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National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

John Deasy: I am sharing my time with Deputy Anthony Lawlor. Some in the House might presume Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett and I are diametrically opposed politically. I would not dispute that to a certain extent, but I believe his point on the lack of a regional focus in this legislation is correct. There is no such focus. That two people might be diametrically opposed politically does not mean that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy Publication (27 May 2014)

John Deasy: 754. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the national plan for rare diseases; when it is likely to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22393/14]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 May 2014)

John Deasy: I wish to discuss the clerk's note on the committee's remit. In his own words, will he go through it? I am slightly confused about the conclusion. Are we to determine what our remit will be based on our application to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 May 2014)

John Deasy: We are not just applying for compellability in respect of individuals and public bodies related to Rehab. In essence, we are also applying for an extension of our remit. It is part and parcel of the application.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 May 2014)

John Deasy: Yes, but the Chairman expects these issues-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 May 2014)

John Deasy: Would that include local authorities?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 May 2014)

John Deasy: I will ask a final question. Has the clerk been in contact with the CPP regarding a timeline for the application?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 May 2014)

John Deasy: To be clear, there is an expectation that it will be more than a plain application for compellability regarding Rehab, in that the other issues mentioned by the clerk will also be addressed.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 May 2014)

John Deasy: Why did we wait so long to publish the correspondence from Mr. Neary, Mr. Doyle, etc.?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: I thank Ms O'Donoghue and her officials for coming before the committee today.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: Go ahead.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: With regard to Waterford Crystal, does Ms O'Donoghue know whether the Attorney General has raised the issue of the delay involved? Ms O'Donoghue is in touch with the Office of the Attorney General.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: Who in the Department is the point person for this issue?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: How often does the Department communicate with or meet the Office of the Attorney General on this issue? These are important questions and even from an operational standpoint I would like Ms O'Donoghue to answer them.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: Does Ms O'Donoghue know what type of contact the Office of the Attorney General has with the office of the President of the High Court?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: I thank Ms O'Donoghue. Is it agreed to dispose of Vote 37 and Chapters 16 to 20, inclusive, of the 2012 annual report and appropriation accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General and the 2012 Social Insurance Fund annual accounts? Agreed.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: Expenditure on pensions totalled €6.3 billion in 2012, which is an increase of 7% on 2009. A further 3% increase was projected for 2013. I would like to shift to something in which the Department is involved intimately, that is, the Waterford Crystal pensions issue. Rather than outline the background, of which Ms O'Donoghue will be aware, perhaps she could outline the Department's...

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: The Department has made an offer to the group representing the workers. The issue that will be decided by the High Court in the autumn is how much or what percentage of their pension they will get ultimately. The Department is actively engaged with the people who represent them. Am I correct that an offer has been made by the State to provide a particular level of payment?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: Is the Department in contact with the High Court regarding the setting of dates or is that an independent function of the court?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Chapter 16 - Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 17 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 18 - Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 19 - Domiciliary Care Allowance
Chapter 20 - Invalidity Pension
Social Insurance Fund Annual Accounts 2012 (1 May 2014)

John Deasy: Is Ms O'Donoghue in contact with the Attorney General's office?