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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commissions of Investigation (31 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: 141. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of commissions of investigation under the remit of his Department currently ongoing in the State; the cost of each commission to date; and the projected costs of each, in tabular form. [12559/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (31 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: 216. To ask the Minister for Finance if he records the details of private firms that former employees of NAMA are working in; the number of NAMA staff who are currently working in private property-related firms; and if he will provide details of the level within NAMA that these staff were working. [17177/22]

Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: It is hard to find words to describe the horror of the war in Ukraine. Undoubtedly, this shocking invasion has led to a strong desire among Irish people to help in any way we can. Ukraine and Ireland share many parallels between their histories. Ukraine is lodged right up against a large colonial power, has suffered from extensive and devastating famines because of the decisions of that...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: Significant parts of the childcare sector are facing collapse at the moment. In response to a parliamentary question submitted by Aontú, we found out that 789 childcare providers have closed their doors since 2007, predominantly ECCE and small providers. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government decimated provider income while shackling providers with massive debt. A total of 338...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: It is lowering the funding for providers and they are closing.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht), 2022: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: I welcome the Bill. Ireland has a long history of neutrality which goes back centuries, to the days of Theobald Wolfe Tone, Daniel O'Connell and James Connolly, who all advocated neutrality for Ireland as a way of protecting the common good and preventing militarism. Historically, small countries have always been sceptical of the intentions of military blocs. In general, historically,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: 19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current average waiting list for NCT appointments in each test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16826/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: 91. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the long-term future plans for an Intreo centre and social welfare office (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17100/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: 126. To ask the Minister for Health if persons who are not classed as immunocompromised but have complex medical needs will qualify for a third Covid-19 booster within three months and become eligible for a fourth booster in line with WHO criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16739/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: I have a broad range of questions but I am conscious that there is only a minute left so I will stay specific to the current thread. It is my understanding each state has a responsibility to enforce sanctions in its own state. People will find it very significant that up to 15 of these entities have some relationship with sanctioned entities within Russia. Most people in Ireland would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: I have asked the Government questions before about who is carrying out the research. My worry is, from all the questions I have asked, I do not know yet that there is one particular authority within the State that is actively investigating at this stage the potential for sanctions to be circumvented through the IFSC. It seems to me, from what Mr. Makhlouf has said, that there are partial...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: I appreciate that. I thank Mr. Makhlouf for his answer. I am aware the Chairman wanted to take a break at 3 p.m. Will we hold the rest of the questions until later?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: I greatly appreciate the opportunity to come back in. My first question relates to the credit unions. It has always frustrated me that there are two significant financial dots that have never been joined in this country and that concerns the money the credit unions have that they want to put into funds to be invested in the housing market. It is estimated that about €12 billion or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: Why is that the case? Does the lending by credit unions represent funding provided directly to people who want to buy houses or does it include lending to AHBs as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: Regarding the AHBs, they are in great need of funding and the credit unions have funds. Yet there is a mismatch between the supply of those funds and the demand for them. How do we match these aspects up?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: It just seems to me that this is a real missed opportunity. I understand this is likely to be a policy area for the Government rather than a responsibility of the Central Bank of Ireland, but as a country in the grip of such a vicious housing crisis, it is a mistake to be missing this opportunity to match these funds to the organisations that wish to build housing. Turning to another...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: The volume of those exiting the market is not being matched by the entries and those left behind, which is key for consumers. In many cases, they are not like for like services. This is not a criticism of the witnesses. That logic is nearly a white flag being raised with regard to the future of the banking market. At the end of this, there will be hundreds of towns and villages with no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: I appreciate that. My final question relates to the economy as a whole. Inflation radically affects families across the country. Electric Ireland increased the price of electricity by 25% today, which is an incredible increase. This will cause pressure to provide wage increases. The Government warned that salary increases could have a spiralling effect on inflation. This committee often...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Peadar Tóibín: Táim buíoch as na freagraí sin.