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Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: Has Mr. Ryan come across evidence of the challenges they face in regard to the cost of supplying products to supermarkets? It has been suggested some may have been selling under cost to win a particular contract? Does Enterprise Ireland offer advice on that issue?

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: I will take up a number of points raised, starting with the question about the three-year plan. When it is available, perhaps we will have a further discussion with Enterprise Ireland in regard to its targets and the costs associated with the plan. We had a general discussion on banking issues, which was raised by a number of members, including Enterprise Ireland's engagement with the...

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: County enterprise boards submit their accounts to us and to the Comptroller and Auditor General. We look at those accounts and not many red flags have been raised over the years, so we presume they are performing in line with the reports given to us through Enterprise Ireland and other agencies. They give the accounts to us and they report to Enterprise Ireland. What is so wrong with that...

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: The cost of making this change and of the new structure have not been assessed by Enterprise Ireland. I presume that will be further down the road.

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: In regard to what Mr. Ryan called the service level agreement between Enterprise Ireland and each new local enterprise office, will it be the same for each local office or will it vary?

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: I agree with Deputy Deasy. From a policy point of view, it is not the type of policy that sits easily with me given the background to local authorities. I suggest the committee write to the Minister suggesting, regardless of what the new arrangements will be, that the audit in regard to the Comptroller and Auditor General and the role played by him will not change. If it is as separate as...

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: I ask the delegation to supply the committee with a comprehensive note on the matter.

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: They are audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General. The accounts of each CEB are submitted to us.

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: We are now dealing with No. 9, financial statements for 2011 for Enterprise Ireland. Before we begin I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile telephones because the interference from the phones affects the sound quality of the transmission of the meeting. I wish to advise witnesses that they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the...

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: I thank Mr. Ryan. May we publish his opening statement?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services (31 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with the availability of broadband nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4756/13]

An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: I wish to join in the expressions of sympathy to the Donohoe family and to the Garda force on this brutal murder of Garda Adrian Donohoe. I refer to the tributes paid to Garda Donohoe. The description of his participation and engagement with the local community, his activity outside of the hours of work, could be applied to almost every garda in every community throughout the country. They...

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: I wish to refer to Deputy Jerry Buttimer's contribution-----

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: -----and his reference to St. Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny. For many years Oireachtas Members on all sides worked with Garry Courtney and the leading staff members in the hospital. They determined what was needed and we pursued it politically. We had many achievements because we all worked together. The hospital serves not only Kilkenny but also Carlow and the region beyond. I commend...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Art Collection (30 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he has taken to quantify, register and secure the works of art that belong to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4472/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (29 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the discussions that she has held with electricity, telephone and gas providers about costs to household benefits package recipients; the progress made; the monetary implications of the cuts to recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4053/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (29 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for a grant submitted to Student Universal Support Ireland in August 2012 will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [4441/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Placement (29 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an appropriate school placement will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4445/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (29 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be approved and expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4449/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (29 Jan 2013)

John McGuinness: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4177/13]