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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies (18 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As part of the Climate Action Plan 2023, my Department is committed to the requirement for public bodies to report on the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate. The requirement (for those public sector bodies to which the Mandate applies) to report on the Climate Action Mandate, is already placed within the governance section of my Department’s website, on the pages where theCode of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Budget 2024 (18 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Due to the nature of its role, my Department does not directly deliver services to the general public or businesses. The main purpose of projects and associated investment undertaken by my Department is to deliver greater effectiveness and efficiency across the whole Civil and Public Service, from which people in all counties ultimately benefit.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (17 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that a deferred reply will be issued to him in respect of this Parliamentary Question, in line with Standing Order 51(1)(b). The Public Appointments Service will reply directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Budget 2024 Expenditure Report set out €4.5 billion in non-core expenditure. Approximately €1.3 billion is categorised as Covid-19 expenditure relating to direct and indirect impact of the pandemic. Allocations of this funding by Department, as shown Chapter 2 of the Budget 2024 Expenditure Book, are set out below. All funding has been allocated. €...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service (17 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The Civil Service Arbitration Board is appointed in line with the terms and conditions of the Conciliation and Arbitration scheme for the Civil Service. In line with the scheme, the Board is appointed by the Government for an agreed term. The current Board's term expired on 30 June 2023. The process of appointing a new board is at an advanced stage and is expected to be finalised in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (17 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182, 183 and 184 together. As Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery, and Reform I am responsible for setting the overall capital allocations across Departments. Over the lifetime of this NDP out to 2030, the government is investing €165 billion in new and upgraded infrastructure that will meet the needs of our growing population. This year...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Data Protection (17 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that a deferred reply will be issued to him in respect of this Parliamentary Question, in line with Standing Order 51(1)(b).

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: European Court of Justice (11 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that there have been no such judgements in the specified timeframe that are the responsibility of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (11 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The terms and conditions which apply to Conservation Rangers employment are as set out in the information booklets which accompany the advertisement of competitions for these positions. This Department is not currently engaged with any representative association, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, or the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to any process...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: -----in direct payments to farmers. TOURISM, CULTURE, ARTS, GAELTACHT, SPORT AND MEDIA The budget today provides €1.17 billion for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The allocation will support enterprise and employment in our tourism sector, through targeted measures to support businesses impacted as a resulted of the war of Ukraine; support...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: -----current expenditure of €21 million and an additional €34 million in capital expenditure, compared to the original plan, to further progress the priority recommendations of the Commission on the Defence Forces and the independent review group, as well as funding the first year of the tribunal of inquiry. We will do all of this because increasing our Permanent Defence Force...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: By 2030, in just over six years’ time, we aim to meet 80% of Irish electricity needs from renewable energy. This budget provides funding for the staffing of agencies to deliver that goal. To help households with the green transition, the budget provides a further €380 million to residential and community energy schemes. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: To that end, this budget will provide €3.5 billion to the Department of Transport, comprising €892 million in current and €2.7 billion in capital funding. Current funding will provide for the continuation of the temporary 20% fare reductions until the end of 2024, the roll-out of further services through BusConnects, Connecting Ireland and new town service plans, and...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: -----by 2023. HEALTH Just as housing has been a challenge for our society, a challenge that we are rising to, so, of course, the last three and half years have been a period of great challenge for our health services. Similar to other countries, the health sector continues to experience the impacts of the post-emergency phase of the pandemic. In recognition of these challenges the Government...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: -----we have reduced the Drug Payment Scheme costs; and we have introduced publicly funded Assisted Human Reproduction. Budget 2024 continues the very high level of investment in our public health system by providing for a total allocation of €22.5 billion. This includes an €808 million increase in core current funding to address the demographic and service pressures that we...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: -----to €46 per week for under-12s and €54 per week for over-12s; the hot school meals programme will be expanded to a further 900 primary schools in April 2024; and parents benefit will be extended to nine weeks from August 2024. I am also: increasing the monthly rate of domiciliary care allowance by €10; extending the child benefit payment to 18-year-olds in full-time...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: We are increasing investment on the supply side through additional core funding. This will support providers, support workers and help to maintain the fee freeze. We will increase the statutory foster care rate by the end of 2024 by €75 per week-----

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: -----for children under 12 and €73 per week for children over 12, bringing it to €400 and €425 per week, respectively. Further supports to that Department will provide €64 million for investment in disability services to deliver 90 more additional residential places; further development of respite services; 1,400 day places for school leavers; increased...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Further measures include capitation payments to schools from the beginning of 2024 and a €50 million increase in funding for school transport. These announcements represent further important strides in transforming the quality, the affordability and the inclusivity of our education system. SOCIAL PROTECTION While providing supports, we also need to ensure that our welfare...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: In addition to this, those in receipt of a weekly social welfare payment, will receive a once-off double week cost-of-living support payment to all qualifying social protection recipients. This will be paid in January and will include pensioners, carers, those on disability payments and jobseekers.