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Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: It is 50% more.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: To deal with the technical aspect of the amendment before any broader issues, this is a drafting issue on which advice was sought from the Parliamentary Counsel. The word "enactment" is used twice in paragraph (g) of the definition of "public service body", but both with the words "by or under". It is also used in the definition of "relevant provision", but in the context of "pursuant to"....

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: It is in the amendment to the Schedule, amendment No. 26. It states: In page 12, line 28, to delete paragraph 22. Home helps are included where they have a public service pension scheme, as some of them do. Part-time workers' pay is set having regard to full-time workers' salary scales and the rate is then appropriately applied to part-time workers. If a worker works 50% of the equivalent...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The debate has ranged extraordinarily widely over what is, after all, only a technical amendment. Deputy Burton raised a legal point very early on in her contribution before the break. I can no longer remember what the point was but her interpretation was correct.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The general rule of thumb is that the definition of a public servant is the same as that which applies to the pension levy. There might be a situation where a person is below the exemption limit for the pension levy but is covered by this Bill.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: There are many points to be made. As the Minister stated, the cut proposed for persons on the very lowest pay is progressive and its effect on the pay of the lowest paid is reduced. Substitute teachers are on a special rate of pay that reflects the nature of the work they do. The legislation will affect their rates of pay, but the broad intention is to limit it to those who pay the pension...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: There was a golden era of public service unions and public servants. I quoted some figures in my contribution yesterday. If the Deputies care to pick up the pay rates for any job in the public service they care to name, whether low, medium or high paid - I accept these are skewed towards the medium and high paid and include all Members of this House among the high paid variety - they will...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Public service unions.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Yes.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Boston.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I have no problems about getting the Minister of State, Deputy Carey's comments circulated. I understand he did not complete them but I believe he promised that he would circulate them. Perhaps we could get somebody-----

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: And the Deputy would be saying what I am saying if he were on this side of the House.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: What about the health levy proposal?

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: What about the €13,500?

Relocation of VEC Centre. (15 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy Seán Haughey. I have some responsibility in the area, but mine is separate from that of Deputy Haughey's. The Deputy might be amused to know that some civil servants thought I might be nervous about responding to him, but I have no hesitation in dealing...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The cost associated with the site to date is €1.95 million.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has not undertaken any capital flood relief works in the Cork South West area in the years 2004 - 2008. However, maintenance works are carried out annually on the Ouvane and the Bandon River (Dunmanway) Catchment Drainage Schemes.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 130 together. The annual rent for the lease of the Government Offices at Athlumney, Kilcairn, Navan is €573,000. While the Commissioners of Public Works have no immediate use for the former Government Offices at Kells Road, Navan, it is a valuable and strategic site, which will be retained by the State. A range of option for its longer-term use is...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the Department of Finance, are responsible for the management of property under sections 28, 29, 30 and 31 of the State Property Act (1954), following the dissolution of companies, either voluntarily, or being struck off the Companies Register. The Minister may waive his interest in said assets, where appropriate, under the State Property Act...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Deputy will need no protection from me.