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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: The amendment would require the Government to increase supports and incentives, but I wonder whether 24 hours had passed since its proposers said they could not contemplate introducing an increase to carbon tax until after these measures are put in place. They seem to be satisfied with inserting an amendment that calls on the Government at some future date to increase supports and incentives...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: How would a fourfold increase in carbon tax help that family insulate its home or make it more heat efficient? The Government has not proposed helping that family in any way, shape or form and Deputy Dooley's party members should know that they are having the wool pulled over their eyes day in, day out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: There is no evidence that carbon tax works or that it is effective in any meaningful way. Taxing people is the typical go-to response, rather than bringing in measures that would be meaningful, sincere and long-lasting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: This is bad policy, it is lazy and it is a knee-jerk reaction.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: It is not set in stone - it could be 2021.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2019)

Imelda Munster: I will comment on what Deputy Dooley said about the evidence-based plan. There is nothing concrete in it and he should know better than to rely on the Government when the Government has not done anything so far. The Government has had ample time since the committee was set up to propose alternative ways of assisting people to drive that behavioural change. Deputy Dooley's amendment is that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Football Association of Ireland (2 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: 2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with an organisation (details supplied) regarding compliance with the governance code for the community, voluntary and charity sector, as endorsed by his Department; the actions he plans to take to ensure good governance in view of recent financial irregularities at the organisation and recent changes in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Football Association of Ireland (2 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: What engagement has the Minister or his Department had with the Football Association of Ireland, FAI, on compliance with the governance code? What actions does the Minister intend to take to ensure good governance in light of recent financial irregularities at the FAI and recent changes in personnel? What oversight, if any, does his Department have to ensure compliance? Will he comment on...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Football Association of Ireland (2 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: This is similar to a question I asked last month on the Department's role in ensuring compliance with the governance code. I put the question in light of the news that the Football Association of Ireland had just recently changed its rules to allow long-serving board members to remain in situfor an additional four-year term. Of the 11 members of the FAI board, seven have served more than 11...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Football Association of Ireland (2 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: Last month, I also asked the Minister of State what authority he had to impose penalties in the event of poor governance and compliance. He did not answer that part of the question. I ask the Minister to take the opportunity to do so today. The Minister referred to imposing penalties. If, for instance, the bridging loan of €100,000 is deemed to be in breach of the governance...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Football Association of Ireland (2 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: For clarification, I asked the Minister about penalties.

Autism Support Services: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: Will the Minister of State confirm that what was in the speech of the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, is Government policy. He did not get to read the part where it states, "it is not proposed to pursue legislation or an Oireachtas committee on autism". He said the Government would not oppose the motion, but that line would suggest the Government will not support it. It was my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Process (2 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: 32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Irish Aviation Authority (amendment) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15127/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: Is Mr. Treacy concerned that the auditing process of Sport Ireland is lacking? Does he agree that its independent audits every three years are insufficient?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: I am asking on the basis that the matter has developed in the way it has. It appears that some organisations may believe an independent external audit will only be carried out by Sport Ireland every three years and that that fact might be part of the explanation for what happened. As matters stand, the FAI has breached the terms and conditions of its grant approval, unless it can prove...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: Does Mr. Treacy believe Sport Ireland needs additional powers and functions to possibly carry out an independent audit on an annual basis? Does he think it would be more diligent to do that with all organisation in receipt of substantial State funding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: Has Sport Ireland formally requested additional resources to carry out annual audits?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: Not to have annual audits.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: Has Sport Ireland formally requested additional resources to carry out annual audits?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: I think he did.