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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Economic Issues: Engagement with Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland (25 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: On the part of the Central Bank. What is its view? I was quite astonished that this was continuing, despite everything we have seen in recent months and the fact that the Minister announced that the Department of Finance would do a review. I am astonished that this is to be continued and my concern is that this is one of those things that is a flash in the pan for a moment in time because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Economic Issues: Engagement with Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland (25 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: So do I. I was probably the only person who was excited to hear about it in the budget speech. I am aware that other members want to come in so I thank the witnesses.

Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: The reason we are here is not because we oppose investment in the forest sector, which is badly needed, but because of the type of investment. The State through Coillte should not be incentivising or underwriting investments for vulture funds at the expense of family farm incomes or viability. There are also legitimate concerns that investment by such vulture funds will inflate the cost of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Is í an fhadhb a atá agam i ndáiríre ná má bhíonn ar ghnólachtaí áirithe fanacht roinnt míonna go dtí go mbeidh an chabhair sin acu, ciallaíonn sé sin go mbeidh ar chuid acu a gcuid doirse a dhúnadh. Mar gheall ar sin, dóibh siúd atá i gceantair níos iargúlta, táimid ag admháil faoi...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I am sharing time with Deputy Conway-Walsh. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Staít as an gceist seo a thógáil. An fáth go bhfuilimid á hardú inniu ná gur chas mise le gnólacht i gConamara agus dúirt sé liom go bhfuil sé ag úsáid an gháis peitriliam leachtaithe seo. Mar gheall air sin, níl sé in ann an...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 133. To ask the Minister for Finance if it is possible to set credit allocation quotas for Irish banks (with a majority State ownership) requiring a certain percentage of their lending to go to green investment activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3136/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 156. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the review of section 110 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2822/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Scholarships (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 286. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on DEIS Gaeltacht scholarships for 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3338/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 294. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the increase in the number of applications for social housing support, such that local authorities are not able to access all applications within the 12-week deadline; if there are any other options for those applicants who may be in vulnerable and precarious housing situations to get...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 299. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of successful and total applications for the vacant property refurbishment grant through the Croí Cónaithe fund, by local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2945/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 300. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if prospective applicants for Croí Cónaithe funding can seek additional advice about their specific circumstance and application prior to submitting the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2946/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 332. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the newly elected Israeli Government and some of the inflammatory language it has used with regard to women, members of the LGBTQ community, as well as other marginalised groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3041/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 333. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise the fact Israeli forces killed more Palestinians in the West Bank in 2022 than in any other year since 2005 at the EU or UN level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3042/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 390. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has considered extending the cost-of-living €500 lump sum payment included in budget 2023 to those on community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2831/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (24 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 431. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider expanding sponsor referrals to the national childcare scheme to include all children with developmental needs, even if they had been enrolled in a childcare programme previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2845/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (19 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 112. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the actions he will take to ensure fewer cost overruns in major public works contracts going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2280/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (19 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: My question relates to cost overruns, which have been an issue for some time. What will the Minister do in his new role as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to ensure there are no cost overruns of major public works?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (19 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: The Minister's predecessor, Deputy Michael McGrath, prior to him becoming the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, stated that when it came to capital projects there was a clear pattern of projects costing more than the agreed contract price. He said that we need to know why so many projects end up costing taxpayers far more than planned. The Minister knows that when it comes to cost...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (19 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I will bring forward legislation this year on the matter. I hope we can work constructively on that. That legislation is designed to bring greater transparency and social value to public procurement. The Government's own recent White Paper on industrial policy stated that it wants to use public procurement in a strategic way. We will not be able to use the system in a strategic way unless...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Construction Industry (19 Jan 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 108. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to increase construction sector capacity in order to better deliver on the targets of the national development plan. [63832/22]