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Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Actions will arise from it.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: The subject of projects of common interest will come up in the Dáil in a little while. What is the role of An Bord Pleanála in them? They are mentioned in the annual report.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: An Bord Pleanála has a co-ordination role but it also has a PCI team.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: The project we are debating in the Dáil today is the liquefied natural gas project in Shannon. It will go to Europe on Friday. An Bord Pleanála has a decision-making role in this project, among others.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: The project has not come before An Bord Pleanála in any way.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: It would be helpful to have a longer note on that.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Climate change measures are mentioned in the annual report, such as the lightbulbs An Bord Pleanála now uses and other energy efficiency measures. All bodies have been tasked with climate-proofing applications, as well as practical steps. How is An Bord Pleanála dealing with this requirement, particularly given the pressure it is under?

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I am familiar with them all because we are constantly quoting them. In fact, we are expecting another one. How do they impact on decision-making in An Bord Pleanála?

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: There is some wonderful language in the national planning framework, NPF, and many mentions of sustainable development. On the other hand, the NPF pushes roads and other projects that are not consistent with climate change policy. An Bord Pleanála has a difficult job, which is why I am asking how it deals with all its requirements. With each report on climate change the window has...

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Is there any vacancy on the board at the moment?

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: On page 34 of the report, it states that An Bord Pleanála has a proactive approach to consultation with bodies. There is a glaring absence of community groups and non-governmental organisations, while the Construction Industry Federation is there, as is the Irish Wind Energy Association. Is An Bord Pleanála restricted in its approach to consultation?

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: If An Bord Pleanála is back here next year, the list may be much more inclusive.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: The report sets out clearly which levies on derelict sites were upheld and which were not, and there appears to be a fairly even breakdown between the two. Does Mr. Walsh have the figures for how many levies were applied or went on a list?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of females who joined the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in 2018 and to-date in 2019; the number of females who are in training for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service as at 30 September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40926/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Recruitment (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated cost in 2020 of recruiting three additional full-time architects for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40921/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 54. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 87 of 19 September 2019, the person or body to which the Office of Public Works applied for a licence to carry out the works in question; the person or body that made the appropriate assessment screening determination of no likely significant effects; the location the licence application for the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Expenditure (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost in 2020 if the 100% maintenance adjacent rate was increased from €1,215 to €1,350 and the non-adjacent 100% maintenance grant was increased from €3,025 to €3,325; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40927/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Meetings (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of all bilateral meetings to date in 2019 that he has had with his EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40928/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 320 of 2 July 2019, the number granted labour market access permission and who reside in direct provision; the number of self-employed returns and employed returns since the same date; the number of persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40700/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 158. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost in 2020 if the budget for the Garda Criminal Assets Bureau increased by 20%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40923/19]