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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to inform the Deputy that periodically vacancies arise in the Department of Finance that are filled by way of Internal, Interdepartmental and Open Competitions. In 2017 there were 9 internal competitions and to date in 2018 there were 7. Some of these competitions involve the successful candidate being seconded to another Department or to the European Commission. In other cases...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cycling Facilities Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: It is expected that the report referred to will be available by the end of this month. The Office of Public Works will then give due consideration to the recommendations contained therein.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Election Expenditure (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The approximate costings of each Presidential, Dáil Éireann, Local, European Parliament and Seanad Éireann election and Bye-Election since February 2011 to 2016 are set out in the following table with the exception of the 2015 Carlow Kilkenny Bye Election* which was held with the 2015 Referendums Marriage Equality and Age of Eligibility to Office of President.  It is not,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Referendum Expenditure (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The approximate costings for all Referendums since 2011 to 2015 are set out in the table below with the exception of the Referendum held in 2011* which was not held on its own but combined and accounted for with the Presidential Election and the Dublin West Bye Election.  It is not, therefore, possible to give an accurate cost of that Referendum as there would have been an extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The delivery of the new Forensic Science Laboratory at the Backweston campus is being managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW).  The Deputy should be aware that enabling works for Forensic Science Ireland that commenced in October 2017, have now been completed. However, due to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, the merging of the Garda Technical...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The cost of official domestic and overseas travel, including the cost of accompanying officials, since my appointment as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in May 2016 is €76,329.89. The Deputy should note that €39,100 of this cost relates to accompanying officials. In light of the Government’s commitment to limit the cost of Ministerial cars from the fleet...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Project Ireland 2040 Implementation (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am in constant contact with my Officials in relation to all of the matters that fall into my remit. In respect of Project Ireland 2040, Government has agreed arrangements to oversee its implementation and the delivery of the National Development Plan. This reflects the fact that Government has now identified the strategic path to be taken, and the focus has now...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information Requests (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of the FOI requests received by my Department from 1 January 2018 to 6 July 2018 are outlined in the table below. Appeals on FOI decisions issued by my Department can be made by seeking an Internal Review of the matter.  The appeal will involve a complete reconsideration of the matter by a more senior member of staff of the Department and a decision will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Vacancies on State Boards (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy’s question on vacancies on State Boards under the aegis of my Department, I can confirm that I make appointments to the Board of the Public Appointments Service, which currently has no vacancies at Board level.  The details of the membership of the Board of the Public Appointments Service are available on the PAS website. More...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am familiar with the problem of coastal erosion at Portrane and I have visited the area and have received a briefing from Fingal County Council(FCC). It is a matter for local authorities, in the first instance, to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas.  The Office of Public Works (OPW) is engaging with FCC to assist it in finding the appropriate long term...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Strategies (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works (OPW) does not have responsibility for the preparation of a national coastal erosion strategy or plan. The OPW's prime responsibility in this area is the management of flood risk. To assist Local Authorities, meet their statutory obligations in relation to coastal erosion, the OPW has undertaken a national assessment of coastal erosion (including erosion rates)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: PRD liability is calculated on all remuneration whether pensionable or not pensionable in accordance with Section 2(3) of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 (as amended).  Section 7 of the Act further provides that a deduction under Section 2 is not a pension contribution for the purposes of the Pensions Act 1990. Remuneration as defined in the Act...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Dunsoghly Castle is a National Monument in State ownership and is maintained by the Office of Public Works. Discussions are ongoing in respect of the surrounding lands in relation to securing additional space for the purposes of carrying out necessary conservation and safety works to the Castle which would be an essential prerequisite for any future visitor development. Currently, a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (10 Jul 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 propose 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already completed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, I have overarching responsibly for employment in the Civil Service.  Other Ministers are responsible for employment in other sectors such as local authorities, HSE etc. As the Deputy will be aware, Government Departments and Offices have been working under delegated sanction arrangements for their recruitment and staffing issues...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Accommodation (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works, (OPW) has dealt with approximately 100 maintenance requests in relation to official Garda residences in the years in question. It was not possible to compile all the details requested in the timeframe for this response.  The information requested will be furnished directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Visits (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works and the Department of An Taoiseach are in ongoing discussions regarding the visit of Pope Francis. Intensive planning of all the many elements of the Papal visit is continuing and evolving daily. For that reason and with further contracts yet to be agreed it is not possible to estimate accurately the cost involved.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Gambling Sector (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Gaming machines, which are made available for play in a public place, must have a valid Excise licence, which is issued by Revenue. The governing legislation in this regard is contained in the Finance Act 1975. Where a gaming machine is available for play, without a proper licence displayed, it is liable to forfeiture in accordance with Section 43(10)(b) of the Finance Act 1975. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme Data (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I assume that the Deputy is seeking the number of applications received, the number of applications that reached claim stage and the number of claims approved under the Help to Buy (HTB) scheme, since its inception in July 2016. There are two stages involved in the Help to Buy Incentive process. Stage 1 is the application stage, wherein prospective applicants can query whether they qualify...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by Revenue that information in relation to yield received from Capital Acquisitions Tax, which includes the amounts from Inheritance Tax for the years requested by the Deputy, can be found on the statistics page of the Revenue website at: . The Deputy may also be interested to note that Revenue published an in-depth analysis of capital taxes, including Inheritance Tax, earlier...