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Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed)
Higher Education Authority - Annual Financial Statements 2011: Discussion (4 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: It is extraordinary that last week's committee meeting had a long discussion about one flight and on foot of that discussion, we now find out there were three flights.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I have a question on a matter the Chairman himself raised at a recent meeting. Where do we stand with regard to the skills fund investigation? The Comptroller and Auditor General indicated that his office was involved in a matter. When will this come back to the committee?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Thank you.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I have one question in this regard. Has the scheduled meeting on 9 October concerning the HSE been confirmed?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I have a quick question about our role in striking a balance. The Chairman stated it was important to bring in the ICTU for this reason. Will one appearance by the ICTU, given the numerous sittings planned, allow for the level of balance and variety of opinion required to make for a successful investigation? By the time the ICTU appears before us, our hearing with the Department of...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I am simply asking the question. In respect of the hearing on the figure of €600 million spent in the education sector, should we not get the perspective of employees as part of that session? Similarly in the case of the Defence Forces, should the representative group which issued a statement this week on allowances be included in that session?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I am asking whether we can be inclusive in a different and better way. It would be a pity if, after investing a lot of time in this process, some group complains it never had the chance to express their points of view. Allowing the collective body to appear at only one session in the middle of our investigation to present its views might mean that those affected by our hearings will ask at...

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I enjoyed the opening of Deputy Troy's contribution, when he referred to the Minister's work before the summer. We have become used to amnesia being a conscious political choice by Fianna Fáil. The party tries to paint a picture of politics in government starting with this Dáil. However, a new tool has been added to its armoury, namely, selective recall. I heard Deputy Troy use...

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: What the Minister is doing is entirely appropriate if we are to understand what type of relationship we want with the bodies and what choices we can make to ensure the people who are interested in the arts and who want to enjoy museums and galleries - the people the bodies seek to serve - are able to do so in future. I am a regular visitor to one of the bodies Deputy Troy mentioned, the...

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: The recruitment of a small number of people spread across the country would make a vast difference to the people we serve, who deserve a better service than that currently available. I would urge that these areas be prioritised in our policy for recruitment into the public service into the future.

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill and offer my support to it. I thank the Minister of State for being present to hear what my colleagues and I have to say. I will make some points on the Bill and then comment on some of the broader issues raised by Deputy O'Donovan. Deputy Buttimer touched on some of these points earlier. I express puzzlement at the very low number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (3 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the policy of adding fluoride to the public drinking water supply here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42237/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Years Strategy Implementation (2 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the early years strategy will be in place; if she will outline the various aspects of the proposed strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41917/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (2 Oct 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Health if the independent review of orthodontic services has been completed and if he has had an opportunity to consider its findings; if he will provide any details on the recommendations relating the best possible model of care delivery in order that those currently on waiting lists will be treated as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the...

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (27 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: What is the nature of the court case in question?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (27 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: It is about his retention in that post.

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (27 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I think we all feel that the issue regarding the flight is bonkers and we must get an explanation next week. Also, in the interests of fairness, at this point we do not have evidence to prove that the person for whom the flight was procured requested it.

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (27 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: We do not have evidence that Dr. Jim Port requested that flight. We know a flight was taken. At our meeting next week with the Higher Education Authority and the Department of Education and Skills, we can explore how it was that somebody who was in a hurry to go 120 miles ended up on a plane funded by the taxpayer.

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (27 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Yes, and his flight was paid for by the taxpayer. We will explore that but at this point, in fairness to him – because he is not here – we are not saying that he requested it.

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (27 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I feel it is important.