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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Artificial Intelligence (10 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: With regard to the specific policy areas where my Department is examining the future use of AI, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), which is a Division of my Department, as part of its work to support the Better Public Services and related Life Events programmes, is working on the building blocks that make up Government as a Platform. One of those building blocks...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Artificial Intelligence (10 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: My Department is committed to equipping its people with the necessary skills to navigate and leverage advancements in digital and AI technology. The Department recognises the importance of fostering a culture of learning and innovation, ensuring employees are well-prepared for the evolving demands of their roles. In that context, in 2024 and to-date in 2025, 22 individuals have participated...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (10 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Ministers office received approximately 387 letters in 2024. All physical letters are digitised and processed through the eCorrespondence system.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (10 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Ministers Office received approximately 5007 emails in 2024. These emails are recorded and processed through the eCorrespondence system.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Surveys (10 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: I wish to advise the Deputy that no such surveys have been carried out in my Department. I would point out that the nature of the work of my Department is primarily policy focused given its role and the Department does not administer services directly to the public. The Department is strongly committed to value for money and continuous improvement in its internal operations, in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (8 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: I am informed by the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) that the decision to cease the routine issue of paper payslips was made prior to the establishment of the NSSO and was part of a wider Government strategy on the digitalisation of Public Services. I understand that the NSSO is responsible for the distribution of staff and pensioner payslips, these payslips are distributed by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. I am advised that the Office of Public Works will reply directly to the Deputy. Public Body Year Capital Projects over €500,000 Total Project Cost Overspend or Failed to deliver Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform 2021 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Government Procurement (8 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Office of Government Procurement established a Framework Agreement for Stationery and Office Supplies on 13th July 2020. There are 18 Framework Members on the Framework, listed below. All current contracts awarded under this FWA will expire on 15th June 2026. Albany Office Supplies BL Office Services T/A Office Supplies Ireland Codex Ltd. Codex Ltd. Consortium. Consortium...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (8 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The relevant information in respect of Ministerial appointees and Department Private Secretaries at my Department is set out in the table below. I am advised that the Office of Public Works will send the relevant information in respect of such staff at that Office directly to the Deputy. Job Title Equivalent Grade Salary Scale of Equivalent Grade ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Meetings (8 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform is aware of progress made to date to implement the Gender Recognition Act 2015 and the recommendations arising from the Review of the Act. This Department is aware that some work has been undertaken to conduct an impact assessment of extending legal gender recognition to people who are non-binary, which was...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: I also welcome all the students from Inver College. Hopefully they will be inspired by politics and what they see today. Robust exchanges are always important in the political system. I appreciate what the Deputy has raised. I will provide clarity for her. The legislation she referenced was the general scheme of the conclusion of the IBRC special liquidation and dissolution of NAMA...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: I completely reject what the Deputy said. She asked me a question relating to the legislation and I gave her an answer that reflects the factual position in a general scheme that was presented. The draft general scheme states very clearly that discussions are ongoing with the NTMA and it may be the case that no provision is needed in this Bill to facilitate staff transfers. The Minister...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: ----in the context of an ongoing engagement in respect of an employee in the NTMA. That particular provision may not be required as they conclude resolution of NAMA.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: Everyone across this House acknowledges that the State has to play a central role in the future of infrastructure delivery and the provision of housing in our economy. That has been acknowledged in the context of what we are going to do and how we will strategically invest more than €20 billion from the Apple escrow fund and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund to prioritise...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: The housing activation office will be there to better coordinate delivery in terms of the provision and supply of homes at a local level. The Minister will set out further details around that-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: He is working through the details. He is stepping up the office itself and will provide leadership when it comes to the actual person who may be appointed in time around that particular office. It is to co-ordinate delivery in the provision of an increased supply of homes across our economy. We acknowledge that there is an infrastructure deficit and that there is a need for additionality...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: Based on what you say, a Cheann Comhairle, I am not going to respond to the specific query Deputy Coppinger raises relating to the article in The Ditch. It is a matter for the individual to respond. I do not have the factual position on that case and I do not think it would be appropriate to make any assertions or allegations connected to it. We must respect the ruling of the House. The...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: Of course the Minister for housing will be taking responsibility for the wider delivery of social and affordable homes across the economy. If there is an engagement or a meeting, it is important to have a structure in the Department of housing to ensure there is follow through, to ensure there are no delays and to ensure the respective utilities are actually following through on the plans...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: -----which need to be managed very carefully and actively. Having a structure in government to do that and to force that will help to yield greater housing supply which people should welcome. It would be much better for the Deputy to provide constructive input into actually supporting that office with the Minister for housing. It would make a big difference.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: The matters the Deputy has raised are very serious and need to be properly and thoroughly followed through by the HSE. There are references there to conflicts of interest and value-for-money concerns, which are extremely concerning. Under initiatives to reduce waiting lists, the HSE can outsource to private hospitals under the surgical services framework and the private provider framework....