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Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak to the Bill, which aims to secure the future of Ireland's small businesses via the examiner process. Although there are many laudable aspects in this proposed legislation, there are others that may well be impractical, given the short interval in which an examiner must work. That is why the Government is unable to support this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 726. To ask the Minister for Health when a dental clinic will be restored in Loughrea, County Galway; his plans to ensure that children in south Galway have proper access to dental services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5539/14]

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I note a new policy initiative allowing business on heritage areas or sites. When was that announced? What is the take-up so far?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Does the Office of Public Works have any projection of what jobs total might emerge?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Does the OPW have any idea of the potential earnings? If someone comes in, there will be a contract.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I understand that last year the numbers were up for heritage areas. Is that the case?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Was the revenue down?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Was it up in the same way as the numbers? Was there a direct correlation?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Ms McGrath referred to the EU Presidency. What was the total cost?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Was that as projected or was it over?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: It cost €11 million. Does the OPW have a comparative figure from the last time we held the EU Presidency?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: That indicates a major saving.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I have two brief and final questions on the accounts. I am looking for an explanation more than anything else. One programme relates to Áras an Uachtaráin. How many staff does the OPW cover for in the Áras?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Has that number gone up or down?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: What other costs arise at Áras an Uachtaráin? Does it have its own Vote?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: The OPW expenditure relates only to the staff. Is that the position?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: What is the cost for maintaining the facility?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Is there a set cost or does it go up and down each year?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I note another point from looking through the accounts relating to Glasnevin Cemetery and what is coming up in 2016. There is a reference to a major €25 million scheme of restoration at Glasnevin Cemetery. Initially, it was allocated a grant of €2.5 million. Was that simply a starting allocation?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Connaughton: The project is not running over or costing more. Is that the case?