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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Again, it is not to comment on any-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank Mr. O'Brien. If Ms Quinn wishes to comment, these questions are directed at both witnesses. I will ask my final question and then the witnesses can both come in. Ms Quinn may wish to respond on one of the other questions. I note that Mr. O'Brien says he is not against section 481. I would be interested in hearing who he thinks is the main beneficiary of it and who bears the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Does Ms Quinn wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: It is interesting to hear about this. I used to work in banking and we had to do a course in PEP and anti-money laundering every year, so we could continue working in the bank. It is very important. I know some people have other opinions, but I am one of those people who is in favour of keeping a keen eye on politically exposed persons. It is very important. I have three questions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: They are all finance questions. I do not know anything about the legal side.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: It is interesting. Many things in finance can be quite opaque but specifically that. It must be fascinating to be involved in that and in trying to figure out how it could be done. Obviously those who engage with cryptocurrency might not find that, but as someone who does not, I think it is very interesting. Another opaque question I will ask involves a hypothetical scenario. If...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I have a particular interest in section 110s and I was quite interested to see the review announced in the budget last week. I am interested to see how that will develop. The whole concept of trustees and beneficial owners is that a trustee does not have to be the beneficial owner. The trustee is more an agent. If registering a trustee rather than a beneficial owner, is that something...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: That is fantastic. I thank the Ms Reynolds. That is very interesting.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: The detail of that will be important to the workers. The topic of the evening is the considerable pressure people are under as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. I realise we refer to it often in this Chamber but the reality is that people are choosing between heating, eating and paying the rent. It is difficult for many to do all three. I want to raise the issue of the secretarial...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 80. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views relating to public pay. [48647/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: In relation to the conversation the Minister just had with Deputy Nash, we are all aware of the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on many people. This question is on the Minister’s view on public pay.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I want to raise the issue of section 39 workers. As the Minister is aware, many section 39 workers held rallies and protests in the lead up to the budget. They also did so in my hometown of Galway. I would imagine that we all recognise that section 39 workers do Trojan work and how much, as a State, we rely on their work. The reality is they often feel undervalued. We know that the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 78. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the national development plan; the impact of cost inflation; if he will provide a list of any projects which may now need to go back out for tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48646/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: The question is fairly self-explanatory. It is to look for an update on the national development plan, the impact of cost inflation and if the Minister of State will provide a list of any projects which may now need to go back out for tender. As the Minister of State knows, the national development plan is very significant and many people are concerned about the impact of inflation.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: There are two questions that spring to mind initially. I am aware of the €800 million that was assigned in the budget. I am wondering how it looks at the moment in respect of capital carry-over. The Minister of State also mentioned that the extensions would be done by the approving authorities, which is fair enough. Is there any analysis at departmental level to see if there much...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Minister of State. On the inflation co-operation framework, that was totally new when it was announced. I was wondering how it is working at this time. Were there any hiccups at the start? One of the things that sprung to mind at the time, which I had discussed, was that certain contracting authorities might not have the same ability, know-how or knowledge base going into it....

Housing for All Update: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I wish to raise three specific issues with the Minister of State concerning the housing crisis and how it is impacting on Galway. One can only describe the housing situation as grim. It is completely and utterly grim for families and of course individuals. It used to be the case that if you were 11 years on the housing list in Galway city, you had a fair chance of being offered something....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 454. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the specific weeks in which the additional payments from her Department outlined in the cost-of-living package (details supplied) will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48610/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 767. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a projected timeline for the delivery of the development of the deepwater quay at Ros an Mhíl following the commencement of a revised tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48614/22]