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Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: Why is the Minister of State supporting the motion, then?

Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: None.

Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: Wake up now Charlie.

Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: The Chair is looking in the wrong direction.

Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — the Irish forestry sector supports an estimated 9,400 jobs directly and indirectly with economic value of over €2 billion per annum; — the forestry sector and afforestation must play a crucial role under the Climate Action Plan 2023 in support of Ireland's climate objectives, and that the continued failure to...

Statement by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (24 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: Answer the question.

Statement by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (24 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: The Minister is trying to run down the clock.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: It is the truth. Answer the question.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (24 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: 106. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagements he has had with the Central Bank regarding residential mortgage holders who were overcharged as a result of the tracker mortgage scandal and have had their mortgage contracts sold to third parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3096/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: 545. To ask the Minister for Health if he will endeavour to ensure that a person (details supplied) receives an urgent outpatient appointment at the orthopaedic clinic in Cavan and Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2913/23]

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (19 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: I welcome the Minister and his officials. The establishment of a food regulator has been a long-standing demand of Sinn Féin and many farm organisations. I have regularly stated that an enforcement authority that protects farmers and communities against the stranglehold of dominant processors, particularly meat factories and multinational retailers, must be a central plank in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: 70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposed timeline to publish the strategic rail review. [1795/23]

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2020: Housing Agency
Financial Statements 2021: Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority
Chapter 7: Housing Agency Revolving Acquisition Fund
Section 2 Report – Unauthorised Release of Funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (19 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: I welcome the witnesses. I would like to talk to Mr. Jordan about one of the flagship Government programmes, Croí Conaithe, which I understand is being administered by the Housing Agency. If I am correct, the basis of the scheme was on the evaluation that the construction cost of an apartment, at around €400,000, which is cited at the moment, would make it unaffordable and,...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2020: Housing Agency
Financial Statements 2021: Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority
Chapter 7: Housing Agency Revolving Acquisition Fund
Section 2 Report – Unauthorised Release of Funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (19 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: Has that programme been approved by the European Commission yet in terms of state aid approval?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2020: Housing Agency
Financial Statements 2021: Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority
Chapter 7: Housing Agency Revolving Acquisition Fund
Section 2 Report – Unauthorised Release of Funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (19 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: What does “shortly” mean?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2020: Housing Agency
Financial Statements 2021: Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority
Chapter 7: Housing Agency Revolving Acquisition Fund
Section 2 Report – Unauthorised Release of Funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (19 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: In the meantime, the Housing Agency sought expressions of interest last year. How many expressions of interest were received?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2020: Housing Agency
Financial Statements 2021: Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority
Chapter 7: Housing Agency Revolving Acquisition Fund
Section 2 Report – Unauthorised Release of Funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (19 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: All of my questions flow from that. To clarify, who receives the expressions of interest?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2020: Housing Agency
Financial Statements 2021: Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority
Chapter 7: Housing Agency Revolving Acquisition Fund
Section 2 Report – Unauthorised Release of Funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (19 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: To clarify, in case there are issues around commercial sensitivity, the question I am asking is how many expressions of interest were received. I am not asking for the details of those expressions. Essentially, as I understood it, the closing date for receipt of proposals was last June and I am asking for the numbers at this point.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2020: Housing Agency
Financial Statements 2021: Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority
Chapter 7: Housing Agency Revolving Acquisition Fund
Section 2 Report – Unauthorised Release of Funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (19 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: Has the Department instructed the Housing Agency not to divulge that information?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2020: Housing Agency
Financial Statements 2021: Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority
Chapter 7: Housing Agency Revolving Acquisition Fund
Section 2 Report – Unauthorised Release of Funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (19 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: To clarify, and this is a point to Mr. Jordan and the Department specifically, this is the Committee of Public Accounts. The Housing Agency is administering a scheme. A member of the Committee of Public Accounts at a hearing is asking Mr. Jordan how many people applied for that scheme. I am not asking for any of the further detail. According to the response we are receiving, the...