 billion increase for capital expenditure and €1.1 billion for current expenditure (€0.4 billion for public sector pay increases, €0.4 billion for demographic costs and €0.3 billion of carryover costs)....