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Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Students have the same requirements in terms of broadband.

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome Mr. Murphy and his colleagues. What is the resale value of the 21 carriages that are unused at present?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Why not?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: The context is that €16 million in taxpayers' money was invested in Irish Rail at the end of last year. I assume the investment in the carriages was in the order of €44 million, which is more than double €16 million. It is certain that €16 million in taxpayers' money was invested but there is uncertainty regarding the future growth of Irish Rail. Mr. Murphy...

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can we go back to the main point?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I would have believed a telephone call would have established the resale value of the carriages. Let us assume they are worth half the original value - €21 million, at worst. If they had been sold, no subvention would have been required for Irish Rail last year. Can we take it that Mr. Murphy will find out the resale value of the carriages and advise the committee thereof?...

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can Mr. Murphy explain to me the measurements he uses to determine the rate of subvention? Does he consider aspects other than time? While punctuality is beyond reproach and the service provided by staff in the various stations is excellent, I need an explanation regarding measurements.

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Do any of Mr. Murphy's staff members travel by train?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have no doubt that if some of the staff used Irish Rail, perhaps over the course of three or four intercity journeys, they would know what I am referring to. Has Mr. Murphy asked why broadband and mobile coverage are so poor? Has he asked why the food menu is so limited in this day and age?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: The resale value of them-----

Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: With Deputy John Paul Phelan.

Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I support this Bill. I want to put it in an Irish context. There is a great deal of theoretical talk about debt sustainability in the Irish context and there has been considerable debate on the impact various measures will have. It is a little disingenuous that the Opposition states continually that this will not work and that will not work. Anyone who has been involved in business will...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: What are the practical implications of the agreements and when do they come into force? I recognise they were laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas on 11 January 2012. What are the practical implications in terms of how they will operate in practice, particularly for the US?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am interested in the practical side rather than the theoretical side.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: For US individuals, not corporates.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Or individual.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is there a reciprocal arrangement for Irish citizens?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I understand we have to introduce domestic legislation. What is the timeframe for such legislation?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am sorry, the Minister of State said that earlier.