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Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Perhaps it is a matter for my Government colleagues in Cabinet. There is talk of conversion of gas boilers to low-carbon and no-carbon options. There seems to be a reluctance to lean into that as an interim measure for the group I am talking about. Why is that the case?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I am talking about non-carbon oils, for example. The conversion of gas boilers to non-carbon oils.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Given the conversation we have just had about the huge gap both in technology and costs, does Ms McCarthy accept that converting boilers to use non-carbon oils could happen this year, next year and the year after? The measure she is talking about are at least five or ten years away.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Is it the SEAI's view that non-carbon oil conversions are not a medium- or long-term priority?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Many people will wonder why that is the case given that it is an non-carbon option.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Sometimes perfection is the enemy of the good.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: In the scenario where people replace their gas boilers next week, is Ms McCarthy saying that they should not be carrying the carbon guilt because it is better for them to wait until the support and technology are in place?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: A lot of people are being left out of the just transition.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 101. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of tenant-in-situ properties bought by local authorities over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11974/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 111. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on his plans to provide affordable purchase and cost rental housing in Dublin 9 and Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11975/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Schooling (8 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if assistance will be provided in relation to the appointment of a home school tutor for a child (details supplied). [11648/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (7 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance his estimate of the number of persons in Dublin eligible to claim the rent tax credit; the number of persons currently claiming it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11303/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (7 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 127. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Dublin businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11304/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 572. To ask the Minister for Health if he will respond to a complaint being made on behalf of persons (details supplied). [11022/23]

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (2 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Bríd Smith - to discuss The provision of hot meals for DEIS schools. Deputy Gary Gannon - to discuss the challenges faced by the North Dublin Muslim National School. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan - to discuss the actions required...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Meals Programme (2 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: There is no Minister here yet to deal with the first issue. With the House's permission we will proceed to Deputy Bríd Smith. The matter will be taken by the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming. Deputy Smith has four minutes, followed by the Minister of State for four minutes, followed by a further two minutes each.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Meals Programme (2 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: No. I am bound by the rules of the House.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I will facilitate Deputy McGuinness to speak after Deputy Connolly. I call Deputy Pringle for deich noiméad.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I am informed that it is due to conclude at 5.15 p.m.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Deputy Pringle will have ten minutes. I am bound by that. The Deputy should be conscious of the time.