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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: Deputy Doherty has raised a number of questions in terms of the language used throughout the Bill, which cause me to flick through it. I would like the Minister of State to comment on a number of aspects of it. Section 3(1) of the Bill states that "The Minister may by order prescribe...". It goes on to say, under section 3(4)(a), that the Minister "may execute". Under section 3(9), the it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: On the previous occasion on which the Commissioner was here, I brought to his attention the difficulty with community policing in south Kilkenny and Kilkenny generally. Will he brief the committee, by writing to the clerk, if necessary, on what actions are being taken to deal with the deficit of policing presence in south Kilkenny? I reiterate that the whole issue of drugs is out of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: The figures that were presented in 2016 indicated an increase in the force to 21,000 by 2021, with the reserve to increase to 2,000 and civilian staff numbers to 4,000. What actions were taken to achieve those numbers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: I am asking about the numbers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: I just want clarity on the numbers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: The Commissioner might write to the committee and answer the questions I have asked.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (28 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: 355. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 845 of 13 June 2023, if she will confirm the status of the application for the State pension (contributory) by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51954/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Care Services (28 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: 473. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the investigation into the care home in the south east (details supplied); if each individual case has been investigated; if legal action is being taken or is planned to be taken against any individual or organisation arising from the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: 564. To ask the Minister for Health if the drugs taskforce for the south east is operating with a full complement of staff; the level of funding allocated to the project for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51883/23]

Report of Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Motion (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: It has been a worthwhile discussion. I think an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach deliberately knocked the gong there to knock the Minister of State off her last few minutes. I remember the late Brian Lenihan in this debate and "Hell at the Gates" and all he did in terms of everything that happened at that time. History will be very kind to Brian Lenihan in the job he did at that time. He...

Report of Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Motion (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, and Reform, and Taoiseach entitled "Report on Banking 2022", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 18th May, 2023. I acknowledge the role of the secretariat in the preparation of this report, which I recommend to the House. I ask the Government...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: The Minister of State is well aware of the services provided by people in SOS and the struggles of families, because she spoke to Francis Coughlan and is aware that they have put everything they possibly can into what they do as individuals delivering those services. They go the extra mile. The families go the extra mile and the support is there for them, although that support has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: SOS Services in Kilkenny has been delivering essential day and residential services for almost 50 years. It provides an excellent service. It is run by a very efficient chief executive who assists in a very direct way all of the families concerned. Last year the HSE gave a once-off allocation of €540,000 to cover the once-off costs that SOS Kilkenny was experiencing at the time....

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: I support the Bill. It will allow the State to provide a considerable amount of money right across the various payments being made to customers of the Department and to provide for the administration of the Department. However, I have a couple of issues. One relates to various applications where the customer has an account with Revolut or any other of the fintech companies. I recently...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance how many earners in counties Kilkenny and Wexford, respectively, will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51539/23]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: I welcome the Minister of State and her officials. We will deal with the Supplementary Estimates relating to the Department of the Taoiseach. I ask the Minister of State to make her opening statement.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: I have a few questions for clarification about the Estimate. What type of costs are covered for the local State solicitor service? I think it is under subhead A7. Is it buildings, rent of storage or staff costs or is it just strictly the service of legal advice or actions?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: Does the State have to pay for the buildings they occupy?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: Is that all part of the expenses?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: What do they get? Do they get a lump sum each year to cover that expense?