Written Answers Nos. 121-142
121. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding allocated to flood risk management through the OPW in each of the years 2018 to 2027 that is already committed and due to be committed under the National Development Plan 2018-2027. [2909/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraCapital expenditure and funding for flood risk management for the period 2018 to 2027 is set out in the following table.
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Year |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
2026 |
2027 |
|
Expenditure/Allocation |
€64.64m* |
€58.29mm* |
€85.866m** |
€100m |
€100m |
€100m |
€100m |
€100m |
€100m |
€100m |
*Actual expenditure in these years
** Revised Estimates allocation
The above allocations will allow the OPW in collaboration with Local Authorities to continue implementation of its comprehensive programme of investment in flood relief schemes nationally as announced in May 2018 at the launch of the Flood Risk Management Plans under the CFRAM Programme. This programme amounts to €1 billion approximately and includes over 150 individual flood relief projects which the Government is committed to implementing within the timeframe of the National Development Plan. In addition to the major projects, the OPW will continue to fund Local Authorities to undertake local flood relief projects up to a limit of €750,000 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Other non-structural measures related to flood risk management are also included under the above funding.
122. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if additional funding will be provided in 2020 to local authorities for the minor works scheme in view of increased incidents of flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2930/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra123. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the schemes in counties Cavan and Monaghan that will benefit under the minor works scheme in 2020; the level of proposed expenditure on each scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2931/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 123 together.
Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities, including Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council, may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
Under this scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €750,000 in each instance. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for approved projects. Applications are assessed by the OPW having regard to the specific economic, social and environmental criteria of the scheme, including a cost benefit ratio and having regard to the availability of funding for flood risk management. Full details of this scheme are available on www.opw.ie.
To the end of 2019, over 580 Minor Works projects have been completed, providing local flooding solutions to over 7,100 properties with expenditure amounting to over €39m since the scheme began in 2009. In 2019, €4.75m has been approved for 49 projects, with €4.4m having been drawn down by Local Authorities by the end of the year.
This includes funding of €500,000 approved under this scheme for Monaghan County Council to progress important flood alleviation works in Monaghan Town. These works will consist of the construction of a new culvert across the N54 and the R162 in Monaghan Town and additional flood alleviation measures for the Castle Road area which provides access to the town centre public car parks and shopping area.
A further application was submitted in February, 2020 by Monaghan County Council for a project at Drumfalda, Ballybay, under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. This application is currently under consideration.
The allocation of funding for the Minor Works scheme is included in the overall allocation for flood risk management investment included under Vote 13 (Office of Public Works) in the Estimates for Public Services for 2020.
124. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a schedule will be provided of works for each Garda station in the context of planned retrofitting and-or renovation works in 2020, 2021 and 2022; the status of Fitzgibbon Street station as of 27 February 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2971/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe final phase of the refurbishment works for Fitzgibbon St commenced in January this year and are scheduled to take 12 months to complete.
Please see below a list of Garda Stations refurbishments, which exceed €250,000 in value, and which are scheduled to be carried out during the period 2020 to 2022.
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Garda Station |
Year of proposed works |
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Bailieborough GS |
2021/2022 |
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Athlone GS |
2020/2021 |
|
Portlaoise GS |
2020/2021/2022 |
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Fitzgibbon St GS |
2020/2021 |
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Donegal GS |
2020 |
|
Bawnboy GS |
2020 |
|
Leighlinbridge GS |
2020 |
|
Bridewell GS, Dublin |
2021/2022 |
|
Greystones GS |
2021/2022 |
|
Henry Street GS, Limerick |
2020 |
|
Carlow GS |
2020 |
|
Swords GS |
2020 |
|
Dungarvan GS |
2020 |
|
Longford GS |
2020/2021 |
|
Roscommon GS |
2020/2021 |
|
Navan GS |
2020/2021/2022 |
|
Finglas GS |
2020 |
|
Listowel GS |
2020/2021 |
|
Sligo GS |
2020 |
|
Cavan GS |
2020 |
|
Youghal GS |
2020/2021 |
|
Thomastown GS |
2020/2021 |
|
Clonmel GS |
2020/2021 |
125. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of consultants appointed to assist with CFRAM studies from 2011 to date; the cost of each consultancy contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2979/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and a reply will issue directly to the Deputy very shortly.
126. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if information in relation to the relocation scheme will be provided to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2983/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and a reply will issue directly to the Deputy very shortly.
127. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date for relocation payments to families in Gort, County Galway forced to move due to severe flooding in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2985/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the 2017 Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme stage payments are released to Homeowners as they meet the eligibility criteria of the Scheme. This will vary on a case by case basis as Homeowners progress through the different stages of the Scheme.
It is not possible to provide information at County level, as this presents a risk that individual homeowners could be identified.
128. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps that can be taken to alleviate flooding at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2986/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. The OPW is responsible for the maintenance of the channel in question. The OPW will inspect the channel and if necessary arrange for weed and vegetation cutting to take place, taking into account available resources, access and environmental conditions.
Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address, and Kerry County Council may carry out flood mitigation works using its own resources. The Council may also apply to the Office of Public Works for funding of flood mitigation works under this Office's Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The purpose of this scheme is to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised flooding and coastal protection problems within their administrative areas. Details of this scheme are on the OPW website, www.opw.ie.
129. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 1 October 2019, the status of the flood relief scheme (details supplied); the status of the hydrological modelling which was due to be completed before the end of 2019 with feasibility and route selection assessment expected to be completed by early 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2991/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office and Public Works (OPW) and Galway County Council are working together on the development of the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme with Galway County Council acting as the Contracting Authority for the project and funding being provided by the OPW.
The combinations of river water, groundwater, swallow holes and turloughs in the karst Gort Lowlands catchment makes this area ecologically unique on an international level. Owing to the complex nature of the area, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and Geological Surveys Ireland (GSI) have been contributing to the development of the Scheme.
This project is the first in the country to deal with so many complex hydrological variables over a 270 sq.km. area and it is critically important to ensure that the final flooding solution will be based on the very best data available, that has been analysed and modelled using the most up-to-date and robust criteria available.
Modelling is close to completion and this will feed into the route selection and feasibility assessment which is ongoing and expected to be completed by mid-2020. Full public consultation and engagement with all relevant stakeholders on emerging and preferred proposals are ongoing and will continue in advance of the submission of the scheme for formal statutory approval.
130. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of flood relief measures identified for Portumna, County Galway in the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Plan published in May 2018; if such measures will be introduced particularly in view of recent heavy rainfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2992/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraFlood relief measures were identified for Portumna in the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Management Plan which was published in May 2018.
The Portumna Flood Relief Scheme is one of 59 projects included in a second phase of implementation of the Government's full flood relief investment programme which there is a full commitment to progress in the coming years and within the 10 year timeframe for the programme of investment.
Galway County Council has agreed to be the lead body for implementation of the Portumna scheme.
131. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 26 September 2019 when the new guidance on the implementation of section 52(6) and (7) of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3010/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs noted in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 26 September 2019, as result of a number of issues that have arisen in relation to the pensions benefit cap under section 52(6) and (7) of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012, and the implementation of guidance on it, my Department has carried out a review into the operation of those provisions.
As I have previously indicated, I am hopeful that as a result of the review it will ultimately be possible to issue new/revised guidance on the operation of the benefit cap for the direction of public service pension scheme administrators and I can confirm that work on the issues relating to section 52(6) and (7) is at an advanced stage.
Again, I would like to indicate to the Deputy my appreciation for his patience in relation to this matter, as I am aware that he has raised the review of the benefit cap on a number of occasions in the past.
132. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a project (details supplied) in view of the fact that the site is shared with the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3023/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is proposed to build a new Garda Station for An Garda Síochána on the portion of the site owned by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The new Station will be developed as part of an OPW designed Public Private Partnership project in collaboration with An Garda Síochána, Dept. of Justice and Equality and the National Development Finance Agency.
133. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the investment plans in place for Moyne Abbey and Rosserk Abbey, Killala, County Mayo. [3065/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMoyne Abbey is a privately owned property where the National Monument is in the Guardianship of the State. Rosserk Abbey is owned by the State. Both Monuments are in a good state of conservation repair and there are no major fabric works required other than light maintenance which is undertaken on a regular basis.
There are no investment plans to develop either of these sites.
134. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding allocated to date for flood mitigation works on the rivers Shannon and Suck since the flooding of 2015; the status of each project; the works planned on both river catchments; the number of families that applied for home relocation; the number approved, rejected and on hand; the number of homeowners that applied for individual property protection measures; the number approved, rejected and on hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3094/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) has invested approximately €11m on flood relief capital projects on the Rivers Shannon and Suck channels since the end of 2015. The projects listed below will be implemented over the course of the National Development Plan to 2027. Construction is well advanced on the Athlone scheme and design and planning work is well underway on the others in the list. The value of the projects listed is in excess of €120m when the whole life cost of each is considered.
|
County |
Proposed Flood Relief Schemes on main channels of rivers Shannon and Suck |
Current Status |
|
Galway |
Ballinasloe |
Consultants have been appointed to develop scheme |
|
Galway |
Portumna |
Scheme to be advanced in next phase of projects being advanced |
|
Clare |
Shannon |
Tender competition for consultants to develop scheme is underway |
|
Clare |
Springfield/Clonlara |
Development of scheme ongoing. Preferred option to be presented by consultants shortly. |
|
Clare |
Killaloe |
Small Project to be implemented directly by Local Authority |
|
Clare |
Kilrush |
Small Project to be implemented directly by Local Authority |
|
Clare |
Bunratty |
Small Project to be implemented directly by Local Authority |
|
Limerick |
Castleconnell |
Development of scheme ongoing |
|
Limerick |
Limerick City |
Tender competition for consultants to develop scheme to commence soon |
|
Limerick |
King’s Island Scheme |
Scheme submitted for Planning approval |
|
Limerick |
Foynes |
Scheme to be advanced in next phase of projects being advanced |
|
Kerry |
Ballylongford |
Scheme to be advanced in next phase of projects being advanced |
|
Leitrim |
Carrick on Shannon |
Consultants have been appointed to develop scheme |
|
Leitrim |
Dromod |
Scheme to be advanced in next phase of projects being advanced |
|
Leitrim |
Leitrim Village |
Tender competition for consultants to develop scheme to commence soon |
|
Roscommon |
Athleague |
Scheme to be advanced in next phase of projects being advanced |
|
Westmeath |
Athlone |
Under construction |
2017 Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme
Current Status of the Scheme:
A total of 169 properties were identified through Local Authorities and direct Expressions of Interest, as being potentially eligible, of which:
- 73 were ineligible for further consideration and includes 22 homeowners who volunteered not to engage with the scheme,
- engineering solutions have been identified to potentially protect some 35 homes from future flooding funded by CFRAM, the Minor Works Scheme and the Remedial Works Scheme,
- work is continuing with the Local Authorities to explore possible engineering solutions for a further 23 homes,
- 38 were invited to proceed to Stage 2 of the Scheme
The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland have approved 25 homeowners for humanitarian assistance under the Scheme. All 25 homeowners have been offered relocation in line with the criteria for the scheme.
Individual Property Protection
The Government’s 10 year programme of investment in flood relief schemes together with those in existence and underway aim to protect 95% of properties assessed under the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) study as being at risk of flooding.
The OPW is undertaking a study of Individual Property Protection (IPP) to look at the potential for a national scheme to protect a proportion of those properties that do not form part of the Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) arising from the CFRAM study.
This study is examining the administrative arrangements for IPP schemes where they exist in other jurisdictions including Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. It is also considering work undertaken for two pilot schemes in Crossmolina and Thomastown/Graiguenamangh in Kilkenny.
The study is highlighting the many interdependencies to ensure the effectiveness of IPP measures. Hence the introduction of financial support to incentivise individuals to acquire IPP products for their homes needs broader consideration in the context of these findings. The OPW is continuing to explore options for IPP having regard to the results of this study.
135. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date on the pilot individual property flood protection scheme; the conclusions drawn from the Graiguenamanagh and Crossmolina pilots; when it is planned to make a submission to Government on a scheme to support individual property protection measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3095/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn regard to Graiguenamanagh, in May, 2015 at the request of Kilkenny County Council, the Office of Public Works approved funding for the appointment of consultants to undertake a study on the feasibility of implementing Individual Property Protection (IPP) resources in Graiguenamanagh/Thomastown, and how best to organise and implement such a scheme.
The pilot study included a detailed building survey to identify all potential flow paths through the affected properties and the type of foundation and floors in affected properties along with other factors which may affect the viability of any proposed measures. In July, 2018 Kilkenny County Council took the decision not to proceed with the IPP scheme for Graiguenamanagh/Thomastown, due to the limitations and risks involved with IPP, and instead adopted the recommendations of the Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) for the Suir, Nore and Barrow River Basins for permanent schemes, including one such scheme in Graiguenamanagh.
Kilkenny County Council is leading on the implementation of all flood relief schemes through planning, tender and construction. A tender issued for engineering and environmental consultants to progress the Graiguenamanagh scheme on the 11th September, 2019 and a preferred tenderer has been identified.
In regard to Crossmolina, in 2016 the OPW appointed consultants to undertake a survey of individual properties in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, in order to determine their suitability for floodgates as part of a pilot, and to make recommendations for each property. Mayo County Council subsequently procured a contractor to supply and install the floodgates based on the recommendations of the consultants. Gates have now been installed in approximately 100 properties in the town, at a cost of approximately €350,000. The flood gates that have been installed have been integrated into local flood action emergency plan and will be put in place when flood alerts are notified.
The consultants are preparing a report for the above IPP project which will assess the different aspects of the scheme from design through implementation, cost and operation. However, the effectiveness of the scheme as a whole cannot be fully assessed until the gates are put to use and tested in a real time flood event.
National Scheme for IPP
The Government’s 10 year programme of investment in flood relief schemes together with those in existence and underway aim to protect 95% of properties assessed under the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) study as being at risk of flooding.
The OPW is undertaking a study of IPP to look at the potential for a national scheme to protect a proportion of those properties that do not form part of the FRMPs arising from the CFRAM study.
This study is examining the administrative arrangements for IPP schemes where they exist in other jurisdictions including Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. It is also considering work undertaken for two pilot schemes in Crossmolina.
The study is highlighting the many interdependencies to ensure the effectiveness of IPP measures. Hence the introduction of financial support to incentivise individuals to acquire IPP products for their homes needs broader consideration in the context of these findings. The OPW is continuing to explore options for IPP having regard to the results of this study.
136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the main aspects of the benefits accruing to the well-being of the economy through the influence of expenditure and reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3113/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which he remains satisfied that the targets of his Department will continue to remain on course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3116/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects public expenditure and reform to remain and play an important role in the economic progress of the country in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3117/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he is of the view public expenditure and reform need to remain part of economic and fiscal strategy in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3119/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if changes in public expenditure and reform are required in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3121/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 136, 139, 140, 142 and 144 together.
The improvement in economic conditions over the last number of years has enabled the Government to increase investment in public services. Priority has been given to additional funding in the areas of infrastructure, education, childcare and health. This investment delivers on immediate social and economic needs while also providing sustained longer-term benefits to the State. Strong growth in capital spending is a notable feature of the recovery in public spending. This investment has centred on key areas such as social housing, transport and schools and is reflective of the Government’s goal of delivering growth-enhancing investment in conjunction with sustainable progress on social priorities.
Recent fiscal policy has been based on implementing sustainable growth in expenditure that remains affordable over the medium term. In supporting this position, the Government has strived to ensure that public services are delivered in the most efficient and effective way possible. To this end, a number of reforms have been put in place in recent years, including the Performance Budgeting Initiative, the Equality Budgeting Initiative, the National Economic Dialogue and the Spending Review.
It is crucial that this approach is maintained in the medium term in order to mitigate against emerging risks in the domestic and global economy. In light of this, it is imperative that both current and capital expenditure is managed within profile this year by all Government Departments.
The Update to the Medium Term Fiscal Strategy published by the Department of Finance on 9th January set out fiscal projections to 2025. The strategy underpinning these projections is focussed on delivering General Government surpluses that would act as the first line of defence against potential risks to the economy and public finances.
Within this Fiscal framework it is imperative that sustainable expenditure policies, that continue to deliver improvements in public services and infrastructure, are pursued to support the well-being of the overall Irish economy and continued economic and social progress.
137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the main aspects of the benefited influence of expenditure and reform to the citizenry over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3114/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which public expenditure and reform has been instrumental in the delivery of results to the country and the citizenry in the past eight years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3118/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which the performance of his Department has contributed to economic recovery here; the way in which this compares to other jurisdictions throughout the EU in the eurozone and elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3122/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 137, 141 and 145 together.
Following a period of consolidation, it has been possible since 2015 to provide for moderate, sustainable expenditure growth on an annual basis. The Government has prioritised spending that mitigates risk, enhances the resilience of the economy and raises our growth capacity whilst making incremental and sustainable improvements in public services. The steady growth in expenditure in recent years reflects the significant effort made by the Government to moderate the level of expenditure increases and to secure a sustainable long-term path to growth.
In further support of this, a wide range of budgetary reforms have been implemented in the last number of years to improve transparency and accountability around the Budget process, while also facilitating best economic practice. This includes initiatives such as performance and equality budgeting and new publications such as the Summer Economic Statement and the Mid-Year Expenditure Report.
Sound public finances are necessary to underpin sustainable economic growth in the context of our economic recovery and to progress towards our social and economic goals. This requires effective and efficient management of overall expenditure. To support this goal, my Department has been engaging for the last three years with a range of Departments on the Spending Review process. The aim of this process is reinforce a systematic analysis of existing spending programmes, focusing on an assessment of efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. Budget 2020 also saw the publication of the first ‘Citizen’s Guide to the Budget’; a short, accessible document which put the Budget in simple terms, in order to make the process as accessible as possible. This document also sets out the services that will be delivered to the people of Ireland in an accessible way. For example, in 2020:
- 108,000 children will be enrolled in the ECCE programme;
- 137,000 farmers will be supported through various agricultural schemes;
- 355,000 people will be provided with illness, disability and carer's benefit; and
- 677,000 people will be provided with pension payments.
Over the last five years, Irish General Government expenditure as a proportion of GNI* has moved to be broadly in line with the EU average figures for General Government expenditure as a percentage of GDP. In terms of capital expenditure, the overall public capital allocation for 2020 is €8.2 billion. At this level gross voted capital investment in 2020 will reach c. 4 percent of national income (GNI*) compared to an EU average in recent years of 2.9 percent (GDP).
138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when all FEMPI restoration projects will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3115/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my replies to PQ 46978 of 14 November 2019 and PQ 39967 of 1 October 2019.
As the Deputy is aware, to date, salary rates up to €50,000 have been fully restored. By October 2020, salary rates up to €70,000, which accounts for over 90% of the public service, will be fully restored.
For public servants who have not achieved full restoration of the FEMPI reductions by October 2020 (i.e the date of the last PSSA increase), restoration of outstanding amounts must be completed by way of Ministerial order. This order must be made on the following dates:
For those with a post – PSSA salary of under €150,000, the order must be made before 1 July 2021, and for those with a post – PSSA salary of in excess of €150,000, the order must be made before 1 July 2022.
Under the terms of the FEMPI Act 2013, I am obliged to carry out an annual review of the operation, effectiveness and impact of the FEMPI Acts, having regard to the overall economic conditions in the State and national competitiveness. In this annual review, I am also to consider whether or not any of the provision of the relevant Acts continue to be necessary having regard to the purposes of those Acts, the revenues of the State and State commitments in respect of public service pay and pensions.
In my 2019 annual review, a written report of which was laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas on the 26th June, I recommended the continuation of the unwinding of the FEMPI measures in line with the terms agreed under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2018 – 2020 and provisions enacted in the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017.
