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Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: Does the Minister envisage that a recovery plan will be an option in respect of any of the 27 credit unions we have been told are at serious risk? The Minister mentioned special managers. I discussed this matter with the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, yesterday. Under the Bill, someone appointed as a special manager must, in the opinion of the Central Bank, have "the requisite...

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: Regarding sections 102 and 103, the limitations on judicial review and the right to appeal are restrictive. Leave to seek judicial review must be made to a court within 14 days of the notification of a decision. However, leave for review may be granted thereafter if the court is satisfied that "there are substantial reasons why the application was not made within that period" and "it is...

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: Could I have clarification on the common bond? The Bill states: Where the engagements of a credit union (in this subsection referred to as the 'transferor credit union') are transferred to another credit union (in this subsection referred to as the 'transferee credit union'), the common bond of the transferee credit union is taken to include the common bond of the transferor credit union and...

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I thank the Minister for this and for all his help throughout this process. In 1980, when auditors were auditing credit unions, the first thing they did was to ask for all the relevant information regarding loans and those who provided them - directors, managers, supervisors, staff and voluntary tellers. In 1980 auditors were seeking that information from credit unions and it is unfortunate...

Seanad: Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: The Bill proposes to allow the Commission for Energy Regulation to source low interest funding through the NTMA to meet the start-up costs incurred in putting in place the statutory safety framework required by the Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Act 2010 prior to the imposition of the prescribed levy on the industry. What are the implications of the levy for Shannon LNG?...

Seanad: Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I have a query.

Seanad: Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I am seeking clarification on the Bill.

Seanad: Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I will leave it until Committee Stage.

Seanad: Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I thank the Minister for his commitment to the Shannon LNG project, for which County Kerry is waiting. It has been in the pipeline for a number of years. This is the language being used by the company in opposition to the levy. I wish the Minister well in seeking a speedy resolution of the problems caused by the imposition of the levy - the language used in the Bill - on future...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: It has been brought to my attention that when NAMA was established, Members of the Oireachtas were restricted from engaging with it. I understand the legislation was tweaked thereafter. I am looking for an open and transparent debate on the workings of NAMA. I have been told that a director of NAMA also acts professionally as a receiver and that a client of his recently took possession of...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: I am looking for an open and transparent debate on the workings of NAMA, which is working under a veil of secrecy. To whom is NAMA accountable? I thought that as a country, we had moved away from shady deals of this nature. I would like an open and transparent debate. Perhaps the Leader could arrange for senior officials from NAMA to come to Leinster House 2000 for a question and answer...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: Senator Cullinane obviously has no respect for the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Tom Shehan: This morning's proceedings on the Order of Business would not make great viewing.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Tom Shehan: I would like to raise two issues, the first of which is the whole Gaza issue. I will be honest and say it is not something I get very exercised about. As Senator Cullinane said, among those on the trip to Gaza are two Sinn Féin councillors and a former Fianna Fáil Deputy. This is not the first aid mission to Gaza. Those involved know what happened the last time. They knew what would...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Tom Shehan: That is what the people on the ground wrote on their placards.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Tom Shehan: I will come to the second issue about which I would like to ask the Leader. The "cash for gold" industry has been mentioned in the House previously. It needs to be the subject of regulation and legislation. I would like to propose an addendum to that. The "cash for scrap" industry also needs to be included when regulations are introduced. A person might bring 20 copper tanks to a scrap...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Tom Shehan: Prior to the 2009 nursing homes Act there were three types of nursing homes, public, private and voluntary. In the Act the voluntary sector was included with the private sector. In my constituency a community voluntary hospital is being included with the private sector, something which is happening all over the country. The funding provided by the NTPF for a public bed is approximately...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Tom Shehan: Senator Ó Domhnaill should indulge us by naming the embassies in question.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Tom Shehan: I will do my best to keep to the point.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Tom Shehan: I wish to raise two issues. First, will the Leader ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, to come before the House for a debate on the review by the Valuation Office of rateable valuations nationally? The process in this regard began in 2005. In 2008, it was estimated that the process would not be concluded until 2018. However, I spoke to the Commissioner of...