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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: This is something that will be looked at in terms of the regulations, but it is a concern currently for ordinary people and no doubt the Minister of State is aware of that.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: In layman's terms, what types of credit institutions will the Bill apply to?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: The point I am making is that I see this as a good measure but I would like to know whether it applies to credit unions, banks and moneylenders.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does it apply to hire purchase companies and leasing companies?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is there any area where people conceivably receive credit that operates outside the law?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can unlicensed moneylenders operate in Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: And Limerick.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: My apologies for being late. I am not certain if this point was dealt with and it is related to head 9 on the promotion and the marketing of the airport. I am not certain if Mr. Pakey was asked how he envisages an integrated model, say, to grow passenger numbers using the economic model in terms of assets within the property subsidiary. It has always been a particular issue for me, that of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: How big a factor is funding in terms of marketing and that entire area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Who does Mr. Pakey see as being our main competitor? Who are Shannon's main competitors?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: In summary, Mr. Pakey is saying the fundamentals in running an airport are the same whatever the location. Specifically with regard to where Shannon Airport is located, what does Mr. Pakey see as being the major challenges for the airport in the next three years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Pakey has made great strides in a short period of time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Pakey.

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is he still in the institute's employment?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is there a particular reason for his not attending? He was a key witness at the committee the last time.

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: He was a key witness. He was directly responsible for expenditure. I expected his presence. Obviously, he is not present. On the Quigley report, how much will the amalgamation cost?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Give me the bottom line. We have limited time. How much will it cost?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the HEA-----

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the HEA or the Department responsible? Is the number of subsidiary companies five or seven? The diverse campus services, DCS, operate through five subsidiaries. Would the institute have required prior approval from the HEA or the Department to proceed with establishing them on day 1? Mr. Quigley's report mentions that the structure is unique. It reads: "The relationship that exists...