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Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Chapter 14 - Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies (Resumed)
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021 (Resumed)
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (Resumed) (20 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: It could have been €29 million.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Chapter 14 - Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies (Resumed)
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021 (Resumed)
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (Resumed) (20 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: It was a very considerable calculation by the Department. That €29 million is a huge amount of money. We have established that it is very difficult to interrogate the Governor regarding the decision of the President of the High Court, but the Department was clearly involved in making that calculation when it talked about issuing a letter of comfort.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Chapter 14 - Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies (Resumed)
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021 (Resumed)
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (Resumed) (20 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I do not disagree with Mr. Hogan. It was ultimately a commercial or a speculative decision and I accept that.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Chapter 14 - Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies (Resumed)
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021 (Resumed)
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (Resumed) (20 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: We discussed earlier the application to the President of the High Court and the fact that sums would have been released by virtue of-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Chapter 14 - Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies (Resumed)
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021 (Resumed)
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (Resumed) (20 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: -----the decision. How much was that a factor in the Department's decision to be persuaded that it was something to pursue? Do not forget that it was already sort of accepted that the State was on the hook here by way of the ICF.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Chapter 14 - Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies (Resumed)
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021 (Resumed)
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (Resumed) (20 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: The Department was in a very difficult position because, by virtue of the Act, it was likely that it was going to be able to secure the funds from the ICF in any case. Therefore, the idea of offering the letter of comfort was really an attempt to try to mitigate the risk.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Chapter 14 - Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies (Resumed)
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021 (Resumed)
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (Resumed) (20 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I accept all that. My question, though, was that prior to the 2018 amendments, the Department would not have been in that bind. Would it be fair to say that prior to 2018, when the amendment was introduced by the Department, it would not have had that Hobson's choice or Solomon's choice of knowing that the State was already on the hook?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Chapter 14 - Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies (Resumed)
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021 (Resumed)
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (Resumed) (20 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: To clarify my question, I am really trying to interrogate why that 2018 amendment was brought forward.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Chapter 14 - Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies (Resumed)
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021 (Resumed)
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (Resumed) (20 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Okay. I have one brief final question. Does Mr. McGrath believe it would have been possible for the administrator to apply for funds to pursue for securities of costs prior to the 2018 amendments?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to establish a dedicated public transport section of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18115/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 77. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to provide a greater policing presence for public transport including rail, bus and Luas. [17925/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 114. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a child renewal passport (details supplied) can be expedited as it was lodged on 10 March 2023, and the family are hoping to travel on 5 April 2023. [16947/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Projects (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 332. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on cycling and walking projects in Dublin 9 and 11. [17976/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Projects (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 334. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his plans for a pedestrian crossing or flyover at the roundabout at the M1-R104 intersection located in Santry, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17978/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 333. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money spent on active travel in Dublin City Council from the year 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17977/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 590. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the new-school-build for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17967/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 591. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of engagement between her Department and Dublin City Council in relation to a new primary school for the Meakstown area of Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17972/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 592. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for a new school in the Dublin 9 and Dublin 11 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17973/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 623. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on a second-level school place for a child (details supplied). [18350/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (18 Apr 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 693. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next round of sports capital applications will open for clubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17974/23]