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Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

John Perry: The situation is well improved.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: Deputy Kelleher is well able for it.

Topical Issue Debate: Redundancy Payments (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: I am taking this issue on behalf of the Minister for Finance. I thank Deputy Spring for raising this very important issue. I welcome this opportunity to address the Dáil on the subject of IBRC staff redundancies as the welfare of all employees is of utmost concern to this Government. Liquidation by its legal nature creates an immediate termination of all employment contracts with the...

Topical Issue Debate: Redundancy Payments (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: I do not believe it is fully within our capacity. The special liquidation order was made and is no different from any other liquidation. I repeat what the Minister stated in the House. The employees' employment was terminated with immediate effect. The liquidator is the man in charge and he has complete autonomy with regard to the operation of the company, including its selling out over...

Topical Issue Debate: Redundancy Payments (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: Whatever was the position prior to the date when the Minister took decisive action would not stand up. The Government has no role in how the Act is applied.

Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Community (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: I thank Deputies Finian McGrath and Ellis for raising this matter to which I am replying on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, who, because of other business commitments, is unable to be present. The shocking incident in which a house at Parkhill, Ballyshannon was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Monday, 11 February is of great concern to the Minister...

Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Community (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: I again thank the Deputies for raising this matter and for the views they expressed. I will certainly pass on the points they made to the Minister, Deputy Shatter. I reiterate that the Garda authorities will pursue any evidence which points to the commission of a criminal act. We are all aware that the incident which occurred in Ballyshannon could have resulted in great loss of life. If...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: I am responding to this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. The RIA, a functional unit of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, INIS, of the Department of Justice and Equality, is responsible for the accommodation of persons while their applications for international protection are being processed. Currently, there are 4,735 residents in 35...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: This is a very good point with regard to those centres not operated by the State being in compliance with the RIA. I will seek clarification from the Minister, Deputy Shatter. I assume they are inspected by the State inspector. I will express the Senator's concerns to the Minister and seek clarification on it.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Parking Regulations (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I convey the Minister, Deputy Coveney's regrets for being unable to be present. In terms of the issues raised and to set the context, Howth is one of six fishery harbour centres operated by the State, each of whose primary purpose is to provide facilities and services for the fishing industry and fisheries-related activities. Howth fishery...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Parking Regulations (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: The reply was comprehensive. There are 500 car parking spaces in Howth, a prosperous part of Dublin. There was a study in 2007, with due diligence carried out then. All the information and cost-benefit analysis is with Fingal County Council. Taking into account the emergency services that use the facilities and enhancement of the region, it is an important issue. This is one of the six...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Parking Regulations (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: The legacy of the last Government is unfortunately still being felt. That was a time when the country was awash with money but no decision was made to benefit any business community. I have no doubt that the interaction involving business people will lead to collaboration that will benefit the region. I am from a business background and we cannot assume that it is good having 500 car...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Parking Regulations (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: The business people will approve of it.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Organ Donation (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue which I will address on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly. For many patients, transplantation is now the treatment of choice for end-stage organ failure. Ironically, its success has led to organ shortages and so it is important for all concerned to highlight the enormous benefits to patients of organ transplantation and to...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Organ Donation (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: There is co-ordination within the hospital network, which is encouraging, and I am quite sure of the role of the HSE and autonomous hospitals being planned by the Minister. I will take the Senator's observation directly to the Minister. I assume the HSE is included, although the reply does not indicate that the executive is involved. Within the hospital structure, the HSE would be a...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Services (14 Feb 2013)

John Perry: Yesterday the Taoiseach comprehensively dealt with the matter in the Dáil and I thank the Senator for raising this important matter in the Seanad. Beaumont Hospital is the centre for delivering Ireland's national cochlear implant programme with surgical provision for patients under six years of age carried out in the Children's University Hospital, Temple Street. Beaumont Hospital's annual...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

John Perry: Before I read my prepared script I wish to respond to Deputy McGuinness’s point about the confidence in credit. One must remember the legacy we inherited. Miracles take a while longer.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

John Perry: It is not rubbish.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

John Perry: That is the point.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

John Perry: If the Deputy wants a reply, a review of licensing is ongoing with which I am dealing. That is a fact. We are now reviewing 50 licences in the retail trade involving 15 different authorities. We are hoping to have one authority by the end of the year. Members can call for rent reviews but the Deputy must remember that it was the previous Government that signed up all the soft leases. I...