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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Allied Irish Banks (23 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Is Mr. Byrne able to share it with us?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Allied Irish Banks (23 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Could you give us the principles underlying the compensation process? We were told those who lost their houses received a multiple but those who did not got something else. Can the witnesses give us some idea as to why the rates being paid are such as they are?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Allied Irish Banks (23 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Can Mr. Kinsella send us a briefing note with an outline of his reply? It would be useful to ask the other banks the same question.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: There has been a lot of discussion about people buying their first homes and whether they can get help from their parents. I am sure that many people have done that and that many people are not in a position to. Perhaps the Leader might arrange some kind of a debate with the Minister with regard to people who have not been able to save because they have been spending so much on rent. The...

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I am not sure if anyone else has mentioned the fact that this is the first time that the Minister has appeared here since her elevation to Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Minister and I were both county councillors in the same area not that long ago. It is great to see another Stillorgan person doing well. I congratulate her on her appointment and I know all Senators...

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister. I was in Coláiste Cholumba as well in Cheathrú Rua. Ciaran Bheag was where I stayed. Perhaps Senator Ó Clochartaigh could arrange a trip for us all to go back?

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: It is all being mentioned this afternoon. It might have been Senator Davitt rather than Senator Nash who was the first contributor.

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: That is fine. I thank the Minister and ask the Acting Leader to propose a suspension until 3 p.m.

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister very much for his comprehensive statement.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I thank Senator Lombard. Senator Ó Clochartaigh has eight minutes.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Go raibh maith agat, Senator Ó Clochartaigh. The next speak is Senator Rose Conway-Walsh and she has five minutes.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: The Senator has one minute left.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Senator. I apologise that she did not have enough time but I am just implementing the Order of Business, as agreed.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Our last speaker is Senator Frank Feighan and he has five minutes.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Statements were to conclude at 5 p.m. and the Minister was to be given at least five minutes. The Minister has 39 minutes. He does not have to take all of that if he does not want to, but he is very welcome to conclude the debate.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Comments are to be addressed through the Chair, and the Minister is to be allowed to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: This is not a point of order and the Senator knows that.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I did not let any other Member in on a clarification issue. I am sure the Minister will facilitate the Senator's inquiry afterwards.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I would make the point that we were required to allow the Minister a minimum of five minutes to reply but he has used almost 28 minutes. Therefore, we have had a fairly good level of discussion. I listened to various Senators' names being referenced in the conversation and most Members have had most of their points tackled. I thank the Minister and all the participating Senators for their...