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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?

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: Is the Department satisfied that it is not?

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: Is it the Department's intention, if it can be proved that this stuff originated in the North-----

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 report of the Comptroller and Auditor General, the National Transfrontier Shipment Office is using a private company to carry out part of its duties. Will Mr. McCarthy elaborate on staffing levels in the National Transfrontier Shipment Office?

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: Was the work tendered for?

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: What is the name of the company?

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: Reference has been made to the fact that there is a reliance on sending warning letters and a very poor record in prosecuting anybody. The fines are small and nobody has ever been sent to prison. Does Mr. McCarthy accept that there is an over-reliance on sending letters?