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Other Questions: Appointments to State Boards (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: The Minister has said there is a good process in places. By extension, this leads me to say that he has confidence in the Public Appointments Service and its role in filling vacancies on State boards. He was previously Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. Did he allow a situation to arise where 35 vacancies on crucial State boards were left unfilled? The Road Safety Authority and...

Other Questions: Appointments to State Boards (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: In respect of the interests of good governance of any State company or organisation, particularly those facing specific challenges such as Irish Rail and the Road Safety Authority and given the challenges we face at the moment or in any other Department where there are challenges, is it appropriate for there to be no appointments to a State board over a six-month period? I accept that...

Other Questions: Appointments to State Boards (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: If he makes them.

Other Questions: Drainage Schemes (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: Deputy Brendan Smith has been delayed and will not make it. He has asked me to state his concern regarding the need for drainage work on the River Erne in County Fermanagh which is affecting many areas downstream in County Cavan. The same applies to rivers all over the country, particularly at this time as we approach the time of year when flooding began last year. I will pass on the...

Other Questions: Drainage Schemes (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: The Minister of State has hit the exact point that he and I have discussed. It is not the responsibility of the OPW, but that of the local authority. When the local authority is contacted, it claims it is not its responsibility but that of somebody else. Nothing gets done and flooding happens, and we go back through the same scenario. Has Cavan County Council received any money for...

Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: God forbid.

Other Questions: Government Expenditure (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 20. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his Department's review of Government expenditure ceilings as set out in the ministerial brief; the progress made and timeframe involved; if he will make the results of the review available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36522/16]

Other Questions: Government Expenditure (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: I am asking the Minister to outline his view of the review of Government expenditure ceilings that has been under way for some time, when the results will be available and whether there have been changes to the review in the past few weeks.

Other Questions: Government Expenditure (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: When the Minister made the commitment to review the expenditure ceilings in the mid-year statement, the context of Brexit was quite new to us. It is now becoming apparent how serious it is going to be. Various ESRI reports reflect this view, as does the change in UK budgetary policy announced by the new Chancellor yesterday. Does the Minister intend to inject a Brexit-proofing element into...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 33. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the 2017 review of capital spending; if progress been made on the proposed approach to the review; if the proposed extra allocation of €2.5 billion will be affected by recent budgetary adjustments around public service pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36525/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 39. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of times the flood management policy interdepartmental co-ordination group and the national CFRAM steering group have met; the decisions made and actioned by these groups; if he will provide an assessment of the current preparations in advance of the flood season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36524/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 43. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the powers available to the Taxing Master to enforce a judgment against a law firm; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36615/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 47. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies on boards or agencies within her Department's remit that currently exist; the number that have been filled since 8 May 2016; the number of these that were filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timeline for filling remaining vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36651/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 64. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies on State boards in her Department; the number filled since she took office; the number filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timelines to fill vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36841/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies on boards or agencies within his Department's remit that currently exist; the number that have been filled since 8 May 2016; the number of these that were filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timeline for filling remaining vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36647/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies on State boards in his Department; the number filled since he took office; the number filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timelines to fill vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36838/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Bodies Data (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of vacancies on boards or agencies within his Department's remit that currently exist; the number that have been filled since 8 May 2016; the number of these that were filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timeline for filling remaining vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36645/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Bodies Data (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of vacancies on State boards in his Department; the number filled since he took office; the number filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timelines to fill vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36836/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 115. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of vacancies on boards or agencies within his Department's remit that currently exist; the number that have been filled since 8 May 2016; the number of these that were filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timeline for filling remaining vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (24 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 123. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of vacancies on State boards in his Department; the number filled since he took office; the number filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timelines to fill vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36837/16]