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Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon: Financial Statements 2015 (Resumed) (18 May 2017)

Peter Burke: When Dr. Brady assumed the post of interim CEO, was he shocked by the governance in Bord na gCon because we were shocked in respect of accounts being late, protocols not being followed, the board not being freshened and the fact there was nobody with marketing experience on the board?

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon: Financial Statements 2015 (Resumed) (18 May 2017)

Peter Burke: Alarmed?

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon: Financial Statements 2015 (Resumed) (18 May 2017)

Peter Burke: Dr Brady would not hold it out as an example of good corporate governance?

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon: Financial Statements 2015 (Resumed) (18 May 2017)

Peter Burke: At what pace are they happening? Is it a very slow process? Time has passed since the Indecon report. I know the current board is not responsible for everything, but poor judgment has been exercised and we have seen many examples of that. Even outside the legislative requirements relating to the board, is Dr. Brady satisfied with the pace at which these reforms have been introduced?

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon: Financial Statements 2015 (Resumed) (18 May 2017)

Peter Burke: Is that not one of Dr. Brady's key responsibilities? A CEO must ensure the entity is responding to change and that governance within it is robust. I imagine Dr. Brady will flag those issues through the proper channels.

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon: Financial Statements 2015 (Resumed) (18 May 2017)

Peter Burke: Even as interim CEO, Dr. Brady still has responsibility. The organisation is on his shoulders as CEO. I appeal for work to be fast tracked because I gather there are huge concerns, even from Dr. Brady's contribution, regarding governance structures. It is obviously a watershed moment for this industry and a big statement is needed to bring the industry back on to a sustainable path.

Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon: Financial Statements 2015 (Resumed) (18 May 2017)

Peter Burke: That is all.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Recruitment (18 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 35. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a county registrar will be appointed in County Westmeath; and if the person appointed will deal only with County Westmeath. [23643/17]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I thank the Minister of State for the update. How many applications have there been from ex-members to re-enter the Defence Forces? Does the Minister of State have that information? Does he believe that if the scheme was implemented, it would encourage more ex-members to return to the service? Why can such a scheme not be implemented immediately? What is the timeline for it?

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position on measures being taken to facilitate a return to service of former members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23084/17]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I wish to ask the Minister for Defence about the position on measures being taken to facilitate a return to service of former members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I understand there are some former members of the Defence Forces who are willing to return and contribute to removing the deficits in the Defence Forces. While the matter is being addressed in a more long-term manner by the approach being taken by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform with regard to the report of the Public Pay Commission, many members of the Defence Forces must...

Other Questions: Civil Defence (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position on the relocation of the Westmeath Civil Defence headquarters further to his officials meeting members of Westmeath County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23085/17]

Other Questions: Civil Defence (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: Further to a visit to the former temporary headquarters of Civil Defence in Mullingar, County Westmeath, I tabled a Topical Issue and had a debate with the Minister of State because of the conditions in which the organisation was accommodated. My party colleague on Westmeath County Council, Councillor Andrew Duncan, tabled a motion at a recent meeting to encourage the local authority to put...

Other Questions: Civil Defence (17 May 2017)

Peter Burke: I acknowledge that the Minister of State has a strong interest in Civil Defence. It is important that volunteers be respected and that we encourage them. He has visited many locations around the country, which I encourage. It is important to liaise strongly with volunteers, but it is also important to secure a permanent solution for Westmeath Civil Defence. The organisation needs to house...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (16 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 68. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the efforts she is making to bring more jobs to County Longford and the midlands in view of the recent closure of a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23015/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Property Portfolio (16 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 83. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her Department's role with other State agencies in securing a future for a site (details supplied). [23014/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (16 May 2017)

Peter Burke: 150. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath was refused exemption for VAT and VRT for a new passenger vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23180/17]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 May 2017)

Peter Burke: As Deputy McDonald has said, this is a very powerful committee. My personal belief is that the power enjoyed by the members of this committee is accompanied by a great responsibility. We have a huge responsibility to assess the evidence in a very fair manner. We have to be very careful to focus on getting to the bottom of the truth here. I have concerns about some of the comments that...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 May 2017)

Peter Burke: Was the document re-signed? Was there any issue-----