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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (30 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: This is one of the first modular builds. It was built in the space of a month on site. My instinct would be to call-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (30 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: It was at the time.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (30 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Yes. I think at the time the principal was quoted in the newspaper remarking on how quickly it had been built in the space of a few weeks. The Dublin Inquirer had a very good article about it in 2017. In some sense, the City of Dublin Education and Training Board is not the victim, but it is certainly not the cause. I am reluctant to bring its representatives before the committee to be the...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (30 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: My understanding is it is the City of Dublin Education and Training Board at this point. I may be wrong. It would be beneficial to do that and to get a briefing on the state of the building. That does not interfere with the legal strategy, if I understand what the Comptroller and Auditor General is saying correctly.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (30 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I do not have that figure.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (30 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: It is the best place to start

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (30 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 46. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in CHO 9, Dublin, currently awaiting an assessment of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15746/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprenticeships registered to date in 2023; his plans to promote apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15744/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 129. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the bus connectivity and links to Dublin City University in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16000/23]

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Cabinet Committees (29 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 6. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [13066/23]

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: The Deputy should read Housing for All.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: The Deputy was not here.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the provision of a permanent building for a school (details supplied). [15704/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (28 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 99. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason those paying the D stamp and who were recruited prior to 1995 are not eligible for the State pension (contributory); her plans to amend the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15184/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (28 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 115. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to change the social welfare entitlements of public service employees who paid the modified class-D social insurance rate that were employed before 6 April 1995; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15183/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 339. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on a passport application by a person (details supplied). [14907/23]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: With regard to Beaumont Hospital, it might be worthwhile to have the Comptroller and Auditor General look at the matter again, having regard to the purchase of the site adjoining the hospital and the value. That is something that the Comptroller and Auditor General might examine. If he feels it is appropriate, it is something we could explore at a future date.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: There was some newspaper coverage.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I would support that. That would also be my experience. The capital has to be spent in a certain way and often within a very specific geographic distance.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Yes. My only worry is that this relates to local authorities, which do not necessarily fall within our remit. Also, it is probably a policy issue for the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Deputy Catherine Murphy's point is very valid because I have seen it for myself in Dublin City Council.