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Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Chapter 12 - Financial Impact of Cyber Security Attack (9 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: How do we retain them in the country to work in the service? They do not have to stay here for life. We know and accept that, in medical practice, people travel, particularly those who want to become consultants and go on to advanced areas of practising medicine. They need to get international experience. I would argue that, as was exposed in the "RTÉ Investigates" programme...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Chapter 12 - Financial Impact of Cyber Security Attack (9 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: The critical point is retention. The next time Mr. Watt appears before the Committee of Public Accounts I will ask him about that. If we do not deal with it, we will not deal with the problem.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (9 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: 34. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department is undertaking research into providing an enlarged school meals programme for national and post-primary education; and if estimates are available on the costings of such an undertaking. [5104/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (9 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: 74. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider allocating additional resources in Cork; if he will address a growing shortfall of childcare facilities in areas experiencing substantial housing and population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4453/23]

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: I do not want to go over ground that has been covered by other committee members. I have concerns about the rate of progress in addressing the GP crisis in Ireland. Unfortunately, in many areas of the country, particularly in more rural communities in my constituency - and I will resist the urge to name towns and geographical areas - there is a chronic shortage of GPs. I would like to...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: I will ask about the retention of medical graduates in Ireland. A recent episode of "RTÉ Investigates" examined the serious issue that we are haemorrhaging well-trained and qualified healthcare professionals to places such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand. I have raised this matter at the committee in that past. Wages and conditions are enormous factors. At some stage, this issue...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: The question must be asked about how many doctors the HSE estimates it will take to fulfil needs in GP care. Are there estimates of how many additional GPs need to be hired? Even looking at the basics such as out-of-hours GP services, the likes of SouthDoc and other emergency out-of-hours services are at breaking point in respect of the services they are able to offer. I could give my own...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: 16. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his Department’s plans in relation to further investment to update and procure new aircraft for the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5102/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: 37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his Department’s position on the challenges of retaining qualified maritime engineers and service personnel in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5103/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: 153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and post-primary schools that have access to home school liaison services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5105/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: I appreciate that despite originally declining to comment, Applus has made time to do so now in relation to the issues with NCT testing. I want to express a great deal of disappointment and anger about how we have reached this position. I do not know where to start, with the Road Safety Authority or with Applus. The headline of an article by Philip Ryan on the front page of theIrish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: I will cut across Mr. Synnott there because I have some information. Many people who work within the NCT system have contacted me over the past couple of weeks. Some of them do not have positive things to say about the company. I will give one example. The company cancelled a Christmas party one year and offered the staff €10 for a Christmas lunch.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: A tenner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: One would not go into a filling station and buy a wrap and a bottle of Coke for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: The company went all the way to the Philippines to find staff.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: Mr. Synnott does not think the company has an issue looking after its current employees.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: Treating employees is obviously incredibly important. Reference was made to the great resignation, which has impacted many parts of the commercial world and the State. Many people realised the importance of treating employees with respect and dignity, and looking after them. On the advertised roles, I see Applus is advertising for roles in a salary range from €35,000 up to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: Did somebody from the RSA go to Manila with Applus or did Applus staff go on their own?