Results 1-10 of 10 for construction industry council speaker:Michael McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Construction Industry (30 Mar 2023)

Michael McGrath: Profits arising from construction trade activities are taxed in the same manner as other trades. Income tax or corporation tax (as the case may be) is charged under Schedule D Case I for each year of assessment on the annual profits or gains of the construction trade carried on by a person. Relief for certain capital expenditure is given by way of capital allowances. Expenditure which is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (15 Nov 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...housing, transport, education, enterprise, sport and climate action. We will continue to monitor and report on capital expenditure developments as the year progresses. In addition, in terms of improving efficiencies and innovation in the construction sector, there are a range of measures currently underway through the Construction Sector Group which is chaired by the Secretary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (16 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: .... A review of the policies and practices deployed in the procurement of public works projects commenced in March 2019 and is ongoing. The focus of the review is on improving the delivery of construction projects in terms of quality, timely delivery and cost outcomes. The review will deliver significant changes to the CWMF over the coming years. The review process involves extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Priorities (7 Apr 2022)

Michael McGrath: .... A review of the policies and practices deployed in the procurement of public works projects commenced in March 2019 and is ongoing. The focus of the review is on improving the delivery of construction projects in terms of quality, timely delivery and cost outcomes. The review will deliver significant changes to the CWMF over the coming years. The review process involves extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (9 Sep 2021)

Michael McGrath: Building Information Modelling (BIM) has the potential to transform the processes surrounding project and data management on construction projects and can drive significant efficiencies.  It offers industry the opportunity to rationalise its working methods, reduce waste and explore opportunities for off-site production.  These all contribute to a leaner and safer project delivery...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Reviews (15 Jun 2021)

Michael McGrath: ...Prevention and Early Intervention as Public Policy: A comparison of policies and programmes in Ireland Prevention and Early Intervention – Policy Design and Implementation KPMG’s provision of economic analysis of productivity in the construction sector and advice on future policy and industry strategy external costs of €151,780 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Housing Policy (21 Apr 2021)

Michael McGrath: This Government is committed to better understanding and therefore tackling the ongoing housing crisis. In June 2020 my Department requested the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) to undertake research on the following question; What are the policy options available to facilitate the delivery of public and private housing in line with the compact growth targets set out in the...

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Budget Statement 2021 (13 Oct 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...significant relief for businesses, and brings to €900 million the total amount of local authority rates waived in 2020. In refunding 100% of this amount to local authorities, the Government is ensuring that councils are supported to deliver key services to our local communities. The services delivered by Irish Water are critical to unlocking housing supply across our country. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (29 Sep 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...deployed in the procurement of public works projects was commenced in March 2019.  The review is being conducted by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) with the support of the Government Construction Contracts Committee (GCCC). The focus of the review is on improving the delivery of construction projects in terms of quality, timely delivery and cost outcomes.  The OGP has...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (28 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...Development Plan. A review of the policies and practices deployed in the procurement of public works projects commenced in March 2019.  The focus of the review is on improving the delivery of construction projects in terms of quality, timely delivery and cost outcomes.  The review will deliver significant changes to the CWMF over the coming years.  The review process...