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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Israeli Bond Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: The anti-money laundering directive is an issue I raised with the Central Bank. As somebody who has worked in banks, every year we had to do anti-money laundering training. What is the witnesses' view on the impact of the proceeds of war crimes? Do they have a view on that in terms of the anti-money laundering directive? I am not speaking specifically about the prospectus regulation. Do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Israeli Bond Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: Ms Mahony believes Israel would fall into that category legally, rather than from her own point of view.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Israeli Bond Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: Is there anything Mr. Marmion would like to add?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Israeli Bond Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: When you are the last person to contribute, most of your questions have already been answered. Is there anything else the witnesses would like to mention?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Israeli Bond Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I will finish with a comment of my own in that regard. I found it interesting, unusual and strange that this prospectus regulation has such almighty power that it goes above the Genocide Convention. I am not a legal expert, and that is why we had a legal expert in. Legal experts will have their opinions. However, it seems strange that a prospectus regulation has so much power above and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Israeli Bond Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I understand. Just do not name anybody specific.

Emergency Action on Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I heard the Taoiseach's remarks yesterday at the national economic dialogue, and I have to say never in my life have I heard such reality-defying words. He told us that fundamental reform was being delivered that was creating a sustainable housing system into the future. We have a Raise the Roof rally outside the Dáil today. If we did a survey of all the people there, and of all the...

Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I thought the other Member would have used his time. I will get to my own speech. I would love to address some of the nonsense about my own party but today I do not have the energy in me to start a fight. I will stick to the speech I have. A Aire, I think there is a bit of an irony in what we are doing in dealing with this Bill, which is to nominally but not effectively reduce the cost...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 91. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding the application for a block extension grant by a school (details supplied), if she will confirm receipt of my letter seeking a review; if such a review will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31960/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: School Accommodation (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 128. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding the recent refusal of a block extension grant for a school (details supplied), if she has plans to review the qualifying criteria when it comes to the issue of lands being held in trust; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31961/25]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 142. To ask the Taoiseach the costs incurred by his Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in 2024; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case. [32648/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 151. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the costs incurred by his Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in 2024; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32640/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 184. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the costs incurred by his Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in 2024; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32636/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 246. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the costs incurred by his Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in 2024; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32649/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Contracts (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 299. To ask the Minister for Finance the costs incurred by his Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in 2024; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32639/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 318. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to capital carryover, whether such funds may be redeployed for all types of one-off capital expenditure; to identify restrictions if they are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32126/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 322. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, in relation to the incorrect pension related payments to Ministers and civil servants, he will identify the number of Ministers/Ministers of State who will be required to make repayments/incur deductions; if there is a date by which these overpayments must be returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32247/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 333. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the costs incurred by his Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in 2024; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32645/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Contracts (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 369. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the costs incurred by his Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in 2024; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32638/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Contracts (17 Jun 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: 453. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the costs incurred by her Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in 2024; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32637/25]