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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: I want to ask about the performance to date of one specific measure in the budget, namely, the help to buy scheme to which €50 million was allocated in the budget. What is the position in terms of likely expenditure on that at the end of the first quarter?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: Based on the 4,700 to date, what does Mr. Moran anticipate will be the number of applications for the full 12 months?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: Regarding the income tax figures, what is the median salary in the economy? Is there a concern that much of the job creation that has been trumpeted is low wage and part-time? This relates to Deputy Doherty's point. If people are still entitled to benefits, are we driving a low-wage model of job creation?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: How does that compare with the EU?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: We are reviewing the capital plan and a consultation process hosted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is under way. We have received several depressing presentations on the state of capital infrastructure, be it roads or public transport. The Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, presentation some weeks ago was particularly depressing. We will be spending less on our road...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: I am proposing a relaxation of the rules as they relate to infrastructure-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: No. I want to be very clear on this.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: My proposal relates to infrastructural projects that this country needs, have a long-term return, add to employment creation and, in particular, address the regional balance, which Mr. Moran's predecessor and namesake was concerned about. These could be in public transport or health projects. The capital expenditure in the health field is behind schedule. I want to be clear - I do not want...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: Might TII's presentation be sent to Mr. Watt? It is not us saying this. I will bring Mr. Watt on a spin around my part of the country to show him infrastructure if he wants. TII's presentation----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: Does Mr. Watt-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: In regard to the departmental heads, for the past number of years the Department of Health is always the one that went out of kilter. It is bang on profile at present. Mr. Watt mentioned, in his interactions with Deputy Pearse Doherty, that we can come back and look at the revised figures but, actually, we cannot. The Department of Health must act within its own resources if it goes over...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: Has Mr. Watt any concerns about the help-to-buy scheme from the information just given by Mr. Derek Moran-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: -----in terms of the scheme going beyond its budget?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Engagement on Overall Fiscal Position: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: Consider the return of the investment.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport (5 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: 286. To ask the Minister for Health if patients using a private ambulance service for essential transfer to outpatient appointments can avail of a reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17042/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (4 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: The Minister assumed office on 6 May last, at which time he was made aware of the difficulties facing Bus Éireann. The Minister has claimed credit for securing an extra PSO but he has done nothing to address the issue of funding within the CIE group. He has not explained why Bus Éireann is paid a lower subvention than Dublin Bus or Irish Rail and he has done nothing about the...

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (4 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: It is extraordinary how the Minister has managed to sit back for 12 days. I agree with Deputy Munster. It was even more extraordinary how quickly the Minister found the "Morning Ireland" studio last Friday when the commuters in Dublin South were suddenly affected. The Minister has questions to answer about the National Transport Authority. The reason Bus Éireann is in the space it is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Administration (4 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: 139. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to a case (details supplied) in which translation services in court were deemed to be insufficient; if the Courts Service has taken steps to address the deficiency identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16566/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Compensation (4 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: 152. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a Garda compensation case (details supplied). [16629/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Operations (4 Apr 2017)

Dara Calleary: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance the total expected profits arising from NAMA by the time it winds up; if the proceeds will be used to repay the national debt; his other plans for the use of the profits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16573/17]