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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: How many have made applications?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Mr. Kelly previously indicated there is a figure of 800 in Mayo that he thought-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: There is then a discrepancy between the 800 and the 350 applications so far. Can we identify what the issue is with those people who have not yet applied? Has that been considered? Has the reference group considered that? Why are people not applying?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Would it be fair to say that the financial burden on their own family and the upfront nature of it is a factor in the late applications?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I am uncomfortable with the phrase "lifestyle choice". Mr. McGarvey might use a different phrase because I do not think it accurately reflects the position people are in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Mr. McGarvey is saying that people are deferring the decision to undertake the works.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I suppose the upfront nature of the costs and the financial outlay for the individuals is a factor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: As it is not an issue in my constituency, I do not have the direct day-to-day contact. There remains some unhappiness with the scheme. As regards those who have not yet engaged or made an application, either there is not an understanding of the full options available, which I doubt because it is has been well covered, or they are not in a position to make an application. We need to examine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an updated timeline on the implementation of the E spine and associated changes of the BusConnects programme in Dublin. [21644/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (9 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 64. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on any recent discussions he has had with the British government in relation to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20771/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: British-Irish Co-operation (9 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 95. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on his attendance at the recent British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20770/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 272. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the ENT appointment for a person (details supplied). [20958/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Programmes (8 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 21. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the child poverty and well-being programme office. [17997/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 11. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children, education and disability will meet next. [17996/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I also raise the issue of ASD classes. In our area, thanks to principals and a really good SENO, we have managed to open 19 ASD classes at primary school level over the last number of years. We need to do more to predict what will happen at second level as well. There is one school that has been waiting for nearly two years to open two ASD classes. It wants to do that. It is Sacred Heart...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: National Transport Authority (2 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I think this is the NTA's first appearance here since our report last year which identified €150 million of lost spending as a result of the metro project. I want to come back to that, but just in case the witnesses need to reach for some figures on that, I am giving them some advance warning on it. I will come to a more parochial matter. I was at my local Tidy Towns clean-up day...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: National Transport Authority (2 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: In the meantime, however, on Saturday morning, I will be back at that taxi rank and I still have no answer as to why we are taking a 15-D hybrid off the road and allowing an 08-D to stay on the road. That hybrid is a car the taxi driver bought during the Covid period, before the first extension of the ten-year rule. He feels he is being led up the garden path. First, he fears that it might...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: National Transport Authority (2 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Let us be clear: it is not fair. There may be reasons why it is not fair but it is not fair.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: National Transport Authority (2 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: With many electric vehicles now, we will be replacing the battery rather than the entire car. There is much less wear and tear on the vehicles themselves. Is the NTA actively considering the concept of abolishing the ten-year rule for electric vehicles?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: National Transport Authority (2 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Ms Graham might clarify the process as to how that would come forward.