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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (16 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The majority of public investment projects are delivered on budget and on time and there is a high level of professionalism across the sectors. However, noting the higher risk profile of larger projects, my Department introduced additional procedures in November 2021 in order to improve project out-turns, avoid cost overruns and avoid delays to project delivery. Responding to this need,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (16 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The proportion of 100% renewable contracts awarded by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Electricity to Public Sector Bodies is 93%. (representing 25% of the total monetary value of all contracts awarded). All OGP electricity contracts require suppliers to provide minimum percentages of renewable electricity (45% in 2023,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (16 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) was introduced as part of the Public Service Stability Agreement and became a permanent contribution towards the cost of public service pensions with rates relating specifically to pension scheme membership and benefits arising. ASC was introduced under the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017, with effect from 1 January 2019. ASC only...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Social Media (16 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy thatduring the period specifiedno social media posts on my Department’s Twitter (@IRLDeptPER) or LinkedIn accounts were posted exclusively in Irish or bilingually. My Department is committed to providing effective and accessible communications to all members of society. As such, the communications team in my Department is engaging with internal and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Equality Issues (16 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Civil Service employers must and do consider their obligations under the Employment Equality Acts 1998 to 2015 to provide reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation is about meeting the needs of people with disabilities so that they can have access to and can participate and advance in employment. The intention of the provisions dealing with reasonable accommodation is to create a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Government Procurement (16 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Government Procurement does not have any framework agreement for the provision of executive coach-hire services.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (16 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Circular 23/2007:- Post Entry Education - Refund of Fees, Study Leave and Examination Leave (attached), sets out the terms a conditions of the refund of fees scheme which applies to the Civil Service. As noted in the circular, the approach of the circular is to maximise the discretion available to Departments/Offices in addressing post-entry education matters in ways that are most relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Allocations to each Vote are decided as part of the Estimates process each year. Following publication of the Summer Economic Statement, the Secretary General of my Department writes to all other Departments requesting proposals for the upcoming Budget, including where they consider additional funding is required. These requests are then assessed as part of preparations for the Budget....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 14, 21, 48, 128 and 149 together. I propose to take PQs 21383, 22077, 22089, 22273 and 22368 together. In 2022, the OPW was asked by Government to develop a pilot programme of an initial 500 rapid build homes on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). That number was subsequently increased to 700 late last...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Interest Rates (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: In recognition of the impact of high energy prices and the rising costs of living on individuals, households and businesses, Government has provided significant supports over the period since Budget 2022. Most recently, Government announced a €1.3 billion package of measures in February this year. €800 million in taxation measures provided for the extension of the temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government has committed to €165 billion in capital investment through the National Development Plan (NDP) published in 2021. As a percentage of national income, annual capital investment is now among the largest in the EU. In 2023, almost €12 billion will fund vital infrastructure in areas such as housing, transport, education, enterprise, sport and climate action....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform is responsible for setting the overall capital allocations across Departments. Management and delivery of individual investment projects within the allocations agreed under the National Development Plan (NDP) is a key responsibility of every Department and Minister. The NDP delivers total public investment of €165 billion...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Change Policy (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy for his question. The Climate Division in the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform has responsibility for oversight of capital investment policies and advises the Minister and Government on the public expenditure implications of climate action. The Climate Division drives the implementation of the NDP in the context of Project...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Project Ireland 2040 (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I was delighted to chair the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted Project Ireland 2040 Delivery Board on May 2nd. I have taken the step of personally chairing this Board to drive project delivery for the National Development Plan (NDP) over its lifetime. The membership of the new Board comprises myself as Chair; Secretary General, Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform;...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Project Ireland 2040 (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Balanced regional development is a key priority of this Government and is at the heart of Project Ireland 2040. Project Ireland 2040 includes the National Planning Framework (NPF), which sets the overarching spatial strategy for the next twenty years and sets out ten National Strategic Outcomes (NSOs) to provide a strategic framework for the selection and development of appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. The Climate Action Plan 2023 is the second annual update to Ireland’s national response to climate change and in it DPENDR have committed to developing and applying definitions to identify and track government spending that may be having a negative impact on climate and environmental outcomes. A staff paper entitled...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, I have responsibility for setting the overall capital allocations across Departments. Management and delivery of individual investment projects within the allocations agreed under the NDP is a key responsibility of every Department and Minister. In 2023, over €12 billion will be made available from the Exchequer for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The latest position regarding the proposed River Deel Flood Relief Scheme in Crossmolina is unchanged from the update provided to the House on 9th May 2023. The Office of Public Works has sought consent for the scheme in accordance with the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Arterial Drainage) Regulations 2019. An initial round of public consultation was held beginning on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, there is a strict control and accountability framework in place for the use of public monies. The objective of the framework is to ensure that all public monies are expended for the purpose of and in accordance with the laws under which they were approved. The fundamental principle is that there should be transparency and accountability in the management of public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, I am responsible for setting the overall capital allocations across Departments. Management and delivery of individual investment projects within the allocations agreed under the NDP is a key responsibility of every Department and Minister. The National Development Plan 2021 – 2030 (NDP) published in October 2021 provides a...