Parliamentary questions

Flood Relief Schemes Funding

Brendan Smith

30. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding allocated in 2019 for local authorities to carry out low-cost flood relief schemes; the projected drawdown of the funding at year end; the funding allocated for the schemes in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46844/19]

Public Sector Staff Recruitment

Éamon Ó Cuív

31. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he plans to take to ensure that persons from minority backgrounds are better represented in recruitment to the Civil Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46026/19]

Public Procurement Contracts Social Clauses

Joan Burton

32. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the work of the Office of Government Procurement and the cross-departmental Social Considerations Advisory Group towards incorporating social and environmental considerations in public procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46860/19]

Carbon Tax Yield

Barry Cowen

33. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the legislation will be introduced to ring-fence the increase in carbon tax in 2020; the assurances that can be given that the correct funding will be allocated to expenditure on climate change and fuel poverty initiatives in 2020 and onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46827/19]

Estimates Process

Thomas P. Broughan

34. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current position and Estimates with regard to expenditures under Supplementary Estimates which may be presented to Dáil Éireann before the end of 2019; if future developments on Brexit post 12 December 2019 next may influence such Estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46788/19]

Office of Government Procurement

Thomas P. Broughan

35. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to request an independent evaluation of the work of the Office of Government Procurement; the procedures for the publication and scheduling of contracts and frameworks agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46787/19]

Health Services Expenditure

Pearse Doherty

36. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the saving measures recommended by the health budget oversight group and shared with his Department for the remainder of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46894/19]

Public Sector Staff Recruitment

Éamon Ó Cuív

37. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of persons recruited to date to the Civil Service on panels specifically reserved for those with a competency in Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46027/19]

Flood Risk Management

Pearse Doherty

38. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the capital allocation for flooding projects from 2020 to 2025; if the projects have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46896/19]

EU Funding

Dara Calleary

57. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funds allocated to Ireland over the 2014 to 2020 period and expended in each year and to date in 2019 between Exchequer and EU funding to the PEACE IV 2014-2020 Programme for Peace and Reconciliation and INTERREG, in tabular form. [47059/19]

Office of Public Works Projects

Thomas P. Broughan

58. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of public buildings that have been retrofitted; the climate action measures being implemented across such buildings, the Leinster House campus and buildings housing Departments in view of the age of some of the buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41403/19]

Public Sector Reform Implementation

Bernard Durkan

59. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he expects Departments to reform in the current year thereby making a positive contribution to the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46972/19]

Public Sector Reform Implementation

Bernard Durkan

60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the monetary value of the reforms incorporated in policy in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46973/19]

Public Sector Reform Implementation

Bernard Durkan

61. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which reforms within various Departments have contributed to savings and economic improvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46974/19]

Public Sector Reform Implementation

Bernard Durkan

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which his Department continues to rely on reform throughout the public sector as a means of bridging budgetary gaps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46975/19]

Public Sector Reform Implementation

Bernard Durkan

63. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects reform within the public sector to be delivered in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46976/19]

Public Sector Reform Implementation

Bernard Durkan

64. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he is satisfied that adequate steps are being taken to promote reform within each Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46977/19]

Public Sector Pay

Bernard Durkan

65. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he has addressed the issue of FEMPI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46978/19]

Public Sector Reform Implementation

Bernard Durkan

66. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which each item of public expenditure remains on target throughout the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46979/19]

Equality Proofing of Budgets

Bernard Durkan

67. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he continues to monitor the performance in both the public and private sectors with a view to ensuring a reasonable degree of equality throughout the economy in terms of opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46980/19]

Public Sector Staff Recruitment

Bernard Durkan

68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the recruitment throughout the public sector in the context of economic recovery to date; the expectation in respect of future recruitments throughout the sector in 2020 and thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46981/19]

EU Funding

Robert Troy

69. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of project applications entered by the State under the European Structural and Investment Funds from 2014 to 2021, in tabular form; the number of successful agreements to date; the estimated amount of expected drawdown of funds; and the number of projects that support business growth and employability, skills development, investment and access to finance, develop green infrastructure and support social enterprise. [47064/19]

EU Funding

Robert Troy

70. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funds allocated to Ireland over the 2014 to 2020 period and expended in each year to date; the breakdown between Exchequer funding and EU funding (details supplied), in tabular form. [47067/19]

EU Funding

Dara Calleary

71. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if Ireland will be eligible for EU cohesion funding in the MFF 2021-2027. [47073/19]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Michael McGrath

104. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a flood relief scheme in Ballinhassig, County Cork; the funding committed; the next steps in the process; the timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46726/19]

Ministerial Allowances

Paul Murphy

105. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to abolish the practice of enhanced mileage rates applying to Ministers who have cars with higher engine capacity in view of the commitment to action on climate change. [46804/19]

Public Sector Staff

Catherine Connolly

106. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of times consent has been sought and-or given under the terms of circular 109/247/7417 of 17 October 2011 for public servants to undertake paid work, in addition to their own salary, in each of the years 2012 to 2018 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46830/19]

Public Sector Staff Redeployment

Éamon Ó Cuív

107. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to facilitate more civil servants who wish to locate out of Dublin to other locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46840/19]

Public Sector Staff Redeployment

Éamon Ó Cuív

108. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to encourage greater mobility within the wider public service; the progress made in 2018 and to date in 2019 to achieve same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46841/19]

EU Programmes

Maureen O'Sullivan

109. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the issues involving the INTERREG 111a Programme 2000-2006, priority 2, measure 3: renewable energy and an application by a company (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Belgian public prosecutor has opened a file regarding allegations of fraud against the programme; and if he will consider registering an interest in the investigation with a view to assist if necessary. [46886/19]

Office of Public Works Projects

Joan Burton

138. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress on the restoration work to the Magazine Fort site in the Phoenix Park; the timetable for the commencement and completion of the restoration work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46010/19]

Office of Public Works Projects

Joan Burton

139. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timetable for the appointment of a contractor to construct the proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Liffey to the War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46011/19]

Office of Public Works Projects

Joan Burton

140. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works plans to issue a response to the public consultation on the development plan for the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46012/19]

Data Centres

Brendan Howlin

141. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of expressions of interest received from contractors for the construction of the State data centre, Backweston, Celbridge, County Kildare, by the closing date of 11 October 2019; if tenders have now been invited; if so, the closing date for receipt of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46037/19]

Departmental Reports

Shane Cassells

142. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number, date of publication and details of post-enactment reports published by his Department since March 2011, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46097/19]

Public Sector Pensions Legislation

Jack Chambers

143. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is considering changes to the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46214/19]

Departmental Offices

Denis Naughten

144. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of vacant desk spaces available in accommodation allocated to his Department in Civil Service accommodation outside Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46299/19]

Public Sector Pensions

Seán Haughey

145. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to replace parity-linked public service pensions with a consumer price index-linked scheme with effect from October 2020; if his attention has been drawn to opposition to this proposal by retired public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46348/19]

Project Ireland 2040 Expenditure

Barry Cowen

146. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent on advertising for Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46458/19]

Project Ireland 2040 Expenditure

Barry Cowen

147. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the controls in place for local authorities and State agencies to undertake Project Ireland 2040 advertising and to spend funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46459/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

148. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the disclosures log made by his Department under Freedom of Information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46473/19]

Garda Station Refurbishment

Michael Fitzmaurice

149. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Garda stations within the Donegal Garda division that were refurbished by the OPW in which the value of works was in excess of €5,000 in 2018 and to date in 2019; the details of the works carried out at the stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46482/19]

Public Sector Pensions Legislation

Brendan Howlin

150. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether there is an anomaly in the treatment of pensions of retired public servants taking up employment again in the public service and those who take up employment in the private sector; his plans to amend the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 to address the anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46546/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Jack Chambers

151. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role his Department is playing in the winter ready campaign; the expenditure his Department will incur in this campaign; and the details of expenditure on external consultancy and advertising or communication. [46634/19]

Public Sector Pensions

Seán Haughey

65. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the cases of retired public servants who subsequently take up private employment will be reviewed; the reason such retired public servants have their pensions cut by half; if he will reconsider this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45845/19]

Public Procurement Regulations

Michael Lowry

66. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to promote small and medium-sized enterprises' uptake procurement opportunities; if he will introduce extra supports for SMEs following Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45869/19]

Public Sector Staff Remuneration

Sean Fleming

67. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding persons who take up positions in the public service, if previous similar work can be taken into consideration in terms of their starting points on the scale (details supplied); if this applies across each Department and local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45899/19]

Court Accommodation Refurbishment

Pearse Doherty

68. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a structural survey of Carndonagh courthouse, County Donegal, has taken place in order to assess its condition and prioritise the work required in order to re-open it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45923/19]

Court Accommodation Refurbishment

Pearse Doherty

69. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a programme of remedial works for Carndonagh courthouse, Carndonagh, County Donegal, has been put in place; the likely timeframe involved; the steps taken to provide for an alternative to ensure that court sittings continue to be held in Carndonagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45924/19]

Tourism Promotion

Pearse Doherty

70. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the conservation management plan for Grianán of Aileach, County Donegal which the OPW said it would commission in February 2017. [45929/19]

Tourism Promotion

Pearse Doherty

71. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW can recruit a tour guide for Grianán of Aileach in view of the fact it is the most visited site in County Donegal. [45930/19]

Tourism Promotion

Pearse Doherty

72. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there has been collaboration between the OPW, Fáilte Ireland and Donegal Tourism in promoting Grianán of Aileach as a tourist destination; and if so, the details of same. [45931/19]

Tourism Data

Pearse Doherty

73. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the most recent visitor numbers at OPW sites in County Donegal that are open to the public. [45932/19]

Garda Stations

Seán Sherlock

152. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the former Garda station at MacCurtain Street in Cork city. [45133/19]

Office of Public Works Projects

Peadar Tóibín

153. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date that construction of the wall at the graveyard on the Hill of Tara commenced; and the cost of the construction to date. [45302/19]

Garda Stations

Dara Calleary

154. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has considered a proposal for a rural unused Garda station (details supplied) in County Mayo. [44225/19]

Public Procurement Contracts Data

Gino Kenny

155. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of projects that a person (details supplied) was involved in, including cost overruns and other relevant details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44366/19]

Public Procurement Contracts Data

Richard Boyd Barrett

156. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the public procurement contracts and projects in which a person (details supplied) was involved; the final value of each project; the original estimates for each contract and project by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44369/19]

Court Accommodation Refurbishment

Pearse Doherty

157. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a structural survey of Carndonagh courthouse, County Donegal, has taken place in order to assess its condition and prioritise the type of work required in order to reopen it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44383/19]

Court Accommodation Refurbishment

Pearse Doherty

158. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a programme of remedial works for Carndonagh courthouse, Carndonagh, County Donegal, has been put in place; the likely timeframe involved; the steps that have been taken to provide for an alternative to ensure that court sittings continue to be held in Carndonagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44384/19]

Tourism Promotion

Pearse Doherty

159. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the conservation management plan for Grianán of Aileach, County Donegal, that the OPW had said it would commission in February 2017. [44385/19]

Tourism Promotion

Pearse Doherty

160. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW can recruit a tour guide for Grianán of Aileach in view of the fact it is the most visited site in County Donegal. [44386/19]

Tourism Promotion

Pearse Doherty

161. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there has been collaboration between the OPW, Fáilte Ireland and Donegal Tourism in promoting Grianán of Aileach as a tourist destination; and if so, the details of such work. [44387/19]

Tourism Data

Pearse Doherty

162. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the most recent visitor numbers at each OPW site in County Donegal that is open to the public. [44388/19]

Public Sector Pensions

John McGuinness

163. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a resolution to the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) who served in the Defence Forces and the HSE will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44423/19]

Drainage Schemes

Brendan Griffin

164. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW will consider dredging the River Douglas tributary of the River Gale at Derry, Listowel, County Kerry (details supplied). [44650/19]

Information and Communications Technology

Alan Kelly

165. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department will not be forced to pay additional premium payments to a company (details supplied) once support for an operating system expires in January 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44731/19]

Information and Communications Technology

Alan Kelly

166. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to protect his Department in the event of a malware attack or security risks as a result of the failure to upgrade computers from an operating system (details supplied) in his Department and the agencies under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44747/19]

Information and Communications Technology

Alan Kelly

167. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of computers in his Department that still use an operating system (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44753/19]

Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme

Catherine Murphy

168. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will bring a document to the attention of OPW engineers and officials (details supplied) and return their observations and opinion in due course; if the OPW has given a river its attention in the past; his plans to address the issues regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44760/19]

Legislative Measures

Barry Cowen

169. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Civil Service regulation (amendment) Bill will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44763/19]

State Bodies Data

Catherine Murphy

170. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount collected by way of dividend from commercial semi-State companies in each of the past five years to date by amount and company, in tabular form; the policy in respect of dividend payments to the Exchequer from commercial semi-State bodies; the way in which they are redistributed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44833/19]

Departmental Staff Data

Mattie McGrath

171. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of full and part-time staff employed in his Department; the number of such staff being paid at the minimum wage rate of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44851/19]

Office of Public Works Properties

Jackie Cahill

172. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action taken by the OPW in circumstances in which a wall which is its responsibility has fallen into the River Thonogue at Ballylooby, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44964/19]

Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory

Catherine Murphy

173. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if construction works on the new Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory at Backweston, County Kildare, have commenced; if not, when construction works will commence; and the budget allocated for same. [44995/19]

Office of Public Works Projects

Catherine Murphy

174. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount the OPW has spent on Transaer House, Dublin Airport, to date; and the date on which the OPW will hand or has handed this building over to An Garda Síochána. [44996/19]

Garda Stations

Catherine Murphy

175. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a budget was established regarding the new Kevin Street Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45014/19]

Garda Stations

Catherine Murphy

176. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there were investigation contracts carried out in relation to the new Kevin Street Garda station; if so, the number of such contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45015/19]

Garda Stations

Catherine Murphy

177. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a pre-tender estimate was prepared in relation to the new Kevin Street Garda station; if so, the number of pre-tender estimates assembled; and if the project was fully predesigned. [45016/19]

Garda Stations

Catherine Murphy

178. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the value of the accepted tender in relation to the new Kevin Street Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45017/19]

Garda Stations

Catherine Murphy

179. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date of tender regarding the new Kevin Street Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45018/19]

Garda Stations

Catherine Murphy

180. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the out-turn cost regarding the new Kevin Street Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45019/19]

Departmental Contracts Data

Mattie McGrath

181. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under his aegis that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45069/19]

Flood Relief Schemes Funding

Anne Rabbitte

182. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the level of funding issued for flood defence schemes in each county from 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45083/19]

Ministerial Meetings

Michael McGrath

183. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the meetings he has attended since his appointment in relation to the national children’s hospital; the date of each meeting; the persons in attendance; the subject matter of each meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45102/19]

Ministerial Meetings

Michael McGrath

184. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of meetings he has attended since his appointment in relation to the national broadband plan; the date of each meeting; the persons in attendance; the subject matter of each meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45104/19]

Garda Accommodation

Jim O'Callaghan

185. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding will be made available without delay to ensure that remedial works can be carried out at Emyvale Garda station; the timeline for the expected completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45264/19]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Seán Sherlock

186. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date he last met officials in relation to the Glanmire flood relief works. [45311/19]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Robert Troy

187. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the provision of flood defences for Athlone town. [45356/19]

State Properties

James Browne

188. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) with the Chief State Solicitor's Office regarding the transfer of funds from a liquidated company to the former shareholder will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45400/19]

Brexit Supports

Michael McGrath

81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the €200 million of the €1.2 billion Brexit package will be spent regardless of the Brexit outcome; if this €200 million is part of the €2.8 billion fiscal package announced in the summer economic statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43985/19]

Brexit Supports

Michael McGrath

82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the €650 million of the €1.2 billion Brexit package will only be used if there is a no-deal Brexit outcome; if this is additional to the €2.8 billion fiscal package announced in the summer economic statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43986/19]

Brexit Supports

Michael McGrath

83. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the €365 million and the €45 million in social protection expenditure that forms part of the €1.2 billion Brexit package will only be made available if there is a no-deal Brexit outcome; if this is additional to the €2.8 billion fiscal package announced in the summer economic statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43987/19]

Flood Risk Management

Barry Cowen

84. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects planned for 2019 to increase the capacity of the River Shannon; the associated cost of the projects; the expected completion dates for the projects; the impact these projects will have on increasing capacity on the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43982/19]

Flood Risk Management

Barry Cowen

85. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects planned under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 to increase the capacity of the River Shannon; the dates in which they are planned to commence and finish; the funding dedicated under the plan for increasing capacity of the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43983/19]

Government Expenditure

Michael McGrath

86. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the overspend in the health Vote for 2016; when the extra €500 million in expenditure was granted for the health Vote; when it was allocated in the Further Revised Estimates Volume; the area this funding came from; the reason a Supplementary Estimate was not required for the health Vote in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43992/19]

Coastal Erosion

Éamon Ó Cuív

87. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a decision will be made on an application from Galway County Council to the OPW for funding for a study of coastal erosion problems in Tawin Island, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44008/19]

Budget 2020

Róisín Shortall

88. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of promotional videos on budget 2020 which were produced; the cost of producing same; the cost of promoting same on social media and other channels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44028/19]

Departmental Legal Cases Data

Jonathan O'Brien

89. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44067/19]

National Children's Hospital Expenditure

Barry Cowen

90. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether the national children’s hospital will cost in excess of the €1.43 billion already committed to the project; when his attention was drawn to the fact that the cost will exceed the €1.43 billion; if the cost will surpass the €200 million reserve set aside for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44180/19]