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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: The rural areas seem to be outside the works being done.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: There were consultation days for Carrickobrien and Cloonbonny, which are outside urban areas. The Minister of State mentioned we are focused on urban populations. My concern is the minor works schemes have not the capacity to carry out work outside the CFRAM report.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. First, I wish both Ministers the very best in their new Departments. I have a question on subhead A8 in Vote 12, superannuation and retired allowances. It relates to an increase of 994% on a liability to a payment under chapter 2C of the Taxes Consolidation Act. Could the Minister please supply some background on what that is and why it is so large? I do not...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: It is on page 43. My notes indicate it is subhead A8. It goes from €100,000 to €1,105,000. The second point relates to Vote 39 and the Office of Government Procurement. Could the Minister please give a brief outline on the work that is ongoing in getting suppliers registered through e-Tenders. It is a significant concern for smaller businesses as it is difficult to get...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: Does the provision relate to one individual?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: That is okay.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to expedite an application for a residency card for a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17387/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 141. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government further to the passing of 2.5 years since his Department invited submissions from the public on the targeted revision of the outdated wind energy development guidelines, when he will publish these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17554/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 220. To ask the Minister for Health to examine the means assessment and personal contribution under the fair deal scheme for persons (details supplied). [17403/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Radio Broadcasting (22 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 265. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the providers that are using the Raidió Teilifís Éireann mast in Carnhill, Drumlish, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17546/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (21 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 272. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16656/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (21 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 360. To ask the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) is not allowed to return home where there are qualified persons to provide adequate care. [16753/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 185. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will engage with a company (details supplied) regarding cleaning, dredging and surveying of the River Shannon in conjunction with the catchment flood risk assessment and management report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16493/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Greenways Funding (15 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply and will make a few points on foot of it. As he outlined, a number of projects will be considered for funding by his Department, but I assure him that the projects in counties Longford and Westmeath would have major benefits. I cannot emphasise strongly enough the fact that they are ready to go. Longford and Westmeath county councils have...

Topical Issue Debate: Greenways Funding (15 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: I wish the Minister, Deputy Shane Ross, the very best in his new Department. I note that he has been to Ballymahon and Athlone in relation to this project and assessing the viability of the greenways. First, I will focus on the Westmeath section. The Government has commissioned a cycle route from Mullingar to Athlone at a cost of €7 million, which came from the economic stimulus...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 93. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to expedite a short term visa for persons (details supplied). [15401/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (14 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 115. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to consider increasing Garda Síochána numbers at Edgeworthstown Garda station, County Longford (details supplied). [15587/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (14 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 458. To ask the Minister for Health if he will urgently reinstate the provision of 24-hour community care for a person (details supplied), given additional funding to the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15924/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (14 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: 547. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the mobile telephone coverage taskforce; the extent of public consultation it will employ; the timeline for the stated objections; if coverage providers are obliged to guarantee a certain level of coverage in rural Ireland, given the low levels available and the increase in mobile telephone bills; and if...

Insurance Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jun 2016)

Peter Burke: I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, the very best of luck in his new Department. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important motion and the issue of rising insurance costs. Insurance costs have become a major issue facing motorists and the Government must explore every avenue to reduce insurance costs. Over the past year, increases of 30% and beyond in...