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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Jul 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Do they come under "miscellaneous" or something?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Jul 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is there a requirement to tender? If someone is appointed as a coroner, is he or she a coroner for life?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Jul 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Last week, officials from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government were before the committee and the Chairman and I mentioned the membership, structure, remit and role of the National Oversight and Audit Commission. We asked about the possibility of having a report forwarded to us on its deliberations. Will we have an opportunity to discuss this with the Department?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Jul 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is there a possibility that the National Oversight and Audit Commission will be invited to appear before the Committee of Public Accounts? I know it deals with local government funding but-----

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Cessation (1 Jul 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the increase in milk production by county and by month in comparison to 2014 since the abolition of milk quotas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25846/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Credit Availability (30 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 191. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details on the personal microcredit scheme to be operated through credit unions; details on the pilot scheme to be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26189/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Penalties (30 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 333. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide, in tabular form by county, since 2010, the number of penalties and the total amounts involved imposed on farmers and landowners by his Department as a result of practices required by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to be carried out by the landowners to protect habitats within special areas of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Ambulance Service Provision (30 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 350. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide, in tabular form by county, for 2014 and for 2015 to date, the number of call-outs by the air ambulance operated by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26216/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (30 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 365. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Spent Convictions Bill; when the legislation will be brought before Dáil Éireann for progression. [26017/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (30 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 404. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25696/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (30 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 540. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when refurbishment and extension work will take place at a college (details supplied) in Dublin 16; the duration of such works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26167/15]

Public Accounts Committee: 2013 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 25: Environment, Community and Local Government
Chapter 5: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Special Report No 84: Transhipment of Waste (25 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank Mr. McCarthy. I invite the Secretary General, Mr. McCarthy, to make his opening statement.

Public Accounts Committee: 2013 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 25: Environment, Community and Local Government
Chapter 5: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Special Report No 84: Transhipment of Waste (25 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank Mr. McCarthy. May we publish his opening statement?

Public Accounts Committee: 2013 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 25: Environment, Community and Local Government
Chapter 5: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Special Report No 84: Transhipment of Waste (25 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Chairman for the short-lived promotion. I was delighted.

Public Accounts Committee: 2013 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 25: Environment, Community and Local Government
Chapter 5: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Special Report No 84: Transhipment of Waste (25 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Pass on my regards.

Public Accounts Committee: 2013 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 25: Environment, Community and Local Government
Chapter 5: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Special Report No 84: Transhipment of Waste (25 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is no doubt that he is well ahead. He is streets ahead. I welcome the officials and thank Mr. McCarthy for his presentation. I presume the transfrontier shipment of waste is both ways, with illegal waste being brought into the country also. Recently I raised an issue with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government by way of parliamentary question on foot of a...

Public Accounts Committee: 2013 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 25: Environment, Community and Local Government
Chapter 5: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Special Report No 84: Transhipment of Waste (25 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: They have been detected already. It is very difficult to hide a shed with an articulated lorry. This is going on under the noses of the authorities north of the Border and nothing is being done about it. I have said before - I wait to be corrected - that the illegal trade a few miles up the road is worth approximately €200 million. Members of the British Irish Parliamentary...

Public Accounts Committee: 2013 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 25: Environment, Community and Local Government
Chapter 5: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Special Report No 84: Transhipment of Waste (25 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: According to the Comptroller and Auditor General's report, the Department apportioned an 80:20 recovery rate to illegal landfill sites, with the State paying up to a maximum of 80% of the costs involved. We know that the bulk of this activity is happening in the Six Counties. When will a demand be made on the Northern Ireland Executive to stump up?

Public Accounts Committee: 2013 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 25: Environment, Community and Local Government
Chapter 5: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Special Report No 84: Transhipment of Waste (25 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: How soon will we have the results? This activity has been ongoing for years.

Public Accounts Committee: 2013 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 25: Environment, Community and Local Government
Chapter 5: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Special Report No 84: Transhipment of Waste (25 Jun 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is also a public health element because waste is being dumped on the side of the road and finding its way into watercourses. Is the Department aware of the risk posed to drinking water from aquifers supplying towns, group water schemes and private wells?