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Other Questions: Public Sector Reform Implementation (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Will it be possible, in preparing for the 2015 budget, to weigh up the arguments for reform versus expenditure cuts, with a view to determining which option will be more appropriate as the economic recovery unfolds?

Other Questions: Public Sector Reform Implementation (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate the Minister on the performance of his Department, which has made extraordinary achievements, given the position we were in when the Government was formed. When the Government is considering future options, will it be possible to introduce guidelines on the long-term performance of the economy with a view to ensuring we do not revisit the circumstances we experienced a few...

Other Questions: Public Expenditure (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which budgetary projections in respect of public expenditure continue to remain on target and in line with expectations; if any specific areas have exceeded expectations or fallen behind; the implications in the event of any such movement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16727/14]

Other Questions: Public Expenditure (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This question is similar to my previous question. I seek information on the performance of individual Departments or their subsidiaries, with particular reference to the need to keep in mind that some Departments are demand- or consumer-driven. To what extent does the Minister envisage those Departments being able to cope within budget at the moment and in the future?

Other Questions: Public Expenditure (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. To what extent does he see Ireland's performance remaining on target following its exit from the bailout? To what extent will that new scenario impact in a positive or negative way on the Minister's budgetary projections and his ability to achieve similar savings in the future?

Other Questions: Public Expenditure (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Given the Minister's exchange of views with his EU colleagues, how does this country's credibility rating internationally fare? To what extent does he see further improvements in the various agencies in their appraisal of this country arising from the performance to date?

Leaders' Questions (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: What is the progress in preparing the personal injuries assessment board (amendment) Bill to come before the House? Have the heads been approved by Cabinet and when is it expected the Second Reading will take place? Similarly, have the heads of the teaching council (vetting and protection of children and vulnerable persons) Bill been approved by Cabinet and when is it likely to come before...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied regarding the extent to which the various departmental targets in respect of curtailment of public expenditure have been achieved to date with particular reference to the ongoing need in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17195/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he and his Department continue to remain in contact with all other Government Departments with a view to ensuring that expenditure remains in line with projections in the post-bailout context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17196/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he remains satisfied regarding the extent to which all Government Departments and their subsidiary bodies continue to maintain budgetary strategy in line with expenditure and reform guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17197/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if targets in respect of expenditure cuts will remain unaltered in 2015 notwithstanding expected improved economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17198/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 72. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will set out his priorities in respect of both expenditure cuts and reform in the context of the compilation of budget 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17200/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 75. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which public expenditure targets identified in conjunction with the troika remain on course notwithstanding the exit from the bailout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17203/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which prudent public spending remains central to Government policy in the aftermath of the exit from the bailout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17204/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 71. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which scope continues to exist in 2015 for savings through reform as opposed to expenditure cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17199/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 74. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the savings achieved through reform throughout the public sector in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17202/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Data (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 73. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which staff numbers have been reduced throughout the public service in each of the past five years to date; the savings accrued therefrom on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17201/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which an increase in maximum allowable rent support will be made to facilitate those currently on local authority housing lists who are not able to meet current rent level requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17205/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (10 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when arrears of disability allowance arising from an appeal dated 2 December 2013 will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17206/14]