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Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: There is an important point that needs to be made. There has to be separation in the debate about the collapse in 2008 between domestic household buyers, many of whom struggled-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: -----but it is a proportion in comparison with what happened in the banking sector around reckless lending, which was entirely different. We are in a much better position today to give people the additional capacity to borrow. The fact that the deposit issue was not touched by the Central Bank review is mind-boggling. It is useless going after the increased lending capacity by extending...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: Returning to the topic, I just want to argue this point with the Secretary General and get a sense of where he stands on this issue. I am talking about what happened in 2008 and now with today's housing crisis, the impact it is having on the economy and the cost to the economy, which is definitely in the high billions at this stage. From the Department's point of view, is there a concern at...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: That is fine-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: Supply is king.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: Please do not run down my time. Supply is king. Is the only thing that is going to solve this. All of us accept that. Analysing the new housing supply and what is coming out, in Dublin for example, a lot of the big auctioneers in Dublin are telling me - Mr. Hogan can tell me if I am wrong - that between 30% and 40% of new properties are being sold to cash buyers..

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: Hang on a second. I just want to expand my point. The percentage of people buying these properties outright gives an indication of just how broken things are. It shows the level of income they have, and fair play to them because they have obviously done well for themselves. Looking at the bell curve of society, people who should be in a position to buy a home, people who are earning good...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance
Finance Accounts 2021
2021 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 1 - Exchequer Financial Outturn for 2021
Chapter 2 - Net Cost of Banking Stabilisation Measures
Chapter 22 - Ireland Apple Escrow Fund (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: Mr. Hogan has a full minute now if he wants to answer.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: I raise an important issue in relation to lending rules. As the Taoiseach will be aware, it is an exceptionally important issue given that thousands of people who are paying high rents are, unfortunately, unable to acquire a mortgage as a consequence of not being able to acquire a deposit. This is a major issue in high demand areas, such as Cork and Dublin, where first-time buyers are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 117. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an analysis of the impact the climate action plan will have on the revised national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56468/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 122. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has carried out an analysis of infrastructure projects in the revised national development plan in respect of the new climate action plan targets for sectoral emissions reductions; if not, if his Department will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56467/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will expedite a driving test for a person (details supplied) as they are unable to take up an mechanic apprenticeship without a full licence. [56159/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (15 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 451. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56233/22]

Forestry: Statements (24 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: I am here today to represent the constituency of Cork East, which I share with Deputy Sherlock. What is quite interesting about our constituency is that we are very fortunate to have a large number of commercial forestry operators in the region. They provide very valuable employment to communities, in particular in areas like Fermoy and rural hinterlands surrounding some of the mountainous...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the school bus transport appeals process; if her attention has been drawn to reports that numerous children who previously had bus tickets cannot get any in 2022 and cannot get their appeal heard to date; if she can outline the next meeting of the appeals board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58435/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details regarding the additional resources provided for school bus transport in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58434/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (22 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 181. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address legislative matters raised in respect of solar energy in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57611/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: I welcome all participants to today's meeting. It is very timely that we are having this discussion. My first question is for representatives of Dublin Bus. Demand allocation is quite problematic not just in Dublin, but nationally. I ask the witnesses to give the committee an indication as to how Dublin Bus manages that, particularly during peak times. Perhaps Ms Keane can provide us...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: Just to clarify the question, how are decisions made around where to put buses at peak times?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: I will ask the question again. When it comes to making the decision of where the buses are put during peak hours, how is it made?