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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works in relation to the proposed flood relief scheme for Skibbereen the position is that the detailed design of the Scheme is nearing completion. The first stage of the procurement process for a civil works contractor to undertake the works has been commenced by Cork County Council, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: The Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) is an independent statutory body and as such I have no role in the setting of its review procedures. My Department has been informed, however, that following the recent judgement on a Judicial Review case relating to, inter alia, the review procedures available under its Codes of Practice, the Commission has no plans to make any changes...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commencement of Legislation (16 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question the only Act currently in force, for which I have lead responsibility, that has parts or sections yet to be formally commenced is the Construction Contracts Act 2013. The aim of the Construction Contracts Act 2013 is to have a new system which will both reduce the non-payment exposure of subcontractors and provide some effective remedy for them should...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Partnership Legislation (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 330 and 335 together. As provided for in Section 99 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, all Public Service Pension Schemes now provide equal pension provisions to surviving spouses and civil partners.  With regard to comparison to UK legislation, it is understood that the UK's Equality...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies Expenditure (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question, I am informed by the Office of the Ombudsman that the following are the amounts paid in Legal Costs by that Office for each of the years 2010 - 2013: 2010 2011 2012 2013 €343,000 €455,000 €156,000 €543,000

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that work on developing a flood relief scheme for Cork City has been underway for some time. The Scheme covers the area from Inniscarra Dam to downstream of the City on the River Lee, and it will also include proposals for Blackpool and Ballyvolane which are affected by tributaries of the River Lee. The OPW will hold a public information...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Data (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: Five specialist streams were included in the Administrative Officer (AO) competition in 2013 - Finance and Banking; Tax Policy; Law; Human Resources; and Economics. In total, there have been 43 assignments and all were to posts in Dublin. Department/Office AO Finance and Banking AO Tax Policy AO Law AO Human Resources AO Economics Finance 5 3 3 1 - PER 3 1 2 4 7...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the core strategy for addressing flood risk in the Shannon Basin is the River Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study. Good progress continues to be made on this project. A total of 66 locations along the Shannon have been identified for further assessment under the Study. The output of this important...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: Public Procurement is governed by EU and National rules. The aim of these rules is to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers best value for money. It would be a breach of the EU rules for a public body to favour or discriminate against particular candidates on grounds such as nationality, organisational size, etc. and there are legal...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Reports (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question the Department reports progress on its Business Plan and Statement of Strategy on a regular basis. 

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: There are no specific protocols or procedures in place in the civil service in respect of the specific situation raised in the Deputy's question rather the protection of children is addressed through the broader legal, administrative and recruitment framework in place across all sectors. The Sex Offenders Act 2001 introduced a wide range of measures aimed at reducing the risk to the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that tearooms are being provided at Kilmacurragh National Botanic Gardens, Co Wicklow. Planning permission for 'change of use' has been received from Wicklow County Council. A Contractor was appointed earlier this year following a competitive tender process for construction of the facility. However certain contractual issues have arisen...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In general, staff recruited to the public service to cover short-term leave over the summer months are drawn from the Temporary Clerical Officer (TCO) competitions run by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Assignments from the 2014 TCO recruitment campaign commenced in April and to date 1,314 assignments have been made. Assignments were made to 8 Government Departments...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (15 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question I can confirm that the engagement of all service-providers by my Department is done within the parameters of value for money with every effort made to minimise costs. In line with stated Government policy, all public bodies must use a competitive process for the purchase of any goods and services, whatever the value.     The following...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy's party is running that part of the island.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: Is there any word of positivity?

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: Nothing positive.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Martin's speech was written before the announcement.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: It was the one seat Fianna Fáil had left.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Brendan Howlin: No such thing.