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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Leader's Allowance (19 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to question 165 on 26th May 2016 (ref. 12264/16).

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (19 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The State spends approximately €12 billion per annum on goods, services and works.  This level of expenditure affords significant business opportunities for firms. The procurement reform is being carried out in a manner that recognises the clear importance of small and medium-sized enterprises to the country's economic recovery. European and National...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Interdepartmental Working Groups (19 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I have recently received the Report of the Interdepartmental Group on Fuller Working Lives. As I have stated previously, I intend to publish the Report on my Department's website following its consideration and approval by Government.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Advisers Data (19 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question the tables below outline the number of politically appointed staff working in my Department including details for the Minister for State Eoghan Murphy. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform No. Name Role Salary Scale Qualification/Relevant Experience 1 Deborah Sweeney Special Adviser €79,401-€91,624 Suitably qualified and experienced...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The key focus of fiscal policy over the last number of years has been to reduce the General Government Deficit in line with the targets set under the Excessive Deficit Procedure. The management of public expenditure has played an important role in ensuring that these key fiscal targets have been achieved. Managing the delivery of public services within Budgetary allocations is a key...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cross-Border Projects (20 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: PEACE Programme As the Deputy will be aware, the Irish Government was successful in securing €150 million of EU funding (constant prices) towards a new cross-border PEACE Programme for the period 2014-2020.  The UK Government subsequently decided to allocate an additional €50 million to the Programme from its overall EU allocation under the European Regional Development...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fiscal Data (20 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The Summer Economic Statement (SES) published in June this year set out a baseline or pre-Budget fiscal forecast (Table A1) and also an ex-post forecast (Table 3) reflecting an indicative allocation of fiscal space between tax and expenditure. As summarised below, the pre-Budget forecast shows an increase in gross voted current expenditure between 2016 and 2021 of €2.62...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Titles (20 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question my department will not utilise Section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 as the title of my Department has not changed.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (21 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question the following table outlines the percentage of working days lost to sickness absence through certified leave and uncertified leave in each year from 2011 to 2015 inclusive.  Year - % of Working Days lost (Lost Time Rate) - Uncertified Leave % of Working Days lost (Lost Time Rate) - Certified Leave 2015 DPER 0.22% 2.08%...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (21 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The tender process for the Provision of Pest Control Services was advertised in a transparent and open manner. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was issued on the public procurement portal - www.etenders.gov.ie - on 02 April, 2015 advising the market of OGP's intention to run a competition for these services within the next 12 months. Subsequently an Open Procedure Contract Notice was...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Living Wage (21 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question the following table outlines the annual cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by my Department. Organisation  Annual Cost Department of Public Expenditure and Reform €778,057 Institute of Public Administration (IPA) As the lowest salary offered exceeds the living wage,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Living Wage (21 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: It is important that Ireland's statutory National Minimum Wage and the Living Wage concept are not conflated. The Living Wage is a voluntary societal initiative centred on the social, business and economic case to ensure that, wherever it can be afforded, employers will pay a rate of pay that provides an income that is sufficient to meet an individual's basic needs, such as housing, food,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Horse Racing Industry Funding (21 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my answer to PQ Ref: 20901/16 on 12 July 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information Requests (21 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question the following table outlines the number of Freedom of Information requests received by my Department to date during 2016, the number of requests fully refused and the number of requests partially refused. Number of Requests Numbers Received Number of Freedom of Information requests received to date 195 Number of requests fully refused 92 Number of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Travel (21 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested is provided on a monthly basis, as this is how Travel and Subsistence claims/payments are managed in this department.  The information in the following table refer to claims processed to date. Minister Brendan Howlin - - -  -  Date KMs Details Amount Comment Jan-16 3,537 Ministerial Mileage €2,089.31 NA May-16 252 Ministerial Mileage...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Advisers Remuneration (21 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being compiled by all Departments and will be published on this Department's website shortly.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I listened to the contribution of Deputy Eamon Ryan, who alleged that this decision by the Government was motivated by a lack of confidence. He correctly described the many changes that have taken place in the environment in which our country operates and the economic policies of our country. We moved from being a closed economy to one that became open and deeply embedded in a globalised,...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Illegal, or broke Irish law. One of the reasons why it is so important that the Government and the State appeals the ruling is to make crystal clear our belief that an independent institution of our State at all times acted in a way that was consistent with the law of this House, creating the certainty and the credibility that has led to the creation of jobs. It is right to challenge such a...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: -----castigating and attacking. It is for this and other reasons that I believe an appeal on the European Commission's decision is the right thing to do. I ask for the support of the House.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Disability Act Employment Targets (16 Sep 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 sets out the legal obligations of public service bodies as follows: - To promote and support the employment of people with disabilities - To comply with any statutory Code of Practice - To meet a target of 3% of employees with disabilities - To report every year on achievement of these obligations In its latest published report...