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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: We can seek clarification as to how long the cooling-off period is supposed to be and on the specific question the Deputy is asking, which is whether there is a differentiation between employment and contract consultancy.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: We will include that question and try to get a reply on it.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: I do not know.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: I am not aware of this but we will get clarification from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on those two matters. It is important that we do so. That other person might have been in a different body, perhaps a health-related body.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: No, I do not think so but I do not want to venture there because-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: That it is particularly so when they move into an area related to their work here. That is fine. There is one other matter in respect of correspondence. It has not been flagged for consideration but I just want to mention a response we have received from St. James's Hospital, No. R1534B, dated 19 October. It concerns a request for an explanation of non-compliant procurement. The reply...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: The full tendering process still applies. They would have to do the same thing. We will get the secretariat to write back to seek a full explanation of that. Is that agreed?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: It is agreed. That concludes our consideration of correspondence. Moving onto the work programme, there are five public hearings between now and Christmas. Next week, on 17 November, the Department of Finance is to come before us. On 24 November, we have the Regulator of the National Lottery. We have two public engagements on 1 December. In the morning we have an engagement with the...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: Next week's meeting with the Department of Finance is a big one. If there are specific areas on which members wish to raise matters - they may come to mind over the coming days - I suggest they notify the clerk, who will flag them with the Department of Finance and its Secretary General for when they come in. That concludes consideration of the work programme for today. The last item on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (10 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a refundable tax credit equivalent to one month’s rent for struggling renters in budget 2023 in light of deepening unaffordability in the rental sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47356/22]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: Fianna Fáil objected.

Home Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: Sinn Féin's proposal is to ensure that older people and others who need home support have it, and can stay in their own homes and be cared for there. As the Minister of State said, we have more than 6,200 older people on waiting lists for home care assistants. That is an increase of approximately 11% this year. We also know that many more people have far fewer hours of support than...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Brian Stanley: 43. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department’s position on the National Broadband Plan has changed or whether it remains the same (details supplied); his views on the failure of the National Broadband Plan to meet its targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48206/22]

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: We have a full house this morning. I hope we will have seating accommodation for everybody. I begin by welcoming everyone to this morning's meeting. Apologies have been received from Deputy Imelda Munster. If attending from within the committee room, attendees are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. Members of...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: I welcome Mr. Kevin McCarthy back to the committee room. As detailed in the letter of invitation, he has five minutes to give his opening statement.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. McCarthy. Deputy Verona Murphy is first this morning and she has 15 minutes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: The Deputy asked a question.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: Can one of the officials come back in and answer Deputy Murphy's question during the meeting?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: We will have a second round of questions.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Stanley: Is the issue accommodation?