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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I support the previous comment. We should pass this information on to the relevant sectoral committee because it is interesting.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I also note, however, that I raised issues regarding the management of the process that deals with appeals from local authorities and the validity of that process. I refer to the process not being corrupted, and I mean that in a generic sense rather than any reference to individuals-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: It is important to ensure the process is not upset or corrupted because of the fact, as we have been told publicly, anonymous objections are getting through not just the local authority but An Bord Pleanála whereby somebody is objecting in somebody else's name and paying the fees involved but the person does not exist. What is startling is the fact that the chairman of the board said...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: Can we write and ask it about that?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: Perfect.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Chairman.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: To both.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: We might consider the sports capital programme at a future date. It is, I hope, very cost-effective, but I do not know if we have ever looked at the process by which it is operated or the application process or conducted an analysis of the outcomes. The programme has been ongoing for a significant period of time. I do not expect to go back forever in time, but perhaps we might look at how...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: That is one of the issues about which I have a concern, that the process continues for such a period when there is a change. The second point concerns how the application process works and we ensure grants are disbursed. I want to examine both the process and outcomes.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: Thank you. That is appreciated.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reorganisation (12 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: 256. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the date his Department was first informed by An Garda Síochána of its new regional and divisional headquarters as part of the latest restructuring programme under its new operating model; if his Department was provided with previous iterations of the regional and divisional headquarters prior to this; if so, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: 314. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to build a new nursing home to replace a home (details supplied) and maintain the provision of long-stay beds in Roscrea, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46102/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Rate (13 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: 74. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on mortgage lenders imposing legal fees and other charges on borrowers in arrears who are co-operating with their bank to resolve the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46554/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2019: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I thank the witnesses for the contributions. I am glad we are discussing this issue today but regret that we were not discussing it a couple of years ago. It has been on the long finger for far too long. Many of us, particularly those from rural constituencies like mine, have been dealing with this issue in our clinics and in real life with our neighbours for some time because of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2019: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: How is the clawback in respect of third parties going to be done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2019: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: Mr. Redmond is saying that third parties are going to be in some way responsible for financing part of the five-year clawback. How is that going to work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2019: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I see that being fraught with a lot of difficulties, legal issues and challenges and every sort of thing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2019: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I know that but I can see a whole window of different issues there. I have a bit of experience in drafting legislation and I can see from that point of view that section needs to be tightened up, whichever direction it is going in because I can see that being challenged all over the place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I thank the delegates for their attendance. We have been down this road several times. I am well aware of the issues and recommendations. I support all of the recommendations. I hope to tease out through my questions where we are in practical terms. Every day, I deal with the issues raised by Ms Ní Sheaghdha. The two hospitals with which I deal most are University Hospital...