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Foilsithe ar 23 Meith 2022
Opening statement, Mary Cahill, Climate Action Officer, Wicklow County Council
Statement by Mary Cahill on Public Petition Number P00008/22 “Ban herbicides in public areas” from Mr James Walsh (resumed)
Opening statement, Mary Cahill, Climate Action Officer, Wicklow County Council ()
Foilsithe ar 12 Beal 2022
Opening statement, James Walsh, Petitioner
Statement by James Walsh on Public Petition Number P00008/22 “Ban herbicides in public areas” from Mr James Walsh
Foilsithe ar 25 Aib 2022
Correspondence, Peter Walsh, Chief Executive, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, R1207 PAC33
Information requested by the Committee during PAC meeting 06 April 2022
Correspondence, Peter Walsh, Chief Executive, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, R1207 PAC33 ()
Foilsithe ar 8 Feabh 2022
Opening statement, Joe Hackett Secretary General Department of Foreign Affairs
Statement by Joe Hackett on Review into workplace arrangements in Iveagh House 17/06/2020
Opening statement, Joe Hackett Secretary General Department of Foreign Affairs ()
Foilsithe ar 8 Feabh 2022
Opening statement, Minister Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Department of Foreign Affairs
Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on Review into workplace arrangements in Iveagh House 17/06/2020
Foilsithe ar 10 Samh 2021
Opening statement, Paul Savage, Assistant Secretary General, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Statement by Paul Savage on Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Foilsithe ar 8 Samh 2021
Correspondence, Ken Spratt, Secretary General, Department of Transport, R0871 PAC33
Information requested by the Committee providing detailed notes on Metrolink, DART line extension and underground, All Ireland Strategic Rail Review and BusConnects
Correspondence, Ken Spratt, Secretary General, Department of Transport, R0871 PAC33 ()
Foilsithe ar 27 MFómh 2021
Correspondence, Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, R0788 PAC33
Information requested by the Committee in its letter dated 6 July 2021 arising from the meeting dated 22 June 2021 in relation to data centres and Ireland's electricity grid.
Foilsithe ar 20 MFómh 2021
Correspondence, Mark Griffin, Secretary General Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications R0613 PAC33
Further information requested by the Committee arising from the PAC meeting on 22 January 2021.
Foilsithe ar 8 MFómh 2021
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills PAC-R-2042
Briefing note for PAC meeting dated 10 December 2015
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills PAC-R-2042 ()
Foilsithe ar 8 MFómh 2021
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills PAC-R-1984
Information provided following meeting dated 22 October 2015 regarding the sign off of audited accounts (Mary Immaculate College)
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills PAC-R-1984 ()
Foilsithe ar 7 MFómh 2021
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education PAC-R-1709
Information requested by the Committee arising from the PAC meeting dated 22 January 2015
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education PAC-R-1709 ()
Foilsithe ar 7 MFómh 2021
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills PAC-R-1665
Opening statement for PAC meeting 22 January 2015
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills PAC-R-1665 ()
Foilsithe ar 3 MFómh 2021
Correspondence, Mark Griffin, Secretary General, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications R0398 PAC33
Information requested by the Committee arising from the PAC meeting on 22 January 2021
Foilsithe ar 21 Beal 2021
Briefing document, Mark Griffin, Secretary General, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications R0302 PAC33
Briefing document for PAC meeting 22/01/2021
Foilsithe ar 21 Beal 2021
Correspondence, Ronnie Downes, Assistant Secretary, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform R0268 PAC33
Circular 22/2020: Requirements for Appropriation Accounts 2020.
Foilsithe ar 21 Aib 2021
Opening statement, Mark Griffin, Secretary General, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications R0303 PAC33
Opening Statement for PAC meeting 22/01/2021
Foilsithe ar 2 Márta 2021
Correspondence, Robert Watt, Secretary General, Department of Public Expenditure & Reform R0204 PAC33
Further information requested by the Committee arising from the meeting on 22 October 2020.
Foilsithe ar 10 Feabh 2021
Briefing Note, Michael Kingston, Lawyer - specialising in maritime law
[Meeting 29 January 2021] Briefing note on Pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020
Briefing Note, Michael Kingston, Lawyer - specialising in maritime law ()
Foilsithe ar 17 Samh 2020
Opening statement, Deputy Helen McEntee, Minster for Justice, Department of Justice
Statement by Minister Helen McEntee on 2020 Supplementary Estimates for Public Services – Vote 20 (Garda Síochána), Vote 21 (Prisons), Vote 22 (Courts Service). 2020 Further Revised Estimates for Public Services – Vote 24 (Justice).
Opening statement, Deputy Helen McEntee, Minster for Justice, Department of Justice ()
Foilsithe ar 4 Samh 2020
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002705-PAC
Briefing note requested by the Committee in relation to contracts that were non-compliant with procurement guidelines
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002705-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 4 Samh 2020
Correspondence, Eilísh Hardiman, Chief Executive, Children's Health Ireland 32R002712-PAC
Providing information requested by the Committee as follows: 1. A note on the outstanding areas of recruitment, to include likely profile of these roles. 2. A note on the patient administration system, to include details of the peer review independent group meetings
Correspondence, Eilísh Hardiman, Chief Executive, Children's Health Ireland 32R002712-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 4 Samh 2020
Correspondence, Maurice Buckley, Chairman, OPW R0002 PAC33
An information note on the number of contracts that were non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2018, the amounts for each and the reasons for the non-compliance
Correspondence, Maurice Buckley, Chairman, OPW R0002 PAC33 ()
Foilsithe ar 4 Samh 2020
Correspondence, Maurice Quinn, Secretary General, Department of Defence R0052 PAC33
Information note on the number of contracts that were non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2018, the amounts for each and the reasons for the non-compliance
Correspondence, Maurice Quinn, Secretary General, Department of Defence R0052 PAC33 ()
Foilsithe ar 4 Samh 2020
Correspondence, Secretary General, Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection 32R002688-PAC
Information requested by the Committee in relation to: 1. the ‘Welfare Cheats Us All’ campaign; 2. the number of people in each year who were referred to Jobpath and who kept a job for more than 12 months; 3. the length of time for processing of appeals in Domiciliary Care Allowance cases; 4. A note on the cost of delivery of training by external companies.
Foilsithe ar 4 Samh 2020
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE R0175 PAC33 B
Response to request from the Committee for a briefing note on non-compliant procurement
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE R0175 PAC33 B ()
Foilsithe ar 4 Samh 2020
Correspondence, Oonagh McPhillips, Secretary General, Department of Justice R0165 PAC33 B
Re request for note in relation to “49% of road traffic cases which do not result in conviction"
Correspondence, Oonagh McPhillips, Secretary General, Department of Justice R0165 PAC33 B ()
Foilsithe ar 2 Samh 2020
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Revenue Commissioners 32R002653‐ PAC
Information requested by the Committee arising from the PAC meeting on 28/11/2019 as follows:
1. a note on the operation of fuel cards for Revenue employees;
2. a breakdown of Corporation Tax paid by companies in Ireland;
3. a note on the involvement of inactive charities or entities without charitable status;
4. a breakdown of €2.6 million in respect of the Health Levy and the non-collection since 2011;
5. a note on the collection of Local Property Tax arrears from 2012-2017;
6. a note on the number of defaulters whose names have been published by Revenue;
7. a note on the short-term payments by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Revenue Commissioners 32R002653‐ PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 2 Samh 2020
Correspondence, Brian Carroll, Assistant Secretary, Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment 32R002652‐ PAC
Information requested by the Committee following the PAC meeting on 28/11/2019 in relation to Chapter 9 (Greenhouse gas related financial transactions) of the C&AG Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2018. It includes notes on: (i) the €3.35 billion collected in carbon tax receipts since 2010 (ii) the type of green projects being invested in
Foilsithe ar 2 Samh 2020
Correspondence, John McCarthy, Secretary General, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government 32R002651‐ PAC
Information requested by the Committee as follows:
1. an up-to-date note on the contributions of Irish Water to the Local Government Fund;
2. the level of funding which will be available for each local authority;
3. details of any Government subvention which will be available;
4. an update on the review of the baselines set for each local authority;
5. an information note regarding the arrangements in the Department for monitoring the effects of changes to global valuations on funding of local authorities
Foilsithe ar 22 DFómh 2020
Briefing Document, Robert Watt, Secretary General, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform R0168 PAC33
Briefing Document for PAC meeting 22 October 2020
Foilsithe ar 22 DFómh 2020
Opening statement, Robert Watt, Secretary General, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform R0172 PAC33
Opening statement for PAC meeting 22 October 2020
Foilsithe ar 21 DFómh 2020
Opening statement, Ruth Andrews, Chief Executive ITOA (Incoming Tour Operators Association Ireland), Representative of the Tourism Recovery Taskforce
Statement by Ruth Andrews on The impact of Covid-19 across the Tourism Sector, and the Tourism Recovery Plan 2020 – 2023
Foilsithe ar 7 DFómh 2020
Opening statement and briefing note, Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Social Protection, Community and Rural Development, and the Islands
Statement and briefing note on the discussion on the General Scheme of the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020 on matters related to Social Protection
Foilsithe ar 12 Noll 2019
Correspondence, Ailish Neville, Private Secretary to the Secretary General, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport 32R002629-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] Information Note on the preparation of a business case for the DART Expansion Programme
Foilsithe ar 12 Noll 2019
Correspondence, Paul Quinn, Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Government Procurement 32R002628-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] Reply to PAC request for a note from the Office of Government Procurement ("OGP") on arrangements "for balancing the requirements for competitive procurement with regional delivery of local demand for products and services that does not prohibit small and medium enterprises from competing"
Foilsithe ar 12 Noll 2019
Correspondence, Mary Lawlor, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, NAMA 32R002619-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] RE the Committee's request for a note regarding non-compliant procurement
Correspondence, Mary Lawlor, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, NAMA 32R002619-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 12 Noll 2019
Correspondence, Dee Forbes, Director General, RTE 32R002600-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] An update regarding the implementation of the Eversheds Sutherland review on the use of freelancers/ contractors. A note clarifying arrangements as regards the use of contracted individuals as a company contract.
Correspondence, Dee Forbes, Director General, RTE 32R002600-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 12 Noll 2019
Correspondence, William Beausang, Assistant Secretary, Department of Education and Skills 32R002598-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] Re PAC request for a note on the Department's current position in relation to the Minister appointing an investigator under the relevant legislation to examine matters raised in the C&AG's Special Report 104
Foilsithe ar 12 Noll 2019
Correspondence, John McKeon, Secretary General, Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection 32R002627-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] An information note on the categories of information collected for the Public Services Card (PSC) and the process of obtaining the agreement of individuals to collect this information
Foilsithe ar 11 Noll 2019
Opening Statement, Conor Falvey, Assistant Secretary, Culture Division, Dept. of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Statement by Conor Falvey on the Update on Government Plans for Commemorative Events 2020-2023
Foilsithe ar 11 Noll 2019
Opening Statement, Róisín O’Grady, Heritage Officer and Creative Ireland Co-Ordinator, Tipperary County Council
Statement by Róisín O’Grady on the Update on Government Plans for Commemorative Events 2020-2023
Foilsithe ar 11 Noll 2019
Opening Statement, Dr. Maurice Manning, Chairman, Expert Advisory Group on Centenary Commemorations
Statement by Dr. Maurice Manning on the Update on Government Plans for Commemorative Events 2020-2023
Foilsithe ar 5 Noll 2019
Correspondence, John McKeon, Secretary General, Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection 32R002577-PAC
[Meeting 5 December 2019] Re PAC correspondence dated 21 st November in relation to a perceived discrepancy between oral information provided at the committee's hearing on 7th November and a Parliamentary Question answered on 12th November
Foilsithe ar 5 Noll 2019
Briefing Note, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002601-PAC
[Meeting 5 December 2019] Briefing note on Primary Care Centres
Briefing Note, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002601-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 28 Samh 2019
Correspondence, Anne Graham, Chief Executive, National Transport Authority 32R002563-PAC
[Meeting 28 November 2019] Follow up to PAC meeting including clarification on what is meant by 'value for money' in relation to future projects/investments and whether the NTA employs an environmental economist. A note on any possible fines for breaches of carbon targets, a note on any information or reports carried out or commissioned by the NTA in relation to an environmental value for money calculation, an outline of the models used in terms of calculating future demand for transport, a note on the assumptions of behaviour used when modelling projected demand, with particular reference to the regional cities of Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Waterford
Correspondence, Anne Graham, Chief Executive, National Transport Authority 32R002563-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 21 Samh 2019
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills 32R002546-PAC
[Meeting 21 November 2019] A note from the Department of Education and Skils on whether Bus Éireann's auditors have satisfied themselves and the Department that the scheme profits are not used or have not been used to cross subsidise Bus Éirean since the scheme began
Foilsithe ar 14 Samh 2019
Correspondence, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President, NUI Galway 32R002522-PAC
[Meeting 14 November 2019] Note on the number of no-compliant procurement contracts in 2018, the amounts for each and the reasons for the non-compliance
Correspondence, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President, NUI Galway 32R002522-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 14 Samh 2019
Correspondence, Tom Ward, Principal Officer, Office of the CEO, The Courts Service 32R002540-PAC
[Meeting 14 November 2019] Information note on the question of fees for work carried out by the Office of the General Solicitor
Correspondence, Tom Ward, Principal Officer, Office of the CEO, The Courts Service 32R002540-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 14 Samh 2019
Correspondence, Professor Philip Nolan, President, Maynooth University 32R002538-PAC
[Meeting 14 November 2019] A copy of the current University Risk Register and responses to the following requests: • a copy of the final accounts in relation to Innovation Value Services Limited when it is wound up • a copy of the current Risk Register, as well as any internal or external reviews or audits of this conducted in the past three years • a breakdown of occasional staff in receipt of payment for 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years and those for more than 4 years • an information note on the research and knowledge transfer plans for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
Correspondence, Professor Philip Nolan, President, Maynooth University 32R002538-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 14 Samh 2019
Correspondence, Anne Graham, Chief Executive, National Transport Authority 32R002523-PAC
[Meeting 14 November 2019] Note on the number of no-compliant procurement contracts in 2018, the amounts for each and the reasons for the non-compliance
Correspondence, Anne Graham, Chief Executive, National Transport Authority 32R002523-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 7 Samh 2019
Correspondence, Deirdre Keyes, Chief Executive, KWETB 32R002482-PAC
[Meeting 7 November 2019] Note with regard to the €1.8 million of non-compliant procurement as set out in our 2016 audited accounts
Correspondence, Deirdre Keyes, Chief Executive, KWETB 32R002482-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 7 Samh 2019
Correspondence, John McKeon, Secretary General, Dept of Employment Affairs and Social Protection 32R002512-PAC
[Meeting 7 November 2019] Information note on grants paid to travel operators in respect of free travel
Foilsithe ar 7 Samh 2019
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002487-PAC
[Meeting 7 November 2019] (i) information note providing details in relation to risk analysis in respect of decision making for Public Private Partnerships for health centres (ii) Information on the cash advances provided to Section 38 organisations and details of the agencies funded over the past 3 years, to include the amount of money each organisation received in cash acceleration payments, and the number of outstanding cash acceleration payments at the end of each year, as well as confirmation of the requirement for Section 38 and Section 39 bodies to be cash-neutral at year end (iii) An information note on the payment arrangements in respect of services obtained under the Cross-Border Initiative to include information regarding recoupment levels and in particular delays in making payments to those who avail of these services (iv) A further breakdown of consultancy costs incurred by the HSE including figures for each of the previous years and the current spending to date (v) A note on the arrangements in place to provide holiday cover in respect of home care services provided by healthcare support staff for each of the nine regions (vi) A breakdown of the cost in each of the CHO regions of the home care service provided by healthcare support staff and the cost where this is provided by agency staff (vii) A note on the delay in opening the new wing in University Hospital Waterford and the availability of revenue funding for it
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002487-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 7 Samh 2019
Correspondence, Carol Hanney, Chief Executive, CDETB 32R002485-PAC
[Meeting 7 November 2019] Note relating to SUSI processes and procedures for grant application cases involving difficult family situations
Correspondence, Carol Hanney, Chief Executive, CDETB 32R002485-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 24 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, John McKeon, Secretary General, Department of Employment Affairs and Sociat Protection 32R002458-PAC
[Meeting 24 October 2019] Re request for an up to date note on the estimated costs for the Public Services Card(PSC) to include current figures, per the 2018 Appropriation Accounts
Foilsithe ar 24 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Brendan Gleeson, Secretary General, Department of Agriculture 32R002475-PAC
[Meeting 24 October 2019] (i) Note on whether a traceability system, similar to that used for cattle and bovines, was explored for greyhounds (ii) detailed briefing on the Irish Coursing Club, its role in greyhound traceability, Bord na gCon’s reliance on its system, and the level of assurance provided to the Department in relation to the process
Correspondence, Brendan Gleeson, Secretary General, Department of Agriculture 32R002475-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 24 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Julie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland 32R002461-PAC
[Meeting 24 October 2019] Response to request for an information note regarding a load write off
Correspondence, Julie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland 32R002461-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 24 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Leonora Harty, System Governance, The Higher Education Authority 32R002473-PAC
[Meeting 24 October 2019] Note regarding international student recruitment in Higher Education Institutions
Correspondence, Leonora Harty, System Governance, The Higher Education Authority 32R002473-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 24 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Professor Willie Donnelly, President, Waterfrod Institute of Technology 32R002456-PAC
[Meeting 24 October 2019] Note on accumulated revenue deficit of €6.3 million at 31 August 2017
Foilsithe ar 24 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Denis Leamy, Chief Executive, Cork Education Training Board 32R002468-PAC
[ Meeting 24 October 2019] Information notes on the number of contracts that were non-compliant in 2018, the amounts for each and the reasons for the non-compliance
Correspondence, Denis Leamy, Chief Executive, Cork Education Training Board 32R002468-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 17 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Superintendent Marie Broderick, An Garda Síochána 32R002449-PAC
[Meeting 17 October 2019] Response to PAC correspondence dated 25 June 2019 (i) Whether the Commissioner was aware of the verbal complaint made by Ms. Margiotta (ii) Whether the Commissioner was aware that a mediation process had been put in place before a formal written complaint was lodged - as per public policy - when Ms. Margiotta was arrested over a sick note (iii) A breakdown of the number of exit surveys from individuals employed under the Garda Slochana vote who cited bullying and/or harassment issues in their exit surveys. Please include a separate breakdown of these exit surveys for Store Street Garda Station. No personal details are requested, just the number of exit surveys that mention bullying and/or harassment (iv) The number of cases in recent years of civilians or members of An Garda Slochana who were arrested for suspected fraud related to sick notes (v) The related policy and practice within An Garda Siochana for dealing with suspected fraud related to sick leave. Please provide details on the criteria for escalating such a matter from a HR issue to being grounds for an arrestable offence
Correspondence, Superintendent Marie Broderick, An Garda Síochána 32R002449-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 17 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Tom Doherty, Chief Operations Officer, Teagasc 32R002450-PAC
[Meeting 17 October 2019] Information note on the number of contracts that were non-compliant in 2018, the amounts for each and the reasons for the non-compliance
Correspondence, Tom Doherty, Chief Operations Officer, Teagasc 32R002450-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 17 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Paddy O'Keeffe, Tax Appeals Commission 32R002447-PAC
[Meeting 17 October 2019] Note regarding the ten highest value appeals on hand in the Tax Appeals Commission
Correspondence, Paddy O'Keeffe, Tax Appeals Commission 32R002447-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 17 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Derek Moran, Secretary General, Department of Finance 32R002440-PAC
[Meeting 17 October 2019] Note on the difference between Natlonal Debt and General Government Debt to assist the Committee's understanding
Correspondence, Derek Moran, Secretary General, Department of Finance 32R002440-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 10 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Anne Graham, Chief Executive, National Transport Authority 32R002443-PAC
[Meeting 10 October 2019] Note providing details of the following: (i) information held by the National Transport Authority in relation to public services card holders (ii) the transfer of personal information in relation to public services card holders between the Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection and the National Transport Authority (iii) the arrangements for how the National Transport Authority corresponds with public services card holders who access public transport services
Correspondence, Anne Graham, Chief Executive, National Transport Authority 32R002443-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 10 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, John McKeon, Secretary General, Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection 32R002442-PAC
[Meeting 10 October 2019] Information note addressing the following issues: (i) information held by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to Public Service Card (PSC) holders (ii) Transfer of personal information between the Department and the NTA (iii) Arrangement s regarding the NTA correspondence with PSC holders
Foilsithe ar 10 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Martin Whelan, Head of Public Affairs and Communications, NTMA 32R002348-PAC
[Meeting 10 October 2019] Notes on: (i) the NTMA's voluntary redundancy and retention schemes (ii) the timetable agreed with the Central Bank and European Central Bank on the exchange of promissory notes for debt on the open market (iii) breakdown of the Gross National Debt owed in terms of the applicable interest rate, to include the amount payable at a negative interest rate, or below zero, as well as a breakdown of all rates payable, a breakdown of the amounts of money at each rate, the currency and the duration of the loans and details of the most expensive debt still in the NTMA’s portfolio (iv) how Apple records the escrow fund in its annual accounts/Apple Escrow Fund Accounting (v) Clarification on the NTMA's policy with regard to investment in nuclear weapons (vi) the matter of jobs supported by the NTMA and the SBCI in Ireland, including the number of jobs supported, a breakdown by category, region and company size and whether this support takes the form of a grant to individual organisations (vii) note outlining rents paid by the NTMA and any sister companies, the cost to the NTMA for its new premises, details of any parallel leasing, and how long the previous premises will remain empty before they are sublet
Correspondence, Martin Whelan, Head of Public Affairs and Communications, NTMA 32R002348-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 3 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Pat Meehan, Chief Executive, National Oil Reserves Agency 32R002410-PAC
[Meeting 3 October 2019] Reply to request for an information note on the Agency's compliance with the EU's Oil Stocks Directive (2009/119/EC): (i) Why is Ireland reliant on external storage to meet its requirement under the directive? (ii) The contingency arrangements that have made to ensure Ireland will remain in compliance with the directive in the event that the UK leaves the EU
Correspondence, Pat Meehan, Chief Executive, National Oil Reserves Agency 32R002410-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 3 DFómh 2019
Correspondence, Professor, Philip Nolan, President, Maynooth University 32R002354-PAC
[Meeting 3 October 2019] Response to questions from the PAC following on from meetings 27 June 2019 and 11 July 2019
Correspondence, Professor, Philip Nolan, President, Maynooth University 32R002354-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 26 MFómh 2019
Correspondence, Marie Broderick, Superintendent, An Garda Siochana 32R002373-PAC
Response to PAC further information request: (i) Increase in income receipts from €523,000 to €1.5 million in respect of Garda masts (ii) Update on the approximately 14,000 people affected by the fixed charge notices, to include the number of people who lost their licences as a result (iii) The decrease in costs allocated for the maintenance of Garda premises (iv) The cost of establishing a Cybercrime Unit (v) The cost of establishing an Internal Affairs unit (vi) The training costs for An Garda Síochána in 2018 (vii) The number of members of An Garda Síochána that have availed of safeTALK and ASIST suicide prevention training (viii) A note on the prepayments and advance payments made in relation to ICT provision within the services (ix) The collection of insurance premiums by Gardaí on behalf of insurance companies (x) The use of the OPW for minor repair works in Garda premises and the financing of such work (xi) The status and operation of the Canine Unit (xii) Health and safety Standards and Specifications for the Supply and Fitting of Cell Windows
Correspondence, Marie Broderick, Superintendent, An Garda Siochana 32R002373-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 26 MFómh 2019
Correspondence, Máirán Devlin, Principal Officer, Office of the Commission and Secretary General, Houses of the Oireacthas Service 32R002409-PAC
[Meeting 26 September 2019] Addendum to letter of 1 August 2019: note in regard to the energy rating of the building that is being fully refurbished and the form of fuel used to heat or cool it, as the case may be
Foilsithe ar 26 MFómh 2019
Correspondence, Louise O'Meara, Head of Policy & Secretariat, Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission 32R002381-PAC
[Meeting 26 September 2019] Response to PAC request for an information note concerning the inquiry regarding EU funds for training purposes in relation to the Garda college, Templemore
Foilsithe ar 19 MFómh 2019
Corresopondence, Derek Finnegan, Parliamentary Affairs, Department of Health 32R002338-PAC
[Meeting 19 September 2019] Note from Department of Health containing information regarding the appointment of members to the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
Corresopondence, Derek Finnegan, Parliamentary Affairs, Department of Health 32R002338-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 19 MFómh 2019
Correspondence, Brendan Gleeson, Secretary General, Department of Agriculture 32R002336-PAC
[Meeting 19 September 2019] Information Notes on: (i) sites managed by the Dept (ii) the number of Labour Court settlements or other court settlements involving former employees of Bord na gCon over the last year (iii) thhe inplementation of the 7 recommendations from the C&AG Special Report 82 - Financial Management and Report for Fishery Harbour Centres (iv) un-cashed cheques issued by the dept (v) any planned helath and safety programmes aimed at people livin on farms or in rural Ireland which the Dept or Teagasc is involved in (vi) the breakdown of departmental staff by county and office/premises location (vii) the planned extension of the Department's Portlaoise office (viii) the now-closed Department grant scheme in respect of the organic sector and the newly opened scheme under rural development
Correspondence, Brendan Gleeson, Secretary General, Department of Agriculture 32R002336-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 19 MFómh 2019
Correspondence, Aoife Ní Fhearghail, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 32R002332-PAC
[Meeting 19 September 2019] Correction of Information Note re Election Observation Roster
Correspondence, Aoife Ní Fhearghail, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 32R002332-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 19 MFómh 2019
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002329-PAC
[Meeting 19 September 2019] Follow up to PAC meeting 4 July 2019. Notes on: (i) the number of category 1 incidents and actions taken when such an incident occurs (ii) any muchanisms for learning lessons as a consequence of incidents (iii) measures taken in relation to individual members of staff at the centre of multiple incidents
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002329-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 19 MFómh 2019
Correspondence, Derek Moran, Secretary General, Department of Finance 32R002328-PAC
[Meeting 19 September 2019] Note on the difference between National Debt and General Government Debt
Correspondence, Derek Moran, Secretary General, Department of Finance 32R002328-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 19 MFómh 2019
Correspondence, Paul Quinn, Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Government Procurement 32R002327-PAC
[Meeting 19 September 2019] Note re Construction Contracts Act
Foilsithe ar 19 MFómh 2019
Correspondence, Derek Moran, Secretary General, Department fo Finance 32R002325-PAC
[Meeting 19 September 2019] Information note on the Credit Union Restructuring Board Fund
Correspondence, Derek Moran, Secretary General, Department fo Finance 32R002325-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 19 MFómh 2019
Correspondence, Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Health 32R002319-PAC
[Meeting 19 September 2019] Response to Alan Kelly TD's questions to Dr Gabriel Scally
Correspondence, Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Health 32R002319-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 11 Iúil 2019
Correspondence, Derek Moran, Secretary General, Department of Finance 32R002314-PAC
[Meeting 11 July 2019] Notes on: (i) the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council 2015 recommendations and the decision by the Department not to act upon two of these recommendations (ii) Details of the two set of litigants in the cases taken in relation to the liquidation of IBRC, to include a note on the cost of defending these cases (iii) the advice of KPMG in relation to the IBRC liquidation, to include the terms of reference dates, details of any contact KPMG had prior to being appointed as liquidator in relation to the setting of the terms of reference or any other related matters (iv) the decision of the Minister/Department not to follow the recommendation of the PAC to establish a committee of inspection in relation to the IBRC liquidation (v) who in the Department can take the decision to stop defending a case/stay of litigation (vi) the IBRC liquidation, to include details of the auditors of IBRC prior to liquidation, as well as a profile of what has happened in IBRC since the liquidation (vii) the Exchequer borrowing requirement to refinance the commercial Irish Water loans (viii) the year-on year decrease in loans to the Housing Finance Agency between 2013 - 2017, to include details of any impact on the ability of the HFA to deliver new housing stock (ix) any possible fines which can be levied against Ireland by the European Commission in relation to missed climate
targets, to include details of the availability of carbon credits and their potential to offset fines (x) the €14.5 million recovered from Aughinish Alumina, to include details of the deposit account in which it is being held and any fees or interest applicable (xi) the internal scoping exercise being carried out by the Department, to include details of the start and completion dates (xii) A breakdown of the staffing costs and grades within the Department (xiii) the public interest directors as appointed to various banking bodies by the Minister, to include clarification of the role, structures, recent appointments and when any outstanding appointments are due to be completed (xvi) the surge in Corporation Tax receipts in recent years and the development of GNI*, to include the effect of multinational activity on Ireland's EU Contributions (xv) Any Departmental papers on the projected changes to Ireland's EU Contributions and Money Received in the event of Brexit (xvi) An Post National Lottery Company entering voluntary liquidation, to include details of the winding up process, the transfer of unclaimed prizes and any difficulties encountered at the end of the process
Correspondence, Derek Moran, Secretary General, Department of Finance 32R002314-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 11 Iúil 2019
Correspondence, Jim Gibson, acting CEO, TUSLA 3200R2309-PAC
[Meeting 11 July 2019] (i) note on any difference in remuneration for social workers recurited by Tusla as opposed to those employed via agencies (ii) note on the Five Rivers agency contract, to include details of remuneration paid to them (iii) a list of the main agencies hired by Tusla for the provision of private resident services, breakdown of the 18 million budget for the 121 Family Resource Centres, to include details of the childcare funding from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (v) a breakdown of the 121 Family Resource Centres by County (vi) a note on the role and operation of Children and Young Person Services Committees (CYPSCs)
Correspondence, Jim Gibson, acting CEO, TUSLA 3200R2309-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 20 Meith 2019
Correspondence, Brendan Gleeson, Secretary General, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 32R002258-PAC
[Meeting 20 June 2019] Briefing note for PAC meeting on the Fishery Harbours Account
Foilsithe ar 20 Meith 2019
Correspondence, Brendan Gleeson, Secretary General, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 32R002257-PAC
[Meeting 20 June 2019] Briefing note for PAC meeting on the financial statements of the European Agricultural Fund, the European Agricultural Fund Rural Development and the European Maritime & Fisheries Fund
Foilsithe ar 30 Beal 2019
Correspondence, Robert Watt, Secretary General, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform 32R002185--PAC
[Meeting 30 May 2019] Information Note - average cost of accommodating individuals in direct provisoion centres and Fair Deal Nursing Homes
Foilsithe ar 16 Beal 2019
Correspondence, Comptroller and Auditor General 32002155-PAC
[Meeting 16 May 2019] Note on the submission t the Office of the C&AG of (draft) financial statements for audit - periods of account ending in 2018
Correspondence, Comptroller and Auditor General 32002155-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 16 Beal 2019
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002152-PAC
[Meeting 16 May 2019] HSE response to a number of follow up questions concerning the National Children's Hospital
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002152-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 16 Beal 2019
Correspondence, Robert Watt, Secretary General, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform 32R002148-PAC
[Meeting 16 May 2019] Follow up to PAC meeting 7 March 2019 (i) a timescale in relation to the improvement of cost estimations (ii) note on the assessment process to determine whether a project meets the value for money criteria and how this is integrated into the approval process for any major projects
Foilsithe ar 16 Beal 2019
Briefing Note, Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Health 32R002162-PAC
[Meeting 16 May 2019] Briefing Note for PAC meeting
Briefing Note, Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Health 32R002162-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 9 Beal 2019
Correspondence, Dermot Mann, Chief Superintendent, Commissioner's Office, An Garda Síochána 32R002144-PAC
[Meeting 9 May 2019] (i) note providing an update in relation to point 81 on p30 of the PAC Report of July 2017 "Examination of matters in relation to Financial Procedures at Garda College, Templemore" (ii) note in relation to recommendations of the PAC Periodic Report No.2 November to December 2017
Foilsithe ar 9 Beal 2019
Correspondence, Mark Griffin, Secretary General, Department of Communications, Climate Actions and Environment 32R002129-PAC
[Meeting 9 May 2019] Follow up in relation to the National Broadband Plan and MAN's (i) statistics regarding uptake in relation to Phase 1 and 2 MANS (ii) note on the value of the MANs at the time of the extension of the contract and the methodology used in extending the period of the contract (iii) note on the revenue share that has accrued to the State since the MANs came into operation, to include details on the estimated dditional benefits to the State that were renegotiated as part of the extension process (iv) note in relation to the remaining bidder for the National Broadband Plan, providing details regarding the consortium from the date the tender process opened and any subsequent changes, including the date of the changes (v) note on the procurement process for the National Broadband Plan and safeguards in place to ensure delivery, note in relation to the derogation from the Government's Contracts Committee on construction projects and the applicable rules for Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), to include details of the process leading to the appointment of the SPV and adherence to the Office of Government Procurement guidelines, note on the subsidies to be paid to the commercial operators of the SPV (vi) note regarding the 757,000 premises to be covered, including details of the 85,000 premises brought back into the plan - whether they are new builds or previously missed premises
Foilsithe ar 9 Beal 2019
Correspondence, John McCarthy, Secretary General, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government 32R002122-PAC
[Meeting 9 May 2019] Detailed response to a number of questions raised by the PAC at meeting dated 28 February 2019
Foilsithe ar 9 Beal 2019
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Office of the Revenue Commissioners 32R002142-PAC
[Meeting 9 May 2019] Re: correspondence from the Tax Appeals Commission and a request for an information note in relation to the closed cases reference in this correspondence.
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Office of the Revenue Commissioners 32R002142-PAC ()
Foilsithe ar 18 Aib 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 ()
Foilsithe ar 11 Aib 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 ()
Foilsithe ar 28 Márta 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 ()
Foilsithe ar 28 Márta 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 ()
Foilsithe ar 28 Márta 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
Foilsithe ar 28 Márta 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