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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ukraine War (15 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: The Stability Programme Update, published in April 2022, set out a contingency provision of €3 billion for Ukraine humanitarian supports for 2023. At the time, an estimated 4½ million people had fled Ukraine, with the majority arriving in European Union Member States. This prudent provision is included to address the crisis while not impacting on the Core...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: 401. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 82 of 11 May 2022, if he will provide the correct contact details for an organisation (details supplied) in relation to insurance issues for thatched roof properties given that the email address provided is not in operation; the further immediate steps that those facing difficulties obtaining insurance can take given...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ukraine War (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: The EU has introduced a range of flexibilities to address the impact of the influx of Ukrainian refugees including a regulation on Cohesion Action for Refugees in Europe (CARE) allowing for the swift release and reallocation of existing cohesion policy funding. In addition, Ireland receives existing funding under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) to support migrant...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Interest Rates (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: The details of the negative interest charged to bodies under the aegis of my Department by financial institutions in the period specified are set out in the tables below. - 2014 2015 2016 2017 Office of Public Works* (OPW) €14,522 €46,689 €38,012 €108 * The OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are no former Secretaries General seconded from my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cost of Living Issues (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: Budget 2022 set out a €1.2 billion package of expenditure measures to support citizens across a range of sectors with cost of living pressures. Some headline measures include increases in social protection payments, Fuel Allowance and Working Family Payment; health affordability measures; social and affordable housing funding, and enhanced student and childcare supports. Budget 2022...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: The Deputy will be aware that the matters covered by her question are part of an ongoing industrial relations process at the WRC. The Commission has recently provided an update to members on the pay claim lodged by SIPTU on behalf of staff employed under the Scheme for Secretarial Assistance for Members. The Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Services has provided the estimates below in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: The following table lists the estimated annual savings from reducing the additional non-Oireachtas salaries of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Ministers and Ministers of State by 50%. - Taoiseach Tánaiste Minister Minister of State Allowance for three specified Ministers of State who regularly attend meetings of Government ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: I refer the Deputy to Circular 04 of 2022, which is published on the Government website (address below), which outlines the current pay rates for a post at Secretary General Level III. www.gov.ie/en/circular/ef515-application-of-1st-february-202 2-pay-adjustments/. The rate of Employer's PRSI is dependent on a number of factors, including the appointee's date of entry to the public service....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: The Government has no plans at this point to establish an ombudsman for older persons. However, it would fall to the relevant Minister with responsibility for policy regarding older persons to consider and to bring forward such a proposal, and to determine any associated costs in the first instance. I would also like to highlight to the Deputy that older persons are entitled to use the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Arts Council (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will appreciate, issues involving the pension schemes in relation to the Commercial Semi State companies can be complex. As the key stakeholders involved in considering these proposals, the parent Department along with the relevant scheme trustees and the scheme employer all play an important role in ensuring that the full impact of pension increases on the sustainability of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: The authorities responsible for the administration of the large number of pension schemes operating in the various sectors of the Irish public service are, in general, the relevant employers and Ministers in those sectors. It would be a matter for those sectoral authorities, including relevant Ministers, to supply such information as may be available in respect of wider public service...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Spending Code (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: My Department is responsible for maintaining the national frameworks within which Departments operate to ensure appropriate accounting for and value for money in public expenditure such as the Public Spending Code (PSC). The Public Spending Code sets the value for money requirements and guidance for evaluating, planning and managing capital projects. Management and delivery of investment...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Statutory Instruments (14 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will appreciate, issues involving the pension schemes in relation to the Commercial Semi State companies can be complex. As the key stakeholders involved in considering these proposals, the parent Department along with the relevant scheme trustees and the scheme employer all play an important role in ensuring that the full impact of pension changes on the sustainability of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Radon Gas Levels (2 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that theoffices accommodating my Department are not included in a high-risk area for radon, as identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Further to this, the offices of my Department are located in the lowest EPA risk rated area.  Results from the latest radon gas test carried out by my Department showed no significant traces of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (2 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department, including the Office of Government Procurement, has not awarded any contracts to the named company.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Michael McGrath: I understand the legislation to provide for safe-access zones is being prioritised by the Minister for Health and is actively being worked on. It is a priority item of legislation and will be brought to Government and published and will commence its legislative journey shortly.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Michael McGrath: It is, indeed. I say "fair play" to the Deputy and share her congratulations to Derry on a magnificent victory after extra time. I know the limits of my powers, but I am sure the Minister of State will have a discussion with the Deputy offline and see what can be done on that issue.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Deputy. I will be honest, I do not know the answer to his question about the appointment of the additional specialist nurses for people who are taking sodium valproate, but I will ask the Minister for Health to revert to him, having contacted the HSE.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Michael McGrath: The Government policy on LNG is as set out in the programme for Government. An energy security review is under way, with which the Deputy will be familiar. She will no doubt have heard the Taoiseach earlier today emphasising the importance of the transition to renewable energy sources and the importance of us doing that in an accelerated fashion. That is where this country and the...