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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (2 May 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 118. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for jobseeker's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20883/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (30 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I have three questions on the Taoiseach's engagement in Davos. The first relates to changes taking place in other countries with regard to corporation tax rates and the taxes levied on businesses. Were the investors to whom the Taoiseach spoke asking questions about our plans for the future, recognising that the environment in which we operate is getting more competitive by the month? My...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (30 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will detail his engagements at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos; and if he will outline the way these meetings will contribute towards our economic recovery. [20170/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: The difference between Microsoft and a bank, in particular a large one, is the issue of systemic importance to an economy. I think somebody said banks lived globally but died locally. Let us say we reach this point again, that by that stage the ESM is able to directly recapitalise banks and that the people running it make the decision that before it can directly capitalise banks, the Irish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Professor Honohan for his attendance. I have three questions following on from Professor Honohan's contribution. He made the point that supervision and resolution need to be placed at the same level and that if this does not happen, there will be a question of lack of equilibrium from a political economy point of view. My question is whether supervision and resolution at...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (30 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 318. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the current social welfare entitlements in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20252/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 420. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the immigration status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19770/13]

Companies Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: When I was a Member of the last Seanad, the then Senator, Joe O'Toole, used to stand up regularly and ask the various Ministers who came to the House the position with regard to the consolidation of company law. He made the point that this consolidation had been long heralded and promised, but deadline after deadline had been missed. The response the Senator always received was that due to...

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: It is very strange and it strikes me that, in the discussion we have had, it is probably the most basic question. Having done the work, why would these people not look to be paid for it? I can imagine for a cohort of people, payment could be a secondary matter. For the magnitude of delay, it is striking that so many decide not to get paid quickly.

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Has the witness ever thought to do some work on finding out why that is so?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Sure, I accept that. It is important to the discussion - it has not been done to date - to acknowledge the significant progress made in dealing with this issue since we met last.

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I also acknowledge the significant progress on deficit performance, which is markedly different from what we have heard in other meetings. Progress has been made in that regard as well. We had a discussion on the allocation of patients to nursing homes and the prioritisation decision made, which has been outlined. How long will that decision be maintained?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: The witness is anticipating that the original decision made for a three-week window will probably be enough.

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: My colleague, Deputy Dowds, touched on promotional activity and there has been a discussion about below the counter and above the counter pricing. I have no experience of this in the pharmaceutical industry but I do have significant experience of the practice in the supply of goods to retailers. If we are not tracking it at our end in how the State purchases goods, does it not mean that the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: It is true in most cases anyway. The manufacturer will supply the goods to the distributor. If there is promotional activity going on to influence the price at which the distributor buys the goods, the margin the distributor is receiving off the price at which the State is buying the goods is significantly enhanced. That is the case if the goods are being received at a promotional or...

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Should we not be doing more to track that?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I will leave it at that, although I may come in again at the end of the meeting. I thank Mr. O'Brien for his analysis.

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome Mr. O'Brien and his colleagues. I will be brief as I am due to speak next in the Dáil on a Bill. I would like to focus on a number of areas but will commence by returning to the issue of the payment of consultants and the delays in this regard. In Mr. O'Brien's view, what is the reason for the delay in consultants signing off on forms?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I agree that it is unlikely there is any badness or malice involved. However, this does influence when they are paid. If a consultant knows that signing a particular document will influence when he or she will be paid, it will be a reasonably influential factor in how he or she allocates his or her time. There is a clear pattern as many of the consultants, until the progress demonstrated...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (24 Apr 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstance behind the decision to remove the entitlement to resource teaching hours in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19417/13]