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Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Do your job, Acting Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, and his officials to our meeting. We will be engaging with the Minister on the Special EU Programmes Body, SEUPB. Before we begin, I am obliged to read a housekeeping note on privilege. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I might as well complete my question before I move on. The next speakers will be Deputy Richmond, Deputy Ó Murchú and Senator Chambers, in that order. Is there any scope to broaden the projects that might be considered beyond simply the Border region? Obviously, peacebuilding can be done on an all-island basis. How does the Minister envisage the programme dovetailing or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Minister. I am going to move on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Senator. I have a brief follow-up question on that. On the finalisation of the INTERREG and PEACE programmes, has the Minister any indication of what quantity of money is awaiting drawdown as of now? If not, it is something he might come back to us on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: That is very good. Does anyone else have a question? I have one thing to ask of the Minister. Perhaps in the process of the roll-out of the new programmes his office might give updates periodically to the committee, so we can follow it and maybe be in a position to invite him back if we need updates during the roll-out, if that is acceptable to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Very good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Harkin wishes to pose a question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Does Deputy Harkin have a further question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Thank you Ms Clynes. I am going to -----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Ó Murchú has form in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister has agreed to update the committee as these matters flesh themselves out, as the Commission approves and the applications come in. We are very grateful to the Minister and his team for that. I am going to abuse my position in the chair somewhat now. The Minister referenced his availability to talk to us about the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, BAR, fund and I have one brief...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: It will come as no surprise that Rosslare is of interest to me

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I am sure that will not be a challenge.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: That would be great and perhaps the Minister could come before the committee on another date to discuss that specifically.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Minister and his officials for their attendance. That concludes our discussions on the SEUPB.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Minister. I open now to any member who wishes to indicate. While members are thinking I may pose a question. I have some familiarity with the programme. I was privileged to co-chair the SEUPB for five years. It is an extraordinarily valuable initiative. It has now reached a substantial mass of money. I have two questions for the Minister. Will the Minister explain the...