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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has no record of fees paid or services rendered to Mr Peter Smyth, in his capacity as a process auditor and/or Peter Smyth Management Consultancy Ltd. for each of the years 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 178 together. Firstly, I must point out that the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman is independent in the performance of his statutory functions. I have been advised by the Ombudsman that the number of complaints outstanding each month in 2018 were as follows:- Year Month Number of complaints outstanding at the end of the Month 2018 January...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: At the outset, I must point out that the Financial Services and Pension Ombudsman is independent in the performance of his statutory functions. As the Deputy will be aware the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017 (FSPO Act 2017)which commenced on 1 January 2018 established the Office of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO). Prior to 2018 the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that as flat rate expenses allowances are given as a deduction from employment income, the cost of the allowance at individual level is dependent on not just the amount of the allowance but also the particular tax circumstance of the recipient of the allowance. The cost will vary depending on whether and to the extent that the taxpayer concerned has taxable income and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The first National Mitigation Plan represents an initial step to set us on a pathway to achieve the level of decarbonisation required. It is a whole-of-Government Plan, reflecting in particular the central roles of the key Ministers responsible for the sectors covered by the Plan – Electricity Generation, the Built Environment, Transport and Agriculture, as well as drawing on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: A pre-feasibility study into the flooding issues in Ballinhassig has been completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and has identified a preferred option for the area. Further assessment of the environmental impacts are currently being progressed to inform the planning process, after which the project will progress to planning and detailed design. It is not possible to provide a timeframe...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Commissioners of Public Works have not acquired any new properties in Rosslare Europort.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Private Partnerships (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public procurement is a key priority for Government and has undergone significant reform aimed at ensuring sustainable delivery of much needed public services while also encouraging and supporting SME participation in these business opportunities.  This approach is beneficial for the State because it nurtures competition which ensures value for money is maintained and provides SMEs with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Tenders for services as they arise within the Office of Public Works (OPW), are advertised on www.supplygov.ieor www.etenders.gov.ie. Open recruitment to fill positions in the OPW for the operation of mechanical plant and equipment, is advertised on the OPW website (www.opw.ie)and may also be advertised in certain national and provincial newspapers.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: While some discussions have taken place locally in Roscrea in relation to the area of the site in question, no conclusions have yet been arrived at. As stated previously, OPW will ultimately be guided in relation to these matters by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht who is overseeing how best to address the respectful commemoration of this era on a national basis...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187, 201 and 202 together. As I have previously informed the House, since 2011 a number of significant public service reforms have been undertaken that continue to deliver improved services and value for money across a range of areas, including governance, accountability, procurement, shared services, organisational reform and property management. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Reviews (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Arterial Drainage Act 1945 made provision for the drainage and improvement of land through the delivery by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland of arterial drainage schemes, for entire catchments. Increasing urbanisation led in 1995 to an amendment of the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945, that permits the OPW to implement localised flood relief schemes to provide flood protection...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Historically, flood risk management focused on the arterial drainage of river catchments to improve agricultural land. Maintenance of Arterial and Drainage District channels, designated under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945, is the responsibility of the OPW and Local Authorities respectively. These include the maintenance by the OPW of the Boyne, Inny and Glyde-and-Dee Arterial Drainage...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The preferred property solutions in regard to Garda Stations involve the use of State owned property. Other than the finalisation of a small number of acquisitions at Clonmel and Bailieborough currently being completed, the Office of Public Works has no other immediate plans to purchase property for Garda Stations.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the question refers to matters which would be commercially sensitive, the Office of Public Works is unable to comment on any such plans. Details of properties which are purchased for State organisations are normally made public when purchases have been completed. Generally when OPW is seeking to acquire a property or site it will trawl the market and advertise publicly. However, once...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Meetings (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, the Taoiseach has initiated a process with the Leader of Fianna Fáil to review the Confidence and Supply Agreement which facilitates the operation of the current Fine Gael led minority Government. Both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil  have appointed teams of negotiators and the review is ongoing. In that context, the Taoiseach has requested that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works has secured a funding commitment from Fáilte Ireland to improve visitor facilities at Casino Marino through provision of a new visitor welcome facility (including café and retail space) additional visitor car parking and improvements to the landscape. This proposed development may include provision of access/egress from Malahide Road. The proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The payments made by my Department to the individual / company in question from 2013 to 2017 are set out below. Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Vote 11) Payment Date Total Services Rendered  Description of service 2013 €110,700 Consultancy Procurement Advice and Support Office of Government Procurement (Vote 39) Payment Date...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The protection of Shannon Airport from flooding is the responsibility of the airport owners, the Shannon Airport Authority. The airport is protected by a range of embankments on its Eastern and Western sides which are owned by the airport Authority which is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of those embankments. There are other embankments adjacent to the airport which...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates Process (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Due to the scale of Government expenditure and the cash basis of Government accounting, the need for Supplementary Estimates can arise for a number of reasons, including policy decisions, timing issues and overspends. Supplementary Estimates are an important element of expenditure management, allowing for the proper alignment of resources within allocations. However, they can only be...