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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The location referred to by the Deputy does not form part of any Arterial Drainage Scheme, which would fall under the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. The OPW therefore has no responsibility for the maintenance of channels in this area. I also understand that, while the area surrounding the residence of the person mentioned by the Deputy has...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised that in 2015, Clare County Council received funding of €65,000 from the OPW, under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme, to undertake a coastal erosion & risk management study for Quilty to Miltown Malbay, which made recommendations for works at Spanish Point, Co Clare. In September 2018, following the recommendations of that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: Callinafercy Pier, Callinafercy, Co. Kerry is managed and maintained by Kerry County Council. In this regard, the matter should be raised with the local authority.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Data (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: In answer to the Deputy's question and following on from receipt of clarification from the Deputy, I have outlined in the table below the number of staff who have attended conferences that involved a fee, the number of conferences attended and the amount that has been spent on staff attending conferences in 2018 and to date in 2019. 2018 No. Conferences Attended No. Staff that Attended...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question I have set out in the table below the amount spent on advertising and or sponsorship in respect of conferences in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019.At present, there are no figures available for the projected spend on conferences for the remainder of 2019. 2017 Conference Amount Spent on Sponsorship and Advertising Predict 2017 €1,845.00 2018 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. Year No. Staff Attending Cost Amount Spent on Sponsorship or Advertising 2017 25 * €9,450.00 ** €0 2018 0 €0 €0 * Attendees in the main were senior officials from across a range of Government Departments and Offices that are involved in the Civil Service Renewal Programme. The places at the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Expenditure (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: Dedicated measures to prepare for Brexit were announced in Budgets 2017, 2018 and 2019, to ensure that Ireland is in the best possible position to respond to the challenges that Brexit will bring. In Budget 2019 increased resources of €25 million were provided across a range of Departments and Offices. This will enable the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts Data (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: Following a public procurement process advertised in the Official Journal of the EU, the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland awarded a contract to Duggan Brothers (Contractors) Ltd on 13th November 2017 for the role of Main Contractor for works relating the Conservation and Restoration of Historic Leinster House. The Contract award amount was €11,301,248.15 (€12,818,951.65...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: A planning application was lodged for the State Data Centre on the 21-2-2019. The programme for detailed design, tender and construction is under review at present but it is expected that tenders will be sought in Q3 2019 and construction should commence in Q4 2019/Q1 2020. The construction period is expected to be 12 to 18 months.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Hazelhatch area of Celbridge, County Kildare was assessed as part of the Eastern Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study. The Flood Risk Management Plans identified the need for a further study of the area to help identify any feasible option to manage the existing flood risk. This further study, being commissioned by Kildare County Council, is carrying out a detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The raising of roads in three areas was proposed as part of the Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme. While it has been possible to carry out this work in two locations (Montiagh South and a further stretch of the Montiagh North Road), it has not been possible to identify any practical working solutions to the difficulties associated with raising the third section of road which provides access...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: No EU receipts were received by or channelled through my Department in 2017. My Department normally receives EU receipts in relation to the funding it provides for Technical Assistance for the two North South cross-border PEACE and INTERREG programmes. However no receipts were received in 2017 as the current round of programmes were at an early stage of implementation. My Department is also...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government is committed to the Judicial Council Bill 2017. We have made a number of changes to the law, most notably last year through the passage of the national claims database. To respond to Deputy Breathnach, there should be no co-ordination in how insurance companies deal with claims. As the Deputy will be aware, last year there was a raid to gather evidence of any collusion or...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tracker Mortgage Examination (21 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 and 76 together. The Central Bank of Ireland Tracker Mortgage Examination requires mortgage lenders to conduct an examination of all tracker mortgage related issues and to provide appropriate redress and compensation to customers which were impacted by contractual or consumer protection failings by their lender.  A key objective of the Examination...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Social Insurance Payments (21 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the person in question submitted their self-employed tax return for 2017 with a reported income in excess of €5,000. Self-employed taxpayers (aged between 16 and 66) who have an annual income greater than €5,000 are liable to pay ‘Class S’ Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) at a rate of 4%, subject to a minimum payment of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Resources (21 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe:  I am advised by Revenue that the new administrative arrangements for PAYE (PAYE Modernisation) started on 1 January this year. These new arrangements do not affect the way income tax and other statutory deductions are calculated under the PAYE system, but do change the way employers report payroll information to Revenue. In most cases, there has been a seamless integration of the new...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (21 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears (CCMA) forms part of the Central Bank’s Consumer Protection Framework.  It is a statutory Code first introduced by the Central Bank in February 2009, with the current CCMA becoming effective from 1 July 2013.  The CCMA provides a strong consumer protection framework, requiring relevant firms to ensure borrowers in arrears or...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that it has reviewed the person’s tax situation and is satisfied that there is no error and the position is correct.  The ‘deduction’ from the person’s Occupational Pension is a consequence of a reduction in their tax credits to facilitate collection of the tax due on their State Contributory Pension. The person was not...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Investigations (21 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware this matter is the subject of ongoing legal action. As such it would not be appropriate for the Minister or my department to comment. My officials recieved the following response from the Central Bank of Ireland in regard to your query: "Any information received has been thoroughly considered in the context of our overall supervision of EBS DAC.  Due to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (21 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that it cannot review the person’s tax situation for 2018 until they submit their Form P60, which should be provided to them by their employer.  Revenue has also confirmed that it has already made direct contact with the person to assist them in claiming their entitlements. The person is now registered for Revenue’s...