David Cullinane
Ceist:427. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of establishing an Ombudsman for Older People. [29907/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDepartmental Data
Ceisteanna (427)
Freagraí scríofa
The Government has no plans at this point to establish an ombudsman for older persons. However, it would fall to the relevant Minister with responsibility for policy regarding older persons to consider and to bring forward such a proposal, and to determine any associated costs in the first instance.
I would also like to highlight to the Deputy that older persons are entitled to use the services of all existing Ombudsman offices for any complaint regarding the manner in which public services are provided.
Flood Risk Management
Ceisteanna (428)
Seán Sherlock
Ceist:428. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the rising costs will have an effect on the planned flood relief works for Glanmire, Cork. [30035/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme at Glanmire / Sallybrook, Cork was confirmed in January 2021 by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 to 1995. The scheme is being funded from the €1.3 billion in flood relief measures under the National Development Plan to 2030, as part of Project Ireland 2040. Provision for the total project budget for this scheme is included in the Office of Public Works multi annual capital allocation. The Office of Government Procurement Inflation/Supply Chain Delay Co-operation Framework Agreement, published on 20th May 2022 will help address the appropriate inflationary costs.
The Glashaboy River Flood Relief Scheme will protect 103 properties from a significant risk of flooding.
There is currently a procurement process underway to appoint a contractor for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme. As the procurement process is ongoing it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment.
Arts Council
Ceisteanna (429)
Dara Calleary
Ceist:429. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason that there is such a delay in considering a request on behalf of the superannuation fund of a semi-State body (details supplied) to increase the pension awarded to its members; his views on whether such delays are unfair on those awaiting the decision; and if he will give urgent attention to the situation given the current cost-of-living crisis. [30365/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the Deputy will appreciate, issues involving the pension schemes in relation to the Commercial Semi State companies can be complex.
As the key stakeholders involved in considering these proposals, the parent Department along with the relevant scheme trustees and the scheme employer all play an important role in ensuring that the full impact of pension increases on the sustainability of the pension funds is carefully assessed along with all the other policy considerations before proposals are finalised and then delivered.
The normal process by which these requests are advanced involves the parent Government Department under whose aegis responsibility for individual Commercial Semi State Bodies falls considering and approving any changes to pension scheme rules or discretionary benefits.
My Department then considers these proposals when a fully completed set of business case and technical assessment documents are submitted in line with the standard governance requirements. This includes the advice from NewEra. This process applies to all proposals including the RTÉ pension scheme before they are brought forward for my consent.
The above process has been completed. Accordingly under Regulation 85 of the RTÉSA and having regard to NewERA advice from April 2022 and the latest actuarial valuation, I have approved the proposal for a 2% discretionary pension increase on a once off basis.
My department issued a letter to D/TCAGSM on May 16th 2022 to this effect and I understand they have since communicated this decision to RTÉ and the Chair of the trustees. Implementation of the increase (backdated to January 2021) will now be a matter for RTÉ and their parent department D/TCAGSM.
Public Sector Pensions
Ceisteanna (430)
Marian Harkin
Ceist:430. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of pensioners on public service pensions by gender; if he will provide a breakdown between those aged 65 and 70 and over 70 years of age in each of the years 2016 to 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30522/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The authorities responsible for the administration of the large number of pension schemes operating in the various sectors of the Irish public service are, in general, the relevant employers and Ministers in those sectors.
It would be a matter for those sectoral authorities, including relevant Ministers, to supply such information as may be available in respect of wider public service numbers according to age and gender of those individual pension schemes.
I and my Department are responsible for the civil service pension schemes, which cover personnel in established and unestablished civil service and State Industrial posts.
In this regard and based on the information provided by the National Shared Services Office (NSSO), please see the table below which outlines the position in respect of civil service pensioners.
|
- |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
|
Female |
9,446 |
9,882 |
10,319 |
10,567 |
10,689 |
10,828 |
|
65 to 70 |
2,454 |
2,938 |
3,477 |
3,879 |
4,187 |
4,483 |
|
Over 70 |
6,992 |
6,944 |
6,842 |
6,688 |
6,502 |
6,345 |
|
Male |
10,952 |
11,072 |
11,194 |
11,144 |
10,980 |
10,927 |
|
65 to 70 |
2,149 |
2,416 |
2,777 |
3,027 |
3,187 |
3,403 |
|
Over 70 |
8,803 |
8,656 |
8,417 |
8,117 |
7,793 |
7,524 |
|
Total |
20,398 |
20,954 |
21,513 |
21,711 |
21,669 |
21,755 |
Flood Risk Management
Ceisteanna (431)
Catherine Connolly
Ceist:431. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the development of the south Mayo flood relief scheme; if the OPW has concluded its consideration of the feasibility report carried out by Mayo County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30765/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection 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.
Mayo County Council carried out a Feasibility Report (funded by the Office of Public Works) in September of last year. This report estimated the cost of addressing the issues here at €6.4m with the majority of the benefits coming from the protection of road infrastructure, thus identifying a potential role for the Department of Transport. The capital cost is now well in excess of the €750,000 ceiling for Minor Flood Mitigation Works.
As the report indicated that the majority of the benefits from the proposed scheme would be to roads and access, Mayo County Council were advised in February this year to develop a joint proposal for the scheme with the Department of Transport and to subsequently meet with OPW to review the joint proposal.
On the 9th June 2022, the Minister met with a delegation of local stakeholders and representatives of Mayo County Council to discuss the flooding issues relating to the Neale. As part of this discussion, the Minister outlined that the protection of transport infrastructure, which is one of the main drivers of this proposed scheme, is not within the remit of the Office of Public Works. A multi-agency discussion, with stakeholders including the Department of Transport, Mayo County Council and the Office of Public Works, is now needed.
This will be convened by the Office of Public Works once the review of the feasibility report is complete.
Flood Risk Management
Ceisteanna (432)
Catherine Connolly
Ceist:432. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the engagement that he has had with Coirib go Cósta and Galway City Council in 2022 in relation to incorporating a cycle track into the planned Galway city flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30766/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Galway City Council, as Project Sponsor and Contracting Authority, is leading the development of the Coirib go Cósta – Galway City Flood Relief Scheme, with technical advice and funding being provided by the Office of Public Works. The Steering Group for the Scheme meet on a monthly basis to discuss all aspects of the Scheme and my officials keep me apprised of progress on the scheme.
The primary objective of the Coirib go Cósta Project is to assess, design and deliver a viable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable flood relief scheme for Galway City. The project has a preliminary total project budget estimate of €9.5m and when complete will protect over 940 properties in the Long Walk, Spanish Arch, Eglinton Canal, Merchants Quay, Raven Terrace, Salthill and Claddagh areas of Galway City from tidal and river flooding.
The scheme is currently in Stage one and the preliminary draft options for the scheme are programmed to be presented to the general public towards the end of this year. During the development of the scheme, ongoing consultation will take place with a view to maximise any mutual benefits that may emerge from the ongoing development of any advancing projects including the cycleway scheme.
This scheme represents a significant investment for Galway City, which will be undertaken with all due consideration for regulatory, planning, environmental and social constraints, while achieving the goal of delivering a viable, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable flood relief scheme for Galway City.
Public Spending Code
Ceisteanna (433)
Catherine Connolly
Ceist:433. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of all projects over €100 million approved under the Public Spending Code in Galway in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30767/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
My Department is responsible for maintaining the national frameworks within which Departments operate to ensure appropriate accounting for and value for money in public expenditure such as the Public Spending Code (PSC). The Public Spending Code sets the value for money requirements and guidance for evaluating, planning and managing capital projects. Management and delivery of investment projects and public services within allocation and the national frameworks are a key responsibility of every Department and Minister.
The PSC sets out the oversight and approval process for public expenditure proposals, which are incremental in nature, progressing through Decision Gates (0-3) in terms of a project lifecycle as outlined below.
The Decision Gates are as follows:
- Decision Gate 0 – requires a Strategic Assessment Report (SAR)
- Decision Gate 1 – requires a Preliminary Business Case (PBC)
- Decision Gate 2 – requires a Detailed Project Brief and Procurement Strategy
- Decision Gate 3 – requires a Final Business Case (FBC)
Government approval is required for proposals with an estimated cost of over €100m. Government approval is required at:
- Preliminary Business Case – Government approval must be secured at Decision Gate 1.
- Design & Planning and Procurement – Government approval must be secured at Decision Gate 2 to proceed to tender.
- Final Business Case – Government approval must be secured at Decision Gate 3 to award the contract.
My Department, while responsible for maintaining the PSC, is not the approver for projects under the PSC. Therefore, we do not hold data related to details of projects approved under the Code.
For an extensive list of projects that are currently planned as part of Project Ireland 2040, the Deputy might consider the Investment Projects and Programme tracker, which was updated in May 2022. The tracker provides a composite update on the progress of all major investments with an estimated cost of greater than €20 million, including the location of the projects where possible. The tracker includes a number of major projects directly related to Galway. The tracker also includes a facility to search by county and user-friendly dashboards and other information to aid interpretation of the data.
Accompanying the tracker, the myProjectIreland interactive map includes over 1,100 projects across the country and provides details on specific projects by county, including smaller investments such as schools and social housing projects. By clicking on the map on gov.ie/2040, citizens will find updated information on what has been achieved and what is planned for their own local area. The latest version of the map features a dashboard with charts, allowing citizens to see the progress being made on projects at a glance. Search facilities also allow citizens to view projects in their regional area, by city, by county or by eircode.
In addition, Regional Reports on the implementation of Project Ireland 2040 in the Northern and Western Region have been published for 2018, 2019 and 2020, with the 2021 report to be published shortly. The reports set out the regional projects and programmes, which are being planned and delivered in the Northern and Western Region as part of the public investment detailed in Project Ireland 2040, the Government’s National Planning Framework and National Development Plan. While this document does not provide an exhaustive list of all public capital expenditure in the region, it does serve to highlight the diverse range of investments being made by the State under Project Ireland 2040, including in County Galway.
The Project Ireland 2040 Regional Reports, capital investment tracker and myProjectIreland interactive map are all available on gov.ie/2040.
Statutory Instruments
Ceisteanna (434)
Bríd Smith
Ceist:434. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects to make a decision on the proposed statutory instrument, S.I. that relates to the regular wages scheme of CIÉ workers; the expected timeline for signing-off on the proposed S.I.; the discussions and potential difficulties with the proposed S.I.; if his Department has held discussions with other bodies in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30791/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the Deputy will appreciate, issues involving the pension schemes in relation to the Commercial Semi State companies can be complex.
As the key stakeholders involved in considering these proposals, the parent Department along with the relevant scheme trustees and the scheme employer all play an important role in ensuring that the full impact of pension changes on the sustainability of the pension funds is carefully assessed along with all the other policy considerations before proposals are finalised and then delivered.
The normal process by which these requests are advanced involves the parent Government Department under whose aegis responsibility for individual Commercial Semi State Bodies falls considering and approving any changes to pension scheme rules or discretionary benefits.
My Department then considers these proposals when a fully completed set of business case and technical assessment documents are submitted in line with the standard governance requirements. This includes the advice from NewEra. This process applies to all proposals including the CIÉ pension scheme before they are brought forward for my consent.
The above process has been completed. Based on the correspondence, information and draft Statutory Instruments provided as well as the accompanying NewERA advice, I, as the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform have accordingly provided approval for the Minister for Transport to confirm the Schemes, as required under section 44(4) of the Transport Act 1950.
Implementation of the SIs is a matter for CIÉ and their parent department, D/Transport.
State Properties
Ceisteanna (435, 436)
Bernard Durkan
Ceist:435. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the issues at the Chief State Solicitor’s Office that are holding up the transfer of two former Garda stations in County Leitrim (details supplied) to the local authority that in turn has agreed to lease the buildings to the local community which already has been allocated funding under the town and village renewal scheme 2022 to develop said buildings for use by various local groups in the community; if she will clarify as to when the legal transfer will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30793/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraBernard Durkan
Ceist:436. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects that the transfer of two former Garda stations in County Leitrim (details supplied) to the local authority will take place; if he will provide any comfort to the local community that already has been allocated funding under the town and village renewal scheme 2022 to develop said buildings for use by various local groups in the community and that is concerned about the timeframe to complete its project as per its scheme application conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30794/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 436 together.
I understand that my officials engaged with local authorities in relation to an option to lease a number of Garda stations that were due to be disposed. Subsequently, agreement was reached with Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils to lease or acquire five former Garda stations.
As the deputy is aware, each property requires a level of due diligence and legalities that can be complex and time consuming.
However, I am advised by my officials that the Chief State Solicitor’s Office are currently finalising the detail of the Lease Agreements between the Commissioners and Leitrim County Council in respect of the Keshcarrigan and Dromahair properties. As soon as these Agreements are finalised they will issue to the Council for execution.
Question No. 436 answered with Question No. 435.
Departmental Communications
Ceisteanna (437)
Sorca Clarke
Ceist:437. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the engagement that she has had regarding the advertising and showcasing of the Fleadh Ceoil due to take place in Mullingar at the end of July 2022. [29017/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Although my Department provides funding to Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, matters such as advertising and show casing events are operational matters for the organisation and not something for which I or my Department officials have any role or responsibility.
Nonetheless, I welcome the return of the Fleadh Cheoil to the calendar of summer cultural events and that it will take place in Mullingar from 31 July to 7 August. As the greatest annual gathering under the auspices of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the Fleadh is principally organised at community level by the local branches in partnership with the local authority, media and other partners and sponsors. I am conscious that Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann was founded in Mullingar in 1951 and of the tremendous support that endures there for the organisation.
With regard to my general engagements with those involved in organising the Fleadh Cheoil, although constrained by pandemic controls I was delighted to meet online with the Chairman and members of the Fleadh Committee as they prepared for the 2022 event. In recognition of the special challenges arising from the revitalisation of the Fleadh after two missed events, I approved a special support arrangement for this year on an exceptional basis of €100,000. I am confident that this support will be tremendously amplified by the community effort to ensure that Fleadh Cheoil 2022 will be a great festival enjoyed by the many visitors to Mullingar and countless thousands more around the world through the broadcasting and online presentations.
Grant Payments
Ceisteanna (438)
Robert Troy
Ceist:438. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the grants that are currently available to local groups to promote tourism and historical attractions within an area, specifically groups located within the Hidden Heartlands region. [29046/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and the provision of funding to the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, as well as certain other bodies. Implementation of national policy is a matter for the tourism agencies and the development and support of specific tourism product offerings is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland in line with its tourism development functions. I have referred this question to them for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Local Authorities
Ceisteanna (439)
Niamh Smyth
Ceist:439. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if funding will be granted to a local authority (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29053/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) was launched in 2018 to provide Exchequer support for larger sports facility projects, including swimming pools, with at least €100 million being made available over the period to 2027.
The first allocations under the LSSIF were announced in January 2020 and, thus far, approximately €86.4 million has been awarded to 33 different proposals. A provisional allocation of €837,680 was announced for the design of a Regional Sports Campus in Cavan. The evaluation procedures and guidelines provide that successful projects undergo a process of due diligence including economic appraisal and feasibility studies as appropriate to comply with the Public Spending Code.
The Cavan project completed this process and, on 4 November 2020, the Department wrote to Cavan County Council to commence legal formalities in regard to a funding agreement for the development. Further progress is expected once Cavan County Council, as lead partner, has concluded engagement with its partner applicants on a range of site-specific issues and my Department looks forward to concluding a funding agreement when the applicants are ready to do so.
Interest Rates
Ceisteanna (440)
Noel Grealish
Ceist:440. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the State agencies, organisations or boards under the responsibility of her Department or that receive funding from her Department that have been charged negative interest by financial institutions since negative interest rates were introduced; the amount of interest that has been charged to each State agency, organisation or board in 2021 in each of the preceding years in which such charges were applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29214/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As Minister, I have responsibility for the governance of agencies and bodies under the aegis of my Department to ensure full compliance on the reporting requirements under the 2016 Code of Practice for the Governance of State bodies and the governance functions included in the legislative and regulatory frameworks for each of the respective bodies.
The issue to which Deputy Grealish refers to is an operational matter for the bodies under the aegis of the Department. Financial details for the agencies and bodies for the year 2021 will be set out in their Annual Report and Accounts when published.
Sports Funding
Ceisteanna (441)
Willie O'Dea
Ceist:441. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will consider increasing the funding available for minority sports such as basketball; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29246/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding to sporting organisations across its various programmes.
I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Departmental Staff
Ceisteanna (442)
Matt Carthy
Ceist:442. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from her Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from her Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29273/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I am informed that since the formation of my Department in September 2020, no Secretary Generals have been seconded from this Department.
Sports Facilities
Ceisteanna (443)
Dara Calleary
Ceist:443. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the financial support or grants that are available for a rural school to build a small all-weather sports facility on its grounds for the use of its students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29344/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.11 billion. The Programme for Government commits to continuing the SCEP and to prioritising investment in disadvantaged areas.
The 2020 round of the SCEP closed for applications on Monday 1 March 2021 and by the deadline a record 3,106 applications were submitted.
Approximately one thousand of the submitted applications were for 'equipment-only' projects. These applications were assessed first and grants with a total value of €16.6 million were announced on 6 August, 2021.
The remaining capital applications were then assessed and 1,865 individual grant offers with a total value of over €143.8 million were announced on Friday 11 February 2022.
Unsuccessful applicants were able to appeal the Department's decision. The deadline for submission of capital appeals was Monday 4 April and 146 appeals were received. The assessment of all appeals is complete and the consequent allocations amounting to €6.14 million were announced on Tuesday 31 May. The total allocation of €150 million for capital projects represented the highest level of allocation ever made under the SCEP.
The priority in the short term is to advance the 2,895 successful applications under the 2020 round to "formal approval" and grant drawdown stage which requires detailed engagement with all grantees. Now that the appeal process is complete, my Department will also undertake a full review of all aspects of the 2020 round of the SCEP and any recommendations arising will be reflected in the terms and conditions of the next round. The precise timing of this next round of the Programme will be announced once this review is complete.
Grant Payments
Ceisteanna (444)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:444. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of a sports capital grant payment for a club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29403/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The club to which the Deputy refers was provisionally allocated a grant of €50,000 under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme (SCP) for the provision of floodlights. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the SCP, it is necessary to demonstrate title in order to protect the public investment in the facility. These requirements were communicated in detail to the club at provisional allocation stage in 2015 and reiterated subsequently. My officials have been in regular contact with the club on this matter and as recently as May 2022. Once my Department receives the outstanding requisite documentation there will be no undue delay in advancing payment of the grant.
State Bodies
Ceisteanna (445)
Imelda Munster
Ceist:445. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an exact figure for her Department’s allocation to Fáilte Ireland in 2022. [29456/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The exact figure for my Department’s vote allocation to Fáilte Ireland in 2022 is €193.73 million.
The breakdown of the total Exchequer provision for tourism services from my Department's vote is available in the Annual Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for Public Services, which is published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and is available on that Department's website.
State Bodies
Ceisteanna (446)
Imelda Munster
Ceist:446. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an exact figure for her Department’s allocation to Tourism Ireland in 2022. [29457/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Tourism Ireland is funded through my own Department and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. My Department's funding allocation for Tourism Ireland in 2022 is €91,782,000.
The breakdown of the total Exchequer provision for tourism services from my Department's vote is available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for Public Services, which is published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and is available on that Department's website.