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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has not granted or refused any requests of the nature specified in the details supplied with the Question.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: To date eight European election 2024 candidates have had expenses reimbursed. Payments were made on the following dates: 8 November 202411 November 2024 (x2)4 December 202410 December 2024 (x2)11 December 202423 December 2024

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: A comprehensive review of the FOI regime has been undertaken and is nearing completion. The review process has been an open and collaborative one, taking in the views of a wide range of stakeholders. It commenced with a scoping process which sought the views of stakeholders across all sectors in setting the direction of the review. Approximately 1,200 responses were received from...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Responsibilities (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Incoming Minister’s Brief presented to me by my Department following my appointment as Minister will be published in the coming weeks. The published version will be subject to any relevant exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act, 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below: Name Title / Grade Sam Griffin Special Advisor (Principal Officer PPC) Shane Smyth Special Advisor (Principal Officer PPC)

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: Occupational pension schemes for public service employees, or for employees in the wider public sector, are in general provided for under legislation relating to the body or sector and subject to the oversight of the relevant line Minister. I and my Department are responsible for the civil service pension schemes, which cover members of established and unestablished civil service and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: The systems for accessing EU funds are largely set at EU level, meaning they are proposed by the Commission and negotiated and agreed by the Council of the EU (Member States), and the European Parliament. This approach is important to ensure consistency in how funds are accessed and used across Member States. My Department has responsibility for the Resilience and Recovery Facility...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: The systems for accessing EU funds are largely set at EU level, meaning they are proposed by the Commission and negotiated and agreed by the Council of the EU (Member States), and the European Parliament. This approach is important to ensure consistency in how funds are accessed and used across Member States. My Department has responsibility for the Resilience and Recovery Facility...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 349 together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out by public body below. Department Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform Facilities services in the Department's offices in Government Buildings and a number of other nearby buildings are provided by the Department of Finance and those costs are reflected...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: Guidelines on the Appointment of Ministerial Personal Staff for the 34th Dáil are currently being finalised by my Officials. Once agreed by Government the ‘Instructions to HR Managers on the Staffing of Ministerial Offices’ will then be circulated to Departments and will also be published on Gov.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: Civilian Drivers are paid a single point salary, this salary plan is aligned to the Clerical Officer (CO) pay scale for both pre 1995 Drivers (Non pension contributing drivers) and post 1995 PPC drivers who make pension contributions during their tenure. The pay point is set between Point 13 and 14 of the CO Non PPC and PPC scale. Currently non-PPC Civilian Drivers receive a weekly salary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: Ministers of State use their personal vehicle for official travel and can claim mileage in line with civil service rates. The mileage and value of the claims by the Minister of State are set out in the table below. There were no overnight allowances claimed by civilian drivers of the Minister of State in either 2023 or 2024. - Mileage Distance Claimed Mileage...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. There are no allowances paid to any of the staff in question. Title Grade and Point on Scale 1 x Private Secretary (Private Office) AP Higher PPC * 1 x Higher Executive Officer (Private Office) 1 x HEO PPC * 3 x Executive Officers...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: Responsibility for the administration of sectoral pension schemes and the processing of individual pension cases resides with the relevant Government Department or public body in the first instance, subject to the overarching policy framework set out by my Department. Circular 12/2024 was published last year to clarify and standardise the policy with regard to occupational supplementary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (5 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: My Department is supporting the whole of Government approach, led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), to planning for Ireland’s Presidency of the EU in 2026. The Department supported the negotiations and agreement with the Commission last year on Ireland’s Action Plan on Geographical Balance to encourage more entrants at entry grades and increase the...

Programme for Government: Statements (6 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: Before I start, I, too, want to acknowledge and thank Tony for his incredible public service over so many years as an usher and also as a member of An Garda Síochána. I wish him well in his retirement with his family. I appreciate everything he has done in his contribution to the Houses of the Oireachtas over so many years. I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Artificial Intelligence (6 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: In 2024, my Department spent €166,095 (inc. VAT) on the Future Tech project which involved research in the field of AI for translation. Additionally, €48,954 (inc. VAT) was spent on research in developing the refreshed AI Guidelines for Public Services. OGCIO spent €120,000 (inc. VAT) on AI related research and development in 2024, largely exploring the potential...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (6 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: I wish to advise the Deputy that a deferred reply will be issued to him in respect of this Parliamentary Question, in line with Standing Order 51(1)(b).

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (6 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Programme for Government sets out the clear ambition to prioritise the delivery of transformative, critical and growth-enhancing infrastructure over the next 5 years. Stable, long-term delivery of essential infrastructure is a priority for the Government, in addition to ensuring projects are delivered as early as possible and within budget. To support these goals, the Government,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2025)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy. We are all encountering many constituents in Dublin and across the country who are facing difficulties with rent rises and accessing affordable homes. That is why housing policy is the single biggest issue for the Government and why we want to take further action in the area of housing. I assure the House that the Government is absolutely committed to delivering more...