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Public Service Reform (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: I am disappointed by the information presented by the Minister today. This Government has been in office for eight months, but the Cabinet sub-committee on public sector reform has met only once since its establishment in April. The Minister indicated - possibly prompted by this question - that another meeting will take place towards the end of the month. I do not accept that the Minister...

Public Service Reform (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: I look forward to the Minister coming before the committee. It comprises more than 20 members and the meeting will take place in public.

Public Service Reform (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Yes, it is an open forum. I also welcome the Minister's indication that this discussion will take place in advance of the budget. The deliberative process on this matter is not connected with the budget in December, because these issues are ongoing and not restricted to a particular budget. I look forward to the discussions.

Pension Provisions (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Minister for his reply. I welcome his indication that there has been a considerable degree of consultation with staff representatives, particularly in view of the initial reaction by the teacher unions when the proposal emerged. We all agree there must be a comprehensive single scheme for the public service, but has the Minister considered all the implications of a switch from...

Pension Provisions (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Will the Minister confirm whether this pension scheme will apply to local authorities and other public sector bodies? He mentioned county managers earlier. There are enormous inconsistencies in the Croke Park deal in terms of rationalising technology and payroll processes. I would not like to see another PPARS situation arising out of all the differences at local level. Those differences...

Public Service Appointments (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Will the Minister indicate the identity of the new external members of TLAC and how they came to be appointed? Does the committee have the power to set the terms and conditions of candidates' appointments? We have heard recently of extraordinary exit packages awarded to senior members of the public service. There is a suggestion that a Secretary General who recently announced he will be...

Public Service Appointments (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: I never sat in government.

Public Service Appointments (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: It would be disingenuous to suggest-----

Order of Business (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: In view of the financial difficulties facing many small businesses, when is it proposed to bring forward the valuation Bill, which will reduce the commercial rates bill for small businesses?

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Construction Contracts Bill will be introduced into Dáil Éireann; and in view of the regulatory impact assessment carried out if he will consider the non-binding adjudication, the restriction to limit the application of the Bill to figures of greater than €200,000 and the right to suspend work for non-payment...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has denied any requests to proceed with retaining or filling posts from any public sector entity which is working within the figures for an agreed employment control framework; and if he will provide details of such cases. [28362/11]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if persons (details supplied) in County Laois will be considered for a longer period than three months in future when the stamp fours are being issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28410/11]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to bring forward proposals in relation to developing the digital gaming industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28830/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Finance the arrangements in place regarding recouping VAT to the Exchequer when State agencies arrange the sale of assets abroad and when VAT may be charged on the sale commission or on the sale proceeds (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28992/11]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance the arrangements in respect of the €1 billion that is being recouped from the sale of Bank of Ireland shares to private investors; if he will confirm that funding provided to Bank of Ireland through the National Pensions Reserve Fund is to be lodged; the impact this will have on State finances; the implications in respect of the budget deficit...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of the sell off of the channel 69 spectrum and the move to channel 38 for programmes making special event users, he will consider having the licensing rate reduced to a level in line with neighbouring countries; if he will examine the possibility of some financial support scheme to help them...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 136: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the role of the relevant local authorities, through whom funding is provided from his Department for voluntary housing co-operatives; if the local authority has any responsibility in relation to the standard of works or are they merely a conduit for funding with no responsibility in relation to these...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timescale for introducing legislation based on the report of the medical negligence working group which recommended the introduction of a periodic payment order scheme as an alternative to the current lump sum system of paying compensation in catastrophic injury cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29036/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Health his priorities for mental health services; if he will ensure that there are no cuts in expenditure in this area in budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28994/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health his role and that of the Health Service Executive in relation to the confidential inquiry into maternal and child health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29037/11]