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Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

James O'Connor: Was the value of the site flagged, as it is extremely concerning as €8 million and €3 million in terms of valuations------

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

James O'Connor: Okay. That is interesting. I appreciate the response to the question. On non-compliance around the resignation of the former president and the severance agreement, why was it not submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for sanctioning, if it is okay to ask that question?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank Ms Harney. There has been significant concern around the cost of the new student centre. It is around €20 million. There was an increase which was understandable in the context of construction related inflation that has taken place. However, in September 2020 the contractor for the construction of the student centre, unfortunately, was deemed to be in breach of the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

James O'Connor: The project is now likely to be in excess of €20 million. There are new rules and regulations around public expenditure in regard to that. Will UL undertake any cost benefit analysis required under the public spending code in relation to that project if it is likely to go in excess of what has been budgeted for it?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

James O'Connor: Can UL provide any further details on the breach of obligations and how it came about?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

James O'Connor: Okay. It is interesting to get further clarity on that. I will return on the next round of questions.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

James O'Connor: I refer to all future acquisition of property and I will put the following question to the chancellor. What safeguards are we putting in place to avoid a situation like this reoccurring? Will the likes of independent valuations be put in place so that we will not have confusion and dispute on valuations on the site into the future? I mention the outstanding work the academic staff are...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Ukraine War (17 May 2022)

James O'Connor: 137. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the updated number of Ukrainian refugees who have entered Ireland; the work being undertaken by her Department in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24651/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Ukraine War (17 May 2022)

James O'Connor: 138. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her Department’s strategy to assist recently arrived Ukrainian nationals to pay for private accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24678/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (17 May 2022)

James O'Connor: 511. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons availing of the fuel allowance by main social welfare payment; her plans to review eligibility and payment rate for the scheme, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24677/22]

Just Transition: Statements (18 May 2022)

James O'Connor: First, I will respond if I may. It is important that some very valid points have been made by members of Government parties and, indeed, by the Opposition as well. I am giving my own perspective to the Government as somebody who lives on a dairy farm in the very heart of rural Ireland in the constituency of Cork East. There are significant worries about some aspects of what the Government...

National Parks and Wildlife Service Strategic Plan: Statements (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

James O'Connor: I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, his departmental officials and the independent contributors on the work done on this review, which has identified several serious issues within the NPWS. I hope these will be addressed by the steps taken. It is great to see and very good news that a significant capital budget, of approximately €55 million, is being allocated over...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Admissions (19 May 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for Education for being present in the Chamber and the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue matter. I was extraordinarily honoured to welcome the Minister to the Cork East constituency. I wish to convey my gratitude and thanks to her and to her officials and advisers who travelled to the constituency for a very successful visit. We had an engagement with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Admissions (19 May 2022)

James O'Connor: I acknowledge the contribution that has been made. I certainly will go through it and feed that back to the schools with which we are engaging and are in discussions. I appreciate the time and effort the Minister is putting in into this. It cannot be understated how much of a challenge this is for the Civil Service. We face considerable criticism but this a very unique and new challenge...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Research and Development (19 May 2022)

James O'Connor: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will detail progress regarding the development of the next National Research and Innovation Strategy, including timeline and expected funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25275/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 May 2022)

James O'Connor: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will detail progress on Budget 2022 apprenticeship commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25274/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (19 May 2022)

James O'Connor: 192. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has considered the provision of funding for chambers across Ireland to hire administrative staff to help local businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25531/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (19 May 2022)

James O'Connor: 193. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to create additional working hubs for further employment in rural areas; if he will consider the creation of employment in the Youghal area in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25532/22]

Passport Services: Statements (26 May 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, for being here. At the outset, I acknowledge that we arrived at this situation for very clear reasons. There is a sharp increase in the number of people who want to renew their passports. In addition, there have been some international circumstances that have driven demand for Irish passports. It is important that solutions are brought forward...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 May 2022)

James O'Connor: 28. To ask the Minister for Health if analyses on the usage of medical cards in dental practices in Ireland have been completed recently; if so, if the number of dentists not accepting medical cards has increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26968/22]