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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: Apologies have been received from Mr. Stephen Farry MP and Ms Claire Hanna MP. On behalf of our committee, I welcome Professor Alan Barrett, director, Dr. Adele Bergin and Professor Seamus McGuinness from the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI, to discuss the economics of Northern Ireland and the all-island economy. Before we begin, I wish to explain some limitations to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Dr. Barrett for that. It was very interesting. Dealing with all these issues is very challenging. I will ask one question, after which I will hand over to the Fine Gael group. Professor John FitzGerald, who was here some time ago, stressed the issues relating to education and the fact that although a significant cohort of those who wish to attain a third level qualification go to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is a useful and enlightening debate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I confirm that Ms Gildernew is online and she can hear me. I urge the witnesses to continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have no issue with people continuing to talk but I wish to advise that the next slot belongs to Sinn Féin. Three members have indicated a wish to ask questions but there may be more and only an hour and half remains of this meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: Does Ms Gildernew wish to contribute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: Two minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: The other part of this is that, as stated in the paper, the number of people at risk of poverty is very high in the North, compared with the South.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: How does it compare with the UK generally?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is the redistribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Dr. McGuinness. To make one last point, what is missing in this debate is a contribution from the equivalent of the ESRI in the North, whatever organisation that may be. In the context of debates being attended in the North, academic debates or whatever, I presume, it was said there is a different perspective on what the witnesses here might say. It is our job to try to understand...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: Sure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: Fair enough, I was just referring to the comments that were made-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: Okay. I hear that and it is good stuff. I apologise now for leaving but I have a meeting I must attend.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Interest Rates (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 16. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the further measures his Department is considering in dealing with crippling rising interest rates which are greatly affecting thousands of households across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22102/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 20. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on proposed developments at the Oldbridge site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22101/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 106. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the IDA advanced building solution to be provided on the purchased IDA land bank in north Drogheda; the expected timelines on the ABS; when the IDA expects to fill capacity on the strategic site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22033/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (11 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 269. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the TAPS audit on nursing home payments; if the audit has been received by his Department; if so, the date it was received; the results of this audit; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22216/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (10 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 72. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are any grants available to businesses that wish to expand or bring into use vacant commercial units which have been vacant for over 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21979/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Development (10 May 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 107. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the long-awaited and much-delayed Westgate vision plan for Drogheda; the expected key project timeline; the expected cost of the initial proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21997/23]