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Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: Prior to the decision at that meeting on 5 April 2019, what engagement had been taken?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: For this particular site, where a decision was taken to spend €8.4 million of taxpayers’ money on a site that was zoned for retail, not for educational purposes, civic amenity or anything else, what engagement had there been with the local authority with regard to the zoning of the site and the prospect of having a change from retail purposes to educational? Was there any due...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: On this site.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: Limerick City and County Council had given approval or had stated it was willing to look at changing the zoning of this site, so there was engagement and commitment there from the council. Before the decision was taken by UL to spend over €8 million of taxpayers’ money, a commitment was sought and obtained from the council.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: That will apply retrospectively to the decision being taken.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: It is clear that Professor Mey is in no way culpable for the mistakes of the past, but the attitude adopted here today has been less than helpful or forthcoming. There have been evasive answers to legitimate questions put by members to Professor Mey and her colleagues. I will make one recommendation. I hope the witnesses have the receipts for the media consultants they engaged in...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: One of Arup's conclusions was that the structural frame is unlikely to have been designed to support a further seven to eight storey office building overhead; so a few weeks after that decision was taken, we have clear evidence based on fact that the site was not suitable. The value of the site was based on the potential to develop the existing building. Am I right in saying that?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: We are talking speculatively, okay. I will talk about fact. Professor Mey has said repeatedly that a master plan is being looked at. What does that look like in relation to the structure on site now? Does it envisage demolishing that and a total rebuild?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: On it being retendered for the third time, the governing authority authorised that in December and the gross cost is estimated at €34 million. The original estimation was €18 million. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: I had an opportunity to look at daft.ie. I am sure Professor Mey is aware of it. It lists a site in Limerick city for sale as we speak: it is a 0.8 acre site, about a ten minute walk from the site we are talking about, the Dunnes Stores site, and has full planning permission. The value of that site is €375,000. It is a city centre location. Is Professor Mey surprised at that?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

John Brady: I am trying to show everything that has been established, including the failure to have due diligence and proper governance, has cost extraordinary amounts of money to the taxpayer. The witnesses have not been able to put a figure on it. I hope they will come back before the committee. A site still has not been developed. UL is still working on a master plan. The cost is over €8...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

John Brady: What actions will Government take to address the immediate crisis in the service? That means providing money to address these major issues.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

John Brady: Because of constraints put on him by the Government.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

John Brady: No answer.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

John Brady: Last November, Sinn Féin brought forward a motion with proposals to help to address the recruitment and retention crisis within the retained fire service. It was voted down by the Government. At the time, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, said he was serious about addressing the issues and said he would take action. A report has been...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2023)

John Brady: 3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) can be processed in advance of their upcoming travel date as all necessary supporting documentation has been received by the Passport Office and it will be the applicant's first time travelling abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23355/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2023)

John Brady: 4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) can be processed in advance of their upcoming travel date as all necessary supporting documentation has been received by the Passport Office and it will be the applicant's first time travelling abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23356/23]

Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

John Brady: The sole motivation of bringing forward this important legislation is the full implementation of international law and holding those who breach international law to account. What I have heard tonight from the Government is a delay and when justice is delayed, justice is denied. The Palestinian people have already had 75 years of justice being denied and the Government is now saying, "What...

Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 May 2023)

John Brady: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The symbolism of this Bill coming before the Dáil the day after the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, is a reminder of the long and ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people and the failure of the international community to deliver justice. The Bill is designed to compel the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund to divest itself of all...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 May 2023)

John Brady: 144. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the status of a passport renewal of a person (details supplied) as the applicant's target issue date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22648/23]