Agreement sought on a modernised, pro-SMEs legislative package on public procurement, which represents up to 19% of EU GDP. Irish Presidency Ministers Howlin and Hayes meet European Parliament Committee chairman Malcolm Harbour MEP, in Dublin. The Minister for Public Expenditure … Continue reading →

Minister of State Brian Hayes today (01-May-2013) welcomed the easing of insurance restrictions on the awarding of public works contracts.  Public works contracts are estimated to be worth in the region of €2.25 billion annually.  The lowering of this burden … Continue reading →

On welcoming the decision Minister Howlin stated:- “The Government’s Decision to approve the Heads of the Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2013, marks a significant step in bringing greater openness and transparency to the important process of interaction between the political … Continue reading →

  Contracts Signed for Major Road Improvements Minister Brendan Howlin has warmly welcomed the announcement by his colleague Minister Leo Varadkar TD that the latest Public Private Partnership (PPP) road- the N11/Newlands Cross – has been signed off on by … Continue reading →

Brendan Howlin, TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform participates in Job Shadow Day, Wednesday 24 April 2013 Mr. Brendan Howlin, TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, officially marked the sixth annual Irish Association of Supported Employment (IASE) Job … Continue reading →

Following discussions led by the Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform at the Cabinet today, the Government reaffirmed its requirement for €300m of pay and pension bill savings in 2013 and €1bn by 2015. The Government further agreed to request … Continue reading →

Publication of Revised Estimates for Public Service 2013 The Department of Public Expenditure & Reform is publishing the Revised Estimates for Public Services 2013 (‘Estimates’) on Wednesday 17 April 2013.  The 2013 Revised Estimates Volume (REV) provides additional details and information … Continue reading →

It seems clear now that the Public Services Committee of Congress will not accept the LRC proposals on a successor agreement to Croke Park. Obviously I am disappointed at that outcome. This has undoubtedly been a difficult process.  It is … Continue reading →

Statement by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform I have previously stated that public servants require the space and time to consider the LRC proposals for a Public Service Agreement in the round before voting on it. Nonetheless, as … Continue reading →

Public Service will continue to set the standard for work life balance •              The Department of Public Expenditure has rejected claims made on behalf of Unions opposing the LRC proposals. •              Work-Life Balance arrangements in the public service recommended in … Continue reading →