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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge sa Státseirbhís (6 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimhireacha 208 agus 209 le chéile. Mar fhreagra ar cheist an Theachta, is féidir liom a dhearbhú go bhfuil de chumas ag ochtar ball foirne obair na Roinne a  dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge, is ionann sin agus thart ar 1% den líon foirne.  B'fheidir go bhfuil cuma íseal ar an bhfigiúr seo, ach is cinnte gur leor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (6 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: As the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to the Civil Service is regulated by the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. The Act established the Public Appointments Service (PAS) as the centralised recruitment body for the Civil and Public Service. I have been informed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) that the information sought by the Deputy is as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (6 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: The breakdown of the Exchequer Capital Investment is outlined in Table 1 on page 21 of the capital plan publication "Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2021".  Any queries on the specific projects/programmes to be funded from within these allocations are a matter for the relevant Minister/Department.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (6 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Non-Exchequer investment constitutes investment by commercial and some non-commercial state entities.  The breakdown of the €14.5 billion non-Exchequer component of the Capital Plan is set out in the following table: Non-Exchequer Semi-state Funding - Sector €billion Commercial Water 4.00 Energy Network Infrastructure (Gas & Electricity) 4.00 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Peace and Reconciliation Programme (6 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: The PEACE IV Programme was adopted by the European Commission on 30 November 2015.It was launched on 22 January 2016 at an event in the Skainos Centre in Belfast, which I attended along with my Northern Ireland colleague, Mervyn Storey MLA, Minister for Finance & Personnel. The Programme is co-funded by the Irish Government, the Northern Ireland Executive and the European...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (6 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: My direct responsibilities in relation to numbers employed and their terms and conditions relate to the Civil Service.  I have no plans to introduce a general early retirement package across the public service for those who are over 50 years of age. 

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Advisers Remuneration (6 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: The following table sets out the amount spent on the two special advisers employed by the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform for the years 2013, 2014, 2015. Year Salary Cost Employer PRSI Other (allowances etc) Total Cost 2013 €196,684 €19,364 0 €216,049 2014 €190,925 €18,837 0 €209,762 2015 €198,268 €19,575 0...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: It is democracy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts Data (14 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: The Office of Government Procurement wishes to advise that this tender process is currently live and under evaluation.  Therefore the Office of Government Procurement cannot comment on this process at this juncture.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (14 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Public procurement in Ireland is governed by EU and National Law and National Guidelines. The EU Treaty principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination, transparency, mutual recognition, proportionality, free movement of goods and services and the right of establishment must be observed on all tenders.  The main purpose of the EU public procurement regime is to open up the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (14 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question I can confirm that, due to its nature and purpose, my Department does not issue grants to organisations.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Data (14 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: As the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to the Civil Service is regulated by the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. The Act established the Public Appointments Service (PAS) as the centralised recruitment body for the Civil and Public Service. I have been informed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) that the information requested by the Deputy is as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts Data (14 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy the following table outlines the Statutory Instruments I have signed into law since 1 January, 2016: Title of Statutory Instrument Date signed into law Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Payments to State Solicitors) (Adjustment) Regulations 2016 1 January, 2016 Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to Central Fund) Order 2016 21...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (14 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: As the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to the Civil Service is regulated by the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. The Act established the Public Appointments Service (PAS) as the centralised recruitment body for the Civil and Public Service. The number of positions filled by region; The following table shows the number of vacancies filled by PAS, however...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (14 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: In January the Government approved the establishment of an Interdepartmental Working Group to consider policy that will support fuller working lives. The Group is chaired by an Assistant Secretary from my Department and includes senior level representatives from the Departments of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Social Protection, Justice, Health and Education. The Group is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: General Elections Expenditure (20 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Having regard to the cost of the 2011 general election €29m, it is estimated that the cost of the 2016 election could be around €29m.  The final certified accounts after an election would not normally be available until around 6 months after the holding of the election poll. To date €14m has been advanced to Returning Officers whose costs include staff costs and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (20 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Public procurement in Ireland is governed by International, EU and National Law and National Guidelines.  The EU Treaty principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination, transparency, mutual recognition, proportionality, free movement of goods and services and the right of establishment must be observed on all tenders.  The main purpose of the EU public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (20 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: The Government is keen to explore the scope for including social clauses in public contracts were they are suited to the objective of the contract and therefore would have the greatest impact.  In this context, the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) is examining social clauses with a view to assessing where they can be deployed to contribute to employment or training...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Appointments to State Boards (20 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: In answer to the Deputy's question the following table details all members appointed to State Boards, agencies and bodies under the aegis of my Department in 2015.  There were no appointments made in 2016. Year Board Name of Board Member Region* 2015 Public Appointments Service Ms. Oonagh McPhillips Dublin 2015 Public Appointments Service Mr. Damien McCallion Connaught 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (20 Apr 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Public expenditure has been managed in line with key fiscal targets over the last number of years with Ireland on track to be assessed as exiting the corrective arm of the Stability and Growth Pact at the end of 2015. Managing the delivery of public services within Budgetary allocations is a key responsibility of each Minister and their Department, and...