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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (26 May 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding insurance premiums. [12460/16]

Priority Questions: Public Procurement Regulations (31 May 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: Public procurement is governed by EU and national rules, the aim of which is to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers best value for money. It would be a breach of EU rules for a public body to favour or discriminate against particular candidates on grounds such as nationality and organisational size and there are legal remedies which...

Priority Questions: Public Procurement Regulations (31 May 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: One of my first actions when I took responsibility for this area was to meet with the people in charge of the OGP, given that it is such an important area, as the Deputy pointed out. Given the amount the State spends on procurement, the OGP is incredibly powerful. We can use this economic soft power for many good things, including getting value for money, as we are trying to do. This does...

Priority Questions: Public Procurement Regulations (31 May 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: Only 7% the public procurement contracts awarded goes overseas while 93% goes to Irish-based suppliers. The Deputy referred to an overemphasis on price. We use the most economically advantageous tender model. I will detail the emphasis given to price and non-price factors in some examples of competitions in 2015. In the 22 professional service contracts awarded in 2015, the ratio of price...

Adjournment Debate: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (31 May 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I note his genuine concern for those affected. The Public Appointments Service is the independent centralised recruitment agency for the Civil Service and public service and conducts regular recruitment competitions for the Civil Service. I understand from a parliamentary question asked today that the Deputy is primarily interested in the...

Adjournment Debate: Insurance Industry (1 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank Deputy Farrell for his comments and for raising this important issue this evening. I welcome the opportunity to discuss the issue of insurance costs. I am aware of the concerns of Deputy Farrell and concerns throughout the House about the increasing cost of insurance. It is an issue of concern for individuals, households and businesses throughout the country. Consumers, be they...

Single Resolution Board (Loan Facility Agreement) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (8 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Single Resolution Board (Loan Facility Agreement) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As this is the first time I am moving legislation on behalf of the Minister for Finance, I would like to say that I look forward to working with all Deputies in the House, both on this legislation and on further matters as they arise over the period of the Government. I am pleased to present the Single Resolution Board (Loan Facility...

Insurance Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: On a personal note, I wish to thank Deputies for their good wishes. The discussions that have taken place regarding motor insurance are timely and, in this regard, Deputy Michael McGrath's motion is very welcome. I also welcomed this opportunity to hear contributions from other Members both yesterday and today. It is clear that the rising cost of motor insurance is a shared concern...

Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Data (21 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue and I am aware of his interest and persistence on this matter. I am glad that he acknowledges that the rules are sensible. The Central Bank's macro-prudential limits on mortgage lending came into effect on 9 February 2015. The policy sets restrictions on the loan-to-value, LTV, and the loan-to-income, LTI, ratios on products that can be offered...

Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Data (21 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: I appreciate the Deputy's interest and persistence in this matter. Both of us were members of the banking inquiry and we both have a strong interest in this area. I would be interested to see the correspondence the Deputy received from the Central Bank, if he would not mind sharing it with me and my officials. Permanent tsb can disclose information if it chooses to do so. That is its...

The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: That is factually incorrect.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: I fully agree with the Minister's opening comments. I sat on the Dáil reform committee and we gave as much thought as we could to reforming the committee system to enable it to work in conjunction with the Government and the rest of the Oireachtas on matters like these. Delegated time for committees, separate from plenary time, such as we have today was part of that, and any...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: One of my delegated responsibilities is that of e-government, and one of the biggest problems I have had since my appointment is migrating from the Oireachtas system to the departmental system. It is incredibly frustrating to have these problems. I have learned that the Oireachtas maintains some independence in respect of an ambition or drive to share services in this area. There is a...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: Neither am I. When I heard it I thought, "We have to examine this immediately."

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: The Deputy is right to cite Estonia as a model. I am meeting the ambassador, if not this week then next week, to talk about all that has been done there because people from industry cite it as best in class. The Deputy is dead right to talk about open data. I have had several conversations with the Government Chief Information Officer about what we can do with data. The communications...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: I am looking for those.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: Deputy Burke's question on e-Tenders is a good one. In relation to the work we are trying to do, we are trying to make this facility for tendering and procurement more accessible and easier for small companies and enterprises. Recently, a study was published on the number of Irish businesses that do not have an online presence or that do not interact online on a regular basis. Such...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: The amount in total is €8.5 billion on goods and services and €3.5 billion on capital works.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Eoghan Murphy: Yes.