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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: There has been a change in staff. Some people have moved on, moved upwards, or moved sideways. I want to acknowledge the work done by the staff as well, particularly during the period with RTÉ. Much of the public may have thought we were just dealing with RTÉ. Yet, each week, we were also dealing with other matters. There was a separate body before the committee every week. I...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: A lot of work was done late at night and on weekends-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: I think people might have a view that there is a lot of inertia in the Civil Service, but certainly the secretariat of this committee was very nimble on their feet, as have the staff in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Catherine Smyth has come in as the new liaison and I acknowledge her work. She has come in and taken up the position that was held by Shane O'Connor. I...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Deputy. We can all agree with that.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: I remember one particular weekend there was a lot of back and forward. A huge amount of work was being done. I acknowledge that. I acknowledge the co-operation of the members of the committee as well. There were occasions during meetings where I had to make a call with the secretariat. In fairness, I try to reflect the views of the members as a committee and what they want. Yet,...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: I have been thinking of this since it happened. I assure Deputy McAuliffe that, from my point of view as Cathaoirleach, if we need to seek an extension of our remit for another one, two or three months, we will do so if we need to have another hearing. I would say to RTÉ not to delay on this account. I hope the Oireachtas will be favourably disposed to our stance. Throughout the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (13 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: 87. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department is considering the introduction of further legislation to support the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to detect bid rigging in public procurement processes. [55595/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Bodies (13 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: 88. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how many staff the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission currently has in the cartel detection section; his plans to increase the number of staff; and the estimated related salary expenditure. [55596/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (12 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: 261. To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of tax debt written off by the Revenue Commissioners (end of active pursuit of payment) in 2020, 2021 and 2022 was related cases handled by the Tax Appeals Commission. [55330/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Appeals Commission (12 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: 262. To ask the Minister for Finance the total value of cases determined by the Tax Appeals Commission in 2020, 2021 and 2022; the outcome of those cases; how many the Commission determined were won by the Revenue Commissioners; and how many that were won by the appellant. [55331/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Appeals Commission (12 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: 263. To ask the Minister for Finance the total value of cases determined by the Tax Appeals Commission in 2020, 2021 and 2022; and the total value of tax that the Revenue Commissioners collected from those cases in 2020, 2021 and 2022. [55332/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Water Services (7 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: The way of really ensuring that, as the Minister of State knows, is to have a referendum for constitutional change. There should be an amendment to the Constitution to enshrine that. The concern here is that a private company has been lined up - Mott MacDonald has been named in media - to provide services in relation to capital works for Uisce Éireann. As I understand it, the partner...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Water Services (7 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: Yes, but Uisce Éireann has a whole battalion of engineers and people who should be capable of project management. The Minister of State and I also know that DBOs are very expensive. Anyone who follows local authority budgets will see that every year in their annual budgets when they look at services that have been provided. While in theory it may be publicly owned, the fear is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Water Services (7 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: 9. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what role a person (details supplied) will play in Uisce Éireann’s capital investment plan. [53991/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Water Services (7 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: 40. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government whether private sector investors will be used to finance Uisce Éireann’s capital investment plan; if these will be PPPs or shareholders in Uisce Éireann; and the reason his Department is not fully financing Uisce Éireann’s capital plan. [53992/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Water Services (7 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: I am asking about the role a private company will play in Uisce Éireann's capital investment plan. As we know, Uisce Éireann is a public body and so the finances will be scrutinised by the Comptroller and Auditor General. There has been talk about having a referendum to ensure it is kept in public ownership. I am concerned this might be the slippery slope to some privatisation.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: We are joined by the Comptroller and Auditor General, Mr. Seamus McCarthy, a permanent witness to the committee. Members are reminded of the provisions of Standing Order 218 that the committee shall refrain from inquiring into the merits of the policy or policies of the Government, or a Minister of the Government, or the merits of the objective of such policies. Members are also reminded of...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Dec 2023)

Brian Stanley: Do members wish to raise any matters? No. Is it agreed to note the accounts and financial statements? Agreed. As usual, the listing of accounts and financial statements will be published as part of our minutes. The next business is correspondence. As previously agreed, items that were not flagged for discussion at this meeting will be dealt with in accordance with the proposed actions...