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National Children's Hospital: Statements (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: Perhaps the Deputy could clarify why she thinks we are hostage to EU procurement rules. Broadly speaking, we are subject to and part of the procurement policy of the European Union.

National Children's Hospital: Statements (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: There are circumstances in which we can do so, such as, for example, in terms of the use of local labour. We can ensure that flexibilities are there in respect of procurement but because procurement policy follows on from the operation of the Single Market, I am not aware of any circumstances in which we could completely ignore it.

National Children's Hospital: Statements (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy opened up by saying he was pleasantly surprised to see me here. I do not know why he would be. This is the third time I have been subject to appropriate questioning by the Dáil or by a committee of the House in regard to my role in this. The Deputy opened up with an assertion and I am not sure why he opened on that point, given my role in it. I will move on to answering...

National Children's Hospital: Statements (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I will take these questions. What I said yesterday is that I believe we need to be far more sparing and careful with the use of two-phase processes in the future. I believe they may have a role in the future, in particular to facilitate preparatory works for some projects, such that when and if a final agreement is reached a project can then move ahead without further delay. As I said, we...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am aware of the concerns raised by the Deputy in relation to the financial strain which the cost of insurance is placing on community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and small businesses. However, the Deputy should note that as Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation and that neither I nor the Central...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Enforcement Activity (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: As daa has statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Dublin Airport, I have forwarded your question to the Company for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The amount spent on consultancy from the firms in question contracted to perform work in 2018 are provided in the table below: Supplier Number of reports commissioned Expenditure KPMG 1 €49,200 Ernst & Young (EY) Nil Deloitte & Touche Nil Arthur Andersen Nil PricewaterhouseCoopers Nil

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The amount spent on consultancy from the firms in question contracted to perform work in 2018 are provided in the table below: Supplier Expenditure KPMG €49,200 Ernst & Young (EY) Nil Deloitte & Touche Nil Arthur Andersen Nil PricewaterhouseCoopers Nil The Deputy might note that details of my Department's spending on legal and consultancy fees are regularly...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Data (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that since 2009 they have seized €9,577,544 in cash from passengers entering or leaving the State via Dublin Airport. Cash is seized by Revenue if it is believed to represent the proceeds of crime. Of that amount, €1,091,358 has been returned as a result of a successful appeal to Revenue. In addition, €5,703,500 of the cash seized in Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government has always been clear that Brexit, in whatever form it takes, will have a negative economic impact on Ireland. Indeed, the Department of Finance has been to the forefront in assessing the impact of Brexit on our economy- commissioning joint research with the ESRI on the issue, including before the actual referendum. What is clear from this research and other studies is that the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has been engaging with the Department of Health and with other Departments, including the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, in relation to how the increased costs of the National Children's Hospital project in 2019 will be managed within the overall agreed capital allocation for 2019, in light of the multi-year management of the broad range of capital projects,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The number of reports commissioned from the companies in question by my Department in 2018 are listed in the table below: Name of Company Number of Reports Amount Spent Ernst & Young (EY) 1 €28,905 Deloitte & Touche 1 €17,958 Arthur Andersen 0 - KPMG 0 - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) 0 -

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The payments made by my Department in 2018 to the firms listed in the question are set out in the table below. Name of Company Amount Spent Ernst & Young (EY) €28,905.00 Deloitte & Touche €22,478.25 Arthur Andersen - KPMG €199,850.40 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - Details of the numbers of consultants from each firm are not available.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department monitors overall expenditure by Departments. Responsibility for the management of individual projects rests with the relevant sponsoring Department or Agency. As such, I would not be systematically informed of cost overruns at project level. The Deputy may have in mind funding of the National Children's Hospital. My Department has been engaging with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (13 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware the Public Appointments Service (PAS) is an independent, statutory body which provides professional recruitment and selection services to the civil and public service. The PAS advertised a regional recruitment competition for Clerical Positions in the Civil Service in June, 2018 which attracted over 14,000 applications. This competition is being held in order...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (12 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue, that they have had extensive engagement with businesses throughout the State over the last 18 months in the context of preparing for Brexit. That engagement has intensified since the last quarter of 2018 and is continuing. I am aware that Revenue have written to all businesses who trade with the UK advising them of the steps they need to take to prepare for...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Emigrant Support Services (12 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 146 and 149 together. At the outset it is important to note that as Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation. Neither I nor the Central Bank of Ireland can interfere in the provision or pricing of insurance products, as these matters are of a commercial nature, and are determined by...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Allowance Expenditure (12 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Fuel Allowance is a means-tested payment under the National Fuel Scheme to help with the cost of home heating during the winter months. It is paid to people who are dependent on long-term social welfare payments and who are unable to provide for their own heating needs. Only one Fuel Allowance is paid to a household. The current weekly rate is €22.50 and is paid for 28 weeks from...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (12 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Central Bank Tracker Mortgage Examination Framework provides that lenders are to set up an independent appeals process to deal with affected customers who are dissatisfied with any aspect of the redress and compensation offer they received from lenders. The Framework also provides that affected customers can accept the offer for redress and compensation from lenders and, if they are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (12 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150, 154, 167 and 168 together. The increase in the betting duty rate from 1 per cent to 2 per cent, and the betting intermediary duty rate from 15% to 25%, came into effect on 1 January 2019. It is too early to draw any conclusions on the impact of these increases. I have sympathy for small bookmakers who may have ongoing difficulties competing with...