Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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152. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he intends to use FEMPI as a negotiating tool for all future contracts in view of the fact that it was introducted in during an emergency; his views on whether the emergency is not over pending final exit from the bailout programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47778/13]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Under Section 12 of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013, as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, I am required to review the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 to 2013 annually. The review determines their operation, effectiveness and impact, having regard to the overall economic conditions of the State and national competitiveness. The review also considers whether or not any of the provisions of the Acts continue to be necessary having regard to the revenues of the State and commitments in respect of public service pay and pensions. The outcome of the review is laid before each House of the Oireachtas. The next review is required in June 2014.