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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure (4 Dec 2012)

Seán Fleming: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in respect of the October Exchequer returns, the reason the capital spending for his Department was €23m below profile for this period; his plans to ensure that the full capital spending is implemented before the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53837/12]

Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee)(Amendment) Scheme 2012: Motion (29 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: Right. I knew it was an island somewhere, so that was my suggestion. Anglo Irish Bank Corporation International plc and Irish Nationwide are also included in the scheme. The Minister of State might indicate whether some of those subsidiaries are involved. He stated that with the Government's prompting, as well as on their own behalf, the banks are looking to their bottom line and want to...

Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee)(Amendment) Scheme 2012: Motion (29 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion, which in essence is to extend the Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) Scheme 2009 for a period of 12 months, up to the end of December 2013. That is subject to continuing EU state aid approval. It is important to state that at the outset. The current guarantee expires on 31 December 2012. We are talking about extending...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: I have questions regarding three pieces of promised legislation from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. What is the position regarding the proposal for primary legislation to deal with the amalgamation of the Competition Authority and the National Consumer Agency? What is the position on the promised legislation to rationalise the industrial relations employee rights...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: I think the Tánaiste made a mistake with regard to the second item of legislation when he spoke about legislation published in July. I have a note from his colleague, Deputy Howlin, by way of response to a parliamentary question, in which he said that significant progress had been made to date on the new two-tier general scheme Bill approved by Government. I think the Tánaiste may...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Reports into Media Activities (29 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the recently published Report of the Editorial Review of The Frontline Presidential Debate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53255/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (29 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will explain the way a person (details supplied) in County Laois was awarded 100% Student Universal Support Ireland contribution on 9 October 2012 and a month later on 19 November 2012 is sent a letter stating that it has been reduced to 50%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53474/12]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: We should remember that SUSI is a shared service.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: I will not press the Minister of State on this matter as I suspect it is primarily the responsibility of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin. Before proceeding to deal with other issues, however, I reject entirely the Minister of State's explanation for the 5% shortfall. According to the briefing note provided by the Department, staff who left the Civil...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: Yes. The shortfall of €23 million under this heading is the reason for the requirement for a supplementary sum of €25 million. Excluding this subhead, the original Estimate for all other subheads was €384 million and the anticipated spend at the end of the year is €383 million. The difference between the Estimate and the outturn is less than 0.33%, which...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: While I accept that the overall Estimate of €500 million is within 5% of the original target, expenditure under the subhead causing the problem is 20% higher than anticipated. This difference is masked in the overall figure. The Minister of State is seeking an additional €25 million to cover the costs of pensions for retired civil servants. How many retired civil servants...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: Does the Minister of State have figures for those in receipt of a pension of more than €70,000 and €80,000, respectively?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: Does the figure of 85 include the 84 retired public servants who receive more than €100,000 per annum?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: In that case, only one person receives a pension of between €90,000 and €100,000.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: Does the figure of 85 refer to those in receipt of a pension of more than €100,000?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: The Minister of State will not mind me saying he has a brass neck to seek from the Oireachtas a Supplementary Estimate to pay pensions to retired civil servants, 84 of whom are in receipt of more than €100,000 per annum.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: The Minister of State has stated the overall Estimate is €500 million-----

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: -----and expenditure until 22 November was €485 million. An additional sum of €25 million is required to cover the cost of the next two pension instalments for retired civil servants, 84 of whom are on a pension, as opposed to a salary, of more than €100,000. Has he not learned anything?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: I hope these enormous pensions of more than €100,000 will be reduced next Wednesday.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Fleming: I propose that the Government amend the legislation before Christmas to ensure no retired civil servant receives a pension of more than €100,000.