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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Meetings (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I assume that the Deputy's question is in relation to the forthcoming Annual Meeting of the World Bank Group scheduled to take place from 12th to 14th October 2018 which, in my capacity as Ireland's Governor to the World Bank, I have been invited to attend. Due to commitments in respect of Budget 2019 I shall not be in a position to attend this event and accordingly have no plans to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Decisions on the taxation matters referred to by the Deputy are made in the context of the annual Budget and Finance Bill process and the Deputy will understand that, with a week to go before Budget day, I cannot give any indications of my plans. In relation to the Earned Income Credit, the Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to increase the Earned Income Credit...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department did not have a stand at this year's National Ploughing Championship 2018 and did not deploy any staff to the event. As a result my Department did not incur any related costs.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has no central subhead or budget for communications, press and public relations, as business units across the Department incorporate their limited requirements in this regard into the delivery of their programmes. The 2018 expenditure (to date) for these services are outlined in the table below. Service Provider Purpose Expenditure Public Appointments Service Social...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Labour Employer Economic Forum (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) was established in 2016 to bring together representatives of employers and trade unions with Government Ministers to exchange views on economic and employment issues as they affect the Labour Market and which are of mutual concern. I chaired the sixth meeting of the LEEF, which took place on 27th August last. This meeting centred around initial...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public procurement is key priority for Government and has undergone significant reform aimed at ensuring sustainable delivery of much needed public services while also encouraging and supporting SME participation in these business opportunities. This approach is beneficial for the State because it nurtures competition which ensures value for money is maintained and provides SMEs with a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Project Ireland 2040 Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: It was announced in the mid-term review of the 2015 Capital Plan that a Consultative Forum would take place with key stakeholders, to provide an opportunity to discuss and comment on the analysis of the review of the Capital Plan and to discuss a range of topics related to the National Development Plan. The Forum was an important input into the preparation of the NDP. The Forum was held in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works Projects (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In the short term, OPW intends to carry out a small civil engineering project at the Clonmacnoise carpark to improve the layout and efficiency of the existing car parking facilities and to provide better signage. A contract for an archaeological investigation, which is a necessary precursor to the work, has recently been placed and will commence on site shortly. Any proposal to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Superannuation Schemes (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my replies to his previous questions on this matter on 6 December and 10 October 2017 (PQ Refs: 52089/17 and 42484/17). I am satisfied that the Civil Service Spouses' and Children's Contributory Pension Scheme meets the requirements of the Employment Equality Acts, 1998 – 2015 in relation to all of the grounds of discrimination set out in the legislation,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below: Company Name Service Provided Month Cost Public Appointments Service Social Media Advertising January/February €553.50 Morrow Communications OGP - Brand Development February €5,200.00 Morrow Communications OGP - Design of pull-up banners February €480.00 Morrow Communications OGP - Design of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2019 (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In framing Budget 2019 decisions, the Government has openly sought the views of stakeholders in our society. For example, the National Economic Dialogue took place in Dublin Castle on 27-28th June 2018. The dialogue is an important part of the budgetary process and provided an opportunity to consider how to optimise available resources in the interests of all citizens and allowed discussion...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that the individual in this case had previous pensionable service in the pension scheme of the Permanent Defence Forces as well as in the health service. Accordingly, my Department was asked by the HSE for assistance in determining the impact upon his pension entitlements of Section 52 subsections (6) and (7) of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Service Pay Commission (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The initial Report of the Public Service Pay Commission was published on Tuesday, 9th May 2017. For its initial report the Commission was asked to provide input on how the unwinding of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest legislation should proceed having regard to: - The evolution of pay trends in the public and private sectors, based on published data; - A...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Procurement Contracts Data (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 201 together. I should point out that my Department is responsible for public procurement policy aimed at ensuring the sustainable delivery of much needed public services while also encouraging and supporting SME participation in these business opportunities. This approach is beneficial for the State because it nurtures competition which ensures...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Relations Contracts Data (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public sector buyers advertise contracts for supplies and services with an estimated value of €25,000 (exclusive of VAT) and upwards and contracts for works and works related services with an estimated value of at €50,000 (exclusive of VAT) on eTenders, the Government webportal. Therefore, activity below these levels is not captured. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP)...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works Projects (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. The OPW completes regular maintenance of a channel entering and leaving the lake in question to meet its statutory obligations as part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme. As the lake itself does not form...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform did not have a stand at the National Ploughing Championship 2018. However my Department, as the Government Department with responsibility for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), had one member of staff deployed in the European Union Commission tent for two days. The total expenses, which included travel by public transport, admittance...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rebates (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Parliamentary Question No. 154 of September 2018 asked if unregistered farmers can claim back V.A.T. on sensor lighting for farm security. I advised at the time that The Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax) (No 25) Order, 1993 provides for a refund of VAT incurred by unregistered farmers in the “construction, extension, alteration or reconstruction of any building or structure which is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In general, consideration of Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) thresholds and rates are undertaken within the annual Budgetary and Finance Bill process. As is normal, the Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment on any possible changes in advance of the 2019 Budget.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2019 (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, it is a longstanding practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that might be the subject of Budget decisions.