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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Summer Economic Statement (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: Just tell us where.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Summer Economic Statement (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: Not in housing. I would agree with the Minister if I could use housing as an example we could follow.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Summer Economic Statement (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: 3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projects that make up the €1.5 billion in pre-committed capital expenditure highlighted in the summer economic statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29060/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Summer Economic Statement (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: My question relates to the national development plan expenditure outlined by the Minister in his summer economic statement. He stated that €1.5 billion is pre-committed in capital expenditure for the forthcoming year. I am at a loss to know what is contained in that commitment that has not already been published. In written replies to previous parliamentary questions I have put...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: 1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when legislation to increase the compulsory retirement age for public servants will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29059/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: In May the Minister assured us the legislation to cater for the increase in the compulsory retirement age for public servants would be introduced but it has not happened. Why is it taking so long? Is it a priority for the Government or is it not? I am sure the Minister will agree it now looks certain, in the absence of such legislation, that the public sector will lose valuable people who...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister for his response. I welcome the fact that, even at this late stage, at least we can expect publication of the Bill on Thursday, subject to Government approval. As he alluded to, however, the measures in the Bill cannot come into effect until such time as the legislation is passed through the Houses. Towards the end of his response, the Minister said he will be bringing...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: To clarify, it is merely at the discretion of the relevant employers, who can allow an extension, rather than the obligation of the relevant employers. Am I correct in stating that? In the absence of any discretion being shown and in the absence of legislation that is not applicable to anybody who wishes to extend the period of employment beyond the retirement age that is provided for under...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: 20. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the outcome of consultation between the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief and an organisation (details supplied) on the provision of insurance in areas protected by demountable flood defence systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29054/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: 21. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has engaged with retired public servants on pension restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29058/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Interdepartmental Meetings (3 Jul 2018)

Barry Cowen: 35. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has been in consultation with the Department of Health on the outcome of the audit on pay restoration for section 39 workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29057/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Jun 2018)

Barry Cowen: 11. To ask the Minister for Health if the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore will be designated as a trauma unit. [28297/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (28 Jun 2018)

Barry Cowen: 122. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the mid-year expenditure report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28604/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (28 Jun 2018)

Barry Cowen: 123. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the public procurement rules surrounding public construction contracts; his views on whether small and medium sized construction companies are being forced to bid too low and are being put at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28605/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (28 Jun 2018)

Barry Cowen: 186. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment. [28467/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (26 Jun 2018)

Barry Cowen: 136. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projects making up the €1.5 billion in pre-committed capital expenditure as highlighted in the summer economic statement; if these projects were planned under the Building on Recovery capital plan in each case; if these projects were planned before the publication of the National Development Plan 2018–2027; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (26 Jun 2018)

Barry Cowen: 137. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of gross voted capital expenditure allocated in 2019 only under the Building on Recovery capital plan; the additional gross voted capital expenditure for 2019 allocated in the summer economic statement 2016 as part of the €5.14 billion package; the additional gross capital expenditure for 2019 allocated in summer...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (26 Jun 2018)

Barry Cowen: 138. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of the €5.8 billion gross voted capital expenditure allocated for 2018 that has been spent; the projects on which the funds have been spent, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27785/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (26 Jun 2018)

Barry Cowen: 139. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the gross voted capital expenditure allocated in 2016 and 2017; the amount of gross voted capital expenditure spent in 2016 and 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27786/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Jun 2018)

Barry Cowen: 301. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and when the appointment will be expedited. [27388/18]