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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: Whatever happens, she can stay here.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: It could be us. There is only one thing certain in this game, which is that nothing is certain. Therefore, we could be.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: As Chair of the committee, I want to acknowledge the Deputy's intention to step down, which she made public the other day along with Deputy Shortall. I acknowledge your work on the committee. You have been very diligent. You have certainly has fulfilled your role as a very active and diligent member of the committee. You were previously a county councillor. You go back to Sinn...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: The Workers' Party. You were not with the Stickies then, were you?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: After that, yes, it was called the Workers' Party. You would have been elected in 1981.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: You were elected in 1983.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: To which town council?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: Okay.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: Was Leixlip a rating authority? They were all commissions.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: You have 36 years of elected representation.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: What year did you go on to Kildare County Council?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: Therefore, you have served at town council, county council and Dáil level. I was thinking about that this morning. Were you ever on the Government benches?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: You had to try to make changes as best you could from the Opposition side.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: Well, I mean-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: One of the most important things that happened when the Deputy's co-leader was involved and Deputy Louise O'Reilly on our behalf-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: -----was to get the idea of a public health system on the agenda. That is there now, and it is accepted. It is not coming quick enough, but I think that-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: I hope I live long enough to see it and that we do actually have it. I want to compliment you on your work in this Chamber and also in the various fora. I acknowledge your long years of service; you have fulfilled your duty. Even though we do not agree the whole time and people may have different political priorities, you have really played a great role. Well done for that. I am not...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: As no members wish to say anything else, that concludes the work programme. The committee will now go into private session briefly before adjourning until 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 11 July 2024 to engage with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (4 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: 199. To ask the Minister for Finance if an employer has to facilitate the tax rebate scheme for those who purchase yearly tickets for commuting to work; and in cases in which the employer refuses to facilitate this, the options that are open to the employee. [28932/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Policies (2 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: 187. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Government Department that will have responsibility for covering all costs related to the construction and running of the proposed National Children’s Science Centre [28055/24]