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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Communications (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: One of the twelve Guiding Principles of Quality Customer Service in the Civil Service is that Departments and Offices "take a proactive approach in providing information that is clear, timely and accurate" and "continue the drive for simplification of rules, regulations, forms, information leaflets and procedures." The use of plain language facilitates more effective communication with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 164 together. Following approval by Government of the Report of the Flood Policy Review Group in September 2004, the Office of Public Works (OPW) commenced a project to collate from various sources, process and publish available information on past floods in Ireland. The data collated were published on the website www.floodmaps.ie in October 2006....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Please see the table, which summarises the position at Loughcrew for each of the years requested. Since 2017, the Office of Public Works has installed a footfall counter which measures the number of visitors at the site in general. Separately, the number of visitors who have specifically requested a key to visit the interior of the Monument itself is also recorded. It can be assumed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Following resolution of the encroachment issues at this property, the Office of Public Works continues to review all options to provide the best possible solution for An Garda Síochána’s operational and policing needs. Maintenance of the existing Garda Station premises continues with painting works recently completed.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by my Department that it is a matter for Local Authorities, in the first instance, to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat. In this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works will submit a standard planning application to Dublin City Council subject to the receipt of consent from the Minister of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, to proceed with the proposed development at the Casino at Marino, a designated National Monument. The timescale for the planning application is subject to discussions between the OPW and Dublin City...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In the wake of the UK referendum on EU membership, Government Ministers have taken every opportunity to engage with the Article 50 Task Force, our EU partners and the UK to advance Ireland’s Brexit priorities. As Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform I have responsibility for the three EU-funded cross-border programmes in which Ireland and the UK are partners, namely the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public procurement represents an important market for Irish businesses. Significant work has been undertaken by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) to ensure that public procurement is accessible to all businesses, including SMEs. Specific measures to support SME participation include dividing larger tendering competitions into lots and setting proportionate eligibility requirements,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Data (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168 to 170, inclusive, together. The following tables set out details of the various grades at which staff are employed in my Department and the bodies under its aegis. These tables provide a breakdown of the numbers of males and females employed at each grade together with the approximate ratio of males to females which have also been expressed as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Government Expenditure (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The demographic projections used to inform medium-term expenditure planning in the context of Budget 2019 are broadly based on the figures set out in the IGEES paper ‘Budgetary Impact of Changing Demographics 2017 – 2027.’ This paper sets out the likely additional costs over the next decade relating to increased demands in the areas of health, education and social...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Appointments to State Boards (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question, I can confirm that in respect of the public bodies and other entities under the aegis of my Department, the recruitment and selection process for board members is not undertaken directly by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Equality Proofing of Budgets (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The ongoing work regarding Equality Budgeting in Ireland follows the Programme for a Partnership Government commitment to ‘develop the process of budget and policy proofing as a means of advancing equality, reducing poverty and strengthening economic and social rights’. The Programme also includes a commitment to ‘ensure the institutional arrangements are in place to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the person in question has a very significant tax debt which has been the subject of protracted legal proceedings. Current legal proceedings stand adjourned before the Examiner in the High Court until 16 January 2019. Given the level of non-compliance and failure by the person concerned to engage satisfactorily with Revenue over a long period, I am advised by...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Supervision (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Regulated financial service providers are required to comply with the Central Bank’s Consumer Protection Code 2012 (the Code) which is available on the Bank's website. The Code is a statutory code of conduct which imposes requirements regarding how regulated entities must engage with consumers. Provision 4.1 of the Code requires that a regulated entity must ensure that all...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Data (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Department of Finance is committed to building and expanding of the economic expertise and capability across all divisions of the Department, with the aim of developing a modern, professional and forward-looking Department. Currently, a total of 98 staff within the Department hold at least one Economics qualification. A further 30 staff are presently undertaking Economics qualifications...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Measures (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 79 together. It has not been possible in the time available to compile all the information sought in the Deputy's two PQs. In relation to the Deputy’s PQ about post enactment reports (PQ 51373/18), the Deputy will be aware that Standing Order 164A of Dáil Eireann Standing Orders 2016 and Standing Order 168 of Seanad Eireann Standing Orders...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Since 2015, my Department has administered the Fuel Grant Scheme for Disabled Drivers, which was introduced to replace the excise relief element of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme. To qualify for the Scheme an applicant must be in possession of a Primary Medical Certificate. To qualify for a Primary Medical Certificate an applicant must satisfy one of the conditions set...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Data (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman is independent in the performance of his functions. I understand that each complaint is different and is dealt with based on its own merits. That said, the Office of the Financial Service and Pensions Ombudsman has provided the following information based on the work of the Financial Services Ombudsman for the year...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rebates (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: A draft Ministerial Order providing for the scheme has been prepared and is currently being reviewed by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. I expect to sign the Order before the end of the month. I am advised that the Revenue Commissioners have developed systems to enable charities submit claims and to support processing and payment of claims. The facility to make claims under the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Building Finance Ireland Establishment (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 to 85, inclusive, together. Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) is being established as one of a number of measures to address the housing crisis. It will provide a source of funding for small to medium sized residential developments on a commercial basis. The Home Building Finance Ireland Act was signed into law by the President this Monday, 3...