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Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Education
2018 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Purchase of Sites for School Provision
2019 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Management of the Schools Estate (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: If the Department agrees to do that, I would be delighted.

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: It is very welcome that we have the opportunity to contribute in the Dáil on the summer economic statement but also to reflect on the economic circumstances in which the State finds itself. In recent weeks, many people across the country have seen the extraordinary and cynical attempt by the Opposition, and more so Sinn Féin, to undermine the public's confidence in our Government....

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: The Government has been doing its level best over the course of the last two and a half years, since we came into power, to support families that are struggling and we will continue to do that. In advance of the budget, we should take stock of the situation in the world economy. We are facing unprecedented uncertainty, which has driven large increases in interest rates. The euro and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (14 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 14. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that he is undertaking to ensure the security of supply of fodder for the coming winter. [38513/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider expanding tillage supports to dairy farmers given the ongoing and unusual dry weather. [38512/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 97. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the full suite of supports that are available to workers under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34932/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (14 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 148. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the process for applying for an additional needs' payment; if the 30-hour limit for working families has been removed; if a person can apply online as well as in person; the changes that have been made to the means test limits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34933/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: 292. To ask the Minister for Health the criteria that is applied when issuing medical cards to persons affected by certain conditions (details supplied). [45243/22]

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for being here today and recognise the seriousness of this legislation. Although it is quite prescriptive, it is very finite. There is a lot in it but it will make a significant difference collectively across other work the Government is doing in the area of health. It will address a lot of issues around trying to get foreign medical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (20 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of taxis and hackneys currently operating in County Cork by location, in tabular form. [45558/22]

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for being present. It is important to note the impact this legislation will have on the future of media and how we interpret all methods of communication. There has been extraordinary change in the past three decades in how people communicate on a daily basis. I am probably part of the first generation of elected representatives, from the 2019 local elections to the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Horse Racing Ireland: Financial Statements 2020 (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: I welcome the representatives from the IHRB and HRI. I am interested in sport and I have met quite a few of the witnesses previously. As a regular race attender, I know 2020 was a challenging year with Covid. I would like to address Ms Eade first regarding attendances at the Curragh Racecourse and its profitability. Significant money was expended renovating the course. They have been...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Horse Racing Ireland: Financial Statements 2020 (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: My primary concern is the crowds coming in, because essentially the sustainability of a racecourse is about getting-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Horse Racing Ireland: Financial Statements 2020 (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: It is a shame given the funding that has been invested in that course. The overall cost of the project came in at more than the cost of the renovation of Longchamps. It was a significant investment and that needs to be looked at immediately and some solution found. I have a huge concern about that. Connectivity is an issue as well. Investment in public transport is key. The racecourse...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Horse Racing Ireland: Financial Statements 2020 (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: I stand corrected. It is good to know.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Horse Racing Ireland: Financial Statements 2020 (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: Some €80 million.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Horse Racing Ireland: Financial Statements 2020 (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: A sum of €4 million is astronomical. I am not a structural engineer. Could the witnesses give an indication of what that depreciation relates to? Losing €4 million a year is worth asking about.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Horse Racing Ireland: Financial Statements 2020 (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: I might just go over to Mr. O'Loughlin. I understand he came from the pharmaceutical industry to his current role. How much grant funding did the IHRB receive in 2020 from HRI to run the regulatory board? In addition, I would like a breakdown of full-time, part-time, casual and voluntary staff, such as stewards. It would be helpful to know that.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Horse Racing Ireland: Financial Statements 2020 (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: Could Mr. O'Loughlin correspond with me about that following the meeting? If he could he check into that and refer back to me, I would appreciate it.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Horse Racing Ireland: Financial Statements 2020 (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: On the sum of €8.3 million, is it in and around the same annually?