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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector: Engagement with Bank of Ireland (23 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: Is it possible to get the analysis around the post offices that I have just mentioned? Is Ms McDonagh willing to give some data to the members, in writing or in a response, as to why certain bank branches were selected for closure? Is information available on the impact of these closures on local economies? Will Ms McDonagh make the reasons for the closures known to us, especially in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector: Engagement with Bank of Ireland (23 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: I disagree strongly with the decisions in the cases I have mentioned, as do other Deputies in the cases they raised relating to their constituencies. My knowledge of the areas is that they do not have proper broadband, the post offices were stretched and the partnership, as mentioned by Ms McDonagh, offers very little for potential to move the post office from being on the verge of closing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector: Engagement with Bank of Ireland (23 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: On the case I referred to earlier which went through a tracker issue, if I were to bring it to Ms McDonagh's attention again can she look at it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector: Engagement with Bank of Ireland (23 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: It relates more to the bank's legal firm. I want to encourage a settlement because of the health of two of the individuals involved. That brings us to the end of our meeting. I thank the witnesses, Mr. Kelly and Ms McDonagh, for their attendance. During the meeting, if we were short in terms of trying to bring in other members it was because of the timeframe and the Covid regulations,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Sales (24 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: 207. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures in place to prevent the illegal sale and distribution of coal and bottled gas from Northern Ireland; the estimated value of such sales; the cost of the negative impact the activity is having on traders in this jurisdiction; the number of such illegal traders that have been prosecuted in the past five...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (24 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: 504. To ask the Minister for Finance if the tax liability of a person (details supplied) will be re-examined immediately in view of the fact that the reduction in their income due to tax is causing hardship. [15759/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (24 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: 983. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application by persons (details supplied) which is under appeal will now be expedited and approved. [14467/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: 1740. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [15280/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: 1792. To ask the Minister for Health the financial and other supports given to pharmacies that have provided a service throughout the pandemic; if the staff providing the service will be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15453/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: 1962. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if approval will be issued to a forestry access road application by a person (details supplied). [14501/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (24 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: 1996. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a comprehensive account will be provided of the actions taken to date by his Department to resolve all of the issues associated with the DNA tests of a herd in the name of a person (details supplied); the outstanding matters including DNA tests that have to be dealt with; the timeline for the completion of this work; if the...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: I compliment those on the front line of the vaccine roll-out who are doing an excellent job. There is no doubt that things are getting better but we started from a very low base. My concern is that the positivity that the Minister expresses as to where we are now and where we are going and the caveats therein cause significant confusion with the public because they are deeply concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (25 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: 157. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is her Department or An Garda Síochána that set the fees for providing Garda report abstracts and any other supporting documentation relative to road traffic accidents when requested by the victim; if it is normal that victims of road traffic accidents are charged €260 for such information when...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (25 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: 214. To ask the Minister for Health if a new automated special chair will be provided for a person (details supplied). [16183/21]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: I ask those present to turn off their mobile phones. I ask speakers to identify themselves as they make a contribution. I welcome the Minister of State and his colleagues to this committee, which is dealing with Estimate for the Office of Public Works, OPW. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: It is probably nerves. It is the Minister of State's first time to appear before us.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: The Deputy should go ahead and ask his questions, and we will see how we go.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: I remind Deputy Tóibín of his time.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: I thank Deputy Durkan and the Minister of State and I call Deputy Doherty.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: Does the OPW own the MacCurtain Street Garda station in Cork? Is the station up for sale? Does it belong to the Department of Justice?