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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 to 128, inclusive, together. I am informed by Revenue that the average (mean) Income Tax, USC and combined Income Tax and USC, paid by Schedule E and Schedule D taxpayer units, both overall and broken down by county, for the years 2011 to 2016 (the latest year for which data are currently available) are set out in the tables below. Jointly assessed...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Foireann Roinne (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Níl aon dualgas ar bhaill foirne An Roinn Airgeadais séirbhísí a cur ar fáil trí mhéan na Ghaeilge. Mar sin féin, tá painéal cumtha ag an Roinn de bhaill foirne atá Gaeilge acu chun an séirbhís seo a chur ar fáil nuair atá sé á lorg. Tá cúigear tar éis a chuid seirbhísí a thairg chun...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Foireann Roinne (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Níl aon dualgas ar bhaill foirne An Roinn Airgeadais séirbhísí a cur ar fáil trí mhéan na Ghaeilge. Mar sin féin, tá painéal cumtha ag an Roinn de bhaill foirne atá Gaeilge acu chun an séirbhís seo a chur ar fáil nuair atá sé á lorg. Tá cúigear tar éis a chuid seirbhísí a thairg chun...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I have not met with officials in relation to the project to which the Deputy refers. Overall responsibility for the management and delivery of the project lies with Cork City Council, with Exchequer grant funding being administered through the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. 

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Northern Ireland (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Ireland and Northern Ireland are partners in two EU-funded cross-border Cooperation Programmes, PEACE and INTERREG, with a total value of just over €550 million over the period 2014-2020.  The PEACE IV Programme has a total value of €270 million and aims to promote peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The INTERREG VA Programme,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Please see listed below the applications submitted by Cork County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme in 2017/2018. Cork County Council applications - 2018 Project Location Details Status Amount Approved N71 Cork Road, Skibbereen Replace the existing culvert & upgrade of existing piped system Approved €237,009 Ballymakeera Sandbag...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch on 3rd May, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch on 3rd May, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Measured Term Maintenance Contract which expired on 12thOctober 2018 set a single order limit at €500,000 exclusive of VAT. During this contract i.e. from 13thOctober 2014 to 12thOctober 2018 the number of projects that have exeeeded the contract limit of €500,000 exclusive of VAT were as follows: Projects, that have exceeded €500k exclusive of VAT and that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018, which was published on 9 July, provides for an increase in the compulsory retirement age to 70, for the majority of public servants recruited prior to 1 April 2004.  These public servants generally have a compulsory retirement age of 65 at present, which is provided for under statute.  The Bill passed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138, 143, 145, 147 and 149 together. Managing the delivery of public services within allocations forms a key part of the responsibilities of every Minister and Department. My own Department is in regular contact with all other Departments and Offices to ensure that expenditure is being managed within the overall fiscal parameters. The drawdown of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 139, 141 and 142 together. The Government is fully aware of the scale of the political, economic and diplomatic challenge posed by Brexit.  It has been clear and consistent about Ireland’s priorities, namely minimising the impact on trade and the economy; protecting the Northern Ireland Peace Process; maintaining the Common Travel Area; and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: We live in a world that is uncertain and in which Ireland faces many challenges, including the international and global trading challenges to which the Deputy refers. Central to the Government’s preparation for such challenges is the prudent management of the public finances in order to ensure the economy remains competitive in the face of future economic headwinds.  Measures...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 221 - PQ13541/18 - of 27 March 2018

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 146 and 148 together. Public Procurement is governed by EU legislation and National rules and guidelines. The aim of these rules is to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers best value for money. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) has responsibility for the National Public Procurement Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Construction Contracts (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The conditions of most construction contracts in use between construction clients and building contractors in both the public and private sectors require that payments are made at defined intervals and that payment is contingent on work being completed to a pre-determined standard.  There is usually no contractual obligation on the main contractor to make payments to sub-contractors...

Finance Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (23 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Finance Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Two weeks ago I made my Budget Statement in the House. I noted that a decade had passed since the financial crisis. In a dynamic and ever-changing global environment, the Irish economy continues to strengthen and grow. A record number of our citizens have jobs. Our public finances are balanced. We have made progress and the darkest...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Bodies (23 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed that none of the bodies under the aegis of my Department have an involvement in or have representatives attending Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative. Regarding State-backed banks, my Department does not hold the information that the Deputy is requesting. However, officials from my Department have contacted the banks in question and have received the following...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (23 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As indicated in my budget speech, there has been no change to the application of the 9% VAT rate in respect of the provision of facilities for taking part in sporting activities including golf or physical education activities. Therefore, the VAT treatment of visitor fees and membership fees has not changed.