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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: Ms Gilleece mentioned the separation between the board and the manager of a credit union. Perhaps I am getting confused but is it correct that the treasurer is elected from the board, and the treasurer is de facto the managing director? Is there not a connection? It seems the board and the general manager are not separated.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: The manager is different from the treasurer.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: Is that a good arrangement in the experience of the witness?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: The dormant accounts, as described in earlier sessions, relate to where there is no activity on behalf of the share member or account holder for 15 years. Once defined as such, it could be hoovered up under the legislation. Like the witness, I agree that these accounts are like an insurance or the same type of process of families having prize bonds. It is their money and just because a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: That should be expressly clarified.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: That is the best remark of the day.
- Topical Issue Debate: ESB Disconnections Policy (25 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: I am afraid the Minister has run out of time. We will move on to the supplementary question.
- Topical Issue Debate: ESB Disconnections Policy (25 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: I will allow Deputy Doherty ten seconds.
- Topical Issue Debate: ESB Disconnections Policy (25 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: That was 25 seconds.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (25 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any plans to build or relocate a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40696/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (25 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16 is waiting six months on a social welfare appeal; if she will ensure that they receive a decision shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40151/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (25 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is necessary when renewing your driving licence to provide an eye sight certificate if you continue to wear corrective lenses that is wore corrective lenses on previous driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40653/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (26 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a child (details supplied) in Dublin 24 must take a taxi to and from school and leave an hour early; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40758/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Funding (26 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a decision has been reached in respect of funding for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40874/12]
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: In the light of several contributions today and yesterday on murders and violent crime, it would be timely for the House to consider either adding to proposed legislation that is in process or introducing a new Bill to give the Garda Síochána - the guardians of the peace - the equipment it requires to maintain peace. Our streets and homes have been invaded and destroyed and it is...
- Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: I refer to all crime related legislation currently before the House. We need to address this issue quickly.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Fiscal Assessment Report September 2012: Discussion with Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: Two Opposition speakers contributed first.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Fiscal Assessment Report September 2012: Discussion with Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: Will the Chairman indicate who is next on the list of speakers? I would like to know where I stand.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Fiscal Assessment Report September 2012: Discussion with Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: I thank the delegation for attending the committee and for the papers they presented and the work they do. The key point I noted that resonated across the paper was that debt sustainability remains fragile. I concur with almost 90% of what Deputy Higgins said earlier. The council’s brief is macroeconomically scaled. It does not go into the branches or the boughs of the trees;...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Fiscal Assessment Report September 2012: Discussion with Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 Sep 2012)
Peter Mathews: I have waited two hours. I think the audience has the patience.