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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: There is no problem-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: I thought the Deputy wanted it dealt with by means of correspondence. If it is not answered by the date of the meeting, I have no problem with it being raised as a specific issue. That will take five minutes. It is an answer we have been trying to get for a while. I hope we will not need to raise it and that there will be clarity by way of correspondence before then. The National...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: Do we want to bring in the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board in between? Perhaps we can take the other two and see how we go.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: I take it that the wish of the committee is to leave the children's hospital and see how things pan out with regard to responses to our queries.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: We will have it on the programme as an item for definite discussion.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: We can see how things pan out.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: Absolutely. That is useful. As mentioned, if the committee is agreeable, I suggest adding to the work programme for the autumn further engagement with the SEAI. A great deal is happening with retrofits and energy upgrades. A lot of money is involved. It is a growth industry and the State is playing a big part in it. This is all good but we need to have a look at it to see what is...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: I have it scribbled down here.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: That was the other one I mentioned last week. I thank the Deputy. As discussed last week, we are looking to plan ahead. As members are aware, the Comptroller and Auditor General's 2021 report on accounts for public services will be available to us at the end of September. We might want to prioritise further areas for examination once we have sight of it. Do members wish to raise any...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: I suggest the Comptroller and Auditor General might come back to us with a note on this or with some information on it.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: Is that okay?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: That concludes the consideration of the work programme. We will continue with the practice of trying to schedule matters well ahead of people coming before us because it allows the secretariat to be able to line up people. Sometimes witnesses say they are not available or it does not suit them. Body A might not be able to come in on a certain day but we could move to body B. It is useful...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: The last item is any other business. If members do not wish to raise anything-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: The weather is getting warm. I thank everybody for their work. I know it will not be a complete break because when this places closes, members need to give their constituencies more attention. Staff are on holidays and we must make up the shortfall. I hope, in between, members get a good break and enjoy it. Much work has been put in. It is the same for the staff, including those in the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Cost of Living Issues (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: 102. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the cost-of-living supports that her Department is providing households which do not receive the working family payment scheme. [38130/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (13 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: 447. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure for the nomination of prison officers who may have distinguished themselves through their actions to be considered for a merit award; and the nominating person or body for a merit award; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38355/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Emergency Departments (12 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister for that reply. I acknowledge the investment and the increase in the budget. I lobbied the Minister and previous Ministers in regard to the respiratory assessment unit, the laboratory and other facilities. That is all positive and more than welcome in the area. I have no problem doing that and I always will. The Dr. Susan O’Reilly plan is there and has been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Emergency Departments (12 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: I want the Minister to say the magic words that the future of the accident and emergency services are guaranteed in Portlaoise. I welcome all of the progress but the concern is a possible downgrade. We see the situation in Limerick and what happens when emergency departments are closed, as happened in Ennis and Nenagh. The problem is pushed on and is made worse, and it was made worse in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Emergency Departments (12 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: They were under fierce pressure. One of my neighbours is an accident and emergency nurse.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Emergency Departments (12 Jul 2022)

Brian Stanley: 91. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the future of the 24-hour status of the accident and emergency unit in Portlaoise hospital given the situation regarding Navan hospital. [37480/22]