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Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (Resumed)
Chapter 11 - Social Housing
Chapter 12 - Land Aggregation Scheme.
Chapter 13 - Pyrite Remediation Scheme. (26 Nov 2020)

Verona Murphy: This is the first time any witness has ever raised concern in regard to costs. I thank him for that statement. It is normally from this side such a statement is made. The last valuation was carried out in 2018. Is Mr. O'Connor saying the next valuation will be done in 2024?

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (Resumed)
Chapter 11 - Social Housing
Chapter 12 - Land Aggregation Scheme.
Chapter 13 - Pyrite Remediation Scheme. (26 Nov 2020)

Verona Murphy: We are in 2020. Has it being done?

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (Resumed)
Chapter 11 - Social Housing
Chapter 12 - Land Aggregation Scheme.
Chapter 13 - Pyrite Remediation Scheme. (26 Nov 2020)

Verona Murphy: After 2020?

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (Resumed)
Chapter 11 - Social Housing
Chapter 12 - Land Aggregation Scheme.
Chapter 13 - Pyrite Remediation Scheme. (26 Nov 2020)

Verona Murphy: To clarify, there will be a valuation every two years and a more detailed valuation every six years.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (Resumed)
Chapter 11 - Social Housing
Chapter 12 - Land Aggregation Scheme.
Chapter 13 - Pyrite Remediation Scheme. (26 Nov 2020)

Verona Murphy: I take it that is what was recommended.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (Resumed)
Chapter 11 - Social Housing
Chapter 12 - Land Aggregation Scheme.
Chapter 13 - Pyrite Remediation Scheme. (26 Nov 2020)

Verona Murphy: That is good to hear. Returning to our earlier discussion, I have to get to the bottom of this issue. Again, I do not wish to circumvent anyone but Mr. O'Connor said that the Department is following up with HomeBond. When it comes to public authorities recouping moneys, I am concerned when someone says they are following up on it. How long has the Department been following up on it? It...

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (Resumed)
Chapter 11 - Social Housing
Chapter 12 - Land Aggregation Scheme.
Chapter 13 - Pyrite Remediation Scheme. (26 Nov 2020)

Verona Murphy: Am I correct in saying that in 2015 an agreement was signed that set out the amount that would be owed by HomeBond? Is it now trying to renegotiate that figure? What is the issue?

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (Resumed)
Chapter 11 - Social Housing
Chapter 12 - Land Aggregation Scheme.
Chapter 13 - Pyrite Remediation Scheme. (26 Nov 2020)

Verona Murphy: This is not the pyrite end of it.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (Resumed)
Chapter 11 - Social Housing
Chapter 12 - Land Aggregation Scheme.
Chapter 13 - Pyrite Remediation Scheme. (26 Nov 2020)

Verona Murphy: We have a quantum now.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (Resumed)
Chapter 11 - Social Housing
Chapter 12 - Land Aggregation Scheme.
Chapter 13 - Pyrite Remediation Scheme. (26 Nov 2020)

Verona Murphy: I would appreciate it if Mr. O'Connor could forward a little more detail to the committee on why that process is taking its time.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2020)

Verona Murphy: 112. To ask the Taoiseach further to Parliamentary Question No. 31 of 11 November 2020, if he will publish the circular or detailed official guidance setting out the arrangements governing travel for officeholders and officials who travel overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39787/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2020)

Verona Murphy: 135. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the supports in place to support second line supply businesses such as fish suppliers, florists and other food producers whose businesses have been decimated by level 5 closures and do not qualify for the CRSS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40174/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (1 Dec 2020)

Verona Murphy: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has considered the introduction of a grant scheme for renewable energy systems for new builds, similar to the existing Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, grants available for existing households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39796/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2020)

Verona Murphy: 224. To ask the Minister for Finance the appeals process for exclusion or refusal on eligibility criteria from the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40109/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Homeless Accommodation (1 Dec 2020)

Verona Murphy: 598. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the provisions being made in County Wexford to provide a women’s homeless shelter for single females with the purpose of providing services similar to the men’s hostel in Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40108/20]

Public Accounts Committee (2 Dec 2020)

Verona Murphy: I accept the Chairman's apology and his statement. I have known Brian outside of my short time in the Dáil as president of the Irish Road Haulage Association and I have always found him to be a pure gentleman. Unfortunately, given social media as it is today, things happen in this regard. I do not condone the content. I spoke to the Chairman personally about that. I do, however,...

Public Accounts Committee (2 Dec 2020)

Verona Murphy: That is prior to my joining this committee so is it possible to get information on that?

Public Accounts Committee (2 Dec 2020)

Verona Murphy: In light of where we will be in January, we might invite the Dublin Port authority to come in given that-----

Public Accounts Committee (2 Dec 2020)

Verona Murphy: So it cannot be invited to come before the committee.

Public Accounts Committee (2 Dec 2020)

Verona Murphy: That is grand.