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Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: That is why I asked the question.

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I might be able to help the Minister with that.

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which, in the context of the capital review programme, he expects to be in a position to make provision for the projects previously identified as being integral to crucial infrastructure investment; if he will extend the remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53471/17]

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which investment in infrastructure is likely to remain part of reform within the public sector while meeting necessary objectives to facilitate economic requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53942/17]

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: In the context of the capital review, what is the extent to which the Minister has managed to identify the most critical elements of infrastructure with a view to completing them in a reasonable period?

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. Has the Minister placed special emphasis on the need to identify particularly sensitive infrastructure items with a view to recognising the fundamental elements they present in terms of delivery to a wider circle? To what extent does he see the possibility of advancing those as a priority?

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: They are very important.

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. If the Minister intends going in that direction, will favourable consideration be given to requisitions from the various bodies whose responsibility it is to deliver in these projects, whether they relate to road, rail, bridge or elements of health and education services? To what extent will he sympathetically deal with those in the event of the responsible bodies and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners can arrange for a deferral of payment in respect of income tax owed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53929/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Data (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Departments or bodies under their aegis that are deemed to be best performing in terms of public expenditure and reform with respect to impact on the economic situation in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53936/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Data (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if in the context of public expenditure and reform, he has identified specific areas of potential overexpenditure that may require attention in the course of 2017 or thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53937/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role he expects reform throughout the public sector to impact on economic performance in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53938/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects reform to remain part of economic strategy affecting the public or indirectly in the private sector in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53941/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which all bodies throughout the public sector, through reform or otherwise, are being rewarded through FEMPI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53939/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects those sectors and unions throughout the public sector to benefit from FEMPI or otherwise from the sacrifices they made during the downturn in the economy with a view to ensuring full restoration within a reasonable period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53944/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that all bodies impacted by cutbacks in the public sector are likely to receive recognition and recompense in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53940/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which public procurement and reform thereto continues to be part of Government policy with particular reference to the need to ensure maximum economic benefit while maintaining good procurement practice and indigenous resourcing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53943/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which the recruitment embargo throughout the public sector has been lifted with particular reference to the need to ensure replenishment of staffing levels in the most sensitive areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53945/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53553/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 204. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53917/17]