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Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: In the climate of today, which is very different from that of two or three years ago and where the values set down here are €391 million as per 2020 instead of €399 million, which were the seed and venture capital, SVC, funds, as of 2021, all I am trying to get an answer to is where we are in today's climate. In terms of the investments that Enterprise Ireland has made, what...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: To be more generic, are there particular sectors that with the benefit of hindsight, Enterprise Ireland may wish to outline where there are significant substantial risks?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: I suppose tech, and some consulting firms.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: My own logic and auspices on this is that at the end of the day, when you are involved in investing obviously it is a very well-educated gamble from Mr. Clancy's particular point of view. I understand that. I am not being critical. I just want to get an idea, from the taxpayers' point of view, of where those growing risks are. I would be delighted to hear from Mr. Sherry as well.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: We are in a world that moves incredibly fast. The pandemic showed how quickly things can be done economically. There are certain cities around the world where there has been very forward and progressive thinking on the part of administrations. Miami is one example that is really rising in the ranks. In the next 15 to 20 years, Poland will have a higher standard of living than the UK. In...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 32. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding ongoing developments to improve the quality and quantity of accommodation for service personnel in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13209/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the Commission on Defence report; the steps are being taken to implement its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13210/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (23 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update in relation to the DEIS programme; if further expansion of DEIS is being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13211/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (23 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason three schools in Youghal, County Cork did not qualify for DEIS status at a post-primary and primary level despite the fourth school being awarded DEIS status on an appeal to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13212/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: I nominate Senator Gerry Horkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: I congratulate the Minister of State. I believe this is his first appearance before us since his appointment. I wish him well. He was fantastic in his previous Department and I hope he brings the same level of enthusiasm and energy to the Department of Transport. I have been raising a certain matter for some time. The NCT system is appalling. As displayed at this committee, there has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: Turning away from the NCT and the operator, the RSA's remit over driver tests and permit application times is causing deep-felt frustration across the country. The waiting time for driver tests is causing a great deal of damage to 17-year-olds and 18-year-olds who need to get their first learner's permits and licences so that they can get on the road for reasons of employment. We are in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Good Friday Agreement (21 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: We must reiterate in this House the international focus on the DUP's actions and why it needs to change its position. The President of the United States will be in Northern Ireland in less than three weeks. It is imperative that people realise, not just in the North but across the European Union, within the United Kingdom and here in Ireland, that they need to just get on with the business....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Good Friday Agreement (21 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: I refer to what has been said by my colleagues and I refer to the DUP and its ongoing opposition to progress when it comes to the Windsor Framework. Have the Department or the Minister explained to the DUP the potential damage this could do, not alone to its reputation but to the stability of the peace process in Northern Ireland? It is very unfortunate the DUP seems to be the only major...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Good Friday Agreement (21 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding ongoing negotiations to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland in view of recent progress on the Windsor Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13207/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: I wish to ask about the free school meals programme. Some 148,800 pupils avail of this vital programme, which is very much supported by the good work of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys. However, there are areas of the country, including in my constituency, particularly in Youghal, where students do not have access to it in secondary schools or in some of the primary...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (21 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 105. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has considered plans for an official event to mark the 60th anniversary of the visit of President John F Kennedy to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13208/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 70. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications from the Cork East constituency that were accepted into the ACRES scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11968/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 90. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable housing commencements in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11966/23]