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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: We take our role on the committee quite seriously.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: This is about, if you want it in brass tacks-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: This is about over €30 billion of taxpayers' money going into an institution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: That has basically cost every man, woman and child in Ireland. With due respect, this information, if it has been published and is new evidence, could it be passed on, without prejudice, by the Central Bank to the statutory bodies? I will leave it at that point and ask the professor to reflect on it. Can I move on to mortgages?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to make a couple of points. First, it is five years since we had the mortgage crisis and it is too little too late. I agree with Deputy Michael McGrath on the fact that the audits are now only being conducted and is a huge delay. Second, I would like the Governor to comment on the inconsistencies between the various institutions. The fact is that Bank of Ireland is charging a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: PermanentTSB is clearly doing assisted voluntary sales on people who are less than 90 days in arrears. There is gross inconsistency. The Bank of Ireland charges a higher rate of interest on a split mortgage than other banks. There are clear inconsistencies. The ordinary person looking in and perhaps a mortgage holder, if they are being financed by the public purse-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I find it difficult to understand that the Governor is happy with the inconsistencies.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Please accept my apologies.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: It is regrettable that I must follow up on the point about Anglo Irish Bank. It appeared in the media yesterday, in advance of a very important discussion here on mortgages. It must be cleared out of the way, so I have a couple of questions about it. Did the Central Bank already have on file the Anglo Irish Bank tapes that were put into the public domain three months ago and did it seek...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Why did he issue such a statement yesterday?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: No, my question is very simple. I want to know the background as to why Professor Honohan issued the statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Was that the first occasion Professor Honohan had heard the tapes?
- Topical Issue Debate: National Policy on Graffiti (19 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for his response. From what he outlined it appears that a range of measures are being undertaken. I would like the Department to examine specifically the issue of graffiti. Graffiti is applied to people’s property without their knowledge or permission and it is often extremely difficult to remove. We must consider putting in place a measure to prevent the...
- Topical Issue Debate: National Policy on Graffiti (19 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for being present to take this debate. We need to develop a national policy on graffiti. Graffiti is an issue in parts of Limerick city in my constituency. Recently, it has been an issue along a stretch of roadway known as the Superquinn road which runs from the Kilmurry roundabout to the Monaleen Road. I am glad...
- Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: In Limerick city centre, there is a perception of a lack of total available office space for foreign direct investment companies so will the witness give an idea of how that is perceived? What about the negotiation to take over the management of the two business parks?
- Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: What about the Plassey Technology Park and Raheen?
- Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Subject to conclusion of negotiations, what are the plans for those parks?
- Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: What was the reaction to IDA Ireland in America?
- Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: Regeneron, a US drug company, has made an SEC filing and indicated that it is at an advanced stage of purchasing a building in Limerick. The general view locally is that the building which was formerly occupied by the manufacturing section of Dell will provide a psychological boost for the area given the number of jobs lost there previously. Dell has continued its operations in Limerick and...