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Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Loans Sale (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to inform the Deputy that NAMA’s objective, under Section 10 of the National Asset Management Agency Act 2009 (NAMA Act), is to obtain the best achievable return for the State from the loans it has acquired. In this context, I am advised that NAMA considers each proposal in relation to the purchase of its loan notes on its individual merits and a decision to accept or reject...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Budgets (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Neither the French nor German Finance Ministers have written to me in relation to a letter signed by EU leaders regarding suggested reforms to the EU budgetary process. I am not aware of such a letter signed by EU leaders. Separately, following the meeting of the Eurogroup on 21 June 2018 in Luxembourg, President Centeno wrote to European Council President Donald Tusk in his personal...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92, 105, 107 and 111 together. I thank the Deputies for their questions which are opportune. I am pleased to advise that I am bringing a Memorandum to the Government meeting on Thursday seeking approval for the publication of the relevant Bill which is to be entitled the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018. Subject to Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Under Section 28 of the State Property Act 1954 property held by a company at the time of its dissolution becomes vested in the State in the name of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. This excludes property held by the company, in trust, for another. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform holds what is often termed a defeasible interest as the company may be restored to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Superannuation Schemes (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Professional added years schemes, in both the Civil Service and State-Sponsored Bodies, apply to pensionable employees appointed to a professional, technical or specialist post where the essential requirements specified in the competition (e.g. qualifications/experience/minimum entry age) result in all candidates from the competition being over the age of 25 on appointment. 1.Professional...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works continues to finalise planning documentation and a Part 9 Planning application will be lodged in the coming weeks. Once the Planning process has been completed the OPW will then undertake the required Public Procurement Process for construction works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 to 99, inclusive, together. The information sought in this request would require detailed data on the position of staff on each salary scale across the public service and details of the standard working hours per week for each individual grade. This data is not held in my Department. Pay band data that is available to my Department indicates that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Please see the following two tables. Table 1 provides a full breakdown of costs in relation to the PSSA, on a yearly basis and also by pay band. Table 2 provides a breakdown of costs in relation to the reversal of outstanding FEMPI measures. As the dates by which these payments must be made are not fixed, but dependent on the timeframes outlined in the Act and detailed as follows, it is not...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: There has been no expenditure on commercial archaeology services by my Department from 2013 to the present date.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Electric Vehicles (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: There are no charging points in any buildings currently occupied by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. There is a very small number of charging points, maybe four or five, in other buildings owned or leased by the Office of Public Works and occupied by central Government Departments and Agencies. These have been installed at the request of the occupying organisations.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Claims Agency (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The State Claims Agency is part of my responsibility as the Minister for Finance. The State Claims Agency have informed my Department that they have not advised me, in the last number of years, that there were possible cases arising from the Cervical Check Programme which would be likely to lead to compensation being paid out.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (3 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 3 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 Administrative Arrangements (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Effective management of expenditure is a key responsibility of each Government Minister and Department. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is in regular contact with Departments and Offices to ensure that expenditure is being managed within the overall fiscal parameters and there is reporting to Government on expenditure levels. The drawdown of funds from the Exchequer is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Service Pay Commission (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my answer to PQ 21669/18 on the 17 May 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Commissioners of Public Works have no specific immediate plans to retrofit State buildings to conserve water. In the design and construction of modern buildings and in their upkeep of older historic buildings the Commissioners have regard to the highest current standards in regard to water management. Conservation of water in buildings, and limiting its use to essential purposes, is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: There has been no correspondence with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform from a club (details supplied) in relation to a site in Co Sligo.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Museum Projects (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The former Garda Station at Kevin Street is not, as yet, surplus to the requirements of An Garda Siochana. It is intended to temporarily accommodate certain policing units in the building over a period of time. Nevertheless, at such time as the building becomes available, the Commissioners will consider its future use in line with our policy on such properties. This includes consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Economic Policy (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 to 120, inclusive, and 122 together. Sound public finances are essential to support sustainable economic growth in the State. As outlined in the Summer Economic Statement, published last month, the Government is determined to ensure that the budgetary strategy is based on steady increases in public expenditure underpinned by stable and predictable tax...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: 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 developing and setting out the overarching policy framework for public procurement in Ireland. In...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, a whole of Government approach is being adopted to addressing the impacts of Brexit. Detailed work is taking place across Departments and in State agencies to prepare for the UK’s exit from the EU. This includes contingency planning; engagement with stakeholders; support to companies from the enterprise agencies; and work to exploit any opportunities that...