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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Generally, we are looking at the end of the year. I do not need the technical note, just the date.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Apart from retroactive recapitalisation, when will the ESM be in a position to provide funds for recapitalisation of banks on a current basis?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is up and running. The application can be made at any stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: There is talk of low inflation in the eurozone. What is the Minister's view on that and what are the implications for Ireland? What are his views on possible risks for the Irish economy from a slowdown in the world economy in terms of export driven growth?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the Minister's view on possible deflation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Deputy must conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can I take up that issue? When does the Minister anticipate that this technical adjustment will take place? What is the first year it will kick in for?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: So it means that-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Therefore, the Minister is saying that he anticipates that the target of about 5.1% that we are looking to meet at the end of this year will give an extra cushion or margin on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does the Minister anticipate that he will have this figure available by the end of July?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: So really it provides six months of the year where one has an idea of the impact on the deficit for 2014?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Minister for Finance (18 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: But I am saying-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: There is a target of €23 million.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am only really interested in the medical card targets.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Hennessy is factually correct in that. Legally he is correct but in substance he is incorrect. What is happening with the over 70s is that they are sent a letter reminding them to return the information to the HSE before a due date. If their card is withdrawn, they get no letter. It is not on the letter sent out that their card will be withdrawn at the end of, say, June. I am sorry...

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: You are wrong. Putting it out that the over 70s are informed their medical cards are withdrawn is factually inaccurate.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: No, at the end of the day we are going around in circles. The substance of this is very simple. The public does not want a situation whereby medical cards are withdrawn. From now on, there will be very simple rules. No one gets their medical card withdrawn without being written to and told their card is being withdrawn. We are trying to be helpful here. I will not let an application...

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: What percentage of reviews lead to the loss of a medical card?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Hennessy said between 4% and 6%.