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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: Of course, it did.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: Mr. Powell has indicated he was not in favour.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: That is also my view. The spectre of the CID hung over this process like a dark cloud. Therefore, HRI was effectively neutralised. There was a rush to get the Minister to approve the agreement in order to avoid potential legalities in the future. It is as plain as night follows day and the nose on one's face. I am somewhat surprised by the comments made by Mr. Moloney. Of course the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: Hold on. We will have to go through the letter. I understand it is dated 2 May. It states: "The proposed new salary level will be lower than is currently paid to the CEOs of both the Turf Club and the Association of Irish Race Courses despite much greater level of responsibility and budget levels." Is that not black and white? That is what Mr. Keeling said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: It is page two, paragraph 5, subsection D(1).

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: No, I have listened to what was said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: His salary is far higher than that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: His salary today is far higher than the CEO of the Turf Club-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: We are back to the CID. The witnesses said there are major issues in terms of appointments. Would they like the Minister to appoint more independent people to the board?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: I know all about the legislation. It is baloney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: Mr. Brian Kavanagh was first appointed chief executive officer of Horse Racing Ireland in 2001 and his term should have ended in 2008. Horse Racing Ireland was either extremely unlucky or grossly incompetent in this regard. Mr. Kavanagh's appointment was extended to 2009 and again subsequently to 2011. As a barrister, it is clear to me that the game was over in 2011. The best county...

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: I am glad to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important motion I urge people to support the motion which has been placed before the Dáil by the Labour Party. I am deeply indebted to our education system for the education I received in my formative years at Ballynacargy national school and at Coláiste Mhuire in Mullingar, which is an excellent Christian...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Sign Language (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 146. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps her Department is taking to ensure that Irish Sign Language is designated an official language; the further steps being taken to ensure that the midlands area is being provided with the appropriate level of services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30985/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 187. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline in respect of the earned income tax credit which has been increased to €950 in the budget; where a person also qualifies for the PAYE tax credit, the maximum combined value of both tax credits that will be allowed to a taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30592/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Measures (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance if, in respect of the €20,000 grant for first-time buyers outlined in budget 2017 it will be applied in respect of a house which was commenced but clearly not finished as it just constitutes a shell, with no septic tank installed or electricity connection; and if same would be classified as a new build whereby the young persons intending to purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will take steps to ensure funding is provided for the construction of a new school (details supplied) which has progressed through all the relevant stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30589/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Data (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the M4/N4 report which dealt with an assessment of educational infrastructure in the Mullingar area; if in this context progress is being made in the provision of a secondary school for Kinnegad, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30891/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 278. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there is increased funding available in his Department to assist volunteer centres and information services; if so, if he will ensure that a centre (details supplied) is provided with an increase of funding of up to €80,000 which is just two thirds of the annual cost of running a volunteer centre; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (19 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 73. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure that the volunteer centres which have suffered significant decreases in funding of up to 30% between 2009 and 2014, has their funding base increased by at least 10% for 2017 and subsequent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31183/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Agencies (19 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 95. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will acknowledge the work that has been completed by the local boards of citizens information and MABS, Money Advice and Budgeting Services, and that their input has contributed significantly to the success of these organisations; his plans to enhance their continued input at the local board level; and if he will make a statement on the...