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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: Is it the case that construction-related inflation has caused issues for those projects or is it just the lack of provision in the budget?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: Here is the killer question. What is the figure the Department will need to carry out those works? For all of us here, they are all of concern. I will be parochial and refer to my constituency. Ms Brogan has referred to one project from Carrigtwohill to Midleton. What can the committee do to assist the Department in getting a full understanding of the finance it will need to carry out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: The work undertaken by TII is quite positive. Mr. Peter Walsh and I have had our issues, a lot of them in the public domain, in these Houses in particular. TII has had very few issues with cost overruns. The projects undertaken have come in on budget. From the committee's point of view, today is really a listening exercise to hear from the Department what we can do to help to attract the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: When it comes to the securing of funds, the Department of Transport presents its plans to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and it has to consider what finances are available.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: Has the Department a percentile in terms of how many of its projects are secured over the next four and five years? What can it complete? That is a fair question that can be answered. What can the Department undertake in the next four or five years in its existing plan without funding certainty becoming an issue? Ms Brogan has listed the six schemes that are not problematic, but what new...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: I wish to make a general point, and it is important to say it. I compliment the capital works in aviation that have been done in 2022 and last year. It was astonishing what the Department, working with the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, was able to achieve with the new runway being built in Cork Airport in record time and on budget. It is fantastic to see that. I compliment the staff at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: I appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: I apologise for interrupting Ms Brogan. Will she list those six schemes so we are aware of them? For the full understanding of this, it would be important.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (26 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: 115. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details regarding the costs of the new average speed camera system on the M7 Motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21093/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (26 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: 127. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the installation cost of the new average speed camera system on the M8 and if his Department has carried out a cost-benefit analysis prior to the installation of the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21094/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (26 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: 237. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of 21 September 2021, the position regarding the micro-generation support scheme; if he will provide a timetable for the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19400/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (26 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: 1456. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the locations of rehabilitation consultants in hospitals throughout the country, including the catchment areas for which they are responsible geographically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19656/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: 1674. To ask the Minister for Health the areas of the country in which the HSE covers the cost of compression sleeves for breast cancer patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20504/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: 1675. To ask the Minister for Health the areas of the country in which the HSE covers the cost of compression garments for patients who require them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20505/22]

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (7 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: I apologise to Deputy Murphy that I had to step out for one moment, and I thank the Chairman. I welcome the members of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission before the Committee of Public Accounts today. I want to develop a better understanding of the work they all do. Obviously, GSOC is a statutory independent body that is charged with overseeing the Garda, but when it comes...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (7 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: It is fascinating when looking at GSOC accounts to see the amount of money that is spent on staffing proportional to the operations of GSOC as an organisation. When it comes to the costings of undertaking the work GSOC is supposed to be doing, is there an issue of parity when it comes to that? Looking at the charts available to the Committee of Public Accounts, a very significant portion,...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (7 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: I will just ask the question again, to be direct about it. Essentially, if GSOC is undertaking a major investigation into wrongdoing in the Garda, obviously this would entail substantial legal costs. Are these included in the figures provided for the staff costs of the organisation? That is a direct "Yes" or "No" answer.