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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (4 Feb 2014)

Seán Fleming: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a joined-up approach between the Central Applications Office for third level education courses and the SUSI grants system because in some cases students apply for a course under the CAO only to find at a later date that it is not covered by a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5439/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Seán Fleming: 638. To ask the Minister for Health when a sustainable long-term solution will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5083/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Services Funding (4 Feb 2014)

Seán Fleming: 685. To ask the Minister for Health the funding available for the disability services department in Tullamore, County Offaly for 2014; if this will lead to an increase or reduction in services for the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5421/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (4 Feb 2014)

Seán Fleming: 686. To ask the Minister for Health the services available for persons with autism in the Laois/Offaly area; if provision will be made in the new service plan to improve these services in view of fact that 350 persons are registered with autism in the Laois/Offaly area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5422/14]

Estimates for Public Services 2014 (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: On a point of order, given we are dealing with the Revised Estimates, during the Order of Business the Tánaiste indicated that he was not aware of any request from a committee to vary-----

Estimates for Public Services 2014 (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: Sorry, a Cheann Comhairle. You can help us.

Estimates for Public Services 2014 (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: There is a question you can help us with.

Estimates for Public Services 2014 (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: There is a question you can help us with. It is bad enough we are not being allowed to vote on these.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: Subhead B7 refers to property maintenance and supplies.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: B6 is the new works, alterations and additions. On that figure, the outturn was €40 million last year and yesterday's figure is €38 million. If the OPW is already down €20 million in the Estimate, in addition to the reduction it must take account of the €3.5 million. Does that not come out of compensation or legal fees? Is it the correct heading for this?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: I will conclude by making a general comment for the Committee of Public Accounts. When Departments are presenting Estimates to the committee and issues arise out of public court judgments, it would be helpful to Members of the Oireachtas if they are included in the briefing notes in order that Members of the Oireachtas are conscious of why some of the figures are included, especially if they...

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: Because of the passage of time.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: What you are saying, essentially, is this. Thirty-four million euro has been paid to date - €32.6 million by the judge, and there was interest that he got in addition, plus the developer's portion of legal fees that have been submitted so far, and a portion of fees from the Chief State Solicitor's office, which brings the sum up to €34 million paid out to date. However,...

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: Am I understanding it right?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: I got worried when you started your opening statement by saying that the situation was very complex, which almost implied that it was a bit too complex for ordinary people. I like to bring it back to ordinary people's level, take out the complex element and get back to basics. From what you are saying, Mr. Durkan was saying that because he did not get rent - I am paraphrasing what you said...

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: Is that not what you said?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: There was an allowance.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: Are you trying to say it cost nothing?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: But you are saying that it almost cancelled out the €31 million - that was a discount.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Fleming: The taxpayer ended up paying €31 million and the people who bought the houses paid €45 million.