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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Bank of Ireland (30 Jan 2018)

John McGuinness: We have come to the conclusion of our meeting. I want to add again to Mr. Mason that question on commercial trackers. I ask that he would look at that again and give a comprehensive response, particularly in regard to the one case which is an example. He might come back to us. When the various rates were changed from one to the other - from a tracker rate and then back to a variable...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Bank of Ireland (30 Jan 2018)

John McGuinness: Be careful with the current in those deep waters, Ms McDonagh, when you perform the dive.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Bank of Ireland (30 Jan 2018)

John McGuinness: I thank the witnesses for their attendance.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project at a school (details supplied); and if the matter will be expedited. [5076/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: 327. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an invalidity pension will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied). [5086/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: 342. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the legislation or regulation needed to make Irish Water accountable to the Comptroller and Auditor General will be put in place. [5081/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Union Matters: Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: I welcome Commissioner Dombrovskis, Vice-President for the euro and social dialogue. He is also responsible for financial stability, financial services and the capital markets union. I welcome his colleagues from the European Commission. I wish to advise the witnesses that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Union Matters: Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: Thank you, Mr. Dombrovskis. I call Deputy Michael McGrath.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Union Matters: Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: I am conscious of the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Union Matters: Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: I am sorry about that. I call Senator Conway-Walsh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Union Matters: Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: I invite Senator O'Donnell to speak and again remind members about the time limits.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Union Matters: Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: The Senator should allow Mr. Dombrovskis to conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Union Matters: Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: Thank you. In the short time that is left I wish to refer to your opening remarks, Mr. Dombrovskis. You have stated that Ireland's recovery has been fast-paced and broad-based. It has been fast-paced but there remains significant disadvantage in the country, especially in the regions, as outlined by Senator Conway-Walsh. A significant number of the people we represent have not enjoyed any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Union Matters: Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: I thank the vice president for coming today. On the basis of today's questions, he may take it that a longer exchange might be necessary on his next visit. I thank him and his colleagues for being present.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Ulster Bank (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: We are dealing with item 5, progress on the resolution of the tracker mortgage redress issue. We are joined from Ulster Bank by Mr. Paul Stanley, chief financial officer; and Ms Elizabeth Arnett, head of corporate affairs. I welcome them and their colleagues who accompany them. I advise the witnesses that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Ulster Bank (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: Why will Mr. Stanley not discuss it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Ulster Bank (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: Mr. Stanley has the figures so please answer it again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Ulster Bank (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: I have been listening carefully to the responses of Mr. Stanley and Ms Arnett and reflecting on the lead up to this meeting and the language used in Mr. Stanley's opening statement. At one point prior to the meeting I was willing to accept that Mr. Mallon would not be here. Every business goes through changes and Ulster Bank is no exception to that. I have seen change in businesses....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Ulster Bank (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: I ask Mr. Stanley to answer that question. Will Ulster Bank refund that €6,000 to €8,000 to that woman?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages: Ulster Bank (1 Feb 2018)

John McGuinness: I have asked a specific question: will Ulster Bank refund to that woman the thousands of euro she had to spend on advice? It is a yes or no answer.