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Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I think it happened once in Naas. I stand to be corrected.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: That just shows us how-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I asked one question very clearly. Can Mr. Doyle commit to doing some analysis on the obligations around the Oireachtas meetings with chief executives? Can he analyse all 31 local authorities in this country and come back to me and this committee with a comprehensive report on how many local authorities are living up to that? I want to hear about that. That was one of the issues that was...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: Mr. Doyle might answer the question I asked first, if he does not mind.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: That is a very easy "Yes" or "No" answer.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: Is that a "Yes"?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I am sorry to interrupt, but I want to be specific. Is it in relation to new builds of private properties?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I would not expect Mr. Kelly to have it on the spot, but if he could come back to me on that I would appreciate it.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 3 - Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank Mr. Kelly.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: 26. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his targets for new social and affordable housing in the east Cork area for 2022; and the progress that has been made in reaching those targets to date. [32960/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: 68. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to incentivise right-sizing on a voluntary basis, especially for those whose accommodation is too big for their needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33233/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if approval will be given to a person (details supplied) who is applying for a passport that needs to be valid for more than two years due to visa requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33235/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: 118. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passports which have been printed per county to date in 2022, in tabular form; the number of applications that remain to be approved; the position regarding staff being employed in the Passport Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33234/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Works Councils and Related Irish Legislation: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I welcome the witnesses. This has been a very informative discussion. The ERC represent a really interesting opportunity for the State to bring in additional visitors to the country which is positive for our hospitality industry in general. What level of preparation and costs would these events entail? How many delegates would attend generally? We are dealing with major international...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Works Councils and Related Irish Legislation: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: That is very interesting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Works Councils and Related Irish Legislation: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: I would appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Works Councils and Related Irish Legislation: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: That is fascinating. I think that because of Brexit, there has been a change of circumstances in the UK. A significant number of these are based in the UK, under the legal remits that were formerly in place when it was a member of the EU. There is now an opportunity to bring those from the UK and into Ireland. As the witnesses pointed out, spreading these around the country could benefit...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Works Councils and Related Irish Legislation: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: Looking at the existing legal framework in Ireland, would the witnesses say that we do not really have the strongest dispute resolution mechanisms? The former Labour Court chair, Kevin Duffy, devised a simple model that can be used within the existing WRC framework. It is based more on mediation than arbitration. Is there any legislation that we as politicians and legislators need to tease...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (21 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: 18. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her Department’s strategy to attract an increased number of tourists in view of the increased number of direct sailings from Ireland to mainland Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32423/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (21 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: 40. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she intends to publish the Future of Media Commission report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32422/22]