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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Book Sales (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In the first instance, I can confirm that consultation did take place in relation to Project Glas, as required under the Relationship Framework with PTSB. In my response to the bank as part of the consultation, I acknowledged PTSB’s assertion that extensive efforts had been made to reach sustainable restructures with these borrowers and that they had been facilitated in doing so...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Apple Escrow Account (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Notwithstanding that the Government profoundly disagrees with the Commission's analysis in the Apple State aid case, the full recovery of the alleged State aid from Apple has now been completed with approximately €14.3 billion deposited into the Escrow Fund. The funds will remain in the Escrow Fund pending a final determination in the European Courts over the validity of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Repayments (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Decisions on taxation matters including decisions (if any) in relation to mortgage interest relief are made in the context of the annual Budget process, and the Deputy will understand that I cannot give any indications of my plans for Budget 2019 at this time. In last year’s Budget I announced that in fulfilment of a Programme for Government commitment, mortgage interest relief for...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rebates (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that in accordance with the EU VAT Directive farmers may register for VAT or be treated as flat-rate farmers for VAT purposes. Farmers who elect to register for VAT have an entitlement to reclaim VAT on costs incurred in relation to the farm business or they can remain unregistered and opt for the flat-rate scheme which is designed to reduce the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Private Rented Accommodation (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation. Neither I nor the Central Bank of Ireland has the power to direct insurance companies on the pricing or provision of insurance products. Indeed, the EU framework for insurance expressly prohibits Member States from adopting rules which require insurance companies to obtain...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Services Card (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Public Services Card (PSC), and its online counterpart MyGovID, are based on the Government wide SAFE standard for establishing an individual's identity. This standard, along with the PSC and MyGovID, combine to provide the Government with a consistent and robust method of protecting personal data while delivering public services in an efficient and effective manner. "Specified bodies"...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Mid-Year Expenditure Report (MYER) set out the starting baseline in relation to the gross voted expenditure for 2019. As outlined in the MYER, the technical pre-Budget position for current expenditure is the current expenditure allocation for this year set out in REV. This pre-Budget position will be adjusted to reflect the allocation to the Department of a central provision in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The property encroachment issues referred to in previous questions (June 2018) have been rectified. The Office of Public Works is reviewing all options to provide the best possible solution for An Garda Síochána’s operational and policing needs in Ramelton while continuing to maintain the existing Garda Station premises.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works (OPW) makes no financial contribution to the Galway Civic Trust (Dúchas na Gaillimhe). The Custom House in Galway encompasses an important archaeological site - the remains of the Hall of the 14thCentury Red Earl’s Castle - which is located in the foyer of the building. The OPW made a significant investment in the restoration of the Hall of the Red...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Public Service Pension Reduction (PSPR), was introduced on 1 January 2011 under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (FEMPI) Act 2011. The PSPR reduces the value of those public service pensions which have pre-PSPR values above specified thresholds. It does so in a progressively structured way which has a proportionately greater effect on higher value pensions. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (25 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: All competitions in the civil service are time bound. In the case of open competitions this is usually between 18 months and 2 years. This affords an opportunity for those on the panel to be recruited from the current competition and also gives those not on the panel an opportunity to compete in subsequent competitions. The number of positions available to any particular panel depends...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Protection Policies (26 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation.  Neither I nor the Central Bank of Ireland can interfere in the provision or pricing of insurance products, as these matters are of a commercial nature, and are determined by insurance companies based on an assessment of the risks they are willing to accept.  This...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (26 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that Statutory Instrument No. 353 of 1994, Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations, 1994 (as amended by Statutory Instrument No. 55 of 2018) sets out the requirements for an organisation to qualify for a repayment of Vehicle Registration Tax and VAT under the Disabled Drivers scheme. Regulation 2 provides that a qualifying organisation...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (26 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation.  Neither I nor the Central Bank of Ireland can interfere in the provision or pricing of insurance products, as these matters are of a commercial nature, and are determined by insurance companies based on an assessment of the risks they are willing to accept.  This...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (26 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 118 together. On 3 May, 2018, the Office of Public Works (OPW) published 29 Flood Risk Management Plans covering the whole country, which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already completed and the 33 major schemes within the existing capital works programme of the OPW. In that regard funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (26 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions. Nos. 119, 120, 122 and 123 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has developed the proposed flood relief scheme for Cork City following 11 years of detailed scientific and engineering study and design which has been carried out with the benefit of ongoing and regular public consultation with the general public and other key stakeholders. The tender...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (26 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Expenditure to date on the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme is €18.5 million including design, development and construction costs to date.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Road Improvement Schemes (26 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works has no responsibility in this instance as the road in question is not in its care.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (26 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020 (PSSA), provided that an examination of remaining salary scale issues in respect of post January 2011 recruits at entry grades would be undertaken within 12 months of the commencement of the Agreement, and on conclusion of this work the parties would discuss and agree how the issues might be addressed under the terms of the PSSA. In...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Ex-ante Scrutiny of Budget 2019: Minister for Finance (26 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the committee for the invitation to the meeting to discuss the forthcoming budget and I welcome the contributions members will make in this regard. I also thank the committee for its recent report which I had an opportunity to read in the last few days. The budget will be presented to the Houses of the Oireachtas on Tuesday, 9 October next. Over recent months, many elements of our...