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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (13 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The European Commission formally adopted the 2014-2020 INTERREG Cooperation Programme for the Border Region of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Western Scotland on 13 February 2015.  The Programme was opened for funding calls in August 2015.  The INTERREG Programme has a total value of €283 million, with 85% being recouped from the European Regional Development Fund and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (13 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In the wake of the UK Referendum on EU membership the Irish Government has been clear that it remains committed to the successful implementation of the EU funded PEACE and INTERREG programmes. The programmes are not only an important source of funding, but provide a visible demonstration of the European Union's continuing support for the process of peace building and reconciliation....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Company Law (13 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Special Purpose Vehicles are a common feature of business and are widely used in the private sector. As I understand it, Special Purpose Vehicles are generally established under Company Law and are formed to facilitate financial transactions, although I understand that the Central Bank of Ireland and the Revenue Commissioners also have specific reporting requirements in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the European Regional Development Fund a total of €21.2 million of pre-financing has been provided: €8.3 million for the Border, Midlands & West Operational Programme and €12.9 million for the Southern & Eastern Operational Programme. In relation to the PEACE and INTERREG Cooperation Programmes, which are also funded under the European...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question the table outlines the current position with regard to boards under the aegis of my Department: Name of board Number of positions Number of vacant positions Public Appointments Service 9 0 Institute of Public Administration 14 1 vacancy occurred in June and is expected to be filled over the next month

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Agency Rationalisation Programme (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to the Report on the Implementation of the Agency Rationalisation Programme, which is published on my Department's web site at . The Report provides information on what was achieved under the previous Government's objective of reducing the number of state bodies. The Report  published in December 2014 and based on information provided by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Websites (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department's website has been designed with accessibility considerations and includes elements that assist in the site's user experience.  There are an increasing number of internet enabled devices that access our website, and these are catered for as resourcing permits. My Department is committed to reviewing and improving the user experience on our website in line...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 437 and 438 together. My Department does not collect information on overall figures for travel and subsistence in the Civil and Public Service. However, if the Deputy wishes to consult the response given to PQ 26628/15, this sets out the most recent estimated figures on this matter.  However in the case of my own Department, the following table sets...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question no costs have been incurred by my department for agency or locum staff since 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Private Partnerships Cost (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Ownership of individual PPP projects remains with the Sponsoring Authority who retain responsibility for all financial data. DPERs role in relation to PPPs is to facilitate the PPP process centrally by developing the general policy framework (including, where necessary, the legal framework) within which PPPs operate and by providing central guidance to Departments and other State Authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts Data (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Public procurement is an integral part of the Government's overall Public Service Reform agenda. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) was established by Government to lead on the Public Procurement Reform Programme by bringing improved capability to procurement, delivery of substantial savings on goods and services expenditure, and the provision of better data to Government on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Asset Disposal Programme (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: In the context of the State Asset Disposal Programme agreed by Government in 2012 and implemented by my Department, four State assets were disposed of over the past 5 years, as follows: - In November 2013, ESB completed the disposal of the first of two overseas assets - its 50% shareholding in Marchwood Power in the UK. The Exchequer received a dividend of €152.855...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Information and Communications Technology (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 444 to 448, inclusive, together. My Department, in conjunction with relevant Departments and agencies, is in the process of establishing an eCohesion system to meet the regulatory requirements for the European Structural & Investment (ESI) Funds for 2014-2020. The system relates to three of the funds covered by the ESI Funds: the European Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Appointments to State Boards (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: A business case was submitted to my Department by the Board of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) that was strongly supported by the Minister of  Agriculture, Food and the Marine, for the granting of a further 5 year contract to the current Chief Executive of HRI based on existing terms and conditions. I sanctioned the contract based on the strength of the business...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Legislation (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question Ref: 19754/16 of 6 July 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2020 includes commitments to investing in infrastructure to support North South cooperation to help unlock the full potential of the island economy. These commitments are consistent with those set out in A Fresh Start:  The Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan. As regards EU funding, the Deputy will be aware that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Remuneration (12 Jul 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Officials of my Department in association with their colleagues in the Department of Justice and Equality have had discussions with representatives of the Garda Síochána in the last number of weeks aimed at facilitating their engagement with the Lansdowne Road Agreement (LRA). While progress has been made in these discussions with the Association of Garda Sergeants &...

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...