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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Resolution of Non-Performing Loans: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2018)

John McGuinness: In addition, one is asking a person who has been beaten up by the bank over a long number of years to find the energy to confront the vulture fund or its agents. That is a David-and-Goliath battle that is not won by the throw of a stone, I am afraid. It is harrowing to listen to the stories. I have another point I wish to take up with the witnesses. The four individuals who appeared...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Resolution of Non-Performing Loans: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2018)

John McGuinness: We did not have to ask them. They poured their details out before this committee. Regardless of what happened, no bank was entitled to treat them in the way they were treated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Resolution of Non-Performing Loans: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2018)

John McGuinness: I would dispute that. I commend Mr. Burgess on the work he is doing but I simply say to him that the number of people who have been robbed of their trackers represents one big scandal that the country faces. The manner in which the banks dealt with them is shocking. That continues to be the case. If it were not for this committee, the four people who appeared before it and the work the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Resolution of Non-Performing Loans: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2018)

John McGuinness: At the first meeting we had, the Central Bank told us there were 10,000 tracker mortgages involved. There are now 38,000 or so and we still not have come to the end of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Resolution of Non-Performing Loans: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2018)

John McGuinness: Before Mr. Burgess states that as a fact - as he has stated the figure of 10,000 as a fact - he should note that they were asked the hard questions. Perhaps Mr. Burgess did not want to hear it but the fact of the matter is that, on the day the individuals were here, the hard questions almost did not have to be asked because they so wanted to tell their stories that they put everything out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Resolution of Non-Performing Loans: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2018)

John McGuinness: That is well put. Could Dr. O'Hagan-Luff give us details on the ten golden principles she spoke about?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Resolution of Non-Performing Loans: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2018)

John McGuinness: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Resolution of Non-Performing Loans: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2018)

John McGuinness: I refer to how they operate and how they travel.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Resolution of Non-Performing Loans: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2018)

John McGuinness: Since there are no more questions, we can declare the meeting adjourned. I thank the delegates very much for attending.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

John McGuinness: I certainly do not believe that the status quoshould remain or that the appointment of judges or anything else should be for those who are privileged enough to be at that level and to be considered. I want to see reform. I have been to various courts to see for myself the inefficiencies and the poor respect for citizens. I am not saying that is the case in every court but I am saying it in...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

John McGuinness: To save the respect people have for him and for his own self-respect, the Minister should call this the way it is. This is a complete bluff. The Minister knows it is not going to work. He knows it will cost in excess of €1 million.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

John McGuinness: There are 17 on the commission, a directorate, there will probably be a legal firm advising it and accountants who need to report to the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Minister is allowing this to happen. He is smiling about it and I know he will deny the €1 million but he knows only too well that this is going to grow into something that will be out of control, out of reach...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (22 May 2018)

John McGuinness: 365. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to improve the structure and services at a centre (details supplied); the timeframe for the action required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22129/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (22 May 2018)

John McGuinness: 367. To ask the Minister for Health the plans that have been approved by the HSE for structural improvement works at a centre (details supplied); if a nurse will be appointed to assist at the centre; and if the matter will be expedited [22131/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 May 2018)

John McGuinness: 366. To ask the Minister for Health if a MARS MRI scan will be arranged as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22130/18]

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

John McGuinness: I was here last night for the debate. I do not want to go through all the detail of it but I have to say it was utter confusion. Arising from that confusion, I will not say there is no clarity but that there is no great clarity on the process from here on. Looking at the very serious content and intent of this Bill, I believe it would be worthwhile giving consideration to withdrawing it...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

John McGuinness: Will the Minister respond?

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

John McGuinness: There is a certain sense of farce about this debate. Lay people looking in at what happens in the Dáil Chamber must be amused on the one side and saddened on the other side at what has gone on. Certain people have been dealt a very poor hand by the Judiciary. I mentioned this earlier and I will give a bit more detail now. As we are debating a Bill dealing with reform that is...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

John McGuinness: I am just saying that as we discuss this, there are serious wrongdoings arising from decisions of the courts with very poor training that have resulted in that type of individual fighting for her family home and locked in prison. Where is the justice for that woman and her family? Will the Minister intervene in that case? The answer to that is probably "No" because they are on one side and...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

John McGuinness: Those people must be looking on aghast at this evening's debate - the stupidity of the whole thing. Earlier I asked the Minister to withdraw the Bill because it is nonsense. He is imposing a cost of €1 million on the Exchequer. He is creating a commission that will be appointed by another quango - one quango appointing another quango with the authorisation of the Minister. Where...