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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: Has the system changed? I know Mr. Montague said on paper-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: Should we get local authorities and give them responsibilities for inspection?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: That is my whole point. If you do not change the way you build and certify, we are going to be spending billions now fixing the last disaster while waiting for the next one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: One of the witnesses mentioned the example of a charger. The fire warden will not see the charger going on fire in a bedroom so that is a whole disaster.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: Professional-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: Finally, are there any examples of successful indemnity claims?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: I wish to voice my agreement with Senator Ruane's proposal. I wish Senator Andrews safety. I hope that he returns and that everything goes well. I wish to speak about the budget and how it has a real impact on our people and businesses. This week, there were several witnesses before the enterprise committee, of which I am a member. Many said that businesses are six months away from...

Seanad: National Social Enterprise Policy: Statements (1 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: When I talk about social enterprise, policy and Trading for Impact, they are something I know very well to the core. When I started an organisation called Tiglin 20 years ago, I did not have a grand plan. I literally bought a bus, converted it into a restaurant and got a bus licence, and I went out onto the streets after work. I used to park the bus under the Clerys clock on O'Connell...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: Yes, after the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: I thank everybody for being here today. I could not agree more with the Leas-Chathaoirleach about the pressures on small businesses in Ireland. I have a small business and realise the SME test does not come into play in quite a lot of legislation. I am a fairly new Senator but I have spoken about the SME test at various levels, including in the defamation area at the moment. I note from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: Is it fixable?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: Why do we not fix it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: As the Leas-Chathaoirleach said, when running an SME in Ireland, pride may be one of the reasons you keep open. Your family may have done it for generations. I run a restaurant in Naas. We are full every day so everybody thinks we are coining it. Staff wages are going up, and we have amazing staff and want to appreciate them. VAT, wages, rent, insurance and other costs of running a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: My business applied for LEO funding recently and was accepted. When we went to draw down the grant, the money was not there. We qualified and got the ticket, but there was nothing behind it. They said maybe it would be in next year's budget. It is very difficult for an SME doing everything possible to keep everything going but it is not working on the ground. Mention was made of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: Is that based on research?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Sep 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: I rise to express concern at the Government’s recent decision to increase the voluntary return allowance for asylum seekers. While I realise the pressures that are on the Government in this regard, the financial allowance for asylum seekers to be processed is approximately €122,000 per applicant. That seems a staggering figure. You have to tread very carefully when...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Peter McVerry Trust: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: I thank the witnesses for being here today. I was devastated when the news broke about the Peter McVerry Trust and all the debacle that happened. I have known Peter for many years and I know the work the trust has done on the ground. He has been very disheartened for many years, both personally and with the organisation, so to see it being dragged into disrepute is a horrendous sight. Has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Peter McVerry Trust: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: That is from now on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Peter McVerry Trust: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Aubrey McCarthy: In the past, was housing first priced on the basis of fundraising?