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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee Stage (15 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: They are linked.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee Stage (15 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: That is very welcome. My understanding is that if one is building something that is less than 200 sq. ft. or 2,000 sq. ft. in old money, one does not have access to the adjudication process which is hugely useful, arguably more so in the case of the small stuff because at the larger scale there are fewer barriers to expensive arbitration. Perhaps it might be taken out. The figure given to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Issues (16 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance the legal basis for the statement that holders of bonds in banks be ranked pari passu with depositors in the event of insolvency of a bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23386/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Applications (21 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 442. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the funding that is available for parents requiring intensive medical support, for example dialysis, which children are not allowed to attend in order that they can make provision for their children's care during the school holidays, so that they can attend their required hospital sessions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24402/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (21 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 517. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form the number of bicycles in the Garda Cycle Unit per station; the number of Gardaí entitled to use them in each station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23702/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Allowance Eligibility (21 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 611. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if there is any way in which their disability allowance can be retained after next month; if there is any alternative allowances available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23701/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Water Services Provision (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Minister for attending the House for this important issue which has been going on since St. Patrick's Day and which concerns the Roundwood reservoir where there is algae growth over the filter beds which means a sufficient amount of water is not getting through. I have spoken to several senior engineers who have said there is enough water in the reservoir - we all know that...

Topical Issue Debate: Water Services Provision (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive answer. I appreciate that he understands the urgency of the matter and I am pleased he will look into it. I will make a quick comment before asking two follow-up questions. The night-time refilling of water tankers, mentioned by the Minister, is becoming less frequent. The water tanks in areas not getting any water during the day were filling up...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: That is correct. I spoke about the issues address in the amendments in my contribution on Second Stage. It would be great if the Minister were to accept amendment No. 3 and disappointing if he were to choose not to accept it as it is technical in nature. As I outlined on Second Stage, the guidelines for putting in place a personal insolvency arrangement provide that the timeframe for doing...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Minister for his reply. Amendment No. 7 should not have been grouped with amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive. Amendment No. 7 relates to cost and is a separate issue that we have not yet addressed. Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are about timing.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: Amendment No. 7 should not be in that grouping.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: I know. I am pointing out that we have not addressed it yet. The Minister has spoken to the timing issue and not to the cost issue. As I said on Second Stage, I greatly welcome this additional protection, which is a variation of the Bill I proposed approximately 18 months ago. That Bill sought additional protections when the banks move for possession. I am delighted to see it here. I...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: If that is the case, may I suggest moving it to three months? I take the point that the judge can adjourn it again, but why should we incur the cost, time, stress and complexity, and the cost on the State, etc.? Perhaps the Minister would consider changing it to three months.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: I think it could be possible to mandate limited recourse mortgages similar to those in the US. This would solve the problem for ever.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: I was just responding to the point the Minister made and I am delighted to hear him referring to that matter. Perhaps he might assist me in respect of a particular problem. If a bank moves to repossess someone's house, it will not be interested in a PIA. If it was interested in the latter, it would have already gone down that route. The judge will then direct it to see if it can get a PIP...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: I accept that.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: It is very important that the PIP should be able to return to the judge and state that he or she has considered the situation, that he or she has put together a proposal which meets the guidelines relating to the insolvency service, that it is the same sort of proposal being accepted by lenders X, Y and Z and that the bank to which it has been put is refusing to play ball. The latter might...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: In light of his background, the Minister knows the courts and I will follow his lead in that regard. However, as a result of my background, I know the banks and I can foresee how these guys will proceed. The Minister is obviously not for turning. In such circumstances, I will let my arguments lie. I will, however, press the amendments.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, line 12, to delete "2 months" and substitute "4 months".

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: I move amendment No. 4: In page 4, between lines 39 and 40, to insert the following:“(f) whether possession is being sought of the family home as security against another property, which may be financially distressed or in mortgage arrears.”.For the record, I do not believe these amendments should be grouped. They are different issues, but we will speak to them.