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The new National Children's Hospital in Dublin will not receive its first patients until at least June of next year, the Dáil Public Accounts Committee has heard. John Brady, Sinn Féin TD and Chairperson of the PAC, and Paul McCauliffe, Fianna Fáil TD and member of the PAC, react to the latest delay.
Jack Horgan-Jones and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · The Public Accounts Committee returned on Thursday and already it was making headlines with revelations about former Children's Health Ireland boss Eilish Hardiman's salary. PAC is apt at generating headlines with leaked opening statements and TDs eager to make their name a staple for the Dáil committee. · A move towards fiscal caution as Fine Gael's Neale Richmond signals planned tax cuts may have to be abandoned unless a trade deal with the US can be agreed. Will one-off cost-of-living payments be absent from Budget 2026?· The plan to introduce mandatory alcohol warning labels could be reconsidered amid the potential impact of US tariffs on the sector. And a ban on the sale of energy drinks to under 18s won't be a reality until the “necessary evidence-gathering, research and examination of appropriate policy options and stakeholder engagement” is achieved.· Plus, Minister for Housing James Browne backed out of meeting with Dublin Lord Mayor Emma Blain to discuss issues relating to the tenant-in-situ scheme.Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· What can Dublin learn from San Francisco's regeneration? Collapsing cottages, dereliction and land hoarding, and should people in Northern Ireland get to vote in Irish presidential elections? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Public Accounts Committee are to examine ‘profiteering' on asylum seeker accommodation .That's according to new Chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Sinn Fein TD, John Brady who spoke to Shane this morning on the show.
The Public Accounts Committee are to examine ‘profiteering' on asylum seeker accommodation .That's according to new Chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Sinn Fein TD, John Brady who spoke to Shane this morning on the show.
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The Dail debated this morning the ongoing controversy surrouding the report into the Grace case. Forreaction to these latest developments Fianna Fail's John McGuinness, former Chair of the Public Accounts Committee who played a key role in uncovering the case almost a decade ago.
Flying Scotsman DOES have a main line future – we speak to the National Railway Museum about plans for the world-famous locomotiveWhere now for HS2? The Public Accounts Committee asks what benefits can be “salvaged” from the project and we speak to former project Chairman Allan Cooke CBEAnd… Does the Royal Train have a future after all?In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:47) Flying Scotsman's main line future(18:58) HS2 PAC report(41:04) Rail fares increase(45:34) Thanks to Supporters, Super Thanks and Members(47:18) Railway News Round-Up(47:24) Royal Train future(48:16) AI ticket barriers for the Underground?(49:40) Steamology Class 60 project(50:35) Bluebell Railway & Network Rail collaboration(52:35) Railway 200 Inspiration train(53:34) Avon Valley Railway Bounce Back appeal(55:34) The Quiz(01:01:13) East Midlands Railway celebrates World Book DayMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits:Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
Hello, and welcome to episode 144 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I'm Chris Kirkbride. A reasonably busy week this week. On sanctions, changes to various regimes from the UK, including a shift in approach on Syria. On money laundering, MONEYVAL issues a report on Guernsey, and the FATF trails its upcoming plenary. The bribery and corruption news comes from the US with a range of stories, while on fraud, arrests in Europe relating to a multi-million-euro investment fraud. On market abuse, Switzerland has charged an individual with insider dealing, and the FCA in the UK has updated on its approach to cryptoasset, debt solutions, and claims management company promotions. The other financial crime news provides that the EU has given funding to combat wildlife crime, and the Public Accounts Committee in the UK has warned that the estimate of tax evasion in the UK may be higher than official figures. And finally in the round-up of this week's financial crime news the cybercrime news comes with sanctions against a Russian cybercrime network, and Europol announces arrests in relation to a ransomware group.A transcript of this podcast is available at www.crimes.financial, with links to the stories.
A senior MP has backed calls to start automatically paying out hundreds of millions of pounds to young adults if they haven't claimed government-backed child trusts funds by the time they turn 21. Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, who is also chair of parliament's Public Accounts Committee, says the move would help nearly half a million people born between 2002 and 2011 access one billion pounds of their own money that they don't even know about. The government says the idea would be complex and costly.There has been a lot of talk on the news about gilts and the bond market. We're joined by Russ Mould, the investment director of AJ Bell, to explain what a gilt is and whether you can buy one?There's less than three months left to boost your state pension by to filling old gaps in your National Insurance record. At the moment people who have not yet reached pension age and those already on the new state pension can fill gaps in their record back as far as 2006. From this April that window will be shut. What should you do, if you think you've got gaps to fill?And, the couple who boosted their income by more than a hundred pounds a week after listening to Money Box. Find out how they did it.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researchers: Eimear Devlin and Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 18th January 2025)
In the news, we learn more from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority on pay scales as they testify in the Public Accounts Committee. Also, the Elections Offices is warning about persons pretending to be them going door-to-door doing political surveys.
In this week’s episode, Robert Salter and Gabby Donald look at the major tax developments making headlines. They discuss the Trump administration’s executive order to withdraw the US from the OECD’s Global Minimum Tax (GMT) deal and ask: does this signal the demise of the GMT initiative? While closer to home, the Public Accounts Committee has accused HMRC of providing subpar service and eroding public confidence in the UK tax system. They also explore the case of a Norwegian company facing a 10-year National Insurance bill and the lessons learnt. And Gabby shares why we’re not out of the woods yet when it comes to more tedious food VAT tribunals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Services for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) in England are ‘unviable'. That's the judgement from a report out today by the Public Accounts Committee, who look at the value for money of government services. Anna Dixon MP, who sits on the committee, joins Nuala McGovern to explain more, alongside Katie Ghose, Vice-Chair of the Disabled Children's Partnership.Four Women's Championship football clubs will take part in a new pilot scheme beginning this month to allow fans to drink alcohol in the stands. This is something that's been banned for supporters of the men's game in the top five tiers. Head of Women's Football at the Football Supporters' Association Deborah Dilworth discusses the plans and what this could mean for women's football matches.Holly Bourne, bestselling author of How Do You Like Me Now? and the Spinster Club series, is back with So Thrilled For You, her most personal novel yet. It's a story about four friends navigating motherhood, career ambition, and societal pressures, all unfolding during a sweltering summer's day at a baby shower. Holly explains what inspired her to write this funny, sharp, and moving exploration of friendship, and her experiences with early motherhood.According to stats from Cycling UK, 75% of cycling trips in the UK are made by men - but women are increasingly turning to the gym and indoor classes for their biking fix. Nuala discusses how we can get more women cycling, inside and outside, with Michelle Arthurs Brennan, digital editor at Cycling Weekly, and Clare Rogers from the London Cycling Campaign women's network. Presented by Nuala McGovern Producer: Louise Corley
Is Northern Powerhouse Rail dead? And levelling up with it…? Has the Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander signalled the beginning of the end for Open Access operators on the railway? Richard visits Transport for Wales to talk to CEO James Price and learns about South Wales Metro as well as the challenges of delivering rail in Wales January train strikes hit the railway with RMT taking action on Avanti West Coast In this episode: (00:00) Intro (01:10) Is Northern Powerhouse Rail dead and HS2 at the Public Accounts Committee (28:33) Transport for Wales visit (34:08) Train strikes by RMT (39:18) The beginning of the end for Open Access? (47:55) Thanks to Super Thanks and Members (49:13) Railway News Round-Up (49:16) TransPennine Route Upgrade Christmas engineering (50:17) Britt Allcroft dies (51:03) Basford Hall freight depot work in Crewe (51:57) New Year's Honours list (53:33) Railway Industry Association 150th anniversary (54:25) The Quiz (58:07) TransPennine Express appoints new director Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/join Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignals Green Signals: Website - http://www.greensignals.org Newsletter - http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-list Follow: X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltd Instagram - https://instagram.com/greensignallers Credits: Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this post GE2024 podcast we are joined by Sinn Féin poll topper and maybe short-lived head of the Public Accounts Committee, Mairéad Farrell, to discuss her party's disappointment and or satisfaction with the general election results, her term as a first time TD, working hard for her constituency, the need for better domestic violence supports, the chances of a female led broad left opposition and plenty more. Gareth Browne and Will Holden on Syria podcasts are available now at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Donate to Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/please-support-117612489
This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 24th of October and here are the headlines.After assessing cyclone preparedness in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced that evacuations would be completed within hours. Heavy rainfall affected parts of West Bengal and Odisha as the states prepared for the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana later tonight. Currently located over the east-central Bay of Bengal, the storm is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port. Odisha has already evacuated over a million people from vulnerable areas. The meteorological department predicts that Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, and Balasore districts will experience the worst effects, with wind speeds reaching 100-120 km/h.A key meeting of the Public Accounts Committee was adjourned after SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch notified the panel just hours before the meeting that she couldn't attend due to a "personal exigency." PAC Chairman K C Venugopal stated that the committee postponed the meeting following SEBI's communication about Buch's absence. He also noted that Buch had previously requested an exception to appear before the PAC, which was denied.The Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition against officials from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, which alleged unlawful demolitions in violation of prior court orders. The bench observed that the petition by the National Federation of Indian Women relied primarily on newspaper reports and lacked substantial evidence to support its claims. Without concrete proof, the court ruled that media reports alone were insufficient to warrant pursuing a contempt case, leading to the dismissal of the petition.Khalistani violent extremism poses a significant challenge for Canada, according to Chandra Arya, a prominent MP of Indian origin. Speaking in the House of Commons, Arya emphasized the need for law enforcement to address the issue seriously. He noted that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is actively investigating this extremism through a national task force. Arya highlighted that extremism and terrorism transcend national borders, urging agencies to prioritize this pressing concern.Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, was released from Adiala Jail on Thursday after obtaining bail related to a case involving the illegal sale of state gifts. Her release comes after nearly nine months of imprisonment, having been arrested in January. Imran Khan remains incarcerated in the same facility, where he has been held since August of last year. Bibi's release marks a significant development amid the ongoing legal troubles faced by the couple.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.
Our Health Correspondent Fergal Bowers reports on the appearance of the HSE before the Public Accounts Committee.
Alan Kelly, Labour TD for Tipperary and member of the Public Accounts Committee, discusses the increased cost of building modular homes for Ukrainian refugees.
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for European Affairs & Defence, discusses the EU leaders summit in Brussels and continuing issues for Sinn Féin.
We get analysis from our Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham and talk to Social Democrat TD Catherine Murphy, vice-chair of the Public Accounts Committee.
Information on who the new chair of the Public Accounts Committee has been revealed with Sinn Féin TD For Galway West and South Mayo, Mairéad Farrell, taking the role.Deputy Farrell joins Kieran to discuss.
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, has the latest political news including that Brian Stanley is set to be removed from his role as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee following his resignation from Sinn Féin over the weekend.
Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Brian Stanley announced his resignation from the party this weekend following an internal inquiry into the Laois-Offaly TD. Shane was joined on the show by Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald.
The OPW has landed in more hot water; it has been revealed that the OPW has paid more than €300,000 in legal fees in an arbitration case on the proposed building of a National Children's Science Museum in Dublin.Joining Seán to discuss is Social Democrat TD and member of the Public Accounts Committee, Catherine Murphy...
Eleanor Burnhill reports on today's meeting of the Public Accounts Committee.
Brian Stanley TD, chair of the Public Accounts Committee, discusses the latest report from the Comptroller and Auditor General.
Peadar Toibin TD, Aontú Leader and Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD and member of the Public Accounts Committee.
The Oasis ticket controversy continues to rumble on and on this morning's Gift Grub, the Gallagher brothers get hauled up in front of the Public Accounts Committee to answer some tricky questions. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Catherine Murphy, Deputy Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament, James Klutse Avedzi, has refuted claims that the Committee is culpable in bribery incidents. Over the years, allegations of bribery, corruption and favouritism have lingered in the background against the committee. The issue gained renewed attention recently after investigative journalist Manasseh Awuni Azure made claims in his latest book ‘The President Ghana Never Got'.
The Public Accounts Committee has proposed that the government implement a salary cap for federal statutory bodies. This is to prevent agencies from paying excessive salaries to their top executives and reduce discrepancies in pay across different bodies. Dr Muhammad Mohan, the President of Transparency International Malaysia shares his views.Image Credit: shutterstock.com
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack For 10 years the Public Accounts Committee, and various Oireachtas Committees, have failed to serve their purpose: holding the powerful to account. A cautious legal approach, backed up by OPLA, has led to a situation where whistleblowers were told that the Committee could “not adjudicate” on the wrongs they exposed. We say that advice is incorrect. Joining us on the shack are two such whistleblowers, Matt McGrangahan annd Shane Corr and they have revelations (including a one billion euro clusterfuck in the Dept of Health) and questions that they feel need investigating and real answers. It's time to abolish the lies. The Latest from Portugal on the rise of the right is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-107937853 Gaza Appeal is here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-103882396
John McDonagh, CE Waterways Ireland told the Public Accounts Committee the organisation itself chose to erect fencing along the Grand Canal
PAC Member and Fine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon.
Building firm BAM Ireland, which was strongly criticised in the Dáil last week by Tánaiste Micheál Martin over its involvement in the National Children's Hospital, is the main contractor on the new €100 million Narrow Water Bridge in County Louth which was launched by senior Ministers yesterday. Speaking to Shane this morning was Brian Stanley, Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.
Deputy Brian Stanley, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, discusses the latest revelations about the National Children's Hospital project.
Reports that Labour are set to bar Diane Abbott from standing in the general election have sparked outrage, with the veteran MP accusing Keir Starmer of purging the party's left wing and alienating voters. But is the Labour leader and his inner circle willing to lose left-wing voters, if it means they can concentrate on winning over disaffected Conservatives and bringing back Labour supporters who were put off by Jeremy Corbyn? This week, Rishi Sunak has made a slew of policy announcements - national service for teenagers, cutting so-called “Mickey Mouse” university courses, and a tax giveaway for pensioners - this has left many wondering if the Tories have totally given up on young voters. Meanwhile, Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey was pictured falling - or jumping - off a paddleboard in Lake Windermere, but can the party make a splash across the country or is it just about a few target seats? In this episode of The Political Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy talks about all this with the Liberal Democrats' deputy leader Daisy Cooper, former Conservative Universities minister, Lord Johnson, and Meg Hillier, who was Labour Chair of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee and has been the MP in Diane Abbott's neighbouring constituency for 20 years. Produced by Calum Fraser, Silvia Maresca, Shaheen Sattar, Rob Thompson and Nick Jackson.
The completion date for the new National Children's Hospital will be further delayed, the Public Accounts Committee will hear today. Ahead of the meeting Shane spoke to Brian Stanley, Sinn Fein TD and Chair of Public Accounts Committee.
The completion of the Children's Hospital in Dublin has (once again) been pushed out to February of 2025, with the overall projected costs being 2.2 billion euro. The hospital was initally meant to be finished in 2020…How did we get to this point, and why does this project consistently face delays? Kieran is joined by Paul Cullen, Former Irish Times Health Correspondent and Paul Davis, Procurement lecturer at the School of Business in DCU to discuss.Also joining Kieran for some reaction to the delay is Catherine Murphy, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and Deputy Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.
Brian Stanley, Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee and Sinn Féin TD, discusses the findings of three reports examining governance, human resources and finances at RTÉ.
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In July 2018, the Public Accounts Committee and the Ministers for Social Protection, Finance and Media were all fully aware that the 'Eversheds Review', RTE's own bought and paid for legal advice, exposed that RTE owed more than it was worth for decades of bogus self employment, this is that story. This podcast features music from comedian and actor Michael Fry, narration from musician Matt McGranaghan and another mystery contributor. The explosive An Post Scandal podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-102763890
Decisions taken by RTÉ demonstrated a "lack of rigorous financial controls", the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee has said. Today 21 recommendations from the committee were published relating to a series of controversies that have engulfed the national broadcaster since last year, including saying the “possibility” that figures relating to Ryan Tubridy's salary being “deliberately misrepresented by RTÉ” cannot be discounted. The Indo Daily takes a deep dive into the findings of the PAC report and asks what next for the troubled national broadcaster. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code INDO and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll voucher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk to the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Sinn Féin's Brian Stanley TD.
Soccer Correspondent Tony O'Donohue reports from the FAI's appearance at Public Accounts Committee
We speak to Brian Stanley, chair of the Public Accounts Committee and our political correspondent, Paul Cunningham.
Brian Stanley, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, responds to the latest revelations about RTÉ's controversial exit payments.
There is a discrepancy over the payment made by dancehall artist Livingstone Etsa Satekla, better known as Stonebwoy, to the National Sports Authority (NSA) for securing the Accra Sports Stadium for the Bhim Concert in December 2023. Sources suggest that the NSA typically charges around GH¢150,000 for hosting top musical concerts at the Accra Sports Stadium. But the NSA's accounts report a payment of GH¢70,000, which was declared by the NSA boss Professor Peter Twumasi at the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Monday, February 5, 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support
Brian Stanley, Chair, Public Accounts Committee, and Emma O Kelly, Chair of NUJ Dublin Broadcasting Branch, react to the new report into RTÉ's voluntary exit programmes. outlines his concerns following publication of legal firm's report into RTÉ exit packages
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about the latest Grant Thornton report into RTÉ's Toy Show the Musical. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent, the Sunday Independent, and independent.ie.Recorded on Tuesday 30th January 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ember of the Public Account Committee of Parliament and MP for Ningo-Prapram, Sam George has questioned the continued stay of the Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, in office. He raised the issue during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee on January 29. Sam George's question was necessitated by a revelation that Dr Owusu-Amoah is 62 years old and currently working without a contract. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support
Brian Stanley, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, and Penelope Kenny, Corporate Governance Consultant, gives their assessment of the reported findings of the Grant Thornton probe into RTÉ's Toy Show The Musical.