Results 17,621-17,640 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin
- Order of Business (19 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: Deputy Dooley does not want any change. He does not want reform.
- Order of Business (19 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: Rubbish. Moreover, the Deputy knows it is rubbish.
- Order of Business (19 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: There is no-----
- Order of Business (19 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: The Deputy is not interested in-----
- Order of Business (19 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: -----change or reform.
- Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme) and Remuneration Bill: Order for Second Stage (19 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: The Commissioner of Valuation has sole responsibility for all valuation matters under the Valuation Act 2001 which includes the implementation of the revaluation of all commercial and industrial properties on a nationwide basis. The basis of valuation for all commercial property is net annual value, i.e. the rental value of the property. To ensure equity and uniformity, valuation revisions...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: The Valuation Act 2001 provides for the valuation of all commercial and industrial property and the Commissioner of Valuation is independent in the performance of his functions under the Act and the making of valuations for rating is his sole prerogative. Under the 2001 Act, the basis of valuation for all commercial property is net annual value, i.e. the rental value of the property. To...
- Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: The rationalisation and amalgamation of VECs and the precise mechanics of how that will be implemented is primarily a matter for the Minister for Education and Skills. I support the whole concept of VEC rationalization. I am keen that this approach should both produce significant savings and improve services. The VEC rationalization process has fed into the overall Comprehensive Review of...
- Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: My Department is engaged in the necessary preparatory work and consultations to give effect to the commitments in the Programme for Government in relation to Freedom of Information. I hope to be in a position to introduce the necessary legislative measures to give effect to the commitments in the Programme for Government in the New Year.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: The Programme Director of the new Reform and Delivery Unit is at Assistant Secretary level. The salary scale for this post is â¬127,796 to â¬146,191 per annum. This is a TLAC appointment and the salary norms for the grade are set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Special severance gratuity payments and added years do not apply to the post.
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: The special retirement terms provided to Top-level Appointments Committee (TLAC) appointees apply to Secretaries General. The Deputy will be aware that the terms are being reviewed at present. They do not apply to Chief Executive Officers of non-commercial State agencies whose departure terms are subject to a letter dated 26 May 1998 to all Departments. That letter delegated sanction to...
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question my Department only records details of appointments made to State agencies that come under the remit of my Department. Details in respect of these bodies are contained in the following table. State agencies Name of Body Current Members Remuneration details in respect of board members and board chairpersons An Post National Lottery Company Mr Donal...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: It has not been possible to collate the data as requested in the time available. I will however supply the data to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: In response to the Deputy's question, the only State Agency under the remit of my Department is An Post National Lottery. Savings of approximately â¬63,000 could be made if State agency board members annual payments were rescinded in respect of the board of that Body.
- Written Answers — Civil Service Staff: Civil Service Staff (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 192 together. The purpose of the Civil Service Conciliation and Arbitration scheme is to provide means acceptable both to the State and to its employees for dealing with claims and proposals relating to the conditions of service of civil servants and to secure the fullest co-operation between the State, as employer, and civil servants, as employees,...
- Written Answers — Public Service Appointments: Public Service Appointments (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: Recruitment to the Civil Service and to certain parts of the wider public service is governed by the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. The Act established the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and the Public Appointments Service (PAS). The CPSA sets the standards to apply to the recruitment of persons for positions in the Civil Service and...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: The only State Agency under the aegis of my Department is An Post National Lottery. Pension payments in respect of former employees of An Post National Lottery are dealt with by the Department of Communications and Natural Resources.
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: I propose to take questions 195 and 196 together. The table below sets out the information as requested by the Deputy. List of Special Advisers above min of PO standard - Oct 2011 Department Minister/Minister of State Name of Adviser Sanctioned Pay Rate Communications,Energy and Natural Resources Minister Rabbitte Simon Nugent â¬97,200 Mr Nugent graduated with a BA Mod (Political...
- Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (18 Oct 2011)
Brendan Howlin: The award of public contracts is governed by EU Treaty principles and Directives on public procurement. The aim 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 rules for a public body to favour or discriminate against particular candidates on grounds of nationality and there are legal...