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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: I thank the Mr. Makhlouf. One of the factors leading into the overall inflation numbers is the issue of energy prices. For households and families, as Mr. Makhlouf has rightly pointed out, this is probably the one they are most concerned about because they are feeling it right now and, as we go into a colder snap, people are having to heat their homes more, the bills are coming in and they...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: That is okay as I am out of time but if there is time after my next question perhaps Dr. Cassidy might comment. My final question is on the housing market. We are seeing price inflation in the housing market in both rental and residential properties, which is due partly to the pandemic savings being unleashed into the sector that was closed during that period. Such inflation is also due...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: May I ask a brief question?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: Is that is only within the scope that they have for applications?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: We will do that. I thank the Governor.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire chuig an choiste leis an Estimate seo a phlé. I wish to begin by asking the Minister about the Estimates in terms of the pensions and lump sums. He may be aware that it is now no longer permitted for his Department to publish details of the pensions that former Ministers are receiving. Does he believe that this is something that needs to be rectified...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: I am conscious of the Information Commissioner's ruling. The approach was always that information in relation to the Garda, nurses or teachers was not published. However, I think there is an additional responsibility on those of us who are in public life and are in the privileged position of being elected to office. I am not sure if the Minister shares that view. I would be eager to hear...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: On Vote 17 on the PAS, additional resources obviously are going into the area. In relation to the appointment of medical professionals, there is a serious issue in respect of the recruitment of medical professionals, including for consultant and other posts. Has the Minister engaged with the PAS on the process, the length of time it takes and the delays? I have engaged with local hospital...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: From memory the timeframe to recruit a consultant is in the region of two years. We are recruiting people and that is great and we are competing internationally as others are also trying to recruit but the timeframe is all wrong. The Minister needs to get under the bonnet of this, look at the steps that are being taken and strip away or shorten some of the time within this. We have had...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: The other way to help to attract people to positions, whether it is nurses or other healthcare professionals, is to send a clear signal that they are valued. In that context, where is the bonus for front-line workers? It has been five months since the Taoiseach made an address in New York to say that the Government would bring forward a bonus for front-line workers. It is two months since...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: With respect, the Minister used the words "shortly" and "soon". The Taoiseach used the same words two months ago. The Minister said this will be decided well before the end of the year. There are three weeks of sittings left in the Dáil. When is this going to be decided on? Can the Minister outline the work that he is doing? He has asked all the questions that others are asking but...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: Tomorrow, the Central Bank will publish a paper that may outline its views on the shared equity scheme. Has Mr. Makhlouf words of enlightenment he can give to the committee in that regard? I wish to pick up on a point relating to deposits for mortgage approvals. Mr. Makhlouf mentioned that rent records would be taken into account. Am I picking his comments up correctly? Obviously it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (23 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: 221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is an onus on the airline (details supplied) to provide alternative ground transport arrangements to passengers travelling from Donegal to Dublin in circumstances in which the flight is cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57365/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (23 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: 226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the route 30 Bus Éireann 1 a.m. service from Donegal town to Dublin was cancelled on 15 November 2021; the operational issues which led to this cancellation; the back-up and-or preventative measures that were in place in case of such operational issues arising; the steps that were taken by Bus Éireann to avoid the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a response will issue to representations made on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57619/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: 314. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in time for intended travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57093/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: 313. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a foreign birth registration will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57089/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: 600. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive an appointment from the early intervention team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57062/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: 732. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a single farm payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57072/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Nov 2021)

Pearse Doherty: Fairness needs to be the heart of everything we do in we how we respond to the public health crisis. That is not where we are at; far from it. Now we have a situation where there will be free antigen tests for Deputies, Senators, Ministers, and staff in this House. However, front-line workers, including nurses, doctors, teachers, and those in retail, will have to dig deep and have to pay...