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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: Cross-border EU funding on the island of Ireland is currently provided via two 2014-20 cooperation programmes, PEACE IV and INTERREG VA.  These two programmes cover an eligible area of Northern Ireland, the border counties of Ireland (Counties Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo) and, (in the case of INTERREG VA only), western Scotland.  The PEACE IV programme has...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Budget 2021 (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 297 together. The provision of appropriate supports to combat Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based violence is a key priority for Government and is clearly articulated as such in the Programme for Government.  The Cabinet Committee on Social Policy and Public Services has been receiving updates on the inter-agency plan which...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Government Procurement (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: Category Specialist Higher is a general service grade, equivalent to Higher Executive Officer, and unique to the Office of Government Procurement.  The current salary scale for civil servants at this grade as of 01 October 2020 is as per the table below. The annualised first year salary cost of five full-time new entrants to this grade is €231,305 (€46,261 x 5).

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy may be aware, the previous Government approved the current pension increase policy for the pre-existing public service pension schemes (i.e. all pension schemes apart from the Single Public Service Pension Scheme) as part of its commitments under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020 (PSSA). Under this policy, which applies for the duration of the PSSA, pay...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: My Department does not centrally record the use of social clauses in public procurement contracts by public bodies.  The inclusion of strategic, green and social policy considerations in public procurement processes is, however, a key feature of the Programme for Government. In 2019, my Department and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, developed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 309 together. As both Deputies will be aware, the end of the Brexit transition period in just over six weeks will have significant implications for businesses and individuals right across Ireland, including in their own areas. For that reason, the Government has been ramping up its preparations for Brexit in recent months following publication of an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: My Department’s contingent liabilities derive solely from costs pertaining to a small number of legal actions.  At present, in relation to providing for a contingent liability relating to legal costs, the Department consults with its legal representatives in determining the probability of a liability arising as well as the probable quantum of that liability should judgement and /...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: The funding made available to Ireland, under the two ERDF Operational Programmes, in the period 2014 to 2020, is set out in the table below:  ERDF Funding 2014 - 2020 Border Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme Allocation ERDF 50% Exchequer 50% - €321,417,842 €160,708,921 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Paindéim (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 308, 310, 311, 313, 314 and 316 together. Managing the delivery of public services within allocations is a key responsibility of each Minister and Department. There are important measures in place at all times to ensure that our budgetary targets are being met. These measures continue to be in place for all public expenditure, including core expenditure as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Strategies (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that significant innovation and reforms in the Public Service have been brought about since the establishment of this Department. A core goal of this Department is to continue to deliver improved, cost-effective public services across a range of areas in the Public Service, including governance, accountability, procurement,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Priorities (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: In line with the requirements of the Public Service Management Act, 1997, my Department is currently developing a new Statement of Strategy for presentation to me within six months of my appointment. This strategy will build on the successful track record of the Department by setting out its strategic direction for the period 2021-2023.  My priorities and relevant commitments in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Review (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I am pleased to inform the Deputy of significant reforms in the public sector that Government has brought about since the establishment of this Department. A core goal of this Department is to continue to deliver improved, cost-effective public services across a range of themes such as governance, accountability, procurement, shared services, organisational reform and property...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: The present system of collective agreements has been in place in the public service since the Croke Park Agreement was negotiated in 2010. These collective agreements have helped to ensure that public pay is managed in a sustainable, affordable and orderly manner.  These agreements have also enabled significant reform of public services and changes to work practices. The current public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, as part of its national response to the global pandemic, Government continues to make significant additional financial resources available to support front-line public services.  In my recent Budget speech, the Minister for Finance and I announced budgetary measures that will support up to 16,000 additional posts in our health services, up to 990 additional...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Banking Sector Data (17 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: The Office of Government Procurement has not awarded any contracts to KBC during the years 2016 to 2019, nor to date in 2020. It is a matter for individual contracting authorities to ensure that their public procurement function is discharged in line with the government accounting and procurement rules and procedures. The operation of any contract is also strictly a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has no office space lease agreements outside of those arranged by the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that neither my Department nor any of the bodies under its aegis purchased any products of the type specified that were subsequently subject to a recall.

Estimates for Public Services 2020: Motion (11 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I move: That, notwithstanding Standing Order 215 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business the following Further Revised Estimates for the Public Services for the year ending 31st December, 2020, be presented to the Dáil and circulated to members on 11th November, 2020, being a date later than that prescribed for the presentation of Estimates and be...

Estimates for Public Services 2020: Leave to Introduce (11 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2020: Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 21 — Prisons (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 22 — Courts Service (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 34 — Housing, Local Government...

Estimates for Public Services 2020: Referral to Select Committee (11 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I move: That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31st December, 2020, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to the following Select Committees, as appropriate, pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(c) and 215(3):— Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary Estimate) — Select...