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Public Accounts Committee: 2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Office of Minister for Education (16 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I have 18 seconds left. At one of my first meetings as a member of this committee, we dealt with the Department of Education. This was the issue that day. I have been here for five years and the Department has not solved the problem. Please deal with this matter before the Department of Education comes before the 34th Dáil. It is a major failure in the context of an issue that could...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (16 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 202. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review will be carried out of the social welfare entitlements of a person (details supplied). [22238/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I will start with the Department. I do not want to distract from my own line of questioning, but what Mr. Owens outlined is of particular concern. I wonder if the Department would like to take the opportunity to respond to that first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: That would require an additional amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Okay. I might let my colleagues take up that portion of the debate because I want to focus on a different element. There are many things in this House that we vote for or in favour of and we get frustrated in its administration and application, and I think the defective concrete block scheme is one of those. Therefore, I wish to try to identify some of the challenges that are happening to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: How many have made applications?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Mr. Kelly previously indicated there is a figure of 800 in Mayo that he thought-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: There is then a discrepancy between the 800 and the 350 applications so far. Can we identify what the issue is with those people who have not yet applied? Has that been considered? Has the reference group considered that? Why are people not applying?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Would it be fair to say that the financial burden on their own family and the upfront nature of it is a factor in the late applications?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I am uncomfortable with the phrase "lifestyle choice". Mr. McGarvey might use a different phrase because I do not think it accurately reflects the position people are in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Mr. McGarvey is saying that people are deferring the decision to undertake the works.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I suppose the upfront nature of the costs and the financial outlay for the individuals is a factor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: As it is not an issue in my constituency, I do not have the direct day-to-day contact. There remains some unhappiness with the scheme. As regards those who have not yet engaged or made an application, either there is not an understanding of the full options available, which I doubt because it is has been well covered, or they are not in a position to make an application. We need to examine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an updated timeline on the implementation of the E spine and associated changes of the BusConnects programme in Dublin. [21644/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (9 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 64. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on any recent discussions he has had with the British government in relation to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20771/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: British-Irish Co-operation (9 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 95. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on his attendance at the recent British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20770/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 272. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the ENT appointment for a person (details supplied). [20958/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Programmes (8 May 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 21. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the child poverty and well-being programme office. [17997/24]