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Published on 18 Apr 2019
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002115-PAC
[Meeting 18 April 2019] Briefing note on the Report into Independent Review of Escalation of Costs of the new Paediatric Hospital
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002115-PAC ()
Published on 11 Apr 2019
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, Health Service Executive 32R002091-PAC
[Meeting 11 April 2019] Response to PAC correspondence dated 3 April requesting a note on appeals closed to include the final agreed figures and the date on which monies were paid or will be paid.
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, Health Service Executive 32R002091-PAC ()
Published on 11 Apr 2019
Correspondence, Maurice Quinn, Secretary General, Department of Defence 32R002087-PAC
[Meeting 11 April 2019] Response to information requested by the Committee regarding expenditure on ships for the Naval Service. This reply is on foot of correspondence from a member of the public who queried such expenditure in light of perceived issues regarding recruitment.
Correspondence, Maurice Quinn, Secretary General, Department of Defence 32R002087-PAC ()
Published on 2 Apr 2019
L&RS Note: Divorce in Ireland – Referendum 2019
An analysis of the proposed referendum on divorce which deals with the ‘living apart’ requirement and the recognition of foreign divorces. [Keywords: justice and crime, people and communities]
Published on 28 Mar 2019
Correspondence, William Beausang, Assistant Secretary, Department of Education 32R002065-PAC
[Meeting 28 March 2019] Information note setting out the Department's position in relation to correspondence from WIT to the PAC in relation to the Independent Review of the Spin-out and Sale of Companies from Telecommunications Software Systems Group at Waterford Institute of Technology
Correspondence, William Beausang, Assistant Secretary, Department of Education 32R002065-PAC ()
Published on 28 Mar 2019
Correspondence, Tom Grady, Chief Executive, MSLETB 32R002031-PAC
[Meeting 28 March 2019] An information note on the operation of the internal audit function and details of any meetings and reports undertaken from 2017 to date
Correspondence, Tom Grady, Chief Executive, MSLETB 32R002031-PAC ()
Published on 28 Mar 2019
Correspondence, Geraldine Larkin, Chief Executive Officer, National Standards Authority of Ireland 32R002054-PAC
[Meeting 28 March 2019] Information note in relation to the NSAI and the Single Public Service Pension Scheme
Published on 28 Mar 2019
Correspondence, Paul Quinn, Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Government Procurement 32R002053-PAC
[Meeting 28 March 2019] Response to further information request (i) copy of the Capital Works Management Framework (ii) note on the required delivery timeline for the National Paediatric Hospital, as per page 9 of your correspondence (iii) copy of the minutes and attendance list for the meeting of the Government Contracts Committee for Construction when the request for a derogation by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board from the standard forms of contracts was considered and agreed
Published on 28 Mar 2019
Correspondence, Donal McManus, CEO, Irish Council for Social Housing 32R002052-PAC
[Meeting 28 March 2019] Follow up to questions raised at PAC meeting 21 February 2019: (i) details regarding security of tenure for clients in ABHs including life tenure and any reduction in tenure in properties acquired under the NAMA scheme (ii) overall staffing levels including staff dealing with housing and accommodation and those providing support services (iii) details regarding the operation of Payment and Availability agreements informanion in relation to local property tax paid by Approved Housing Bodies (iv) note on the number of new builds delivered by the sector in 2018
Correspondence, Donal McManus, CEO, Irish Council for Social Housing 32R002052-PAC ()
Published on 28 Mar 2019
Correspondence, John O'Dwyer, Head of Regulation, BT Ireland 32R002049-PAC
[Meeting 28 March] (i) a note in relation to the Analysis Mason Report outlining which recommendations have been implemented and those which have not (ii) copy of correspondence between the Department and BT where BT expressed an interest in relation to the extension of the Metropolitan Area Networks network in June 2017 (iii) copy of correspondence between the Department and BT in relation to the publication of the Analysis Mason Report
Correspondence, John O'Dwyer, Head of Regulation, BT Ireland 32R002049-PAC ()
Published on 28 Mar 2019
Correspondence, Peter McCarthy, CEO, enet Group 32R002048-PAC
[Meeting 28 March 2019] (i) Copy of the European Commissions decision address to Ireland in respect of the State Aid ruling for the MANs (ii) note on the potential non-recovery of continued investment by enet (iii) note outlining the reporting structure into the DCCAE (iv) note on the "middle mile" nature of the MANs infrastructure
Correspondence, Peter McCarthy, CEO, enet Group 32R002048-PAC ()
Published on 28 Mar 2019
Opening statement, Ian McDonagh, Student
Statement by Ian McDonagh on the progression by members of the Travelling Community to second-level and third-level education
Published on 28 Mar 2019
Correspondence, Dr Mary Lee Rhodes, Head of Regulation, Interim Regulatory Committee 32R002051-PAC
[Meeting 28 March 2019] Notes on: (i) overall staffing levels including the numbers of staff dealing with housing and accommodation and those providing support services (ii) details regarding how many of the 260 Approved Housing Bodies who have signed up to the voluntary code have ensured their financial statements are published and audited within six months of year end (iii) how many of the Approved Housing Bodies do not meet the CRO requirement for publication of accounts within nine months
Published on 27 Mar 2019
Opening statement, Noel Byrne, member, AdVIC (Advocates for victims of homicide)
Statement by Noel Byrne on the detailed scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017
Opening statement, Noel Byrne, member, AdVIC (Advocates for victims of homicide) ()
Published on 26 Mar 2019
Opening statement, Feargal Brougham, Vice – President, Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO)
Statement by Feargal Brougham on the progression by members of the Travelling Community to second-level and third-level education
Published on 26 Mar 2019
Opening statement, Maria Joyce, Coordinator, National Traveller Women's Forum
Statement by Maria Joyce on the progression by members of the Travelling Community to second-level and third-level education
Opening statement, Maria Joyce, Coordinator, National Traveller Women's Forum ()
Published on 26 Mar 2019
Opening statement, Nessa White, General Secretary, Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI)
Statement by Nessa White on the the progression by members of the Travelling Community to second-level and third-level education
Opening statement, Nessa White, General Secretary, Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) ()
Published on 26 Mar 2019
Opening statement, Elva O'Callaghan, Co-Ordinator, Yellow Flag Programme
Statement by Elva O'Callaghan on the progression by members of the Travelling Community to second-level and third-level education
Opening statement, Elva O'Callaghan, Co-Ordinator, Yellow Flag Programme ()
Published on 26 Mar 2019
Opening statement, Martin Collins, Co-Director, Pavee Point
Statement by Martin Collins on the progression by members of the Travelling Community to second-level and third-level education
Opening statement, Martin Collins, Co-Director, Pavee Point ()
Published on 26 Mar 2019
Opening statement, Bernard Joyce, Director, Irish Traveller Movement
Statement by Bernard Joyce on the progression by members of the Travelling Community to second-level and third-level education
Opening statement, Bernard Joyce, Director, Irish Traveller Movement ()
Published on 14 Mar 2019
Annual Report on the operation of the European Union (Scrutiny) Act 2002 - 1 January 2018
Joint Committee on European Union Affairs Annual Report on the operation of the European Union (Scrutiny) Act 2002
Annual Report on the operation of the European Union (Scrutiny) Act 2002 - 1 January 2018 ()
Published on 7 Mar 2019
Correspondence, Aidan O'Driscoll, Secretary General, Department of Justice and Equality 32R002021-PAC
[Meeting 7 March 2019] Note on the number of people who are not covered by free legal aid in cases before the Circuit Court, High Court or Supreme Court
Published on 7 Mar 2019
Correspondence, Aidan O'Driscoll, Secretary General, Department of Justice and Equality 32R002019-PAC
[Meeting 7 March 2019] Note on the operation of the criminal justice operational hub including the timetable for its completion
Published on 7 Mar 2019
Correspondence, Maria Browne, Chief State Solicitor, Office of the Chief State Solicitor 32R002016-PAC
[Meeting 7 March 2019] (i) Breakdown of the annual operating costs for the Cost Recovery Unit (ii) A breakdown of the number of vacancies within the CSSO; including the length of time the vacancies have been open (iii) A note on the process for lottery grant approval in the CSSO, including a breakdown of the number of cases involved and any issues which can delay the approval of the grants
Published on 7 Mar 2019
Correspondence Barry Donoghue, Deputy Director, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions 32R002013-PAC
[Meeting 7 March 2019] Notes on: (i) Fees paid to counsel (ii) National agencies with the capacity to prosecute (iii) Delegation of prosecuting authority to An Garda Síochána (IV) Outcome of prosecutions
Published on 5 Mar 2019
Opening statement, Niall O’Keeffe, Trócaire
Statement by Niall O’Keeffe on the refugee situation in Syria and related matters
Published on 1 Mar 2019
Register of Members' Interests - Seanad Éireann
Register of interests of members of Seanad Éireann in respect of the registration period 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018
Published on 28 Feb 2019
Correspondence, John McCarthy, Dept of Housing, Planning and Local Government 32R002014-PAC
[Meeting 28 February 2019] (i) Breakdown of the number of people on Housing Assistance Payment (ii) A note on the number of exclusions of all those identified under the criteria (iii) A breakdown of all those on the housing assistance payment who are on the transfer list
Correspondence, John McCarthy, Dept of Housing, Planning and Local Government 32R002014-PAC ()
Published on 28 Feb 2019
L&RS Note: Private Rental Sector: A comparative study
This note provides a comparative analysis of the private rental sector across selected EU countries and Australia, and is intended to be read in conjunction with the L&RS Bill Digest on Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2018.
Published on 21 Feb 2019
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R001977-PAC
[Meeting 21 February 2019] National Children's Hospital: note on any involvement of PriceWaterhouseCooper with BAM Ireland
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R001977-PAC ()
Published on 14 Feb 2019
Correspondence, Rhonda Evans, National Paediatric Hospital Development Board 32R001954-PAC
[Meeting 14 February 2019] (Item 1) A breakdown of the money spent under the ‘Communications 2017’ heading by the board • (Item 2) Mazars Report on preliminary observations in relation to the construction of the new children’s hospital December 2018 • (Item 3) A copy of the minutes from the Executive meeting attended by the Procurement Department relating to the relative advantages and disadvantages of the two-stage tendering process • (Item 4) A note as to when the different committees became aware of cost escalations/cost reporting in the summer of 2018 • (Item 5) A copy of the minutes of the Finance Subcommittee for the months April to August 2018 • (Item 6) A note on the preliminary design team for the NPH
Correspondence, Rhonda Evans, National Paediatric Hospital Development Board 32R001954-PAC ()
Published on 14 Feb 2019
Correspondence, Pamela Carter, Principal Officer, Department of Health 32R001952-PAC
[Meeting 14 February 2019] Response to PAC information request: (i) breakdown of the schedule of costs showing the increase from €1.433 billion to €1.7 billion (ii) detailed note on the different options facing the Department prior to the commencement of Phase B, in terms of approving BAM for Phase B, the possibility of retendering for Phase B separately to Phase A, or the possibility to redesign/de-scoping the planned build (iii) copy of the project review carried out by the Department in respect of the failure of the site at the Mater Hospital (iv) breakdown of the Operating Costs of the Hospital over the first ten years
Correspondence, Pamela Carter, Principal Officer, Department of Health 32R001952-PAC ()
Published on 14 Feb 2019
Correspondence, Graham Doyle, Secretary General, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport 32R001951-PAC
[Meeting 14 February 2019] Information note on: procedures and processses in place for granting money under the SCP and through Sport Ireland
Published on 14 Feb 2019
Correspondence, Julie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland 32R001938-PAC
[Meeting 14 February 2019] Note outlining Enterprise Ireland's full investment in FeedHenry, including its involvement in supporting and contributing to the commercialisation of the project including related research
Correspondence, Julie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland 32R001938-PAC ()
Published on 13 Feb 2019
Register of Members' Interests - Dáil Éireann
Register of interests of members Dáil Éireann in respect of the registration period 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018.
Published on 7 Feb 2019
Correspondence, Rhonda Evans, National Paediatric Hospital Development Board 32R001918-PAC
[Meeting 7 February 2019] (i) note on Children's Hospital costs (ii) listing of independent and internal corporate reports
Correspondence, Rhonda Evans, National Paediatric Hospital Development Board 32R001918-PAC ()
Published on 31 Jan 2019
Correspondence, John McCarthy, Secretary General, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government 32R001892-PAC
[Meeting 31 January 2019] Information including: (i) date when the report from the review group examining the fragmented nature of funding for local authorities from the different depts will be available (ii) Inspections of properties under the HAP scheme (iii) note on the nubmer of landlords in receipt of HAP at present (iv) the greatest number of properties for which a landlord is receiving the HAP (v) the number of landlords in receipt of HAP working through agencies
Published on 31 Jan 2019
Briefing Note, Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Health 32R001899-PAC
[Meeting 31 January 2019] Briefing on the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board Financial Statements 2017
Briefing Note, Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Health 32R001899-PAC ()
Published on 29 Jan 2019
L&RS Note: School complaints - current procedures and proposed changes
This Note sets out current school complaints procedures, and looks at the role of individual schools, the Department of Education and Skills, the Office of the Ombudsman for Children, the Ombudsman, and the Teaching Council. [Keyword: Education]
L&RS Note: School complaints - current procedures and proposed changes ()
Published on 24 Jan 2019
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R001847-PAC
[Meeting 24 January 2019] Briefing note in regard to the business cases put forward by Section 38 Organisations regarding non adherence to government pay policy
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R001847-PAC ()
Published on 24 Jan 2019
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education 32R001846-PAC
[Meeting 24 January 2019] Notes on: 1) the allocation of places on school buses, the non-usage of allocated seats and the issue of children not being able to get seats on buses where there are emply but allocated seats 2) the number of cases taken against Bus Eireann by children and their families, information of the legal costs associated with these cases and whether they are handled inhouse, by a legal firm or the State Claims Agency 3)The maximum travelling and waiting times and distances for children 4) the Special Transport Grant includin:g details in the maximum and minimum and average grant levels available 5) The closing balance of the Reserve was €11.2m as stated in the C&AG Report. It has reduced to €6.7m in 2018. What is the itemised expenditure on the Reserve that brought about this reduction? 6) Non recurrent charges applied by the Bus Eireann against the unused surplus and accepted by the Department since 2011 included €3.4m as a "contribution to capital investment". What is the breakdown of this figure? 7) Are there regional cost differences in regard to route servicing? What is the most expensive and the least efficient area? Can Bus Eireann provide information on the variations without naming the regions?
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education 32R001846-PAC ()
Published on 24 Jan 2019
Opening statement, Niall Cody, Chairman, Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Statement by Niall Cody on Engagement on (i) Brexit Preparedness and (ii) Employment-related Taxation Matters
Opening statement, Niall Cody, Chairman, Office of the Revenue Commissioners ()
Published on 17 Jan 2019
Correspondence, Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Health 32R001799-PAC
[Meeting 17 January 2019] Notes on: (i) the profile on infection between primary claimants and others (ii) the Health Research Board drug prevalence study (iii) a breakdown of the administrative costs of the Hepatitis C tribunal including the legal costs, compensation etc for 2017 (iv) the 75 primary claimants
Correspondence, Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Health 32R001799-PAC ()
Published on 17 Jan 2019
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R001798-PAC
[Meeting 17 January 2019] Notes on: (i) the development of national screening guidelines for Hep C (ii) the reviews that have been carried out and the lessons learned from these reviews and a specific note on the outcomes of the report on Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe (iii) an update on the changes being made in relation to clinical assessment (iv) copy of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre epidemiology report in numerical format (v) the project team established to examine local reviews 2. HSE Annual Epidemiological Report Hep C 2017
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R001798-PAC ()
Published on 17 Jan 2019
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Office of the Revenue Commissioners 32R001820-PAC
[Meeting 17 January 2019] Information on the legal costs arising to Revenue in prosecuting cases of tobacco offences in 2016, 2017 and 2018
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Office of the Revenue Commissioners 32R001820-PAC ()
Published on 17 Jan 2019
Correspondence, Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Health 32R001810-PAC
[Meeting 17 January 2019] Notes on (i) providing the profile on infection between primary claimants and others (ii) the Health Research Board drug prevalence study (iii) a breakdown of the administrative costs of the Hepatitis C tribunal including the legal costs, compensation etc for 2017 (iv) the 75 primary claimants
Correspondence, Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Health 32R001810-PAC ()