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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Transport (4 Oct 2022)

Michael McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that I have not taken any domestic flights for work purposes since my appointment as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in June 2020.The details of any such travel by my predecessor as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for the period 2019 to June 2020 will be included in the response to this Parliamentary Question provided by the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Services Provision (4 Oct 2022)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Deputy for his question. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s mission as laid out in the Statement of Strategy 2021- 2023 is to serve the public interest through sound governance of public expenditure and by leading and enabling reform across the Civil and Public Service. To date a number of strategies have been published to carry out the Department’s...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (29 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: Based on the information provided the individual previously served as a member of the Permanent Defence Forces (PDF) and subsequently became a member of An Garda Síochána (AGS).  As I understand it, the individual exercised an option to transfer their pensionable service in the PDF pension scheme into the AGS pension scheme.  Where an individual transfers their service...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (29 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, there are a number of mechanisms in place that support lateral movements of staff members across the Civil Service.These include: - Civil Service Mobility Scheme - Secondments - Redeployment. Civil Service Mobility Scheme The Mobility scheme is the primary mechanism for the permanent lateral movement of staff members across Civil Service organisations through an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Information and Communications Technology (29 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), which is a Division of my Department, works in collaboration with Government Departments and agencies across the Civil and Public Service.  This is to ensure the delivery of the benefits of digital transformation of public services to both individuals and businesses.  Providing advisory...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Strategies (29 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: The Partnership Agreement sets out Ireland’s investment strategy for its Cohesion Policy Funds. Ireland will receive €1.4 billion in Cohesion Policy funding for the 2021 to 2027 period. When this funding is co-financed at a national level, it will mean Cohesion Policy programmes add a total value of almost €3.5 billion to the economy. These funds will strengthen economic,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (28 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: It is estimated that there were over 365,000 full time equivalents (FTE) public servants at the end of December 2021.  The table below sets out the estimated full time equivalent staffing numbers as provided to my Department in the incremental banding format requested by the Deputy at the end of December 2021. These figures reflect basic pay only and do not include any additional...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (28 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: Under the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017 (“the 2017 Act”), a ‘complainant’, which includes a beneficiary or potential beneficiary of an occupational pension scheme, may make a complaint to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO), subject to the criteria set out under that Act. I understand that one such requirement is that a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Bodies (28 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Public Appointments Service (PAS) have informed me that its Head of Marketing and Communications leads a team with responsibility for marketing and communication of opportunities across the civil and public sector and with raising awareness of publicjobs.ie and stateboards.ie in new markets and among new audiences. The Institute of Public Administration...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Budget Statement 2023 (27 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: This Government has prioritised special education. The last three budgets have delivered more than 3,300 additional special needs assistants, SNAs, and more than 2,000 additional special education teachers. Today’s budget allows for 686 additional teachers to support those with special educational needs in special classes, special schools and mainstream settings. With an additional...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Budget Statement 2023 (27 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: The Department of Education will work closely with schools and other stakeholders in the coming months on the implementation of this major reform. In recognition of the ongoing impact that Covid-related school closures and disruption has had on our school system, I am providing funding for the continuation of the enhanced summer programme for a further year, along with other well-being...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Budget Statement 2023 (27 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: The total value of the new cost-of-living measures for households is €2.2 billion and will provide much needed help to individuals and families. This package of measures has been designed to help alleviate the financial burden faced by all households, but in particular to provide extra assistance to those who need it the most. SUPPORTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Budget Statement 2023 (27 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: -----above the relevant rate of the State pension contributory. For over 70s specifically, I am increasing the weekly fuel allowance means test limit to €500 for single people and €1,000 for couples. I am increasing the rate of domiciliary care allowance by €20.50 to €330 per month and making this allowance available to parents of babies who have to remain in...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Budget Statement 2023 (27 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: To acknowledge the additional costs that carers, who provide invaluable support, are incurring at this time, we will be making a payment of €500 to those who qualify for the carer’s support grant in November. We will also make a once-off payment before Christmas of €200 to those in receipt of the living alone allowance. In addition, it is important that we acknowledge...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Budget Statement 2023 (27 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: Once again, we stand to deliver a budget against an extraordinary backdrop of uncertainty and challenge. INTRODUCTION We know that many of our people are finding it very difficult to make ends meet, face difficult choices in their daily lives and are seeing their household bills rise, seemingly by the day. We know that many are genuinely worried about what lies ahead in the months to come....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 141 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) is the primary recruiter for the civil service and establishes panels that individual civil service employers may access as vacancies fall to be filled. A specific HEO Irish competition - DPER Circular 26/2021 - Interdepartmental Competition for Promotion to Higher...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Information and Communications Technology (27 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), which is a division of my Department, works in collaboration with Government Departments and agencies across the Civil and Public Service. This is to ensure the delivery of the benefits of digital transformation of public services to both individuals and businesses. Providing advisory support is a...