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Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: As a politician, it might arise that I am asked questions by an RTÉ presenter about vulture funds, REITs and so on and it subsequently turns out that the presenter has a relationship with somebody in that sector. I am not saying anybody has such a relationship but it is a good example of how it is really important for the public to know what is involved in external contracts.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I have no doubt that 99% of people in RTÉ have that integrity. I would like a response on the issue of foreign travel. The witnesses will have seen the story about Donie O'Sullivan and the decision to cancel his appearance. While that involved a tiny amount of money, it would seem to contest their idea that there are cost savings happening within RTÉ. Will one of the witnesses...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (12 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: After the session this morning, there are many people wondering to where the Committee of Public Accounts goes next. We have been focused in our contributions to date in terms of chronicling what happened, putting together a report and making recommendations. We still have a significant amount of work to do on those elements and the evidence given today will allow us to complete significant...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (12 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: My view is that we should move to compel in any case.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (12 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: We should also explore all possible options with the director general to try to avoid that scenario.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (12 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: That was the unanimous view of the committee when we met yesterday.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (12 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: If we take RTÉ on face value that, to use an American phrase, there is no there there, and there is nothing in this note, that could be the outcome, whether by compellability or otherwise. Either way, we are in a strong position to start to draw together the key strands of the report-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (12 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: -----in order that we do not run out of time. The secretariat has done a significant job on our behalf in puling all that together. The committee may require a number of meetings in private session to start drafting and amending that report.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (12 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 191. To ask the Minister for Health to carry out a review of the decision not to award a medical card to a person (details supplied). [44594/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (11 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 35. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department has cooperated with investigations into historical allegations of abuse in an organisation (details supplied) and alleged cross over with probation service employees. [43965/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (11 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 38. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to address historical allegations of abuse in the Probation Service by a deceased individual and whether an investigation to determine whether abuse was more widespread or should have been detected will take place. [43963/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (10 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 136. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the home carer tax credit to €2000 per annum. [44050/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (10 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 475. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on an operation for a child (details supplied). [43544/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 524. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [43730/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I am sure the Tánaiste will join me in sending our condolences to the family of the lady who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Phibsborough yesterday evening, which involved the large-scale closure of the Phibsboro area. While it was a tragic incident that resulted in this closure, it was not an unpredictable scenario that a large part of the city would have to be closed following...

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2023 (5 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I thank Mr. Gloster and all the witnesses for being with us. As Deputies, we have seen a significant increase in the budget allocated to the HSE in recent years, in part because of initial spending in response to Covid-19. In many cases, however, much spending has been embedded. We are now at a point where we are spending more than €23 billion. As the body responsible for managing...

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2023 (5 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: As the Accounting Officer, it is Mr. Gloster's job to see it all goes well.

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2023 (5 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Mr. Gloster outlined a number of areas which have resulted in the increase. The Comptroller and Auditor General also highlighted the area of section 38 and 39 organisations - the overall oversight. I should not mix up billions, but it is €6 billion-odd.

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2023 (5 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Yes, and that represents a huge percentage of the overall €23 billion budget, yet that sector would say to us that, because of the pay disparity issues, there are very significant challenges in terms of service delivery. Is the model of using section 38 and 39 organisations fit for purpose? Along with the challenges those organisations have financially, the disparity between grades...

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2023 (5 Oct 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Absolutely.