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Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Public Procurement Contracts
Bernard Durkan
90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he had discussions with the appropriate authorities involved in procurement with a view to ensuring the best value for money while meeting contractual assessment and commitments in the shortest possible time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10892/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Public Procurement Contracts
Bernard Durkan
91. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which any refinement of the procurement system is required in order to eliminate delays and improve procedures, thereby maximising value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10893/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Public Expenditure Policy
Bernard Durkan
92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which all Departments and subsidiary agencies continue to observe, in letter and in spirit, the principles of reform as a means of reducing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10894/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Bernard Durkan
93. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which all public capital projects under his aegis are subjected to appropriate tests of costing and administration with a view to minimising any potential overruns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10895/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Public Expenditure Policy
Bernard Durkan
94. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Departments in respect of which greatest emphasis is placed on reform as a means of achieving efficient and effective use of public funds while at the same time meeting requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10896/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Bernard Durkan
95. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if steps are needed to address potential overheating in the costs for capital projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10897/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Departmental Data
Bernard Durkan
96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Department that has achieved most in terms of public expenditure and reform; the Departments that need to do better in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10898/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Public Expenditure Policy
Bernard Durkan
97. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he has kept under observation Departments or bodies under their aegis that have a tendency to overspend; if particular action is needed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10899/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Public Expenditure Policy
Bernard Durkan
98. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that public expenditure remains within acceptable guidelines; if corrective measures are needed at this stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10900/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Public Sector Reform
Bernard Durkan
99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which reform remains part of Government policy in the context of meeting specific annual targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10901/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Public Sector Pay
Bernard Durkan
100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which commitments made in the unwinding of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest, FEMPI, Acts are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10902/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Public Sector Pay
Bernard Durkan
101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which progress is being made on agreements achieved under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest, FEMPI, legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10903/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Invalidity Pension
Bernard Durkan
180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when an emergency basic social welfare payment will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10644/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Deportation Orders
Bernard Durkan
226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if she will set aside an order to deport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10703/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
282. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a renewed medical card will issue in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10678/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Horse Sport Ireland
Bernard Durkan
350. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which standard procurement procedures have been applied in the case of the proposed relocation of the centre of excellence of Horse Sport Ireland to a new location; if the normal procurement tests have been applied and incorporated in the process; if best value for money has been proven; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10904/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Horse Sport Ireland
Bernard Durkan
351. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the proposal by Horse Sport Ireland to relocate to a centre of excellence further away from the focal points of activity associated with the horse industry in respect of both bloodstock and sport horse genetics as an essential part of the business meets the principals of good value for money and reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10906/21]
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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Public Transport
Bernard Durkan
132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects public road transport vehicles to convert to non-fossil fuels over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10287/21]
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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Transport Policy
Bernard Durkan
133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with stakeholders in the transport sector with a view to maximising a changeover to the use of non-fossil fuels while maintaining best economic focus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10288/21]
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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Brexit Issues
Bernard Durkan
134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the role he sees for sea and air transport in the future, with particular reference to issues arising in the aftermath of Brexit; if specific sea and air routes are being considered in order to ensure the most effective and efficient routes and transport methods for Irish exporters and importers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10289/21]