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- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: I remind all those in attendance to ensure their mobile phones are in silent mode or switched off. The committee has elected Deputy McAuliffe as Leas-Chathaoirleach. I congratulate the Deputy and look forward to working closely with him over the course of our important work ahead. I will explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practice of the Houses as regards...
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: I have a couple of concluding questions. On the implications for missing the fifteenth revised timeline, are there any financial consequences for missing that deadline? It was referenced in real terms. Mr. Gunning made reference to the three levers that are open to the development board but what are the financial consequences, if any, for the missing the latest timeline?
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: I appreciate that. The 16 top claims that Mr. Gunning referenced equate to approximately €800 million. Can we get a note on the breakdown of what the cost is of each of those 16 claims - I am not looking for specific detail - and whether any of those subject to the High Court proceedings to which he alluded?
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: None of those 16-----
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: Mr. Gunning will provide that note. I would appreciate that. To go back to surgeon A, one of the most damning statements I have heard today is that this individual is responsible across all of those reviews. I wish to get a little more detail. What is the nature of that individual's contract? It was stated that he is out on leave since late 2023 in receipt of full salary. What is that...
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: Maybe we can get a note on that. I would appreciate that. With specific reference to surgeon A, is that individual subject to any other investigations or reviews currently?
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: Is the report to the Medical Council relating to the hip dysplasia operations?
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: Springs. Have other reviews or issues been brought to CHI's concern?
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: Is that a live investigation with the Medical Council at the moment?
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: I appreciate that. On the issue of staffing, what will be the full complement of staff required for the new hospital when it opens eventually? Hopefully June 2026 will be that date. There was reference made -----
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: Ms. Nugent does not have a-----
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: Have concerns been expressed to the CHI by the representative organisations of nurses and doctors on the ability to be able to staff the new hospital when it is open?
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: Anecdotally is different from reality-----
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: Is Ms Nugent confident that CHI will be able to recruit a full complement of nursing staff once the hospital is opened?
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: Is Ms Nugent confident?
- Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)
John Brady: On that note, we will leave it at that. I thank our witnesses and the staff of CHI, the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board, Department of Health and the HSE for their work involved in preparing for today's meeting. I also thank the Comptroller and Auditor General and his staff for attending and assisting the committee in its deliberations. Is it agreed that the clerk to the...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (22 May 2025)
John Brady: 168. To ask the Minister for Finance the length of time vehicles can remain untaxed under the temporary vehicle registration tax exemption in the case of those coming from Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26389/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 May 2025)
John Brady: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be opening an ASD class in the 2025-2026 academic year; if not, if the school will be opening one for the 2026-2027 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26570/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (22 May 2025)
John Brady: 293. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will implement criminal checks for citizens from visa-free countries travelling to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26390/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (20 May 2025)
John Brady: 341. To ask the Minister for Finance whether he intends to extend the help-to-buy scheme to first-time buyers purchasing second-hand properties; if he will provide a timeline for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25719/25]