Departmental Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 January 2014

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Ceisteanna (309)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

309. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he intends to use the FEMPI legislation as his negotiating tool for all future contracts. [4246/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin)

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.