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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: In terms of the experience to date, if one asks most whistleblowers if they would do it again, without hesitation they will say "No" because their families have been destroyed, they have been destroyed, their careers and their mental health have been destroyed while what they reported, particularly within Government agencies, is still ongoing. That is a terribly bad example to set. We have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: We are obliged to conclude this part of the proceedings by 2.30 p.m. I thank all of the witnesses for attending. Our engagement has been very informative and helpful.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (23 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: 21. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans he has in place to review the oversight and governance of major spending projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45656/21]

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: This legislation is a nod in the right direction in the context of reforming the administration of the Garda Síochána. If we want to learn something about the reform that is required, though, one need look no further than the case of the death of Shane O'Farrell. The courts, the Garda and the Director of Public Prosecution's office were at fault. There is nothing in this Bill...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: Do members wish to pose any questions at this stage for Mr. Brennan or will we take all of them together? If we take them together, Ms Grace could now make her contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: I thank Ms Grace for her contribution. I read your book Abuse of Power: Because Councils Can. I want to commend you on it. I followed your course of action through to the European Union with the help of Luke Ming Flanagan, MEP, and others. Again, I commend you on that. I cannot disagree with what you said in your contribution. I will address the issue of those documents that have not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: I thank Mr. Wilson and I invite Mr. McGree to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: Mr. Wilson had his hand up. Does he wish to say something?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: Does Mr. Brennan wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: I thank Mr. Wilson. I am obliged to conclude the meeting at 2.30 p.m., and I want to put my own remarks on record. I thank Mr. Brennan for coming in and giving us some insight into the process and the success or otherwise of individual cases, and for his contribution on what is needed in the new legislation. I said to Ms Grace already that "whistleblower" is a poor term. I would prefer to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: How long have they been ongoing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: And they still have not been concluded.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: Okay. I will address one of the general comments that was made about Maurice McCabe being a case that was successful. I do not believe any case has been successful. They have left a huge scar on the lives of the individuals concerned as well as those of their families and extended families. Quite frankly, I do not believe that any compensation or apology is enough for some of the people...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (21 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: 27. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of any recent engagement with the banks in Ireland. [44875/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Official Engagements (21 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: 40. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has recently met with a union (details supplied). [44876/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (16 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: 244. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a child benefit or family benefit application dating back to 2014 which is now under appeal with a request for an oral hearing will be expedited and approved for a person (details supplied). [44316/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Service Executive (16 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: 286. To ask the Minister for Health if the full range of supports and services required by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if a social worker will be appointed to their case to assess their requirements for care at home and at school. [44287/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: 59. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in County Kilkenny that have applied to the small business assistance scheme; the number of same that have received funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43829/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: 76. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of the Sustaining Enterprise and Accelerated Recovery Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43830/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: 549. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated final cost for the Limerick Prison redevelopment project currently under construction; the date when the contract was placed with a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43588/21]