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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Investigations (29 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: 541. To ask the Minister for Health if he plans to take legal action arising from a programme (details supplied) in relation to alleged activities in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27429/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Permanent TSB (23 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: I welcome the members and the witnesses. We are joined today by Mr. Eamonn Crowley, CEO of Permanent TSB, Mr. Patrick Farrell, director of retail at Permanent TSB, and Mr. Kevin Hewston, interim chief operations officer with Permanent TSB. We will hear an opening statement from Mr. Crowley and then we will engage with the members on whatever questions they may have for the witnesses. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Permanent TSB (23 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: I will now open up the floor for questions to the representatives of Permanent TSB.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Permanent TSB (23 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: I call Deputy Farrell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Permanent TSB (23 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Permanent TSB (23 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: There is a specific issue before the banks now relating to the charging of negative interest rates on client accounts held by solicitors. I understand that is happening right across the banking sector. I ask the witnesses to comment on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Permanent TSB (23 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: You are not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: Permanent TSB (23 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: What authority do branches have when dealing with applications for loans and mortgages or accounts that are in difficulty and finding a solution for them? Are these decisions all centralised or will a branch have a certain level of discretion?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: 242. To ask the Minister for Health the number of versions of a vaccine (details supplied) available; and if all versions are authorised for use in the EU. [27773/21]

Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (1 Jul 2021)

John McGuinness: I do not want to be disrespectful but I want to say that I was in the building. I came up specifically to participate in this debate. In accordance with the schedule we were given, I was outside observing the protocols, not wanting to come in because I suffocate with a mask on. I wanted to make a short contribution. It is not my fault that somebody made the mistake whereby we have all...

Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (1 Jul 2021)

John McGuinness: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his ruling allowing us to speak in this debate. It is a difficult time for all of us and there must be some flexibility. There is, of course, a job to be done by the Whip's office in the context of ensuring that we are all properly informed. I do not expect anyone to catch me by the hand, bring me in here and give me a slap on the back. In fact, my...

Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (1 Jul 2021)

John McGuinness: Not me.

Future of Banking in Ireland: Statements (1 Jul 2021)

John McGuinness: This debate is an opportunity for the Department of Finance and the Government to reimagine their role in the context of banking in Ireland in the future. It is also an opportunity for us to set out a policy that will attract the type of banking being demanded now by the general public and, indeed, by the banking system itself. To bring change to fruition, we need to look back over the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (1 Jul 2021)

John McGuinness: 226. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the level of funding under the six main headings provided to Carlow County Council and by comparison to three other councils similar in size and profile to Carlow over the past ten years; if Carlow County Council has been underfunded by his Department in this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35615/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Members are reminded to turn off mobile phones. Masks should be removed when addressing the meeting, as it helps with the sound quality of the recording of the meeting. Apologies have been received from Deputy Steven Matthews and Senator Marie Sherlock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: I welcome from AIB, Dr. Colin Hunt, CEO, Ms Helen Dooley, group general counsel, and Mr. Jim O'Keeffe, managing director. Privilege is extended to those members who are present in Leinster House or in the convention centre. Members are reminded of the parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House, or an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: I call on Deputy Doherty.