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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (16 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The Programme for a Partnership Government recognises the importance of the SME Sector to the economy and has tasked the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) to continue to develop measures to support SMEs in accessing the public procurement market. In this regard, the OGP engages industry representative bodies ISME, IBEC, SFA, CIF and Chambers Ireland through the SME Working Group to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (16 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The Programme for Government has a number of objectives in relation to public procurement including supporting SME access, conducting a consultation on the merits of establishing a Procurement Ombudsman, conducting an independent review of the Tender Advisory Service (TAS) and refining the new procurement structures, such as the Office of Government Procurement (OGP), as they bed down and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (16 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The Programme for Government contains a number of objectives in relation to procurement; one of which is to refine the new procurement structures in place, such as the OGP, as they bed down and make adjustments according to best international practice and in conjunction with Irish businesses. Public procurement is a key part of my portfolio and an integral part of the Government's overall...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Programmes (16 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 284 and 285 together. The PEACE IV and INTERREG IVA Programmes are co-funded by the Irish Government, the Northern Ireland Executive and the European Commission through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The breakdown of funding for the two programmes is as follows: Programme Programme Total Ireland ERDF UK ERDF Ireland Match Funding UK Match...

Presentation of Estimates: Motion (15 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I move:That, notwithstanding Standing Order 182 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business, Revised Estimates for the Public Services for the year ending 31st December, 2017, be presented to the Dáil and circulated to members and be referred to Select Committees, as appropriate, pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(c) and 182(3).”

Appropriation Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The first half of 2017 in particular looks like it will be exciting. The second half of 2017 leads on to the budget of 2018. I look forward to that journey and to completing it with all of you.

Appropriation Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputy Calleary for his very helpful and constructive contribution. As he has outlined, and as I said, while this is a technical Bill the total expenditure and funding to be made is €44.2 billion, an extraordinary amount of money. I hope the relative lack of debate in the Chamber this evening reflects a consensus on expenditure. If, however, such a consensus has been reached...

Appropriation Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I will indeed. I look forward to putting my side of the case in respect of the use of taxpayers' resources in 2017 and working and debating with colleagues in the House and where possible reaching agreement with them. Some critics argue that there has been a huge increase in Government expenditure not planned for or adequately funded. As we move into next year the rate of increase in...

Appropriation Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Deputies will be aware that this is a somewhat technical Bill so my comments will, inevitably, be technical in nature. However, I am sure they will spur a broader debate on budgetary policy, in which I will happily engage, both in this House and outside it. I want to start by explaining that the Bill is an essential element of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (13 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 36530/16 on 24 November 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (13 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Public servants who retire in May 2017, in line with normal pension award arrangements, will  have their pensions awarded on the basis of the salary they are paid at retirement time. However for persons retiring then whose pay was affected by the FEMPI 2013 cuts, this pension award will reflect a higher salary, being that which would...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (13 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question, the table below outlines photography costs incurred by my Department since 2011. The Department's Internal Procurement Policy and Procedures applies to all purchases made by my Department operating under the key principles of best value for money, compliance with EU, National Law and National guidelines and maximising the use of centrally established...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question, the table below outlines the total amount spent on external consultant reports commissioned by my Department since 2011. My Department only uses external consultants where essential and the contracts are negotiated with a view to achieving best value for money. When external consultants are used, the staff in my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Relations Contracts Data (13 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question, my Department has not engaged the services of an external public relations firm since its formation in 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Correspondence (13 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I do not use any such accounts for official business.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Legal Cases (13 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question, my Department has not been involved in any court proceedings that involved non-disclosure agreements over the past five years.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Programme (13 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question, the table below outlines the current position in relation to Bills being prepared and those published by my Department since May 2016. Title Status of Bill Appropriation Bill, 2016 Published 7 December, 2016 Statute Law Revision Bill, 2016 Referred to Select Committee on 30 November, 2016 Public Sector Standards Bill, 2015 Referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Redeployment (13 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department was established in 2011 and no unit within the Department has been re-centralised back to Dublin.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Recruitment (13 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) is the centralised recruiter for the Civil and Public Service. It is an independent, statutory body which provides professional recruitment and selection services. I understand that all Candidates were issued with detailed pre-test information outlining the selection process for stage 1 for Administrative Officer...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (8 Dec 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: See below in tabular form the number of staff employed in my Department in the private and constituency offices of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister of State for Financial Services, eGovernment and Public Procurement at the Departments of Finance and of Public Expenditure and Reform, by Minister, grade, and salary scale. All appointments have been made in...