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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Donohoe-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: Well we still have five against five, so we are okay.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: Best of luck to Deputy Durkan. We will proceed.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: With the agreement of Fine Gael, Deputy Doherty will go first as he must leave the meeting early.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: These are probably questions for the Minister, Deputy Donohoe.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank Deputy Durkan. There were some observations and commentary and a number of questions to go through.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: Deputy Canney has brokered an agreement with his colleagues to speak at this juncture.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: We must suspend again for a vote. I have been warned not to use my discretion to make whipping decisions for the Government.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: Deputy Moynihan had the floor. Is he happy enough with his answers or does he want to elaborate or ask more questions?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: You are free to do so.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: That argument is over.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: Thank you.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: The decision has been made, the process is ongoing and the results will be for all to see.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: That concludes today's proceedings. I thank the Ministers for making themselves available, for presenting their summer economic statement last week, and for bringing it to the committee to elaborate on it and respond to questions. As a committee we have been seeking to arrive at various forms of consensus in our efforts to help and ensure the upcoming budget meets with as much approval as...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: A vote has been called, but I notice that there are four Government representatives present and four non-Government. We have the same online. Are we happy to proceed? Agreed. The Minister may proceed.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (6 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: 28. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how the social housing waiting list in Offaly now compares with that in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32974/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (6 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: 43. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on social housing provision in Offaly from 2020 to 2022; the target in place for same in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32973/23]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee (5 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: We have received apologies from Deputy Matthews. I propose we now go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Sovereign Wealth Funds: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: The purpose of today's meeting is to resume our discussion on sovereign wealth funds and to discuss the publication, Future-proofing the Public Finances – the Next Steps. We are joined by Mr. Matthew McGann, Mr. Pat Leahy and Mr. Colm Roche. I offer sincere apologies for the delay in admitting them to the meeting and thank them for their patience. I hope we have not disrupted their...