Results 21,621-21,640 of 26,666 for speaker:John McGuinness
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Will the HSA be increasing the number of inspectors? What cost would relate to that increase and has the Government sanctioned it?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Is there no issue regarding equipment and the fear of going on sites?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Does the HSA have that equipment now?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Does it have a full range of it?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)
John McGuinness: As regards the requirements of protecting those on sites and the different grades of workers, is Ms King satisfied that there has been a proactive response from the construction industry and the HSA? Does Ms King see weaknesses in that response, even at this stage, and what would she like to see improved?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)
John McGuinness: I must cut across Ms King because my time is up. What protections and supports are in place for small builders and contractors? I put the same question to Mr. Parlon. Are the witnesses satisfied with those protections? Does Mr. Parlon represent those contractors?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Can Mr. Parlon confirm whether the Construction Industry Federation represents small contractors or not? Does he represent small contractors or the main contractors?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Okay.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Mr. Parlon is correct to put on the record that there will be substantial increases to existing contracts, and the delivery of houses and other major projects. It is no harm to mention the children's hospital because of its size. The Government needs to understand the major implications for cost. There is also an issue with insurance, which Mr. Parlon did not cover adequately. Most of the...
- Covid-19 (Finance): Statements (20 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Yesterday we were told that the cost of construction in the housing sector would increase by €10,000 to €15,000 per unit, that the price of an apartment might rise by €20,000, and that the general cost of public projects currently under construction could rise by 40%. There are issues regarding the Covid-19 insurance and emerging issues out of claims under that insurance...
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)
John McGuinness: The following day or the day after that, I raised the matter with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, and asked him to provide an analysis of the issue commented on by Mr. Parlon. It would be worthwhile for the committee to receive that analysis as it would indicate the viewpoint of the Department and might be more accurate. If Mr. Parlon has withdrawn his statement, we need to...
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Last week, we asked witnesses to provide the committee with correspondence on matters such as-----
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Last week, we asked for correspondence on how the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, was established and between the various organisations about testing and other matters. Will we get that correspondence or are we waiting for the witnesses to decide on sending it to us?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)
John McGuinness: But not this-----
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)
John McGuinness: That is fine.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Some of the correspondence and statements arrive far too late.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)
John McGuinness: Members do not get a chance to read all the stuff the committee is getting. We should get it earlier.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)
John McGuinness: I am disappointed that an earlier date has not been scheduled to discuss the issue of private hospitals.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)
John McGuinness: We should review that decision if this committee is to be meaningful because the issue is current.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (26 May 2020)
John McGuinness: We are closing the gate when the horse is gone. That is about the size of it. We should reconsider this and I ask the working group to reflect on it.