Results 4,661-4,680 of 4,810 for speaker:Liam Twomey
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: I wish to seek clarification from Ms McGrath on one point and also I wish to make one comment. Can I clarify that the OPW accepts the New Zealand guidance given to it by the secretariat as a good basis for the creation of the effective performance measures?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: I note Ms McGrath added a proviso that we must also consider what the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform would say, but Ms McGrath is happy enough with that guidance.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: Good. I am not having a go at the OPW by any means in making this point, rather it is very much about what we are seeing as relevant from the committee's point of view. In a recent OECD study this Parliament ranked the lowest for holding Government Departments to account. We would like to see changes come about in the next few years in our role as to how we interact with Departments on how...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: We are in the very early days of this process, but that is where it is going and that is where we hope to take it. I will open the discussion to members and start by calling Deputy Sean Fleming.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: Some of the things the Senator is referring to are more policy-oriented.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: I ask that we stick to the issue of the running performance indicators. This stuff is interesting also, but we are trying to keep the meeting to the subject of performance indicators.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: I propose we suspend as there is a vote in the Dáil.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: I support this process because it is good for all of the relevant organisations and the Oireachtas to understand what is really happening. One of the grocery multiples in this country builds all its new outlets to the same size and configuration. In that way, it knows what to expect in terms of heating, maintenance and staffing costs. It can compare outlets in different countries, whether...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: In terms of what we are discussing, is it a resource problem or is it a question of resistance from Departments? Does the OPW need more resources and staff?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: To do everything.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: I will not hold Ms McGrath up but if any members have further questions, please indicate now.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: Absolutely.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)
Liam Twomey: Does the Deputy mind if I wrap up the meeting? There is a vote taking place in the Dáil. I thank Ms Clare McGrath and her officials for their input today and the level of commitment they have shown to improving the quality and type of information given to the committee as part of the business process. While we appreciate there is a huge effort to make the changes requested, it will...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Macroeconomic Forecast for 2016: Department of Finance (6 Oct 2015)
Liam Twomey: I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. This is important as they cause serious problems for broadcasting, editorial and sound staff. The topic of the meeting is the macroeconomic forecast in the context of budget 2016. I welcome the following officials from the Department of Finance: Mr. John McCarthy, chief economist; Mr. Brendan O'Connor, assistant principal; Ms...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Macroeconomic Forecast for 2016: Department of Finance (6 Oct 2015)
Liam Twomey: That is perfect.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Macroeconomic Forecast for 2016: Department of Finance (6 Oct 2015)
Liam Twomey: Let me interrupt Mr. Power. Is in order that we put this presentation up on website and make it available to those who would be interested in it?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Macroeconomic Forecast for 2016: Department of Finance (6 Oct 2015)
Liam Twomey: What is meant by the pre-crisis peak?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Macroeconomic Forecast for 2016: Department of Finance (6 Oct 2015)
Liam Twomey: The second quarter of this year.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Macroeconomic Forecast for 2016: Department of Finance (6 Oct 2015)
Liam Twomey: Per capitaincomes are the same as they were at the peak of the Celtic tiger.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Macroeconomic Forecast for 2016: Department of Finance (6 Oct 2015)
Liam Twomey: I can hear a great deal of interference. Did the Deputy switch off his telephone?