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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Debt Write-down and Debt Resolution Policies: Allied Irish Banks (2 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: I reassure Deputy Troy if the bank has to be invited in again then, as Mr. O'Keeffe knows, we will issue the invitation. There have been extensive questions asked and information requested during the course of this meeting and I am sure AIB will provide us with what we need as soon as possible. Deputy Mairéad Farrell is waiting to come in, but I want to go back to something Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Debt Write-down and Debt Resolution Policies: Allied Irish Banks (2 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: So where the customer ends up is a matter for the customer and the level of engagement will dictate. Okay. On the residual debt, some is sold on and in some cases it is written off. What is the breakdown of that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Debt Write-down and Debt Resolution Policies: Allied Irish Banks (2 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: So that is also dependent on the standard financial statement and engagement and you arrive at a point where it is write-off or residual debt and repayment over a period.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Debt Write-down and Debt Resolution Policies: Allied Irish Banks (2 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: What does that mean, that the bank will look at it independently?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Debt Write-down and Debt Resolution Policies: Allied Irish Banks (2 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: So it does not just end. From what Mr. O'Keeffe says here, there seems to be a significant range of offers to make to a customer in terms of the processes within the bank. Even at the end, there is still an opportunity to go back to Ms Duffy's section and have it reviewed again, in terms of fairness and so on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Debt Write-down and Debt Resolution Policies: Allied Irish Banks (2 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: Okay. My last question is on the loans that are sold on to a vulture fund. Would the bank consider that in future sales that whatever vulture fund might purchase the loans, that AIB would insist on it giving its contact details to the customer? It is impossible to get in touch with them. It is impossible to pick up the phone and ring on their behalf if you are a third party. It is very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Debt Write-down and Debt Resolution Policies: Allied Irish Banks (2 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: I thank the Deputy. This brings us to the end of our meeting. Before he leaves, I remind Mr. O'Keeffe about the EBS and Belfry Funds and ask him again if he would be able to bring us up to date in this regard at another time. I encourage the reaching of resolutions and the taking out of roadblocks that appear to exist to this happening. I thank Mr. O'Keeffe and his colleagues before the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Debt Write-down and Debt Resolution Policies: Allied Irish Banks (2 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: My next question relates to receivers. I am always intrigued by the appointment of receivers. Like Deputy Troy, I have experience of a case where receivers were appointed. From the description I received from customers, not only to do with AIB but also other banks and other properties, they tend to run roughshod over the rights of people. There might be a question over the collection of...

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: I support Deputy Murnane O'Connor in her efforts on behalf of women and the supports they need in County Carlow. I also wish all women best wishes on this International Women's Day and encourage as many as possible to consider a life in politics, whether it be local or national. I want to reflect on the State itself. What record can we point to in the context of the State - Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (7 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of State contracts awarded in the past ten years for the provision of broadband and telecommunications projects; the value of each contract and the name of the successful bidder; the details of the level of Government oversight in each project; if this oversight extended to main subcontractors involved in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (7 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the concerns of NDLS employees regarding the closure of the office in Kilkenny on certain days, resulting in job losses; if he will address the issues arising from the cutback, such as the applications from individuals that cannot use online services and those that do not have a PPS card; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: 414. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is in receipt of their full pension entitlement; and if all of his or her entitlements will be reviewed to ensure he or she is in receipt of same. [10852/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (7 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: 430. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on an application for State pension (contributory) in the name of a person (details supplied); and if her Department has any agreement with the Netherlands regarding pension contributions. [10972/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (7 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: 536. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card has not been approved for a person (details supplied); and if his case will be reviewed urgently with a view to granting a medical card as soon as possible. [10853/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: 552. To ask the Minister for Health if a request for a second opinion in the case of a person (details supplied) will be expedited as the patient requires major foot surgery and their case is deemed urgent by their medical team. [10961/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Investment Funds: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: We have received apologies from Senator Higgins. Deputy Durkan is in the Chamber and Deputies Doherty and Farrell will be here shortly. I want to record the minutes of the joint committee's meeting on Wednesday 1 March and Thursday 2 March. These were agreed at the committee's earlier, private meeting. Today we are dealing with submissions from FLAC and MABS. We are joined by Ms Eilis...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Investment Funds: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: I thank Dr. Lajoie and call Ms. Barry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Investment Funds: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: What is that a list of?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Investment Funds: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: You are doing fine. Deputy Doherty should be worried.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Investment Funds: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

John McGuinness: He should be very concerned.