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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: My question is grouped with Question No. 58.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes, there are two questions but in terms of the answer I have here, the standard answer is basically dealing with the scheme but what the Deputy wants is to deal specifically with the timing on it.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Yes, I want the dates.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Obviously, I will deal with that. It is something that I will address for the Deputy. There have been three programmes for this scheme, namely, a baseline programme, an updated programme and now, a revised programme. Upon the appointment of consulting engineers in November 2020, an updated programme identified the need for coastal assessment, including on the extent of wave overtopping and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I am sorry to interrupt but I think that may be the incorrect question. Are you reading the reply for Nos. 43 and 58?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes. I am reading the reply. I was called for No. 43 and am reading the reply. Sorry, I am not actually reading the reply because Deputy Connolly has brought this up on many occasions and I have dealt with it on many occasions. I want to deal with the particular matter she has raised. If I read the transcript as provided, it will not address the Deputy's concerns. The recently...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (9 Jul 2024)

Paschal Donohoe: I will certainty keep that in mind. Every TD always makes the case for investment in their county and constituency but I am particularly aware of the funding and infrastructure needs Donegal has and the challenges it faces in making sure the road infrastructure and public transport links are in place. I have heard the Deputy make the case over many years that they are not. We will continue...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Public Expenditure Policy

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that expenditure targets in respect of all Government Departments remain in line with projections for the current year and subsequently; whether he has identified any deviations from these targets in any particular area of expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29515/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: As a point of order, I bring to the attention of the House that my question is No. 39, not No. 40, and deserved to be taken first in ordinary questions. A precedent has obviously been set whereby somebody can convert from ordinary questions to priority questions. No disrespect to Deputy Pringle at all but I will not let it pass again. That should be brought to the attention of those...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Point taken.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: That is with no disrespect to the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach because she had nothing to do with it. The question is one I have raised before. It concerns the importance of ensuring all Government expenditure targets remain within their projected arena, that Departments have a good chance of achieving their targets and that the targets will not cause a problem for the economy. I will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy for raising an important issue for me. Expenditure profiles for 2024 were completed by all Votes in February and submitted to my Department. Performance against these profiles is used in-year to monitor the expenditure position and details are published monthly in the Fiscal Monitor. At the end of the second quarter of 2024, gross voted expenditure stood at...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: What is the extent to which the Minister - obviously continuously - monitors the performance of each Department, with particular reference to the areas he mentioned, in regard to infrastructure such as health services, schools, children and the disability sector? Is he satisfied, given the expansion of the population and ongoing demands, that targets are being met or will be met? Are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Paschal Donohoe: I monitor it. Every month when the figures come out, they are given the utmost attention by my Department and me and they form the centre of engagement I have with other Ministers and which my officials have with other Departments. The profiles only become of real use from March, April or May onwards because at that point we are able to see if Government spending is in line with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Bernard Durkan: This country depends to a very considerable extent on corporation tax, which has been referred to many times in the House over the years. Given that some multinational corporations have slowed down in terms of profits, has that been included in the continuous evaluation that goes on? Deputies on the other side of the House want a wealth tax but I do not think that would do anything other...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Paschal Donohoe: That is being done by the Department of Finance at the moment. It reassesses twice a year its tax forecast for the years ahead. A big part of that will be the corporate tax forecasts, which have a big impact on overall tax figures. The final update for this year will be on budget day.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Flood Relief Schemes

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Brendan Smith: 41. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the level of funding provided to local authorities in 2022 and in 2023 for minor flood mitigation works; the level of funding provided for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29488/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Brendan Smith: Very useful work has been carried out under the minor flood mitigation works scheme, which deals particularly with localised flooding. It is small-scale funding provided at national level and has made a difference to householders and local communities. However, the criteria are restrictive and I hope the Minister would be in a position to have the criteria and conditions pertaining to the...