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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: On that same subject, I spoke last Thursday about issues within the gardaí. Subsequent to that, Ms O'Farrell rang me and outlined a really heart-rending story. I would really appreciate if it could be brought to the speediest conclusion possible.

Topical Issue Debate: Psychological Services (22 Feb 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: Before I begin, I ask that the Minister's response be sent to all of the Oireachtas Members in Waterford and Wexford. I want to support my colleagues from Wexford. The prospect of this happening is deplorable.

Topical Issue Debate: IDA Funding (22 Feb 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: I have been very critical over a period given the IDA and Enterprise Ireland in particular have done very little for County Wexford. In February 2015 the previous Administration made available €150 million for property solutions for the regions. It was something I was very supportive of and I understand there simply cannot be a major advance factory or major IDA investment in every...

Topical Issue Debate: IDA Funding (22 Feb 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: I think it is important to add some information to the Minister of State's script. While he is correct there is an IDA business park in Enniscorthy, there is no land available because it is full. I also want to correct myself as I said there was 3 acres of land whereas it is 4.5 acres. However, if a major client wanted to come to Wexford, it could not do so because that land is not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (22 Feb 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: 171. To ask the Minister for Health when a scheme (details supplied) discussed in budget 2017 will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8866/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Home Schooling (1 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: 311. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a person (details supplied) can avail of home schooling; if so, the steps they can take to apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10599/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (2 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: 266. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be paid a single farm payment grant in view of the fact all documentation has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10777/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (2 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: 305. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria that the Public Appointments Service, PAS, implements when vacancies arise in his Department for veterinary inspectors; the way in which PAS decides on the persons called for interview; the appeals policy in place; the number of days applicants have to appeal; the number of persons hired; the number retired from his...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Legal Costs (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: 299. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount spent by his Department and other Government agencies in helping workers of a company (details supplied) take their case to the European courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11300/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: 362. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when his Department will be carrying out an actuarial valuation in respect of the accrued liability of public service occupational pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11299/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: 531. To ask the Minister for Health the number and proportion of public ward beds occupied by persons with private health insurance in each of the years 2014 to 2016; the number or the proportion of these persons who opted to be treated in a private capacity, incurring the new private bed charge of €813 versus the statutory charge of €80 per night; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: I would prefer to interact with Mr. Kavanagh on the matters about which I intend to ask. My questions will flow from his answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: I thank the Chair for his indulgence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: I thank Mr. Kavanagh for attending this afternoon's meeting. His appointment as CEO was contentious. Why were the national governance guidelines not followed in his appointment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: When Mr. Kavanagh refers to "historic contractual issues", I assume he is talking about a contract for difference. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: Did Mr. Kavanagh ever invoke the fact that he had a contract for difference, or contract of indefinite duration, with the chairman of the board?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: If they could not replace Mr. Kavanagh with anybody else with an open contract from an open advertisement for somebody else to apply for the position, how does Mr. Kavanagh know he was the best person for the job? When HRI's chairman presented here last year, he said it never arose because Mr. Kavanagh was the best person for the job and yet it is impossible to know who was going to apply if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: HRI's chairman said he was.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: Did Mr. Kavanagh express that view to the chairman?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Systems, Governance and Procedures in Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael D'Arcy: Mr. Kavanagh would have competed in an open competition and would not have invoked this contract of indefinite duration.