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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: The Cost of Climate Action: Discussion (17 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: My time is up. Unfortunately I too have to leave because I have questions in the Chamber. I thank the witnesses. It has been interesting.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: The Cost of Climate Action: Discussion (17 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I understand I have nine minutes. I also need to attend the Chamber shortly so I will be quick and to the point with my questions. I probably have too many questions, but I will get through what I can. My first question is to the witnesses from the OECD and TASC. It is anticipated that in the upcoming review of the EU fiscal rules there will be changes to the current rules. One...

Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (16 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: Tá ceist fíor-shimplí agam don Aire. Cén fáth an bhfuil sé ag troid i gcoinne CAP a bheadh níos fearr d’fhormhór na bhfeirmeoirí ar fud an iarthair, ar fud ceantair Ghaeltachta, ina chontae féin i nDún na nGall agus i mo chontae, Contae na Gaillimhe? Mar gheall ar a dhearcadh agus dearcadh páirtithe an Rialtais, tá...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: My question is on children's respite services in Galway. Crannóg respite service caters for children with complex medical needs. It is only open for 19 nights each month and needs to be expanded to include more children. Crannmór respite centre for children with autism needs an alternative location. Currently, if children require emergency respite, the only option available for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (16 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Minister of State and I will send that in an email. I understand there is funding in place and it is good we have clarity that there is a locum consultant and that amendments will be made in an effort to hire a full-time consultant, which it is hoped will attract more candidates. How long will that process take? When does the Minister of State expect it to close in order that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (16 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I raise the issue of children who are suffering with chronic pain and their families. In November 2019, the only HSE paediatric pain specialist left his post due to a continued lack of support and an intense and increasing workload. As a result, no pain paediatric specialists are left. There are also currently no private pain consultants in the country who see children. Therefore,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Discussion (16 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I apologise for arriving late but I was speaking in the Chamber. I agree with the previous speakers who highlighted how outrageous and shocking this is. As Deputy Pearse Doherty said, this needs to be something that we pursue as a committee. My first question is to Mr. Kavanagh. I note his opening statement mentions the forthcoming protected disclosures legislation and that he stressed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Discussion (16 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: Absolutely. For anybody I have dealt with in a similar situation, it is all-consuming. They really are trying to get the truth and the story out there, and they often feel there is barrier after barrier. Mr. Kavanagh expressed that very well and it is very important for us all to take note. There was a recent scandal in regard to Davy stockbrokers, and I have heard some people compare...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Discussion (16 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: Go raibh maith agat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Discussion (16 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I know Mr. Butler has extensive experience of financial services and he has appeared before this committee to discuss general banking matters. My question is quite general. Ireland already had a concentrated banking sector before the exits of KBC and Ulster Bank were announced. The State has significant shareholdings in the remaining pillar banks, which I imagine could make it more...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 133. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on reforms which would exempt green capital expenditure in order to address the climate emergency given the review by the European Commission of the fiscal rules are set to reopen. [31885/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (15 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 212. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the formal review process that is examining a premises (details supplied) in County Galway for reclassification from blue to amber on the high speed broadband map; when this process is due to be completed; the length of time after this process is completed a connection to the network will be available to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers on Bus Éireann route 424 in both directions in each of the years 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, by month in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30803/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 238. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers on Bus Éireann Route 419 in both directions in each of the years 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, by month in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30804/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Stability and Growth Pact (15 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 381. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the reform of the EU Fiscal Rules Stability and Growth Pact as they currently stand; if he will be making a submission to the Commission’s public consultation which is reopening in the second half of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20512/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (15 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 638. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review will be published for the 2016 tenant incremental purchase scheme. [32026/21]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget Priorities Exiting Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: We have received apologies from Deputies Richard Boyd Barrett and Pearse Doherty. Today the committee will engage with Dr. Stephen Kinsella and representatives of Social Justice Ireland on budget priorities. Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh Dr. Stephen Kinsella, associate professor of economics from the University of Limerick and Dr. Seán Healy, chief executive; Ms Michelle...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget Priorities Exiting Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: Go raibh míle maith agaibh. I will now open the floor to members. I call Deputy O'Donnell.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget Priorities Exiting Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: There are 20 seconds left.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget Priorities Exiting Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: We will come back to Deputy Moynihan, who is having connection issues. Go raibh míle maith agaibh as bhur gcur i láthair. Bhí sé an-suimiúil éisteacht leis an méid a bhí le rá agaibh. Is dócha go mbaineann an chéad cheist atá agam le Social Justice Ireland. The first question I have is for Social Justice Ireland. We have heard a...