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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Prices (15 Sep 2022)

Verona Murphy: 28. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that his Department is considering for small and medium enterprises in view of the escalating energy costs on these businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45119/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Ports Policy (15 Sep 2022)

Verona Murphy: 33. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the specific enterprise plan that his Department has developed for County Wexford, home to Rosslare Europort, which is a vital strategic asset for the country and the south east region, in order to secure direct foreign and indigenous investment to the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45118/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (15 Sep 2022)

Verona Murphy: 78. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the cross-Departmental discussions that his Department has undertaken regarding the critical skills occupation list; when the list will extensively address the widespread skills shortages across all industries which are required for the proper functioning of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45120/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (14 Sep 2022)

Verona Murphy: 201. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the provisions that his Department has in place to increase the domestic wastewater treatment systems financial assistance grant schemes to reflect the ever-increasing cost of upgrading or replacing a domestic septic tank given that the current €5,000 maximum grant, in the majority of incidences, does not go close to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (14 Sep 2022)

Verona Murphy: 282. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will make changes to the special transport grant rates to reflect the rise in fuel costs; and when her Department will introduce a flat rate for the grant scheme regardless of kilometres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44532/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (14 Sep 2022)

Verona Murphy: 283. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements that her Department is putting in place to provide school transport for students (details supplied); when a service will be available to these pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44533/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (14 Sep 2022)

Verona Murphy: 284. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when students (details supplied) will be issued with a school bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44535/22]

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: There is a touch of déjà vucompletely and utterly about the discussion this morning. Given Deputy Carthy's comments and how he put it, and Deputy Munster as well, Mr. Walsh does not feel the need to apologise because there are no results of the review. There are €8.2 million in legal fees. Does that not warrant an apology?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: Is Mr. Walsh happy enough that we have €8.2 million in legal fees, a third of his budget, because he can explain it? Is that it?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: Does Mr. Walsh feel that his comments on the day - our existence and our reputation are based on transparency and accountability?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: Does the accountability mean that the €8.2 million in legal fees is the accountability? We just pay for the mistakes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: What does he mean by accountability?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: Well tell me, if Mr. Walsh is accountable, what has he done to mitigate all of the conceded 40 cases? There were obviously illegal actions, unlawful actions, either by board members or inspectors that warranted him to concede 40 cases this year and 32 last year. What measures has he taken to prevent it in the future?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: Has that issue come up?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: Has Mr. Walsh identified what the issues are in the 40 cases conceded?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: No, it is not.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: No, Mr. Walsh is on the same narrative as he was on last year which unfortunately for me means he is learning nothing to come in and say the same thing this year when he has a 300% increase in legal fees. It is up to the courts to interpret Mr. Walsh's mistakes. What is wrong here with An Bord Pleanála is gross negligence. If it was in the private sector somebody would be sacked. Who...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: Who has Mr. Walsh sanctioned? That is a binary question. Yes or no, has Mr. Walsh sanctioned anybody?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: So it is gross negligence that goes without sanction. Where do we go with standards in public office in An Bord Pleanála? Where do they fit in or do they?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jul 2022)

Verona Murphy: Deputy Carthy asked Mr. Walsh what he brings to the table; what makes him believe his position is tenable given what we heard last year and what has transpired? He ordered a review, is that correct?