Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 July 2018
548. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the specific projects which will receive the €4 million in extra capital expenditure in 2019 as outlined in Annex 1 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the amount of this €4 million that each project will receive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31274/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra549. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the specific projects that will receive the €14 million in capital funding allocated in 2019; the amount of the €14 million that each project will receive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31289/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 548 and 549 together.
My Department’s capital allocation is split across three subheads i.e. A.2.v Office Equipment and External IT Services, A.2.vi Office Premises Expenses and A.2.ix eGovernment Related Projects.
In relation to 2019 it is intended that the allocation will primarily assist the Department in delivering additional IT modernisation (e.g. on implementing online services and changes to pension schemes consequent to the implementation of the TCA approach) and allow for the refurbishment of the Department’s buildings. The capital projects are agreed with the Office of Public Works (OPW) annually on the basis of the Departments requirements and the OPW available capacity and resources.
My Department’s specific 2019 capital projects have not been finalised.
