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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I acknowledge the efforts of the Minister, Deputy Harris, and the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, in delivering for further and higher education in the budget. I have received several questions on the availability of supports for part-time students who cannot access SUSI grants. It is crucial to address this to ensure inclusivity, accessibility and equal educational chances for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is very positive to hear of this additional part-time fee-support scheme, which will be an enormous boost for those who wish to enter part-time education while juggling work and family commitments. These additional grants will help with the expenses of textbooks, course supplies and other academic resources which play a crucial role. It is important that the Minister is backing part-time...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: In his opening response, the Minister spoke about broadening the access to education for families who may be impacted by poverty, etc. This is a very worthwhile scheme. Broadening the support to part-time learners underscores the importance of continuous education. It is crucial that we continue to nurture our flexible workforce which is vital for our economic advancement and also for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Facilities (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I concur with other Members on the real need for increased sporting facilities within each of our constituencies. I thank the Minister of State for visiting Castlebar recently to launch a report on the importance of sport within the county town. We have seen the success of the Lough Lannagh project with a new swimming pool, adjacent tennis clubs, walkways and so on. Collaboration with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 31. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on the impacts of stock displacement within the tourism sector, with 30,000 beds now under contract to the Department Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, of which 25,000 are hotel beds; if she will consider a business support scheme in regional areas with the highest occupancy; and...

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I would like to welcome our guests back to the Committee of Public Accounts. They are very welcome. It is safe to say that we all want to see this hospital being built as quickly as possible. We are dealing with children who need better healthcare and certainly better outcomes. This hospital will be revolutionary in terms of access to the future healthcare they all require. I will...

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank Ms Hardiman for that. CHI will take over following the end of the building phase and the technical commissioning. How long will the commissioning programme take?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Sure.

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Will it be until the end of April 2025?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is CHI saying that the hospital will see children being admitted, and the hospital being opened, by April 2025? When does Ms Hardiman expect the hospital to be fully operational for admissions and for public use?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: CHI was allocated a project budget of €300 million. Does that include the commissioning element?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: In terms of the experts CHI has engaged with and the procurement it has entered into, does it feel it will stay within that budget of €300 million to deliver the commissioning programme and have it fully operational?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: What are the estimated or predicted additional costs?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is important that we have an understanding in the Committee of Public Accounts in terms of what that figure could subsequently be.

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is a very important figure on which we would like to have visibility if there are going to be cost overruns. CHI is before the Committee of Public Accounts. This has implications for the taxpayer and we are seeking information on that. I would ask that we get a note from CHI regarding the breakdown of costs.

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I will move on to Mr. Gunning with regard to the contract compliance programme that was submitted to the board by the contractor, BAM. It eventually got one in mid-July. Did the board have any concerns from the one that was submitted in July?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: What were the concerns?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: What changes?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is Mr. Gunning happy and satisfied with the new programme?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Gunning is saying it can be-----