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Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriations Account (Resumed)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Resumed)
Chapter 6 - Procurement and Management of Contracts for Direct Provision (Resumed) (11 May 2017)

David Cullinane: It was not given, Mr. Dowling.

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriations Account (Resumed)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Resumed)
Chapter 6 - Procurement and Management of Contracts for Direct Provision (Resumed) (11 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Could Mr. Dowling furnish this committee with the past and current policy on this issue, please?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriations Account (Resumed)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Resumed)
Chapter 6 - Procurement and Management of Contracts for Direct Provision (Resumed) (11 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Mr. Waters might not stand over that but my view is that if the only category of people in the state who, for a period of time, were prevented from interacting with local politicians - and I asked if they were allowed to be canvassed in the public or private spaces of these centres, and I was told "no" - so they were prevented from having access to local election candidates, that is a denial...

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriations Account (Resumed)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Resumed)
Chapter 6 - Procurement and Management of Contracts for Direct Provision (Resumed) (11 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Does the committee agree to dispose of Vote 24 and Chapter 6 of the Appropriation Accounts and Report of 2015? Agreed. On behalf of the committee, I thank all of the witnesses from the Department of Justice and Equality, the witness from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and our permanent witness, the Comptroller and Auditor General, as well as his staff.

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

David Cullinane: The Taoiseach will know that the programme for Government committed to the establishment of an independent review of cardiac services in the south east. Dr. Niall Herity was appointed to do that work. He did that work and reported on it. Astonishingly, he recommended that all emergency cardiac services in the south east would cease. The Minister for Health has said he will not implement...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Stability and Growth Pact (16 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 304. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the nature of the deviation allowed following the change in the European Commission's budgetary rules (details supplied); the effect this change will have on public capital investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22733/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions Data (16 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 309. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of persons in receipt of a public service pension in each gross pension income band (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22734/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (16 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 310. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of whole-time equivalent public sector workers in each gross income band (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22735/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (16 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 536. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received a request from Waterford City and County Council for the development of the greenway in County Waterford; if so, the amount sought and granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22786/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (16 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 537. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount his Department has made available to date in 2017 in funding for the greenway in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22787/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (16 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 538. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to plans to move the train station in Waterford city to the north quays to facilitate the development of the quays; his views on such plans; if he will make capital funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22788/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (16 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 539. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to plans to build a pedestrian bridge linking the north and south quays in Waterford city; his views on such plans; if he will make capital funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22789/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2017)

David Cullinane: The Taoiseach will know that the programme for Government committed to progressing the establishment of technological universities. I have raised the matter directly with him several times. I have also raised it with the Minister for Education and Skills, but the legislation has still not been progressed. It has not been recommited to Committee Stage. The Minister for Education and Skills...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2017)

David Cullinane: As I did not get an answer yesterday from the Taoiseach, I hope I will get one today from the Minister.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the submission made to the Public Service Pay Commission by his Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform that states the Defence Forces are currently experiencing a significant exit of trained and experienced personnel due to the improving economy and the increased opportunities available to further develop...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 63. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason for an estimated one in ten members of the Defence Forces being in receipt of less than a living wage of €24,518 per annum; his views on the claims by military families that poor wages are a significant factor which has resulted in spiralling levels of debt and hardship for Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Submission: Age Action Ireland (17 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Mr. Moran spoke of the commitment of the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, to the public consultation on a statutory scheme to provide home care services. What is he looking for in that scheme? There are issues with the fair deal scheme. What specific issues need to be addressed in that scheme and in respect of the supports that should underpin it? Dementia care comes up on a regular...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Submission: Age Action Ireland (17 May 2017)

David Cullinane: The last contributor raised a number of issues but was not interrupted as he put his questions. I am of the understanding that the witnesses are here in the context of the upcoming budget.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Submission: Age Action Ireland (17 May 2017)

David Cullinane: If the Chairman was listening, I asked my questions in the context of the upcoming budget.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Submission: Age Action Ireland (17 May 2017)

David Cullinane: I am fully aware of the fact that I am not at a meeting of the health committee.