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- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (16 Jan 2014)
John McGuinness: I informed members previously that we had actually sent the letter but I suppose that was not the case because, on inquiry, we found that a legal case has to be made by the Committee of Public Accounts to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges in order for this to be approved under the legislation. That submission must be robust in terms of its legal position and what we intend to do....
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (16 Jan 2014)
John McGuinness: Much of this is arising from the new legislation. As Deputy Dowds said, it is critical in terms of the compellability issue. Therefore, we must be very clear of our legal position in that regard because there are implications if it is not successful.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (16 Jan 2014)
John McGuinness: On any other business, in regard to the HSE, a question was asked about the group hospitals in the west at which it is looking.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (16 Jan 2014)
John McGuinness: It was in regard to the costs and so on.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (16 Jan 2014)
John McGuinness: The second matter was to get some information in regard to the section 39 reports. We have not got anything back on that yet. What is the status of that?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (16 Jan 2014)
John McGuinness: Can we check out the position of the Committee on Public Accounts in regard to section 39 bodies, if we intend having a hearing on any one of them?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (16 Jan 2014)
John McGuinness: Perhaps we can ask the HSE to check on that and let us know the status.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (16 Jan 2014)
John McGuinness: Can we agree our agenda for Thursday, 23 January? The committee will meet the Accounting Officer of the Garda Síochána for examination of the 2012 annual report of the Comptroller and Auditor General, chapter 7 - management of the fixed charge notice system. Is that agreed? Agreed. When we meet next week, one of the issues we will have to consider at our 6 p.m. meeting is the...
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: We will now deal with No. 7, 2012 Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Vote 39, Health Service Executive, section 38 agencies remuneration. Before we begin, I ask members, witnesses and those in Public Gallery to turn off their mobile telephones as they affect the sound quality of the transmission of the meeting. I also advise witnesses that they are protected...
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: I welcome Mr. Peter Brazel from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I invite Mr. Conlan to make his opening statement.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: I thank Mr. Conlan. Can we publish his statement?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: I call Deputy Ross.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: In light of the seriousness of this matter and in light of Mr. Kiely's appearance at this committee, I ask Mr. O'Brien to elaborate fully or as much as he possibly can on the letter we have received.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: Please.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: Perhaps they might be made available in the first instance.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: Would it be okay to publish the report?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: Okay. Once it has been read into the record, it will be a published document and we can allow the media to access it.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: Thank you, Mr. O'Brien. I call Deputy Ross.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: Before Deputy Ross goes into that issue, arising from his question perhaps the committee could have a copy of the minutes of that board meeting from the HSE as soon as one comes across it.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012
Section 38 - Agencies Remuneration (16 Jan 2014) John McGuinness: Your time is up, Deputy.