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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Broadband Plan (17 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: 141. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 1 June 2021, his views on the fact that there are no penalties included in the National Broadband Plan; if his attention was drawn to this fact when the contract was signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32271/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Broadband Plan (17 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: 159. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 1 June 2021, if his position on the National Broadband Plan has changed or remains the same as outlined in correspondence (details supplied) of 1 April 2019; and his views on the statement in the reply which outlines that the National Broadband Plan is significantly behind schedule. [32272/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (17 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: 239. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to introduce new legislation to deal with whistle-blower allegations. [27838/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (17 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: 240. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to reform protected disclosure regulations. [27839/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (15 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of settlements that have been made to the Revenue Commissioners by companies or employers due to bogus self-employment and unpaid PRSI in each of the years 2015 to 2020. [31499/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (15 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of inspections of bogus self-employment carried out by the Revenue Commissioners excluding the construction sector in each of the years 2015 to 2020. [31500/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (15 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: 386. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of the restrictions on credit unions regarding the amount a customer can have on deposit; the purpose of the restrictions; and if this will be permanent. [31839/21]

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: They need to be increased. Can we have a response before the summer break, please?

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: Deputy Hourigan and Deputy Catherine Murphy have indicated they want to contribute again. Deputy Murphy can ask one question as Deputy Hourigan is waiting patiently for a reply.

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: Does Deputy Munster have a question?

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. Doyle.

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: The Deputy should be brief.

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: We are up against time.

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: Unfortunately, Deputy Hourigan had to leave the meeting. Mr. Lemass was hoping to reply to her question. I ask that he send a reply to the Deputy and the clerk to the committee.

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. Doyle and his team from the Department for joining us today. I also thank Ms Costello from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for her patience. I thank the staff of the Departments for their work in preparing for today's meeting and the information they provided. I thank the Comptroller and Auditor General and his staff for attending and the support they gave us to...

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: Please do.

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: That is helpful. I wish to revert briefly to the issue of the long-term cost. I was there in the days when rent supplements were first introduced, going back a good few years now. It was a temporary measure to tide people over until they got more permanent accommodation. Then we moved on to RAS and HAP. The spend is now in the region of €1 billion per year. That €1 billion...

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: I am saying I have heard that before. I am not being dismissive, but real work needs to be done in that area. There are options that need to be tapped into. In the area of the income thresholds for social housing, in counties Laois and Offaly, the threshold is €480 for a single applicant. For a couple, the threshold is €503. I can rattle off the numbers up the scale. If...

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: I thank Ms Stapleton for her response. I cannot emphasise the point strongly enough. In respect of tax compliance and landlords, briefly, how does the Department ensure that landlords are tax compliant? We know that the problem of unregistered landlords is fairly widespread. I agree with the witnesses that the information does need to be fed to the RTB by all concerned. How does the...

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 34 - Housing, Planning and Local Government (resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Stanley: Houses will not get built through passing back and forth between the Customs House and local authorities drawings depicting what kind of a hood goes over a front door. We are not going to get houses built that way. Local authorities need to be trusted. There are competent people in local authorities, including engineers and councillors to oversee projects. There are competent management...