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

James O'Connor: Excellent. So there is a system in place.

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

James O'Connor: Is the decision made by Dublin Bus?

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

James O'Connor: Excellent. Is the decision relating to PSO services devolved to the NTA or Bus Éireann?

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

James O'Connor: It is Bus Éireann.

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

James O'Connor: Does Bus Éireann have to apply to the NTA for additional funding to provide an additional bus for a PSO route?

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

James O'Connor: I am sorry to interrupt, but my time is very limited. I have spoken for five minutes and 20 seconds and have only eight minutes in total. We have a chicken-and-egg scenario because somebody must make decisions about where to allocate resources and what is done to provide services. I am not being parochial by mentioning the N7. I only cited it because I am familiar with the route. The N7...

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

James O'Connor: I thank Ms Graham. I want to finish up with one very important question for Dublin Bus. Is Ms Keane concerned about the current method of security provision on bus services in the context of antisocial behaviour? Does she feel this could be improved upon by way of Garda operations? My Fianna Fáil colleagues are very much stressing the requirement for a Garda division to police public...

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

James O'Connor: Just to clarify, it is whether Dublin Bus has concerns at the moment. It has a private security team that is providing a lot of the security services on public transport in Ireland. Does Ms Keane think that is sufficient? Is Dublin Bus concerned?

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

James O'Connor: Where they occur, the issue lies with the power of arrest. That is the concern which many people have.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 295. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will identify the most suitable scheme available to assist a person in a situation (details supplied) in purchasing a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59508/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (1 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: 85. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to change planning objections to ensure that each person who lodges an objection proves their identity before submitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59869/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (1 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of SUSI grants appeals; the number of appeals which are still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59868/22]

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection - Social Insurance Fund 2021
Chapter 10: Regularity of social welfare payments
Chapter 11: The recovery of benefit and assistance payments following compensation awards
Chapter 14: Classification of workers for PRSI purposes (1 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: I join other members in commending the Department on all the work that was done during Covid-19. I find the Minister to be exceptionally helpful. She is certainly excelling in her role. An issue that is coming up far more frequently now is that, with the rising cost of living and the pandemic, there was a lot of hardship for people who are over retirement age and would be classed as old...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection - Social Insurance Fund 2021
Chapter 10: Regularity of social welfare payments
Chapter 11: The recovery of benefit and assistance payments following compensation awards
Chapter 14: Classification of workers for PRSI purposes (1 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: It is not the fault of any of the witnesses and I am not going to give out about it but, in terms of being proactive and trying to find a solution for the future, it would be a good idea for the Department to engage in a national advertising on television and in newspapers to encourage people to ensure their affairs are in order, when they are in their 50s or early 60s, preparing for the next...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection - Social Insurance Fund 2021
Chapter 10: Regularity of social welfare payments
Chapter 11: The recovery of benefit and assistance payments following compensation awards
Chapter 14: Classification of workers for PRSI purposes (1 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: Okay. That is interesting.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection - Social Insurance Fund 2021
Chapter 10: Regularity of social welfare payments
Chapter 11: The recovery of benefit and assistance payments following compensation awards
Chapter 14: Classification of workers for PRSI purposes (1 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: Obviously, in 2021 we were in the midst of dealing with the pandemic. I understand that the Department's gross expenditure in that year stood at €17.8 billion. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection - Social Insurance Fund 2021
Chapter 10: Regularity of social welfare payments
Chapter 11: The recovery of benefit and assistance payments following compensation awards
Chapter 14: Classification of workers for PRSI purposes (1 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: I ask Mr. McKeon to give us a breakdown of the €17.8 billion between the PUP and other assistance that was paid.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection - Social Insurance Fund 2021
Chapter 10: Regularity of social welfare payments
Chapter 11: The recovery of benefit and assistance payments following compensation awards
Chapter 14: Classification of workers for PRSI purposes (1 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: Is that for 2021?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection - Social Insurance Fund 2021
Chapter 10: Regularity of social welfare payments
Chapter 11: The recovery of benefit and assistance payments following compensation awards
Chapter 14: Classification of workers for PRSI purposes (1 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: How many major employers, which would be classified as larger than SMEs in Mr. McKeon's eyes, were in receipt of the EWSS? Does he have those figures to hand? Does he have a concern about companies that were in receipt of EWSS paying dividends and paying bonuses to directors?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection - Social Insurance Fund 2021
Chapter 10: Regularity of social welfare payments
Chapter 11: The recovery of benefit and assistance payments following compensation awards
Chapter 14: Classification of workers for PRSI purposes (1 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: I would broadly agree.