Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

If our guests can send us that information, it would be appreciated. I refer to the categories that apply. The warmer homes scheme and the better energy homes scheme are quite clear-cut. I would like more information on the national retrofit scheme. I thank Mr. Deegan and Mr. Griffin for their replies on that issue. I did not expect them to have the details of the scheme with them because it was not specified on the invitation they received. I do not wish to put them on the spot but, as they are here and time allows, I ask them to get that information for the committee.

Many people are very concerned about the broadband plan. It is to be hoped that it can be rolled out quickly and we can get most of rural Ireland connected to broadband as quickly as possible in order to get people working from home and help those who are self-employed and small businesses.

I thank Mr. Griffin and his staff, as well as Mr. Cleary of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, for joining us and for preparing the information. I also thank the Comptroller and Auditor General and his staff for assisting the committee in the context of the meeting. Is it agreed to request the clerk to seek any follow-up information and carry out any agreed actions? Agreed. Is it agreed to note and publish the opening statements and the briefings provided for the meeting? Agreed. We will suspend the meeting until 1.30 p.m. when we will resume in public session to consider correspondence and other business of the committee.