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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (20 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: There is another issue I noticed regarding the figures we were given. Under electricity and power generation, which is one of the big headings, it looks like a very low figure of €1 billion or less out of the €119 billion is given for backup capacity. I wonder whether we might probe that in the context of energy security to see what the figure is based on, whether it is...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (20 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, would completely disagree with Deputy Burke on this one. However, he makes a fair point. There are 27- and 28-month waiting lists for some of those schemes. It is clear there are workforce pipeline issues and I think there is a policy issue in this regard. I do not have a problem asking in our...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (20 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: There is a proposal that we write back in the first instance seeking further information regarding land use and afforestation in agriculture and in relation to electricity backup and generation. The figure given looks like €23 billion, with between €9 billion and €13 billion under another heading of electricity generation, with €1 billion for backup generation....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (20 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: 47. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline the expected completion date for the procurement process and opening date of the domestic violence refuge accommodation centre in County Laois. [51841/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (20 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: 74. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline the budget allocated for the provision of a domestic violence refuge accommodation centre in County Laois. [51840/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (20 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: 129. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the 2022 budgets for the dental treatment services scheme, school dental scheme and the public PRSI-based scheme in CHO8. [52179/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (20 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: 166. To ask the Minister for Health the 2022 budgets for the dental treatment services scheme, school dental scheme and the public PRSI-based scheme in counties Laois and Offaly. [52180/22]

Public Transport: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: The proposals Sinn Féin have are for a detailed plan for a reliable public transport service. If we want people to use public transport, however, we first need to provide the proper infrastructure. I have raised the issue of bus shelters many times. Borris-in-Ossory and Castletown on the R445 need bus shelters. I raised this issue numerous times with the NTA and the Department. They...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (26 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: I want to raise the issue of the need for a domestic violence centre in County Laois. I raised this issue on 19 January on the floor of the Dáil and raised it again on 30 March. I have raised it at the Committee of Public Accounts a number of times and have also raised it in a series of parliamentary questions. I am raising it again this morning because it is really important that we...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (26 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the Minister of State's reply. The point I want to make strongly is that typically, women and children fleeing domestic violence would be sent to emergency accommodation or refuges but the supply of emergency accommodation, which is typically in the private rental or bed-and-breakfast sector, is drying up. In many cases it is also not suitable for women and children fleeing...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: 11. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of engagement that exists between his Department and the IDA to improve foreign direct investment in the midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53829/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: 56. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions that his Department is taking to ensure that there is a reasonable spread of foreign direct investment across the State. [53828/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: 97. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has conducted any examination or reviews into the benefits of the community wealth-building model as a template for rural and community development. [53840/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: 125. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department is working with any county councils to develop the economic model of community wealth-building which has been successful in Ayrshire, Scotland and Preston, England. [53839/22]

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: We have a full house this morning. I hope we will have seating accommodation for everybody. I begin by welcoming everyone to this morning's meeting. Apologies have been received from Deputy Imelda Munster. If attending from within the committee room, attendees are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. Members of...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: I welcome Mr. Kevin McCarthy back to the committee room. As detailed in the letter of invitation, he has five minutes to give his opening statement.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. McCarthy. Deputy Verona Murphy is first this morning and she has 15 minutes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: The Deputy asked a question.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: Can one of the officials come back in and answer Deputy Murphy's question during the meeting?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: We will have a second round of questions.