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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that Unions representing CE Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors have sought the provision of Exchequer funding to implement a Labour Court recommendation relating to the provision of a pension scheme dating back to 2008. In this regard the position has been that it is not possible for the State to provide funding for such a scheme to employees of private companies even if...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Lansdowne Road Agreement (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Similar to their unionised colleagues who have subscribed to the Lansdowne Road Agreement, non unionised public service workers who comply with the terms of that Collective Agreement will attract the benefits of the Lansdowne Road Agreement.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Trade Union Agreements (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The number of public servants at  Q1 2016 is 300,302. A detailed breakdown of public service employee numbers is available at: Membership of trade unions or representative associations in the public service and their voting records as members is a matter between the trade union or representative association and the individual public servants and my Department does not hold...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Interdepartmental Committee Membership (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Membership of the Interdepartmental Group on Fuller Working Lives was as follows: - Mr. David Moloney, Department of Public Expenditure & Reform (Chair) - Mr. Colin Menton, Department of Public Expenditure & Reform - Mr. Peter Brazel, Department of Public Expenditure & Reform - Mr. Martin Shanagher, Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation - Mr....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue referred to in the Deputy's question concerns Community and Employment Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors who are seeking through their union representatives the allocation of Exchequer funding to implement a Labour Court recommendation relating to the provision of a pension scheme dating back to 2008. In this regard the position has been that it is not possible...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that Unions representing CE Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors have sought the provision of Exchequer funding to implement a Labour Court recommendation relating to the provision of a pension scheme dating back to 2008. In this regard the position has been that it is not possible for the State to provide funding for such a scheme to employees of private companies...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest: Statements (8 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: No, we did not.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest: Statements (8 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: We are here.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest: Statements (8 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: No, I am fine. Thank you. I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to discuss the financial emergency measures in the public interest, FEMPI, legislation that, understandably and correctly, has been the subject of much discussion in recent days and weeks. As Deputies are aware, last week on 29 June, I laid the annual review of the operation and effectiveness of the FEMPI Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, in general, selection competitions within the Irish Civil Service take place by way of: - competitions confined to particular Departments (Internal promotion) or - from competitions open to candidates from all Departments (Interdepartmental promotion) or - from open competitions to all eligible candidates including members of the public. Candidates who are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Expenditure (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As recently outlined in the Summer Economic Statement, between 2008 and 2014 Departmental gross voted expenditure decreased by €8 billion as successive Governments sought to bring the public finances under control, exit the EU-IMF Programme and re-establish market access. Difficult decisions in areas including social welfare, health, capital and public sector pay and pensions...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Recruitment data from the Public Appointments Service and the overall growth in public service numbers indicates that starting pay rates in the Public Service are, in general, market competitive. Moreover analysis of public service pay band data available to the Department shows that some 93% of all public service staff are on salary points in excess of €25,000 per annum. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to PQ Ref: 19514/16 of 5 July.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: While I have not formally met with the Garda Representative Association officials of my Department have participated in all discussions with the Association on the issue of the Lansdowne Road Agreement alongside those of the Department of Justice & Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Net capital issues at the end of June 2016 amounted to €1.148 billion, which falls short by €43m (3.6%) of profiled expenditure of €1.191 billion. The end-June 2016 issues figure compares to €1.054 billion for the same period last year and, therefore, represents an increase of €94 million or 8.9%.   Capital issues to date...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: My role as Minister in the field of pensions relates to issues affecting the civil and public service.  The civil service operates Contributory Pension Schemes which provide benefits to spouses and/or children of deceased scheme members. In summary, when a member dies after retirement, a spouse's pension of up to one-half of the former member's pension is payable.  Dependent...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: UK Referendum on EU Membership (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department is currently reviewing the arrangements that will need to be put in place to respond to the United Kingdom decision to leave the European Union. In advance of the Referendum the Department had engaged in planning for the eventuality that there would be a vote to leave.  In particular, it took part in the work of the Interdepartmental Group on EU/UK relations which...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Consultancy Contracts Data (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question the following table outlines the total amount spent on external consultancy reports commissioned by my Department since 2011. Name of Report Costs Date or Expected Date of Publication Name of External Consultant Independent verification of savings arising under the Public Service Agreement €35,819 June 2011 MKO Partners Ltd Report on Reasons...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question the following table outlines photography costs incurred by my Department since 2011.  I can confirm that the engagement of service providers by my Department operates within the parameters of value for money and where possible every effort is made to minimise costs.  In line with stated Government policy, all public bodies must use a competitive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Relations Contracts Data (7 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question the services of a public relations firm have not been engaged by my Department since its formation in 2011.