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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: At the outset I would like to say that as there is currently no EU harmonised approach to insurance guarantee schemes. Member States have adopted their own approach to such schemes, which show noticeable differences in design features, such as scope, coverage and funding. I understand that the Danish scheme for non life companies (Garantifonden for skadesforsikringsselskaber) was established...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, under the terms of the Declined Cases Agreement (DCA), which is adhered to by all motor insurers in Ireland, the insurance market will not refuse to provide insurance to an individual seeking motor insurance if he or she has approached at least three insurers and has not been able to obtain cover from them. I am not responsible for the operation of the DCA and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax Regime (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 162 and 163 together. I am advised by Revenue that information in respect of 2018 corporation tax payments is not yet available. It will be published in 2019 once the associated analysis is completed. In relation to 2017, the most recent year for which data are available, I am advised that information in respect of the amount of Corporation Tax paid by...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Proposed Legislation (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Following Government approval, the "National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Bill 2018" was published on 23 October 2018 and subsequently circulated to Deputies. If enacted, this Bill will provide the legislative underpinning for the Rainy Day Fund, which will formally be known as the "National Surplus (Exceptional Contingencies) Reserve Fund". However, the timing of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Measures (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware the Central Bank (National Claims Information Database) Bill 2018, which underpins the proposed Database, is scheduled for Committee Stage and remaining stages in the Seanad tomorrow (20 December 2018). I am hopeful that the Bill will be approved by the Seanad which will enable it to be enacted by the end of the year. I then intend to commence the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Stamp Duty (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the available information is the estimated net receipts of Stamp Duty associated with all types of property for January to November 2018, which amounted to €586 million. It is tentatively estimated that around €430 million of these receipts relate to non-residential property. The final figure for the split between residential and non-residential...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The details of the amount spent on social media by this Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 and the projected spend in 2019 is provided in the table below. Section The amount spent on social media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, the projected spend in 2019; Banking Division 2017 - YouTube - €6,222.862018 - YouTube - €8,895.94 Nil...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The details of the amount spent on marketing and media by this Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018. Presently we have no projected spend for this type of expenditure for 2019. Section The amount spent on marketing and media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 the projected spend in 2019; International Finance Division 2018 – Independent Newspapers...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question, the table sets out the amount of money spent on public advertising and the purchase of external communications and publicity by my Department in 2018. Company Campaign Cost Public Appointments Service Social Media - Google Ads €136.11 Public Appointments Service Economist / Policy Analyst competition - Facebook Campaign €307.50 Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The OPW are working with the Port authority to ensure that the necessary infrastructure is in place. Once the plans have been finalised a suitable funding mechanism will be put in place.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group was established by the Government in January 2016 to enhance on-going co-operation across all of the State Agencies involved with the River Shannon. A sub-committee of the Working Group was subsequently formed to develop, monitor and report on progress of the Group’s work programme and additional measures to reduce flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172, 174, 177, 179 and 180 together. The following table sets out the position with regard to the flood relief schemes referred to in the questions as outlined above. These schemes are being advanced by the Office of Public Works and the relevant Local Authorities and are at various stages of construction. It would not be feasible to detail all the various...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Bandon Flood Relief Scheme is due to be substantially completed in the third quarter of 2019. Scheduled works on Bandon Bridge for 2018 have now finished. A small amount of work remains to be completed on the bridge and this will resume in May of next year and is due to be completed by July 2019. Scheme flood defence walls and embankments are now substantially completed. The works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175, 176, 178 and 188 to 205, inclusive, together. The following table sets out the position with regard to the flood relief schemes referred to in the Deputy's questions. These schemes are being advanced by both the Office of Public Works and the relevant Local Authorities and are at various stages of design and implementation. It would not be feasible to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 to 183, inclusive, and 186 together. I am pleased to confirm that the programmed flood relief works in Northlands, Co. Meath; the South Campshires in Dublin City; Foynes, Co. Limerick; and Bellurgan, Co. Meath are complete, or substantially complete, in all areas. In Northlands, Co. Meath, the construction of the scheme, which consists of in-situ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Dublin City Council is implementing the Wad River Flood Alleviation Scheme with funding from the Office of Public Works. Phase 1 of the Scheme has been completed. Work on Phase 2 is ongoing and the next stage is planned to comprise works under the Howth Road and under Clontarf Promenade. Following those works the next stage is planned to consist of works along Collins Avenue East, Malahide...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Wicklow County Council is the lead authority for advancing the design of a flood relief scheme for Arklow with funding provided by the Office of Public Works. Consultants have been commissioned to undertake engineering and environmental studies to assess and develop a viable, cost effective and sustainable flood relief scheme for the Avoca River. An Environmental Impact Assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The River Bride (Blackpool) Flood Relief Scheme was submitted by the Commissioners of Public Works for approval, i.e. Confirmation under the Arterial Drainage Acts, to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in August 2018. The Minister is currently undertaking the Confirmation process. The scheme will consist of the following works: - The construction of floodwalls and embankments...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works provides guided services at 70 historic sites nationwide, admitting 7.9m visitors in total at these locations last year. In addition to directly-managed sites, unaccompanied public access is also facilitated at approximately 300 open National Monuments such as Carrigafoyle Castle where visitors are free to enjoy these sites on a self guided basis. OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service Staff Data (19 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Civil Service Mobility scheme which comes under the remit of my department, and is administered through HR Shared Service, National Shared Service Office, offers an opportunity for staff members to apply for mobility through an open and transparent system. The establishment of the scheme fulfils one of the requirements of Action 15 of the Civil Service Renewal Plan; and Action 14 of the...