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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Yes, but we did not expect Teachta Lahart to come in.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: A Theachta Lahart, as per the speaking rota, the final speakers get five minutes. I am aware the Ministers need to go in five minutes.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Deputy and the Ministers. We are coming to the end, so I would like to ask two things. They are not big questions. On the different tax expenditures or reliefs that expire at the end of the year, will the Ministers provide a note to the committee itemising those that sunset this year, the portion of their costs included in the base for next year, the cost of expending them into...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2022: Discussion (14 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Minister. Gabhaim buíochas leis na hAirí as an gcomhrá inniu. That concludes our public session. We will now go into private session to discuss some housekeeping matters.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I do not understand how much of this answer relates to the specific questions we asked. From what the Minister of State has said, I take it that preparations for the new facilities are at an advanced stage. In the interim, deployment is occurring from the base in Clifden. As Deputy Connolly said, the reality is that this campaign group has been fighting for a long time. To be perfectly...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Thart ar bhliain ó shin, tháinig mé féin, an Teachta Ó Cuív agus an Teachta Connolly le chéile agus d'ardamar cheist faoi otharcharr Chonamara. Bhí rath leis an gceist sin. Ó shin, tá fhios againn go bhfuil otharcharr ann. An fhadhb atá ann faoi láthair ná nach bhfuil an base ann, rud atá fíorthábhachtach. ...

Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: How quickly does the Minister expect the office to be set up? Where does that leave people in the meantime?

Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: We have been down quite a long road on this. It has been a very positive example of how the Government can engage with the Opposition and the relevant committee. The Minister has taken on board many of the suggestions put forward by me, Teachta Buckley and others. That has been really positive. I am aware this is our last opportunity to speak on this. I thank the whistleblowers who have...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Protected Disclosures (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 196. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is no constitutional justification for failing to provide for the extension of the evidential protections of European Union directive 2017/1937 reversal of the burden of proof with respect to causation to those whistle-blowers with litigation currently before the courts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Protected Disclosures (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 197. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will examine a matter (details supplied). [38457/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Protected Disclosures (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 198. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a matter (details supplied). [38459/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Protected Disclosures (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 211. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a case (details supplied). [38783/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Supports (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 193. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount that was spent in 2021, in relation to the Brexit Adjustment Fund; the estimated total spend in 2022; and the breakdown of the drawdown from this fund by Department, disaggregated by current and capital in tabular form. [38396/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Inflation Rate (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 194. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the estimated costs of the inflation cooperation framework have been baselined for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38401/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 251. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated full-year cost in relation to current and capital expenditure of opening up a new Passport Office in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38425/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 326. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated first and full-year net and gross costs of reintroducing the State pension (transition) assuming a maximum personal rate of payment of €253.30, €258.30, €263.30, €268.30 and €273.30, respectively in tabular form. [38426/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Summer Economic Statement: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Gabhaim buíochas le baill na comhairle as teacht os comhair an choiste arís. I thank our witnesses for attending again. I listened with interest to the earlier conversations and have a number of questions. On housing delivery, we know that inflation has increased for construction costs. We also know that there is a national development plan calculation for Housing for All and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Summer Economic Statement: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Has the council calculated how much of an additional allocation is needed in order to even keep the number at a standstill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Summer Economic Statement: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jul 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: We know that housing is a key issue. Also, for the people we on this committee represent, the delivery of social and affordable housing is going to be crucial in the coming months and years. Obviously, it would be extremely concerning if the level of inflation, as projected, happens as it will impact on the delivery of housing. Does the council expect inflation relating to construction to...