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Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: The agency brought in an external consultant to investigate allegations raised by the board. There is a separation here.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: They work in------

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: The question I am asking is what did the Department do to investigate the issues raised by the board in respect of staff members within IFI?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: Has the Department examined these issues?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: Has the Department done that in this instance?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: It is a straightforward question. Has the Department done it in this instance?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: Let us look at the issues that have arisen as a result of the board's concern regarding ongoing issues within IFI. I refer to fleet management, for instance. Mr. Griffin might be aware that on 10 August 2021 an IFI vehicle was involved in a car crash in Manorhamilton. The IFI vehicle was rear-ended. Was the Department informed of this issue, which involved an uninsured vehicle?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: There will certainly be a financial impact on IFI as a result of this incident, so I am sure the Department will want to know what the liability to the taxpayer could be.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: These are important issues that need to be addressed by Mr. Griffin, as Accounting Officer.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: Has the Department assessed the financial impact of that uninsured car being involved in a car crash in Donegal in 2021?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: Responsibility lies with both the Minister and the Department.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 9: Implementation of the National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: It is concerning that this matter has not been examined. There are several issues.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Budget 2023 (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: 61. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will outline eligibility for the working family payment; and the impact the changes will make to this payment in respect to Budget 2023. [50709/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: 78. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to review the eligibility criteria for carers and provide further financial supports to those who provide full-time care. [50710/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: 118. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline his intentions to provide further financial supports to parents to combat rising childcare costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50707/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (13 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: 158. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline details of a new scheme under the Childminding Action Plan to simplify the registration of childminders to help parents access Government subsidies under the national childcare scheme. [50708/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (12 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: 158. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the number of meetings and expenses allocated to members of a forum (details supplied) payable by the HSE in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50403/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2023 (12 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: 164. To ask the Minister for Health the funding that has been provided for MS sufferers in Budget 2023; if he has included a request by an organisation (details supplied) for additional funding from the HSE to provide an additional 1220 additional bed nights at a centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50423/22]

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (18 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Acting Chairman and for the opportunity to speak on the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill. I acknowledge the increase in funding from €300 million to €500 million. Tourism is one of Ireland’s most important economic sectors and its significance as a source of employment and regional development cannot be underestimated. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Fees (18 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the suite of recent budgetary measures, especially for young people. They are practical measures that would help students and families with the cost of education and the cost of living generally. There are over 1,736 students in Mayo who will receive the additional student grant repayment. This is very welcome, on top of the €1,000 fee reduction. On the Minister's hard...