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Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: We could take the view that if it is a challenge for the SEAI, it is an even more of a challenge for the constituent or private citizen to meet the requirements.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: The Departments might find that the changes are affordable but the individual is under more pressure. We have to be careful about how much pressure we put on people, particularly when we tell them to reduce their heating usage. Many of the constituents we are talking about have colder blood levels because they are older. They are in their seventies and eighties, are sitting at home and...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I am a bit concerned. I had to step out earlier on and I apologise for that; it would not be normal for me to do that. I am concerned and for the benefit of the committee I need to ask if the Department can provide an explanation of the late filing of accounts and why the errors were not picked up?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: When Mr. Quinlan says the Department is reviewing its processes, what is in place so that it will not happen again or how did it happen? I know he is saying that it happened and that it was just missed but why was that? What went wrong?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: Mr. Quinlan and everyone on the Committee of Public Accounts appreciates that this is an unacceptable amount to go astray or not get appropriate oversight. This week the committee issued a report on the HSE and the purchasing of ventilators. The report states that €30 million of the Exchequer's money went awry. We just cannot have that and that is why I ask that there would be...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I accept that no money was lost. My point is that it undermines public confidence when there is an oversight that does not work. We are not hearing what the new oversight is that will prevent it from happening but I am asking that everybody take it seriously from the point of view of the public's confidence and how we deal with public money.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I know that but the Department accepts that there was an error. It was not picked up.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: That is my point. I accept that the Department accepts there was an error but it is about how it happened, how it was corrected and how we will prevent it in the future.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: Basically, the applicant pays for the assessment. That assessment is then forwarded to the one-stop shop.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I wish to state that there was 53% of an increase. It does not matter how much money is involved, if a cost is calculated at 53% then it is outlandish. Is that not correct?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: Last week, the elected representatives from Wexford met with the management of Wexford General Hospital. The Taoiseach will be aware there was a fire some three weeks ago. I heard Deputy Shanahan’s question to the Taoiseach this morning. It has put significant pressure on University Hospital Waterford. The difficulty is that Dr. Yousif, who is the sub-director, confirmed yesterday...

Finance Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I apologise for being late; it was due to the late delivery of the Government amendment. I welcome the Government decision to bring this Bill forward and to extend the time these tax reductions, and other supports, will be in place. However, while I agree in principle with the extension of the tax reductions I take major issue with the way the Government has decided to reapply the excise...

Eviction Ban: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I move amendment No. 1 to amendment No. 5: To insert the following after "increased capacity in the construction sector": "further calls on the Government to: —remove barriers for older people in long-term nursing home care who wish to lease out their homes, effective from 1st May, 2023; —increase the refurbishment grant rate for the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund...

Reform of Carer's Allowance Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (22 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I thank Deputy Connolly. The next slot will be taken by Sinn Féin. Deputy Kerrane has five minutes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I thank the witnesses for attending. I am sorry that I am not in the room, but I have been listening in for most of the meeting. In his submission to a recent meeting of one of the joint committees, Mr. Clancy stated that some companies face a moderation of their growth ambitions. Can he outline what he meant by that statement and why he made it?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: No, that is fine. It was more than six months ago, and it was a general statement. It probably related to energy costs and all of that.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: Does Mr. Clancy see any issue with the current housing crisis and how it is affecting companies ability and their ambition to grow? This is an issue, particularly in Wexford. Many of the businesses I visit are Enterprise Ireland clients and larger enterprises. We are very enterprising in Wexford. May of these businesses have to access labour markets abroad. In that context, they are...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: Does Enterprise Ireland make representations on that? Is information relating to it fed back to the Government, or how does that work?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I do not agree with that to a certain extent. Maybe they are aware, but their understanding is limited as to the actual reasons for the lack of supply and delivery. I received a document from the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, yesterday. From the point view that viability is the biggest issue that many developers are facing - and it is a...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I appreciate that. I just think EI should be aware we are not going to solve it any time soon and that it will make our growth in the Enterprise Ireland realm very difficult. I am very concerned for FDI on the basis of our housing crisis and shortage. I will ask a question relating to County Wexford. The representatives spoke earlier about how many jobs are within the country. I am not...