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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: The professor is missing my point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: If there is an investigation under way and evidence comes into the public domain, it would be normal that this evidence would be passed on to be looked at by the statutory bodies.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: It would be good practice.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: It would be good practice.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: The public, I think, want to see this investigation carried out. I ask the professor to, even at this point, consider passing over the information without prejudice.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: No. That comment is facetious, with due respect.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I think your role-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: We take our role on the committee quite seriously.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: This is about, if you want it in brass tacks-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: This is about over €30 billion of taxpayers' money going into an institution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: That has basically cost every man, woman and child in Ireland. With due respect, this information, if it has been published and is new evidence, could it be passed on, without prejudice, by the Central Bank to the statutory bodies? I will leave it at that point and ask the professor to reflect on it. Can I move on to mortgages?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to make a couple of points. First, it is five years since we had the mortgage crisis and it is too little too late. I agree with Deputy Michael McGrath on the fact that the audits are now only being conducted and is a huge delay. Second, I would like the Governor to comment on the inconsistencies between the various institutions. The fact is that Bank of Ireland is charging a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: PermanentTSB is clearly doing assisted voluntary sales on people who are less than 90 days in arrears. There is gross inconsistency. The Bank of Ireland charges a higher rate of interest on a split mortgage than other banks. There are clear inconsistencies. The ordinary person looking in and perhaps a mortgage holder, if they are being financed by the public purse-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I find it difficult to understand that the Governor is happy with the inconsistencies.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Please accept my apologies.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: That question concerned the split mortgages and the fact that Bank of Ireland are charging commercial rates.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I suggest the Senator ask a question, after which she can interact with the Governor.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I am trying to be helpful.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I suggest Professor Honohan revert to the joint committee on the issue.