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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Rehiring (17 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In the years 2011, 2012 and 2013, there were no retired public servants awarded temporary or term time posts in my Department. In 2014, two retired public servants were awarded temporary contracts through open competition with the Public Appointment Services.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Leader's Allowance Issues (17 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292 and 293 together. I refer to my reply to Question No. 283 (25340/14) of 17 June, 2014.  The Parliamentary Activities Allowance  is paid to the parliamentary leader of a "qualifying party", or the equivalent independent member, to pay for expenses arising from the parliamentary activities, including research, of the party or member...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (17 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (DoECLG) wrote to Kerry County Council indicating, based on the estimate submitted by the Council to that Department, that up to €1,226,920 is available to the Council to undertake the necessary repair works to damaged coastal protection and flood defence infrastructure. The Council submitted an overall programme of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Programme for Government Implementation (17 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question, in the table below I have provided an update on the status of my Department's commitments under the Programme for Government. As can be seen from this update significant progress has been made in my Department. The progress identified to date clearly shows that the Government has focused its attention on the decisions and reforms needed to achieve...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Advisers Remuneration (17 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I currently have 2 special advisers in my Department. Their details are set out below. Name Title Salary (per annum) Anne Byrne Special Adviser (D/PER) €84,706 with effect from March 2014 Ronan O'Brien Special Adviser (D/PER) €106,880 with effect May 2014 

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Gender Balance Issues (17 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: As the Deputy is aware in 2011 the Government introduced new arrangements for the appointment of State board members.  Under the new arrangements Departments now invite expressions of interest from the public in vacancies on the boards of bodies under their aegis on their websites. It is open to all members of the public regardless of gender, political affiliations or geographical...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Programme for Government Priorities (17 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In answer to the Deputy's question my priorities for the remainder of my term in office are consistent with the priorities outlined in the Statement of Government Priorities 2014-2016 published by Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Joan Burton on Friday 11 July last.  In the area of responsible and sustainable management of the public finances in addition to working towards...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Responsibilities (17 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question as I continued as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform  there was no requirement for the Department to produce any briefing following the recent reassignment of portfolios.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (17 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: The property has been put on the market for disposal. However, I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the matter is still under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pensions Reform (17 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I refer to my reply to Question No. 94 (27770/14) of 26 June, 2014.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 90:In page 73, line 36, to delete “Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2011” and substitute “Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2014”.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 92:In page 75, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: “(w) The Revenue Commissioners, in relation to a record that relates to the formation of an opinion under section 811 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 that a transaction is a tax avoidance transaction, save as regards a record that was created before—(i) the date on which an officer of the...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 93:In page 75, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following: “(x) The Residential Institutions Redress Board, in the performance of its functions under the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002, other than insofar as it relates to records concerning the general administration of those functions; (y) The Residential Institutions Redress Review Committee,...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 94:In page 75, to delete lines 13 to 21.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 97:In page 75, to delete lines 31 and 32.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 101:In page 76, to delete line 6.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 102:In page 76, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: “Ervia”.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Fleming may move this one.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I have taken a long time with the legislation. Sometimes the Houses of the Oireachtas are criticised on the slow passage of Bills but the Bill has been significantly improved by the work of the Members of the House, in particular on Committee Stage. I have given very careful consideration to all the very strong cases made. I responded in very careful terms to very good amendments tabled by...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: The company itself and all its records will be subject to freedom of information. EirGrid will be subject to freedom of information.