Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2012
240. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in respect of the October Exchequer returns, the reason the capital spending for his Department was €16m below profile for this period; his plans to ensure that the full capital spending is implemented before the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53835/12]
View answerThe Office of Public Works (OPW) has a capital allocation for 2012 of €103.75m. It also has a deferred capital carryover allocation from 2011 of €8m. Capital spending was behind profile at the end of October, as expenditure on Flood Relief Schemes and New Works, Alterations and Additions was less than expected. Capital expenditure to the end of November is €89.687m, €7m behind a published profile of €96.819m. At this stage, it is expected that the full capital allocation will be required by the OPW Vote in 2012.
