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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: We are joined by the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, to consider Committee Stage of the Bill. Members' privilege is covered if they are in the precincts of Leinster House, but if they are joining us remotely they may not have full privilege. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that members should not...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: There are no amendments to the Bill and we had a good debate on Second Stage. If the Minister of State wants to comment on any particular aspect of the Bill or give a short overview, she is welcome to do so. In the absence of amendments and given the urgency relating to passing the Bill, however, we can conclude, unless Deputy Durkan wants to raise anything.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: Deputy Doherty has raised a number of questions in terms of the language used throughout the Bill, which cause me to flick through it. I would like the Minister of State to comment on a number of aspects of it. Section 3(1) of the Bill states that "The Minister may by order prescribe...". It goes on to say, under section 3(4)(a), that the Minister "may execute". Under section 3(9), the it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: On the previous occasion on which the Commissioner was here, I brought to his attention the difficulty with community policing in south Kilkenny and Kilkenny generally. Will he brief the committee, by writing to the clerk, if necessary, on what actions are being taken to deal with the deficit of policing presence in south Kilkenny? I reiterate that the whole issue of drugs is out of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: The figures that were presented in 2016 indicated an increase in the force to 21,000 by 2021, with the reserve to increase to 2,000 and civilian staff numbers to 4,000. What actions were taken to achieve those numbers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: I am asking about the numbers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: I just want clarity on the numbers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

John McGuinness: The Commissioner might write to the committee and answer the questions I have asked.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Dec 2023)

John McGuinness: Government policy on providing accommodation for Ukrainians arriving here and for those seeking international protection is not working. Some would say is not fit for purpose and there are those who would describe it as a shambles and a disgrace. Those who arrive here are not being accommodated. Residents and local communities are not being consulted. Business people involved in providing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (5 Dec 2023)

John McGuinness: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for funding for emergency works submitted by a school (details supplied) has been approved. [53383/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Dec 2023)

John McGuinness: 360. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection If a disability allowance will be approved as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied) considering the medical report provided by her GP. [53445/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (5 Dec 2023)

John McGuinness: 440. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will set out the Department’s position on the impasse between Coillte and its forestry partners relative to the terms of the agreement with each land owner and the implementation of a forest management plan; if he will appoint independent investigators to examine the complaints made against Coillte and the allegations...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (5 Dec 2023)

John McGuinness: 543. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the reasons why the frontline staff of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service were not included in the Covid pandemic payment. [53441/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Preventing Bid Rigging in the Public Procurement Process: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

John McGuinness: Deputy Conway-Walsh asked a question and Ms Butler discussed in her response the school bus system. Inasmuch as she can, will Ms Butler give me the background details?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Preventing Bid Rigging in the Public Procurement Process: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

John McGuinness: Did the case specifically involve the public bus system or the school bus system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Preventing Bid Rigging in the Public Procurement Process: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

John McGuinness: They tender as part of the process with Bus Éireann.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Preventing Bid Rigging in the Public Procurement Process: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

John McGuinness: Can someone answer about Bus Éireann as to why the service is not put out to tender?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Preventing Bid Rigging in the Public Procurement Process: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

John McGuinness: That is the issue. Ms Stewart is from the Office of Government Procurement. Bus Éireann is paid for by taxpayers, that is, directly from the Government to Bus Éireann. In turn, Bus Éireann uses independent operators. Presumably, the 13 defendants are part of the provision by Bus Éireann of the school transport system. However, the school transport system and that...