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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (29 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: I thank the Chairman.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (29 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: When I look at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I see a Department which, through no one's fault, is somewhat consumed by Brexit and Northern Ireland. Considering that people agreed about the intention to increase that presence globally for very good reasons, what practical steps are being undertaken within the Taoiseach's own Department to make sure it happens outside the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (29 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: Ask Micheál.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (29 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: I think we all know that. That is why you are asking the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (20 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received proposals from other Departments for a scheme similar to the home renovation incentive scheme to incentivise the refurbishment of derelict business premises in towns and villages; and if so, when such a scheme will be introduced. [12867/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (20 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance the plans or proposals received for a scheme to incentivise the purchase and renovation of old cottages and rural dwellings which may otherwise fall into dereliction; and if so, when this will be introduced. [12868/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (20 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: 872. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the most recent assessment of inter urban journey times by road across all NRA routes. [12869/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (20 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: 873. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if data are available to demonstrate the impact the transfer of freight from rail to road has had over the past five to ten years on traffic volumes and congestion on main routes and in urban areas. [12870/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (20 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: 874. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimates that have been factored into the National Planning Framework with regard to the level of road and rail freight volumes over the period of the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and extending to Project Ireland 2040 in view of the population projections contained in both. [12871/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (20 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: 875. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement that has taken place between his Department and the Port of Waterford Company over the past year with a view to generating new business and effecting infrastructural improvements within the port. [12872/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (20 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: 876. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of hotel and guesthouse bedrooms available in each county; and the projected demand for hotel and guesthouse bed nights in each county over the next number of years. [12873/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties Data (20 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: 1064. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of vacant or derelict hotel and guest house properties in each county. [12866/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (8 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: Is the agenda for the day as advertised? Have there been any changes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (8 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: Are we still looking at 3.30 p.m. for the later session?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (8 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (8 Mar 2018)

John Deasy: Thanks.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Estimates for Public Services 2018
Votes 11 - Public Expenditure and Reform (Revised)
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Revised)
Vote 14 - State Laboratory (Revised)
Vote 15 - Secret Service (Revised)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Revised)
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office (Revised)
Vote 19 - Office of the Ombudsman (Revised)
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement (Revised) (22 Feb 2018)

John Deasy: I have a couple of points. The legal fees for the Standards in Public Office Commission, SIPO, have increased. The increase this year will be in the order of 50%. Is there a common thread in the cases being taken? Is that why there is an increase of 50%? Is it a consequence of the implementation of new lobbying regulations?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Estimates for Public Services 2018
Votes 11 - Public Expenditure and Reform (Revised)
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Revised)
Vote 14 - State Laboratory (Revised)
Vote 15 - Secret Service (Revised)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Revised)
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office (Revised)
Vote 19 - Office of the Ombudsman (Revised)
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement (Revised) (22 Feb 2018)

John Deasy: Eleven versus five. The Minister is anticipating an increase in legal fees, and that explains the matter. I have a question on lobbying activities. The brief indicates a figure of 9,000 lobbying returns per annum. How does the Minister determine whether individuals or groups report their lobbying activities accurately or correctly? How does SIPO determine that? What is its process?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Estimates for Public Services 2018
Votes 11 - Public Expenditure and Reform (Revised)
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Revised)
Vote 14 - State Laboratory (Revised)
Vote 15 - Secret Service (Revised)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Revised)
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office (Revised)
Vote 19 - Office of the Ombudsman (Revised)
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement (Revised) (22 Feb 2018)

John Deasy: On a voluntary basis.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Estimates for Public Services 2018
Votes 11 - Public Expenditure and Reform (Revised)
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Revised)
Vote 14 - State Laboratory (Revised)
Vote 15 - Secret Service (Revised)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Revised)
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office (Revised)
Vote 19 - Office of the Ombudsman (Revised)
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement (Revised) (22 Feb 2018)

John Deasy: What are the checks, or are there any?