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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Economic Quarterly Report - Summer 2020: Economic and Social Research Institute (6 Jul 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I thank all the witnesses and thank you, Chair.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Economic Quarterly Report - Summer 2020: Economic and Social Research Institute (6 Jul 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Do we need to hire more people to do that? In the meeting this morning, they were saying we are probably a year behind other European countries. Is it the case that we do not have enough staff to do the job and do we need more people? What is the problem?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I was also upstairs listening to the full contribution. I just discovered that data out today tells us that prices have risen by 9.1% up to June 2022. That is the highest in 38 years, which is quite shocking. What inflation rate and ECB interest were assumed when the summer economic statement was formulated? What contingency plans have been made if the situation worsens? Are there plans...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Patricia Ryan: So the Minister will not have anything before budget day.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Patricia Ryan: The ESRI appeared before this committee last week. One of the things that stood out was its reference to the lack of statistical information and the need to invest in the CSO. Does the Minister agree with this statement and does he propose to address it? Is there any concern around this?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I agree with the Minister about the outstanding work done by the CSO but what I am saying is that some of the stuff we get back seems to be about a year behind and I have concerns about that. I am very aware that we have had Covid but I would still like us to get things more quickly. Sebastian Barnes appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Yet we are still concerned about waiting lists and the length of time people are on them. We have nurses who have still not received bonus payments. Much and all as we praise the health situation, unfortunately I am not as impressed as the Minister, Deputy McGrath is.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Do I have seven minutes left?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I will be as brief as possible. I am glad the Minister, Deputy McGrath, mentioned transport as well because we saw in Spain this week that they have cut their public transport by half. Train journeys of less than 300 km are now free of charge. Would the Minister consider this at any point here? I know he may say it is up to each Department but for those that are really struggling...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Updated Economic and Fiscal Position in Advance of Budget 2023: Discussion (7 Sep 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I thank our guests and apologise in advance if I am a little repetitive. I will put my question to IFAC first. Mr. Barnes referred in his opening statement to high energy prices contributing to inflation and he seemed to be advising against wage increases. How does he suggest we relieve the pressure on both workers and older people considering the price of items such as a bag of coal will...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Updated Economic and Fiscal Position in Advance of Budget 2023: Discussion (7 Sep 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I am aware of the clock and that other speakers need to get in. The witnesses mentioned that an interest rate rise of 0.75% might happen. That is going to have a huge impact on mortgages and I am quite concerned about it. We have landlords who are selling up all around the place at the minute and there is nothing but eviction notices. What is going to happen or can we foresee any way...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Updated Economic and Fiscal Position in Advance of Budget 2023: Discussion (7 Sep 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Will the witnesses comment briefly on price gouging?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Updated Economic and Fiscal Position in Advance of Budget 2023: Discussion (7 Sep 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I welcome our guests. I am going to ask my questions consecutively because I am short on time too. I will start with Dr. McDonnell and Mr. Goldrick-Kelly and I will move on to Mr. O'Brien and Ms Ahern-Flynn. On a question to Dr. McDonnell, the rate of unemployment is close to 4%. What support would he suggest to encourage those who have a partial ability to work? While I am aware that...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Updated Economic and Fiscal Position in Advance of Budget 2023: Discussion (7 Sep 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Thank you. I appreciate that.

Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Commission of Investigation Report: Statements (14 Sep 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Where does one go after that? I welcome the publication of the report and commend Mr. Justice Cregan and his team on their diligence. The report runs to more than 1,500 pages as everybody here is aware. As I have only a short amount of time I will focus on the issues that stood out for me. The report of the commission of investigation into the IBRC sale of Siteserv to Millington for...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Updated Economic and Fiscal Position in Advance of Budget 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I thank the Ministers and their teams very much. I apologise for missing the beginning of the presentation as I was in the Chamber, but I have both hard copies and I have gone through them. I will ask my questions consecutively because of the time saving, and because everybody has been here for quite a long time. Earlier today I met with Age Action. We are very concerned about the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Updated Economic and Fiscal Position in Advance of Budget 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I thank the Minister. The other question related to the taxation commission

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Updated Economic and Fiscal Position in Advance of Budget 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I thank the Minister. I know that I have just a few seconds left. I listened intently to Deputy Boyd Barrett speak about energy suppliers and what the Minister said about Putin and related issues. In fairness, does he not feel that some of the energy companies are price gouging?

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Agreements (14 Sep 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 62. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the Mercosur trade deal [44168/22]