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Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Deputy for his intervention. The House has been very patient about the Construction Contracts Bill and Opposition Deputies, in particular, have been very patient with me with regard to not bringing the Bill to Committee Stage. It is my intention to do so in a matter of weeks. I apologise for not being more speedy on this. However, even if that Bill had been passed by this...

Other Questions: State Agencies (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: As the Deputy is aware, the radical streamlining of State bodies is a key deliverable of the public service reform plan published in November 2011. This streamlining included 48 rationalisation measures to be implemented by the end of 2012, as well as a further 46 critical reviews to take place by the end of June 2012. Details of the bodies involved are set out in Appendices IIa and IIb of...

Other Questions: State Agencies (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: Consistency.

Other Questions: State Agencies (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: Does the Deputy have a question on any agency?

Other Questions: State Agencies (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: I can give the Deputy an update on any agency he wishes.

Other Questions: State Agencies (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: I will give the reply to the Deputy afterwards. I presume I am entitled to do that, although that might be a presumption too far. This came from the public service reform plan. We said we wished to proceed with the 47, but we retained one and there is a reason for that. On the remaining 46, we told the Departments to get on with the task of introducing legislation where that is required....

Other Questions: State Agencies (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: Who said that?

Other Questions: State Agencies (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: To be fair to the Minister, the fact is the rationalisation is happening and these agencies are being merged on an administrative basis. That is the policy decision of the Government. In fairness to the Minister, he requires his colleagues to get on with the task of making sure it happens. The Deputy has given me this platform today and I am sure they will be listening in.

Other Questions: Public Sector Staff Grades Review (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: The task of the Minister and the Department is to set the general policy in this regard across the public sector. However, specific areas such as local government, the Defence Forces and the Garda Síochána have historically had different grading structures. This is a crucial issue. The Minister has put on record that the review that will take place this year. Of the 30,000...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Websites (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10, 13, 29, 37 and 40 together. The Government website www.etenders.gov.ie is a fully managed electronic tendering system that meets Ireland’s requirements in relation to the European Union’s requirements to meet the EU target for achievement of 100% capability for electronic tendering. This website is the official Government website for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is responsible for providing logistical support for Ireland's EU Presidency. The use of Dublin Castle primarily, together with a number of other State-owned venues mainly in Dublin, for the hosting of events related to the Presidency has obviated the need for venue hire and has reduced set-up costs. OPW has procured a number of services on the basis of open...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works approved funding of €270,000 to Roscommon County Council in June 2010 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme to undertake flood alleviation works in Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Under the scheme local authorities are responsible for the planning, procurement, detailed financial management and day-to-day implementation of the works. I am advised that,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: The leasing costs associated with vacant space is currently €47,115 per annum. Leased properties that have been vacated prior to surrender are not included in this. The security costs on these premises is €13,817. The Commissioners of Public Works are currently assessing the options arising in respect of vacant State-owned buildings, most of which are recently closed Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: The purpose of this Circular is to inform public bodies of the mandatory requirement to utilise central contracts, put in place by the NPS, when procuring a range of commonly acquired goods and services. Such central arrangements are targeted at securing best value for money and facilitating contracting authorities to deliver services within their budgetary constraints. Where a public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: On foot of my constructive engagement with the insurance industry last year, I indicated that I wished to see an agreement reached as quickly as possible between the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Irish Insurance Federation (IIF) on a sustainable system of information sharing in relation to completed flood alleviation schemes and works undertaken by the OPW or, in certain instances, by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: A report aimed at identifying viable measures to reduce flood risk from both tidal and fluvial causes on the Lower Dodder was completed in January 2007 by Dublin City Council with funding from the Office of Public Works. Following discussions with the Council, the OPW agreed to undertake construction of the works with its direct labour force with, Dublin City Council managing the design and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: Following a preliminary assessment, it has been agreed with Kerry County Council that the OPW will carry out a Feasibility Study to assess options to address the flooding problem in Sneem separately from the South West CFRAM study. The collection of the data that is needed to calibrate the model and scheme design will commence shortly. Subject to the availability of adequate data, the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works allocated funding to Kerry County Council of €100,000 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme in February, 2012 for embankment strengthening works at Cromane. The number of homes at risk from flooding, as identified by the Council at this location, would not justify the provision of further funding on cost-benefit grounds under...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Chairman for giving me the opportunity to come before the select sub-committee. I thank members for being present on what is an important occasion. I know Deputy Michael McGrath knows - I am sure the Chairman and Deputy Simon Harris are also so aware - that in the course of his Budget Statement the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, referred to the agreement forged...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Brian Hayes: Yes.