Results 5,541-5,560 of 26,737 for speaker:John McGuinness

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Application of VAT to Food Supplements: Discussion (3 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: The clerk will deal with that. This looks to me like a grab for tax from small business at the expense of the health of the citizens who support the food supplements sector. I will strenuously suggest to the Minister that this decision should not be taken and the situation should remain as it is. That view needs to be reflected in correspondence to the Minister before budget day. I thank...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: We are dealing with No. 5, the difficulties being experienced with insurance. The committee recently heard direct evidence about the difficulties faced by businesses with the escalating costs of insurance. To assist us in our consideration of this matter, I am pleased to welcome: Mr. Declan O'Rourke and Mr. Owen Kelly from AIG Insurance; Mr. John Quinlan, Mr. Brian Mahon and Mr. John...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: Deputy Pearse Doherty is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: Did Mr. Farrell say €80?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: Does Deputy Pearse Doherty want to come back in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: I assume there was no claim arising. That should be made clear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: We will consider the Senator's points in the context of a short report, after these sessions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: I thank the witnesses for their responses and for attending today's meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: 244. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if the matter will be expedited. [40141/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Election Expenditure (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: 156. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost of running each of the four bye-elections being suggested for November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39584/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Regulations (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: 272. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the consultation that took place between his Department and the stakeholders relative to SI 420/2019; if an organisation (details supplied) was involved in the consultation; if the text used by other EU countries was examined when implementing EU directive 2017/853; if the concerns being expressed by stakeholders will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: 373. To ask the Minister for Health if a date for an operation will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39581/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: 374. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be expedited to prevent the closure of a service (details supplied); if the reason for the shortfall in funding over the past five years which has led to the financial crisis causing the threatened closure will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39582/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: 375. To ask the Minister for Health the number of business cases submitted to the HSE from a service (details supplied) that are still being processed without an indication being given to the service of the timeline for each decision; if the funding required by the service will be calculated and provided as a matter of urgency; if two emergency respite beds for clients of the service will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: 387. To ask the Minister for Health if an operation for a hip replacement for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; if Waterford University Hospital will prioritise the case in view of its urgency and the fact that their quality of life is extremely poor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39661/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: We have received apologies from Deputy Joan Burton and Senator Gerry Horkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Irish Banking Culture Board: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: Today we are discussing the work of the Irish Banking Culture Board. I welcome Mr. Justice John Hedigan, Ms Marion Kelly and her team to the meeting. I see we have gone way beyond the required gender balance, so congratulations are due on that. I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Irish Banking Culture Board: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: I call Deputy Pearse Doherty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Irish Banking Culture Board: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: Like other members, I wish Mr. Justice Hedigan, Ms Kelly and their team every success. It is hugely important that we see the type of change they have outlined for us. Five banks are involved - Bank of Ireland, AIB, PTSB, KBC and Ulster Bank. Someone asked how much each bank contributed. I think the answer given was that each bank made a contribution, according to its size. It would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Irish Banking Culture Board: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: Sharing the information would help to instil confidence in the work done by the board. People should know about all of its workings, the work done and how it is funded. The staff have been seconded from banks. Am I correct in saying they will be replaced over time?