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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Bodies Issues (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only State Agency under the aegis of my Department. The NESDO was established under the NESDO Act 2006 and is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). Since coming into office on 9 March 2011, there have been two appointments to the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), as...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Staff Issues (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: No added years have been awarded to staff in my Department between March 2011 and December 2013.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Relations Contracts Data (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: The table below provides details of external public relations firms employed by my Department since 9 March 2011. Name of Consultant Purpose of consultancy Caroline Erskine, Media and Public Affairs Consultant To assist in the implementation of the communications plan for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union and associated projects.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Programmes (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: Having exited the EU/IMF Programme of Support, Ireland is participating fully in the 2014 European Semester process. As the Deputy will be aware, this is the fourth European Semester cycle, the third under the enhanced governance arrangements introduced by the six-pack, and the first under the further enhancements introduced by the two-pack. This year’s semester commenced in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: The total expenditure by my Department on photography from 9th March 2011 to date is provided in the table below: Year Amount spent on photography 2011 (9th March to December ) €28,069 2012 €13,449 2013 €44,950* 2014 Nil My Department ran a competitive tender for the provision of host photography services for major events during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2013....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Agencies (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: There is only one agency, National Economic and Social Council under the remit of my Department. In July 2012, the Government agreed to the recommendations of a Review of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and the National Economic and Social Development Office undertaken by my Department. It was agreed to dissolve the NESDO but to retain the NESC as the statutory body. The...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: My Department's Communicating Europe Initiative (CEI) provides grants to a range of organisations such as local community groups, NGOs, academic institutions and schools, to encourage projects with a focus on public communications on the European Union. Total payments by my Department under CEI in 2012 was €134,042, in 2013 was €159,350 and nil to date in 2014. Prior to 2012...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts Data (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: The information sought by the Deputy regarding the manufacturers, or where appropriate the suppliers, of gifts presented by Taoisigh during the last ten years is set out in the schedule. I should add that the Department is open to sourcing gifts from other manufacturers and/or suppliers in Ireland whenever the opportunity arises. Country and Date Recipient Gift Manufacturer /...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers Remuneration (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: Under the Guidelines on Staffing of Ministerial Offices separate arrangements apply to the staffing requirements of the offices of the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste. Following the general reductions provided for under the Haddington Road agreement, the salaries of Mr. Mark Kennelly (Chief of Staff) and Mr. Andrew McDowell (Special Advisor) were reduced to €156,380.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Freedom of Information Requests (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: All Freedom of Information requests received in my Department are processed by designated officials in accordance with the FOI Acts. In the case of non-personal requests the legislation specifies that a fee shall be charged equal to the estimated cost of search, retrieval and copying of records concerned. The details requested for the years specified are set out in the table below. The...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: There are no NGOs under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Chairperson of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) has traditionally been Secretary General of my Department. I appointed the current Secretary General as Chairperson of the NESC and Chairperson of the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) with effect from 1 August 2011 for a five year term. Section 18 of the the Statistics Act 1993 sets out the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Legislative Programme (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: There was one Bill published by my Department since I was appointed Taoiseach. The Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013, was published in June 2013, further to a commitment in the Programme for Government. A regulatory impact analysis (RIA) is normally required for all primary legislation but there are certain exceptions to this rule...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Electoral Reform (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: There are no proposals for Northern Ireland representation in Dáil Éireann.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: A switchdesk service is provided to my Department by Éircom. Two Telephonists are provided to operate the telephone switchdesk. This arrangement originates from a time when telephonist services were provided to all Government Departments by the Department of Post and Telegraphs. This arrangement has met the Department’s needs for a prolonged period.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Reports (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: The table below details the reports commissioned externally by my Department from February 2011 to December 2013. No Ministerial allowances are paid by my Department. Reports Commissioned Externally Report Name Consultant Completed Cost Microsoft License Solution Analysis (For Internal use only) Sam360 (trading as Smart License Ltd) December 2013 €2,560 eCabinet Security...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (21 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: My Department has made no payments to Accenture or Oracle in 2013 or to date in 2014.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on the Department of the Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (16 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: I understand some further costs will arise, although we do not yet have a figure for those.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on the Department of the Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (16 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: I cannot say. A figure has been included for this year and the sole member of the tribunal is working on the issue. He has indicated he will be able to finalise the costs fairly soon.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on the Department of the Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (16 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: That is on the basis of the cases to be decided by both divisions in respect of what will be the final costs. I cannot state that this will be the end of the matter. I expect there will be some further claims and costs.