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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I will not delay the meeting. I wish Deputy Ciarán Lynch the best in the difficult and - if the social media are correct - probably challenging position as chairman of the banking inquiry. It is long overdue. The right man has been picked to chair that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I do not intend to use the full amount of time allotted to me because our guests have explained a great deal. I look forward to the roadshow being rolled out because I agree with Mr. Lehane that bankruptcy is a viable option. It is also a powerful tool in the context of dealing with creditors. I apologise that I was not present for some of the presentation. I wish to comment on some of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I was referring to a policy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: Will Mr. O'Connor outline what he thinks is driving the bank's policy in this regard? I have no wish to be unfair to Bank of Ireland and I must state that a similar position was outlined by several of the financial institutions which came before us. Are policy statements of the kind to which I refer designed to get across a message to the effect that the banks are very tough on people who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: In the context of dealing with the overall matter, have our guests come across mortgage-to-rent solutions in their dealings? There have been a number of submissions to the effect that there are roadblocks in place in respect of mortgage-to-rent arrangements. Is Mr. O'Connor in a position to indicate whether the ISI has had experience in this regard? Does he have any recommendations to make...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I accept that the roadshow is going to swing into gear but in what other ways might we communicate information to people? The changes brought about by the new bankruptcy legislation have empowered people in debt with regard to their dealings with their banks. The changes to which I refer constitute a mechanism that is designed to force the parties involved to negotiate realistically. From...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: Mr. O'Connor referred earlier to instances where this does not happen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: Where people want to remain in their homes and where there are viable solutions on offer, in some cases the attitude and the policies of the banks - which is not to write down anything on the secured debt - is to force people out of their homes. This is despite the fact that there would be a greater return if they facilitated a certain level of write-down.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I had a problem with the representatives of Bank of Ireland when they came before us because it appears that their institution has closed down to some degree in respect of this matter, even though it is in its interests to engage and in certain - but not all - circumstances to write down some of the secured borrowings involved. However, it is refusing point blank to do this and there...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 125. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the Revenue Commissioners to stop enforcement action seeking €200 in household charge arrears from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4 as they are not liable for this charge as they live in social housing. [19712/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the Revenue Commissioners are issuing household charge arrears notices to persons living in social housing flats and houses; if the Revenue Commissioners have cross referenced with each local authority to ensure that residents of social housing units are not issued with arrears notices and threatened with enforcement action; his views that this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on a proposed new school (details supplied); if the design work has been completed; when building work is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19214/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 232. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will be responsible for flood management along the culverted Swan river in Dublin following the transfer of the Rathmines-Pembroke drainage scheme to Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19216/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 233. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the work the Office of Public Works will carry out to ensure the culverted Swan river in Dublin does not flood residential and commercial property along its course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19217/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Centres (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 400. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when he expects to appoint an expert committee drawn from the National Cultural Institutions and other city institutions to advise on a suitable programme of exhibitions and events at the new Heritage and Cultural Centre at College Green; the number of persons who will be on this committee; when it is expected to report; the date...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Centres (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 401. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of new positions expected will be needed to be filled to staff the new Heritage and Cultural Centre at College Green; if officials in his Department have held any discussions with Bank of Ireland regarding the number of staff that will be needed; if there are any estimates available; the type of budget that has been...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Flood Prevention Measures (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 479. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water has assumed responsibility for the culverted Swan River in Dublin; and if not, if his Department or the Office of Public Works will be funding remedial works on same; the body responsible for ensuring it does not flood residential areas of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19215/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Register of Electors (30 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 509. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the legislation governing the inspection and making available of a marked copy of the electoral register used respectively at local, European, presidential and general elections and also referenda; the circumstances in which they are made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19622/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: EU Scrutiny Report and Future Priorities and Challenges: Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (16 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I apologise for being late. I have missed some of the opening statement but the delegation is very welcome. I shall concentrate on the housing part of the submission. We have met a number of the voluntary housing groups who mentioned blockages and delays in delivering voluntary housing for social housing purposes. Has the Department identified blockages? Can it assist voluntary housing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: EU Scrutiny Report and Future Priorities and Challenges: Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (16 Apr 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: It took between 15 to 20 years in other jurisdictions.