Results 3,961-3,980 of 26,021 for speaker:Kieran O'Donnell
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: As Chairman of the committee he will appreciate that he should answer the questions that are put.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: He asked a very direct question.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: It needs to be answered.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: In light of the number of members who wish to contribute, I propose to extend our sitting until 12 noon.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Does Deputy Nash wish to pursue that line of questioning?
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I think Deputy Nash is referring specifically to a letter, which is the subject of a freedom of information request.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Deputy Nash, am I correct in stating that you are speaking about the issue of travel?
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Let me redirect the question. Will Deputy Nash refer specifically to travel?
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: On the issue of travel.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Will Deputy Nash conclude on this point?
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: We are straying from the point.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Yes, but it was a very general answer.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: The question was specific. Deputy McGuinness was asked if what happened at the time coloured his position on and the view of the public sector. The question was not on broader issues.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: That is fine.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Was the post advertised externally or internally during the period of maternity leave?
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: As we have four speakers left, I will extend the discussion until approximately 12.10 p.m. Each of the remaining speakers will have approximately five minutes to ask questions.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Under a freedom of information request we had already received the information from the OPW and we then requested information on travel. That is the most recent information requested and that is what has been provided by the Department.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: This is purely what was provided under a freedom of information request. I understand some of the other figures were acquired by other means.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I am not fully aware of the situation, but my understanding is that what we have here is what was provided under the FOI request and nothing else.
- Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: This is what was provided under the FOI request through the FOI section of the Department.