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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I have raised concerns about the approval of visas and the issuing of a personal public service number, PPSN. The delay is a cause of huge concern.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: On incentivising international workers to come here, have the organisations considered providing relocation supports, English language lessons, mentoring and training courses to change the mindset of both local and international workers to ensure they know there is a good career path and to convey that it is tailor-made? As previously mentioned, consideration is being given to providing a...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I am sure that it is a lot more difficult in the pub industry compared with hoteliers who have accommodation available.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Yes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome Mr. Ó Lionáin and Mr. O'Shea and thank them for their opening statement and their ongoing work in the Department. I seek an update on progress made on the recommendations of the tourism recovery task force with specific reference to enhancing sustainable employment. I am aware there was a €10 million programme for professional development supports. Will Mr....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Has the committee been established? Has a timeframe been agreed?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Do we have any figures on the pathways to work programme Fáilte Ireland is working on in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection? Is there a success story there to demonstrate the work being done is valued?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: We have a recovering labour market here and are almost back to pre-pandemic levels of employment. The estimate for 2022 is the unemployment rate will be around 6%. There is a real challenge there for the tourism and hospitality sector. One element that is often forgotten about is youth unemployment. I want to understand how the Government can respond to this across various Departments....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 12. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline her ongoing support to the Garda Síochána Inspectorate; the mechanisms for monitoring and appraising its performance; when she expects the An Garda Síochána strategy statement 2022-2024 to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26132/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: This question is for the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. For months now I have been working with communities from Ceathrú Thaidhg, Porturlin, Srahataggle and Portacloy in north Mayo who are all desperate to avail of a new community water connection. It is hard to believe that in 2022, rural dwellers in County Mayo are still without a piped water supply. This is severely impacting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (24 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 68. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent of funding supports for services to victims of crime distributed to non-Governmental organisations across the country in providing a wide range of supports to victims of crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26133/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 451. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a child who is accepted for the summer provision can also be approved for summer tuition in a home-based programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26549/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Childcare is a massive issue for young parents in every constituency. The cost of childcare here is one of the highest in Europe. We need clarity on how it is proposed to reduce fees for parents, improve pay and conditions for staff and increase the number of places available for children. Fine Gael's policy lab has done excellent work to accurately reflect concerns and preferred solutions...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of Government Chief Information Officer
2020 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4 - Vote Accounting and Budget Management (19 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome our guests. I will start by asking them to provide an update on the implementation of the roadmap in respect of the international public sector accounting standards, IPSAS, and also regarding the financial management shared services system. Previously, this committee made recommendations regarding the OECD recommendations on accounting practices and principles. Can the witnesses...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of Government Chief Information Officer
2020 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4 - Vote Accounting and Budget Management (19 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Can Mr. Moloney provide an update? Have any Departments implemented pilot systems in this area and can he provide an indication of when these pilots will commence or what Departments have been selected initially?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of Government Chief Information Officer
2020 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4 - Vote Accounting and Budget Management (19 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I note that Mr. Moloney has not mentioned the Department of Health. A recent report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, IFAC, namely, The path for Ireland's health budget, stated that the rise in public health spending over the past half century has been dramatic and that now we rank as the highest spender on health internationally. Perhaps Mr. Moloney can provide us with the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of Government Chief Information Officer
2020 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4 - Vote Accounting and Budget Management (19 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: With regard to the committee's dealings with the Department of Health and the sizeable overruns that have occurred in the past number of years, how is the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform managing overruns in the Department of Health or what discussions is it having with the Accounting Officer in that Department? There appears to be no improvement year on year.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of Government Chief Information Officer
2020 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4 - Vote Accounting and Budget Management (19 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: In terms of the monitoring, what level of detail does the Department get into? Ultimately, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform approves the budgets. I am trying to get an understanding of why this is a common occurrence year on year.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of Government Chief Information Officer
2020 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4 - Vote Accounting and Budget Management (19 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: While understanding the challenges, what reform is the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform leading to manage these budgets more effectively and efficiently? We get Revised Estimates yearly, but urgent reform is needed in this area. We are spending over €21 billion in a health budget. When we look at the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General on procurement and value...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of Government Chief Information Officer
2020 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4 - Vote Accounting and Budget Management (19 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: New reforms such as Sláintecare will result in permanent increases in health expenditure. To ensure management of these reforms, what additional resources is the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform putting in to ensure that there will be additional expenditure? How will that be managed in the future? An enormous amount of planning is involved to deliver on this policy. I wish...