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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (21 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: I believe a guaranteed maximum price is essential, because it gives price certainty to the State about the cost of large public procurement projects and ensures taxpayers are not left on the hook for the types of cost overruns we have seen, which have seen the cost of the children's hospital balloon to what I am worried will be around three times the original cost, making this the most...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (21 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: It is good to hear there will be an examination of this issue. It is a pity the PwC report also makes clear that the business case proposal upon which the State based this investment decision contained material errors regarding not adhering to the public spending code, to which the Minister of State alluded. Will the Minister of State advise why it was not adhered to? Who is responsible...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers (21 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire agus gabhaim comhghairdeas leis féin. Tá brón orm ach bhí deacrachtaí anála agam tar éis an cheist a chur. When Ministers have entire Departments to assist them in their work it seems less than prudent to spend taxpayers' money on costly advice sourced from elsewhere. An Taoiseach, Deputy Micheál Martin, is to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers (21 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: I agree special advisers add a great amount to the work of a Deputy and, I am sure, even more so to the work of a Minister. We also hear a great deal about responsible Government and fiscal prudence. Yet here, where taxpayers' money is concerned, it seems to the public - people have contacted me - like reckless spending on special advisers. How can we reiterate time and again that we are...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers (21 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of special advisers employed across all Departments, disaggregated by Department; the annual salary of each special adviser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16861/20]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers (21 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: We hear the triumvirate of taoisigh will have up to 17 special advisers. At the same time, there are reports that the Government plans to cut the Covid-19 payment by €50. Cut backs do not appear to apply to well-paid Government advisers. Ministers of State will get extra allowances. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, will cost taxpayers an additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (21 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 681. To ask the Minister for Health the amount a company (details supplied) has been paid by the HSE in University Hospital Galway over the past five years by the payment showing wage costs, management fee and the fee paid by the HSE to the company per patient per meal per day in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16929/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax (16 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 39. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recent OECD report on corporate tax statistics published 8 July 2020 (details supplied); his plans to enact measures to stop businesses registered here that are engaging in corporate tax abuse from availing of Covid-19 financial supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16145/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax (16 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the new OECD report on corporate tax statistics published on 8 July 2020 (details supplied); his plans to enact measures to stop businesses registered here engaging in corporate tax abuse from availing of Covid-19 financial supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16347/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax treatment of the temporary wage subsidy scheme and the pandemic unemployment payment; the means by which the liability will be calculated; the way in which the Revenue Commissioners plan to collect same; the tax treatment in instances in which liabilities due exceed unused tax credits for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16346/20]

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: The provisions of this Bill which are designed to allow Ireland to access the various European funding supports are welcome but questions remain on whether they go far enough, how they will be utilised and to what end. According to the OECD, average employment will remain below pre-crisis levels by the end of 2021, which is the date the initial investment period of the pan-European guarantee...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 50. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if measures are being put in place to ensure that companies with sufficient cash reserves are not unnecessarily availing of Covid-19 financial support thus reducing the pool of funds available for those companies that need it. [15767/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 165. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he plans to publish the rail review report on the western rail corridor from Athenry, County Galway, to Claremorris, County Mayo; when a decision on the report will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14704/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (14 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an aircraft (details supplied) was given approval to land and refuel at Shannon Airport on 1 July 2020; if the aircraft was approved to transport weapons, munitions or other military materials through Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15961/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Freedom of Information (14 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 365. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of requests submitted under freedom of information legislation to her Department in each of the years 2009 to 2019; the average initial estimated cost of FOI requests in each of the years; the quantity and value of estimated costs that were in excess of the overall maximum fee in each year; the quantity of requests in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (14 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 899. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of dismantling direct provision; and if there is to be increased funding to her Department to this end. [16035/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (14 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 1140. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the effectiveness of the HSE framework for the resumption of adult disability day services; if he will obtain feedback from user groups such as a group (details supplied) to hold the HSE accountable for the satisfactory outcome of its plan; and the way in which the State can better support the thousands of carers and their loved ones who are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (14 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 1318. To ask the Minister for Health the reason work has stopped on the national children’s hospital; if there are legal proceedings under way on the project; the estimated cost to the State of such legal proceedings; the number of days lost due to legal proceedings; and the cost to the State per day of delays to the project. [16108/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed) (10 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: Yes. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Uasal Ó Foghlú as an gcur i láthair sin. Tá sé fíor-thábhachtach dúinn ar fad. The closure of schools has been difficult for all involved. I acknowledge the significant efforts of teachers, parents, children and staff, who have been extraordinary. Despite their best efforts, however, there is no question but...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed) (10 Jul 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: Given that the Department has stated that social distancing is not a prerequisite for primary school children below third class, can we assume that social distancing is to apply in third class and above? If so, how does the Department see it happening that all of those children will be back safely?