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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: It is actually not as big as that but-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I would say over €250,000.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: The list is not as big when one is dealing with the larger amounts.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: That is a fair point.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I support the previous comment. We should pass this information on to the relevant sectoral committee because it is interesting.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I also note, however, that I raised issues regarding the management of the process that deals with appeals from local authorities and the validity of that process. I refer to the process not being corrupted, and I mean that in a generic sense rather than any reference to individuals-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: It is important to ensure the process is not upset or corrupted because of the fact, as we have been told publicly, anonymous objections are getting through not just the local authority but An Bord Pleanála whereby somebody is objecting in somebody else's name and paying the fees involved but the person does not exist. What is startling is the fact that the chairman of the board said...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: Can we write and ask it about that?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: Perfect.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Chairman.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: To both.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: We might consider the sports capital programme at a future date. It is, I hope, very cost-effective, but I do not know if we have ever looked at the process by which it is operated or the application process or conducted an analysis of the outcomes. The programme has been ongoing for a significant period of time. I do not expect to go back forever in time, but perhaps we might look at how...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: That is one of the issues about which I have a concern, that the process continues for such a period when there is a change. The second point concerns how the application process works and we ensure grants are disbursed. I want to examine both the process and outcomes.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: Thank you. That is appreciated.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: 31. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress she has made towards establishing pilot projects to help identify the way in which a night-time culture initiative will work; the local authorities her Department has approached to participate in the pilot projects; when the pilot projects will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45458/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: Yes. I thank the Chairman for facilitating me. A report this morning by Cian McCormack regarding St. Joseph's dementia care centre in Shankill is deeply worrying. This committee needs to write to the Minister and the Department regarding this. It is a private not-for-profit organisation but the impact of its potential closure will be catastrophic. St. Joseph's has outlined the position...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I will happily provide the Chairman with those letters. I will speak to the person concerned and it is contingent on that person giving me permission. I presume there will not be a problem with that. I will then send those letters to the Chairman. People have be in touch with me about this matter and I dearly ask that we request an urgent response from the Department and HSE because this...

Illegal Drugs: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I welcome tonight's motion from Fianna Fáil and I know Deputy Curran is passionate about the area. I appreciate that the motion has been put forward with real sincerity. I was very much struck by a headline last month in The Irish Timesindicating that the average consumer of cocaine is a farmer or a nurse. I am from Tipperary, which is a pretty rural county with many small and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Divisional Headquarters (5 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: In fairness, I lost a minute so I ask for a little latitude. There is also a lack of consultation. The Garda Representative Association in the county has made valid points about the lack of resources in Tipperary. The Garda Commissioner was unable to tell us how many extra gardaí would result from this changeover. I asked the Commissioner a question the other day but he did not...