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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2023)

Cormac Devlin: The Taoiseach will be aware of the case of Bernard Phelan, an Irish citizen imprisoned in Iran. Bernard was born in Clonmel and raised in Blackrock, in my constituency of Dún Laoghaire. He was arrested on 3 October last year and is one of a number of European citizens being held in Iran. I understand that Bernard has cardiac and other medical conditions. His elderly father and his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (31 Jan 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I apologise for my delay in engaging with the witnesses. I welcome them back. It is good to engage again. I will focus on one specific area, namely, the inputting of one's own data on the various portals supplied by the utility companies. Has the CRU had any complaints about the effectiveness of some of the portals? Some of them appear to be down. I have got information into my office...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (31 Jan 2023)

Cormac Devlin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (31 Jan 2023)

Cormac Devlin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (31 Jan 2023)

Cormac Devlin: This was a particular pinch point for obvious reasons in respect of the tariffs changing. I have since had queries, however, about these portals being down. There is the ESB Networks' portal as well, but regarding the suppliers themselves it is important these services are maintained. This is why I am asking the regulator about this. It is something the CRU seems to be aware of. What can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (31 Jan 2023)

Cormac Devlin: Yes. It is good to hear about the progress being made with the smart meters. It seems there has been quite a bit of progress made since our last engagement. It was projected that we would be around this point at this time, but it is good to hear concrete evidence that half, or more than half, of customers have availed of these smart meters. This is very good. I thank the witnesses again...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (31 Jan 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 88. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action being taken in relation to the ongoing detention of a person (details supplied) in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4375/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (31 Jan 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 132. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action being taken in relation to the ongoing detention of opposition activists in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4376/23]

Council Development Levies: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Deputy for that. Before we go to the Minister of State, I welcome the boys and girls from the primary school in the Gallery this morning. They are all very welcome to the House. There were a number of chuckles during the Deputy's contribution so I think there is agreement up there in the Gallery. I call the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan.

Council Development Levies: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: Deputy Joan Collins was going to share time with Deputy Fitzmaurice. She now has ten minutes herself. Is that correct?

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: That is Deputy Ó Cathasaigh.

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to examine the Bill. The Minister will be aware that I raised this issue on several occasions in the past year. I welcome the introduction of the Bill, which has long been sought by gardaí and their representative associations. The Bill provides for the use of body-worn cameras by gardaí and the expanded use of ANPR technology. It also contains...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the witnesses. It is good to engage with them again. I will stay with the private nursing homes. I understand the HSE is tasked with the management of the health repayments scheme. It was referred to in the Comptroller and Auditor General's reports at various times. The most recent accounts were signed off by the then CEO, as Accounting Officer, Mr. Paul Reid on 26 November...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: The Department is, yes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: Is the Department able to shed any light on that? I think it is 2013 since the Department has been handling the cases.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: That is under note 9, as the Comptroller and Auditor General outlined in his statement. Will Mr O’Grady state from 2013 onwards how many cases have been settled?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: Did Mr. O’Grady not think that was topical and look at it in advance of this session?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: Will Mr. O’Grady find it and furnish it by the end of the meeting? It is a long session, as the Chair said, and we are breaking at 11 a.m., so maybe that information could be found. I referenced €32.5 million in administrative costs for the scheme between 2006 and 2020. This figure includes almost €4 million in legal and professional fees. Will the CEO confirm if...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: The €32.5 million is only for the administration of what they were entitled to as per the legislation. For anybody who took a case who was outside those parameters, there is additional cost associated with that. Is that right?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Cormac Devlin: Can the CFO shed any light on that?