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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (19 Oct 2017)

John McGuinness: It is merely a point about individual cases. On this International Credit Union Day, I indicate my support for the credit unions and the desire of Sparkassen to see that type of model, incorporating An Post and the post offices. It is something on which maybe we can engage with the Governor at a different time. Lastly, in terms of vulture funds and how they manage accounts, I asked the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (19 Oct 2017)

John McGuinness: I will because I was so disgusted by their attitude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (19 Oct 2017)

John McGuinness: In conclusion, I ask members to consider that because the Minister for Finance is meeting the banks, we should meet the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance, maybe in an informal setting, to discuss the various meetings that we have had here with banks, individuals, etc. It would help the process. I return to the Governor's opening statement. Professor Lane read part of it into the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (19 Oct 2017)

John McGuinness: Following this long session, I appreciate the fact that the Governor has been here for the full day. There are so many other issues that can be addressed and maybe a better structure can be agreed on how we approach this for the future-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (19 Oct 2017)

John McGuinness: We can adjourn the meeting until next Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (24 Oct 2017)

John McGuinness: 115. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 69 of 10 October 2017, the cost of the apartment located at Kilkenny Castle. [44591/17]

Tracker Mortgages: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2017)

John McGuinness: I recognise in the Minister the decency and moral compass that he has applied to the issue. However, he is dealing with thieves. These are people who ignore regulation and whom the Central Bank could not control. They are responsible for the deaths of people by suicide. They are responsible for the loss of 100 homes. The figures the Minister gave today do not add up. The number is...

Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

John McGuinness: Did he have a part in the film?

Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

John McGuinness: A 2012 report by Transparency International referring to a national integrity systems, NIS, assessment of Ireland it conducted in 2009 said the following:The 2009 NIS reported that perceptions of legal corruption in Ireland are higher than perceptions of corruption prohibited in legislation. Legal corruption is facilitated when there are no legal barriers in place to curb undue influence...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (7 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 307. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if training will be provided to teachers in all school settings in first aid and the use of an epipen; and his plans for future training programmes. [45709/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (7 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 320. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project for a school (details supplied); if plans for the project are at planning permission stage; the timeframe for approval and funding of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45909/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Applications (7 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 321. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied) in relation to DEIS; if the matter has been reviewed; and if the decision will be reversed. [45910/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Rates (7 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 495. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by quarry owners regrading the current review of commercial rates and valuations and the adverse effect this will have on the cost of doing business and the construction industry; if the methodology being used to calculate the valuations will be reassessed in view of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 670. To ask the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) [45905/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 671. To ask the Minister for Health if the funding for the care of a person (details supplied) will be made available; the options of care being considered; and the timeframe for a final long term decision in the matter [45906/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 672. To ask the Minister for Health if HIQA, the Medical Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Board, the Pharmaceutical Society and QAVD have responded to the request from his Department to examine documents provided by a person (details supplied); if the organisations have responded to the secretary general as requested; if the HSE and QAVD have made contact directly with the person as...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (7 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 1180. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount of contributory State pension being paid to persons (details supplied); and the date in each case on which the pensions commenced. [45708/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Quarrying Sector (8 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: I want to be clear at the outset as to why I am raising the sale of nine lots in a quarry portfolio in counties Carlow and Wicklow. I am doing so on behalf of the people I represent. Over 100 families are employed by the company concerned. I ask the Government to intervene with a bank which is owned by the taxpayer, AIB, to ensure the sale will not go ahead or that it will not go ahead...

Topical Issue Debate: Quarrying Sector (8 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: The Minister of State is "the powers that be".

Topical Issue Debate: Quarrying Sector (8 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: The sale is next Saturday and sympathy does not cut it.