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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (6 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: Managed Print Services (MPS) is a unique office print solution, where a supplier provides an all-inclusive service charged on a per click basis, that includes the provision of print/imaging devices at no capital cost to the public sector body. The supplier, in effect, provides the full infrastructure required for all day-to-day office printing. Research carried out by the National...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (6 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The data requested in respect of lease expenditure by the Office of Public Works for the year-end 2012 is currently being collated and, along with the 2010 & 2011 data set, will be made available to the Deputy within a week.

Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: They want this country to fail because their own political egos are bigger in their minds than the future interests of this country.

Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The reality is that many people in this country, including Members of this House, have invested a significant amount in failure coming from these talks. They see that this country is getting into a better position and its reputation is improving, but they do not like what they see.

Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann:" and substitute the following:- "recognises the importance of completing an agreement on the issue of the promissory notes before the next scheduled payment on 31 March 2013; - recognises that the current negotiation approach is the best course of action in order to achieve agreement with our European partners; and -...

Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: It would not be appropriate for me in any way to pre-empt the outcome of the discussions with the ECB, especially almost two months ahead of the next scheduled payment of the promissory note. Neither would it be appropriate for me to state that the Government is going to default. Let me be clear - if the motion before the House is passed, it would effectively send a view to the markets that...

Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:"recognises the importance of completing an agreement on the issue of the promissory notes before the next scheduled payment on 31st March, 2013; recognises that the current negotiation approach is the best course of action in order to achieve agreement with our European...

Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: A minority of Deputies-----

Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: I find it interesting-----

Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: -----having listened patiently for 40 minutes without saying a word-----

Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: -----that I am shot down immediately. Those people know who they are and they will not get away with their attempt to rewrite history because-----

National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2013)

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Topical Issue Debate: Overseas Development Aid (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Deputy has expressed the Government's view that if we are to deliver the desired progress, it is essential that the post-2015 goals have that as a condition for development aid. We are already in discussions on the multiannual financial framework, or MFF, negotiations which is the financial envelope for the EU over the next seven years. Within those discussions it is crucially important...

Topical Issue Debate: Overseas Development Aid (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Tánaiste has asked me to take this matter. He thanks Deputy Mitchell for raising this very important issue and apologises that he cannot be here. He will monitor the debate and the Deputy's contribution. The provision of reproductive health services, including family planning services, is essential in tackling the continuing high rates of maternal mortality in the developing...

Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Arrears Report Implementation (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Government is aware of the significant difficulties facing home owners in meeting their mortgage obligations and is committed to advancing appropriate measures to assist mortgage holders experiencing real and genuine difficulty. A special Cabinet sub-committee was put in place in March last year to address the mortgage arrears problem. This committee, chaired by the Taoiseach and...

Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Arrears Report Implementation (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The patience of all of us in respect of this matter is being stretched. The Government has put in place the building blocks. The banks must now engage with people who have distressed mortgages. The legislation in terms of insolvency is in place. The code of conduct is also in place. The banks, as the Deputy knows, have been well capitalised. As I have repeatedly said, they are better...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Procurement (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: I agree with what the Deputy has said and I thank him for the interest he has shown in this area and the lead he has given. He highlighted the challenge of unemployment. Effectively half of our unemployed are considered long-term unemployed, which is a dreadful statistic when so many people have lost their jobs. I understand that approximately 60% of people who lost their jobs in the past...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Procurement (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: I thank Deputy Lyons for raising this matter. I also thank him for the interest he has shown in this issue and for the legislation he published in his own right. As he correctly stated, the matter of social clauses in public contracts is something that I have been examining closely in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Social clauses can be used in public procurement in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: I am advised that the following flooding related studies and surveys were carried out or underway in 2012 by or on behalf of the Office of Public Works relevant to Co. Cork Project Study/Survey South West Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management project (CFRAM) Detailed assessment of flood risk and management options in the South West region including 16 areas in Co. Cork some of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations Refurbishment (5 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: Tenders for the refurbishment and extension of the Station have been evaluated and a preferred tender has been identified. Subject to the contractor producing all of the documentation required for completion of the tender award process, it is anticipated that the contract will be placed by the end of this month with work commencing on site immediately thereafter. Alternative arrangements...