Results 5,041-5,060 of 20,057 for speaker:Brian Stanley
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: I suggest that we look for the positions held by the people who received this pay, including the highest number of €980,000, which is double what Ryan Tubridy was getting. We will ask for an explanation note on it from the HSE.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: We have it on our work programme for September and October to have the HSE in.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: I suggest that when we are corresponding back with the HSE, we ask them if there is an element of accrual in it, and to explain what it is. This is just to clarify. Of course, what Mr. McCarthy is saying is-----
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Yes. We need to know if there were arrears or accrual by some other means.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Is the list of accounts and financial statements agreed?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Yes. We will have NAMA before the committee.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: NAMA is on our work programme. Are the accounts and financial statements agreed?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: As usual, the list of accounts and financial statements will be published as part of our minutes. We will move on to correspondence. As previously agreed, items that are not flagged for discussion for this meeting will continue to be dealt with in accordance with the proposed actions that have been circulated, and decisions taken by the committee in relation to correspondence are recorded...
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: The Deputy is seeking information on that and on any upgrades to Shannon Airport.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: That is fine. We will move on to Nos. R2035B, R2036B and R2037B. They have been received from RTÉ in relation to documents provided to this committee on Monday of this week. I propose that we discuss them in private. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next category of correspondence is category C, correspondence from and related to private individuals. The following items have been...
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: We had hearings on that and launched the report last week. Sums of money have been spent without any physical works being commenced. I do not know if we are any nearer to starting them. It is incredible. It has been jaw-dropping. We need to use whatever leverage we have. The Minister does have to respond through the minute of the Minister. The Deputy is saying the time has surely come...
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Yes. We might take advice on what can be done and if there is any more we could do, other than making recommendations and seeking accountability through the minute of the Minister. We can explore that.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: We will see what options are open to us.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Go ahead.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: We will keep in mind the recommendation regarding NewERA.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Part of the problem, though, as mentioned by Deputy Verona Murphy, is that some of these have been talked about for nearly 20 years. They are taken off the agenda and then they come back on it and there are changes made.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: That is a point as well.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Do not go there, Deputy.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: In fairness-----
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Absolutely.