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Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: When I wrote that letter to the clerk, it was at the beginning of this process but it has taken off at quite an extraordinary rate since then. I am very keen for the committee to do its job but I am also very keen to avoid duplication. A series of investigations are taking place up to and including those being carried out by An Garda Síochána. While we have a clear and defined...

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: While the committee has a role in regard to the Console issue and while I am very keen for us to deal with that, I have slight concern about the number of investigations that are taking place simultaneously up to and including those being carried out by the Garda. Therefore, we should approach this issue carefully in terms of what we would be getting ourselves into. I would hate for the...

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: Is the document sub judice?

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: But it is not at the moment.

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: Notwithstanding what has been said, my reading is that it is not a document that is sub judice. There are others in the room who are more qualified to say. The report forms part of a public body's investigation into a charity, the funding of which falls under our remit. As a public body, if it is made available, it should be made available in the public domain. That is my position.

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I do not need to say anything other than that if a public document is given to a public organisation, it should be made public.

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: The HSE asks us not to publish PQs all the time.

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: Will the Chairman give an approximation of the number of pages?

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I thought the Chairman was talking in terms of there being thousands.

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: The Chairman said they were ready. May we receive them today?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: 118. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of properties which entered into the pyrite remediation scheme with category 2 diagnosis following visual inspection from an engineer, and where the diagnosis was later reversed to category 0 following sample core testing prior to remediation taking place, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: 119. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he can provide the number of homes remediated under the clause contained in Part 3, section 17, exceptional circumstances, (3) of the Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20326/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: 120. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the cost of remediation per unit and remediation per phase has increased as a result of inflation in the construction sector; if he will provide comparative costings, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20327/16]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Committee Stage (6 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: It is a very compassionate approach and I commend the Minister and the Department on it. From reading the original Bill, it provides the clarity required.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Committee Stage (6 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I might defer to Deputy O'Brien's response and then come in, if required.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: The Deputy must have missed it.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: The only opinion that matters.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: I take issue with Deputy John Lahart's remarks that the previous Government lost its mandate on Irish Water. All parties have agreed that the RTE exit poll taken on the day of the previous general election was highly accurate. The poll found that 5% of those who gave the Fianna Fáil Party their first preference voted on the issue of water. If one were to analyse the specific rationale...

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Status (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: I appreciate the Minister's response which I had the benefit of reading in advance. I compliment the Minister and the Department on the level of detail in it. I never get this level of detail when I ask parliamentary questions and thank the Minister for it. I welcome his reference to the potential availability of further funds to accelerate the delivery of the metro north project. This...

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Status (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue and the Minister for his attendance. Obviously, this issue concerning the delivery of metro north to Dublin Airport and the capital of Fingal, Swords, is very close to my heart. It is of the utmost importance that the Government continue to prioritise that which the previous Government recommenced following our economic difficulties....