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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: I ask the Minister to confirm the end-of-year figures in terms of current and capital underspend. I note a total of €352 million, made up of €314 million and €38 million. Will that underspend be retained in each Department or go back into central funds?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: What amount does the Minister anticipate will be surrendered to the Exchequer following that process? Does any Department give him cause for particular concern? For example, the Department of Health is €195 million above profile in terms of current expenditure yet at the final Cabinet meeting before Christmas a health service plan for 2018 was published, wherein the Director General...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 17. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flooding projects undertaken in 2017; the status of the projects planned for 2018; the position regarding CFRAM; if his Department has a role in ensuring insurance companies process storm damage claims in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2340/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: We had a short discussion prior to Christmas about catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, and insurance. I know the Minister and his yellow jacket have been on tour around the country, along with various Fine Gael Ministers, since then. Where are we on the CFRAM issue? I understand the Minister is planning some big announcements in the next while. Where are we with...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: I am delighted that the Minister of State had the opportunity to name into the record all the counties to which he has travelled in recent weeks. On his last point, it is correct that people are being offered cover but it is at unsustainable rates for the customer. Those maps are being used to charge premiums that are unfair and unaffordable in many cases. Does the Minister of State...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 22. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether the guidelines for public procurement are being applied consistently throughout the public service; the way in which the Office of Government Procurement satisfies itself that its guidelines are applied consistently throughout the different branches of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2341/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Social Housing Provision (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 46. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for the NAMA 4,500 new residential units in the Dublin area; the amount spent to date; the number of homes completed; the number of homes to be provided from 2017 onwards; the cost of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2521/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the €6 million in capital underspend in his Department as outlined in the fiscal monitor for December 2017. [2493/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 64. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of State owned properties that are unoccupied; the costs associated with the maintenance and security of same; the number of properties rented by the State from private landlords; the cost to the State of same, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2419/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 65. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of flood defence projects that were initiated in 2017; the money spent on each project; the projected amount to be spent on each project; the projected timeframe for the completion of each project; the projects that have been delayed; the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2488/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 66. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason for the €8 million in capital underspend in his Department as outlined in the fiscal monitor for December 2017; if this is due to flood defence projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2489/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 128. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the €4 million in capital underspend in his Department as outlined in the fiscal monitor for December 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2495/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 143. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for the €9 million capital underspend in her Department as outlined in the Fiscal Monitor for December 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2494/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 166. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the progression of the review of the proposed dental Bill; the steps he plans to take to bring the revised legislation forward; the proposals in relation to dental hygienists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2401/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reform (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 186. To ask the Minister for Health the progress in completing the finance reform programme in his Department and the Health Service Executive; the money spent to date on the programme; the expected cost of the programme; the original timeframe for the programme; the timeframe for the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2499/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 187. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for the reorganisation of maternity services; the original timeframe for the completion of the project; the timeframe for the completion of the project; the amount spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2500/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 188. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for the National Maternity Hospital at St Vincent's; the amount spent to date; the original timeframe for the completion of the project; the timeframe for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2501/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 189. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for the reorganisation of maternity services from the Rotunda hospital to Connolly hospital; the amount spent to date; the original timeframe for the completion of the project; the timeframe for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2502/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 190. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for the reorganisation of maternity services from the Coombe hospital to St James's Hospital; the amount spent to date; the original timeframe for the completion of the project; the timeframe for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2503/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (18 Jan 2018)

Dara Calleary: 191. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for reorganisation of maternity services from Limerick to University Hospital Limerick; the amount spent to date; the original timeframe for the completion of the project; the timeframe for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2504/18]