Results 12,881-12,900 of 26,825 for speaker:John McGuinness
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: The last time Mr. Meaney was here I mentioned the different views being expressed about the industry, some contrary and some contrarian. Has he ever thought about having more of them on the board, to keep the sharp edge sharp?
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: Or the Deputy in Fine Gael. It is the pot calling the kettle black. It works. On a serious level, there are people who get very annoyed about some of the things Bord na gCon does. They want to contribute to the industry but believe they have no platform on which to do so. When Mr. Meaney talks about engaging with breeders generally to see what they want, at times it is worthwhile...
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: Are they just unhappy in life?
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: If that report were to be looked at again and if we were to be given more specifics on where Bord na gCon is at, it would help. I call Deputy Deasy.
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: He has not sought legal advice on it. Does the committee agree to dispose of the 2014 financial statements of Bord na gCon?
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: These accounts are for 2014.
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: We will let 2014 go and deal with 2015.
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: We do not know whether we will or not.
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: Does Deputy Deasy wish to raise something?
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: At least it is consistent.
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: If the Deputy wants to raise specific queries relevant to this, we can ask for further information. I think that is what we should do and take it up next week.
- Public Accounts Committee: Bord na gCon Financial Statements 2014 (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: In regard to next week's meeting, Department of Finance officials will appear before the committee. Serious issues have arisen in relation to the sale of loans to Cerberus and how it is treating the customer at the other end, causing serious difficulties to local economies and businesses and, in particular, a business in Kilkenny. I intend to raise the issue with the officials next week as...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: 168. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [42178/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (26 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: 169. To ask the Minister for Health if a date for surgery will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [42179/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Pensions (25 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: 136. To ask the Minister for Defence the arrangements in place to pay Army pensions in December; if the pensions will be paid in mid-December; if he has received submissions from pensioners regarding this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41900/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (24 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: 396. To ask the Minister for Health if an early assessment appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, as the case is urgent; and if he will expedite the matter. [41497/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (24 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: 397. To ask the Minister for Health if an operation for a hip replacement will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [41499/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: 398. To ask the Minister for Health the progress he is making in ensuring that the level of funding required to continue the services approved by the L'Arche Community in County Kilkenny is put in place; the number of meetings held by his Department and the Health Service Executive to resolve this issue; if he is aware that the L'Arche Community is faced with possible and imminent closure due...
- Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services Funding (19 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: The Minister of State has made her political point.
- Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services Funding (19 Nov 2015)
John McGuinness: That is the greatest example of political waffle I have heard in this House for a long time and the Minister of State knows it. Her response merely describes what the issue is and does not in any way attempt to answer the question I put on behalf of the parents of those using the service. The HSE gave a commitment and figures for funding have been discussed. In her answer the Minister...