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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: -----which need to be managed very carefully and actively. Having a structure in government to do that and to force that will help to yield greater housing supply which people should welcome. It would be much better for the Deputy to provide constructive input into actually supporting that office with the Minister for housing. It would make a big difference.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: The matters the Deputy has raised are very serious and need to be properly and thoroughly followed through by the HSE. There are references there to conflicts of interest and value-for-money concerns, which are extremely concerning. Under initiatives to reduce waiting lists, the HSE can outsource to private hospitals under the surgical services framework and the private provider framework....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: Based on what you say, a Cheann Comhairle, I am not going to respond to the specific query Deputy Coppinger raises relating to the article in The Ditch. It is a matter for the individual to respond. I do not have the factual position on that case and I do not think it would be appropriate to make any assertions or allegations connected to it. We must respect the ruling of the House. The...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: The housing activation office will be there to better coordinate delivery in terms of the provision and supply of homes at a local level. The Minister will set out further details around that-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: He is working through the details. He is stepping up the office itself and will provide leadership when it comes to the actual person who may be appointed in time around that particular office. It is to co-ordinate delivery in the provision of an increased supply of homes across our economy. We acknowledge that there is an infrastructure deficit and that there is a need for additionality...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: Everyone across this House acknowledges that the State has to play a central role in the future of infrastructure delivery and the provision of housing in our economy. That has been acknowledged in the context of what we are going to do and how we will strategically invest more than €20 billion from the Apple escrow fund and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund to prioritise...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: I completely reject what the Deputy said. She asked me a question relating to the legislation and I gave her an answer that reflects the factual position in a general scheme that was presented. The draft general scheme states very clearly that discussions are ongoing with the NTMA and it may be the case that no provision is needed in this Bill to facilitate staff transfers. The Minister...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: ----in the context of an ongoing engagement in respect of an employee in the NTMA. That particular provision may not be required as they conclude resolution of NAMA.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 May 2025)

Jack Chambers: I also welcome all the students from Inver College. Hopefully they will be inspired by politics and what they see today. Robust exchanges are always important in the political system. I appreciate what the Deputy has raised. I will provide clarity for her. The legislation she referenced was the general scheme of the conclusion of the IBRC special liquidation and dissolution of NAMA...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Emergency Services (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Tetra communications network was designed to provide a reliable and robust emergency network for the State's emergency personnel with the widest possible coverage and is delivered by Tetra Ireland. The coverage of Tetra is far more than the sum of the commercial mobile networks in Ireland and has provided an excellent level of coverage during previous severe weather events such as Storms...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Inquiries (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: Following the Taoiseach’s decision on 23 January 2025 to restructure Departments of State to better align them with the priority objectives of the new Government, certain functions are being transferred between Departments. Section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1939, inter alia, gives Government powers to alter by order the name of any Department of State,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Inquiries (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: Skellig Michael is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in State Ownership. The conservation and presentation of the island is the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW manages access to the Island by way of a license or permit system whereby a specific number of boat operators are granted permits to carry visitors to the Island in a given season. The OPW undertook an open...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Inquiries (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: Skellig Michael is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in State Ownership. The conservation and presentation of the island is the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW manages access to the Island by way of a license or permit system whereby a specific number of boat operators are granted permits to carry visitors to the Island in a given season. The OPW undertook an open...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Inquiries (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: Skellig Michael is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in State Ownership. The conservation and presentation of the island is the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW manages access to the Island by way of a license or permit system whereby a specific number of boat operators are granted permits to carry visitors to the Island in a given season. The OPW undertook an open...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Inquiries (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) have a 99 year leasehold interest in the property referred to, dating from 1st August 1927. This term will expire on 31st July 2026 and the OPW has the option to renew the lease on a year to year basis subject to 6 months advance notice being given to the owner of the property. The property is being used by the Irish Coast Guard and, as a suitable...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility on behalf of the State for managing and maintaining a substantial and complex estate of approximately 2,500 properties. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous properties for many State Agencies....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: Securing value for money is an ongoing priority for this Government and is at the heart of all decision making, at every stage of a policy or programme lifecycle. Delivering value for money is about securing the efficient and effective use of public resources in the pursuit of better public services, living standards and infrastructure for the people of Ireland. It is not solely concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Inquiries (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is pleased to note that Comharchumann Dún Chaoin has secured funding for a playground to be located on lands owned by the OPW adjoining Ionad an Bhlascaoid/the Blasket Centre. I can assure the Deputy that my officials are working with the Chief State Solicitors Office to expedite the lease with Kerry County Council.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation and presentation of over 780 National Monuments and 32 Historic Properties nationwide. The table below and attached outlines the 49 OPW heritage sites where visitor services are provided and where an admission fee is charged to gain entry. This table also outlines where credit/debit card facilities are available currently. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (29 Apr 2025)

Jack Chambers: As outlined in the Programme for Government 2025: Securing Ireland’s Future, the Government is committed to ensuring that Government Departments, local authorities, and State agencies lead by example in climate action, integrating sustainability into all aspects of the Public Service. My Department has an important role to play across a range of areas in the achievement of our...