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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: I have a question before I let Deputy Neville back in on this issue. I was a member of the original committee dealing with housing and homelessness before the Government was formed and at that time it was difficult to ascertain the cost of building a house. Mr. Parlon stated that 45% of the cost of building is the hard cost, 40% is tax related, including VAT and so on, and there are then...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: Mr. Parlon addressed the undersupply of housing and all members know there is a huge issue in the country in that regard. He also discussed the fast-track planning that decreased a period of approximately two and a half years to perhaps just over a year. Does he get a sense of the required urgency from the Department? We get it from the Minister but does he get it from the Department?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: Are there people in Mr. Parlon's industry who will build affordable houses as opposed to social housing or other accommodation? Affordable housing is what we are missing. Does the CIF have people in the industry-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: Mr. Cummins referred to inspections by EHOs. He said that one official might arrive in the morning to check something and another might arrive in the afternoon to check something else and, therefore, there is a lack of joined-up thinking. Are there fees associated with those inspections?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: Would Mr. Stapleton like to contribute at this point? I was going to ask about wind and solar energy but it has already been addressed. Mr. Stapleton said there is a lack of skilled workers. Is it specific to one type of farming such as the dairy industry or is it across all sectors?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: I thank all the witnesses. That concludes our discussion for today. I thank all the witnesses for coming in and engaging with the committee. The exchange was very informative. We will invite the witnesses back when we produce our document, which I believe will happen at the start of February. We will have the launch on Thursday of our document on the non-EEA crew in the Irish fishing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: The joint committee is now adjourned until January 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (12 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: 181. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will be considered for an application for summer works scheme 2018 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52996/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (7 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: 186. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the planned roll-out of fibre optic broadband will commence in areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52422/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (7 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: 214. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of units operated by charities (details supplied); the number of permanent staff; the number of volunteers, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52320/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (7 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: 215. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of units operated by charities (details supplied) that have closed due to lack of funding from 2010 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52321/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (7 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: 216. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to fund the re-opening of the Waterford unit operated by a charity that closed on 1 December 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52322/17]

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (6 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when in silent mode. The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the Supplementary Estimate for the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation for 2017, referred by the Dáil to this committee on 21 November with an instruction...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (6 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (6 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: The Minister mentioned initial funding of €23 million from her Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Did she also mention a sum of €300 million?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (6 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: Is it expected that the scheme will be rolled out immediately? Will €300 million be available next year from which businesses will be able to borrow?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (6 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: It is fantastic that loans ranging from €25,000 are available because some businesses may find it very difficult to secure smaller loans but easier to access larger amounts of finance.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (6 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: Companies that try to access loans will have to be affected by Brexit, but will it be very onerous or difficult for them to secure a loan? People sometimes find that they have to jump through hoops to access funding. Is there any information in that regard?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (6 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: I have heard much about it. Subhead B5 relates to the programme of research in third level institutions. There will be an additional €12 million, which will reduce the outstanding commitment in cycle 5. The Department restates there is currently approximately €24.5 million in outstanding commitments. Is that before or after the Supplementary Estimate of €12 million...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (6 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: Is it hoped the final instalment will be paid next year?