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Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: Does Mr. Doyle think the Department should have that power? Would it improve value for public money? Would it improve accountability and transparency?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: Am I correct that the removal of a chief executive requires 60% of a vote at a council?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I think it is bizarre. It comes back to what I said earlier. Reviewing what county councillors have to do as part of their work must be a big part of the work the Department does over the next ten years. The demands are constantly increasing compared with what they are facing from executives around the country. I am hearing that regularly from county councillors.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I agree with some of the points made by Deputy Verona Murphy. I mentioned in my opening remarks that the lack of accountability when it comes to senior positions within local authorities across the country is shocking. The dynamic of the relationship between county councillors and chief executives of local authorities is not one that allows there to be open transparency and questioning....

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: How many times has that happened at a town council level?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I think it happened once in Naas. I stand to be corrected.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

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Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I asked one question very clearly. Can Mr. Doyle commit to doing some analysis on the obligations around the Oireachtas meetings with chief executives? Can he analyse all 31 local authorities in this country and come back to me and this committee with a comprehensive report on how many local authorities are living up to that? I want to hear about that. That was one of the issues that was...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: Mr. Doyle might answer the question I asked first, if he does not mind.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: That is a very easy "Yes" or "No" answer.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: Is that a "Yes"?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I am sorry to interrupt, but I want to be specific. Is it in relation to new builds of private properties?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I would not expect Mr. Kelly to have it on the spot, but if he could come back to me on that I would appreciate it.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank Mr. Kelly.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: 26. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his targets for new social and affordable housing in the east Cork area for 2022; and the progress that has been made in reaching those targets to date. [32960/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: 68. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to incentivise right-sizing on a voluntary basis, especially for those whose accommodation is too big for their needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33233/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if approval will be given to a person (details supplied) who is applying for a passport that needs to be valid for more than two years due to visa requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33235/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: 118. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passports which have been printed per county to date in 2022, in tabular form; the number of applications that remain to be approved; the position regarding staff being employed in the Passport Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33234/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Works Councils and Related Irish Legislation: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I welcome the witnesses. This has been a very informative discussion. The ERC represent a really interesting opportunity for the State to bring in additional visitors to the country which is positive for our hospitality industry in general. What level of preparation and costs would these events entail? How many delegates would attend generally? We are dealing with major international...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Works Councils and Related Irish Legislation: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: That is very interesting.