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Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (1 Jul 2021)

John McGuinness: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his ruling allowing us to speak in this debate. It is a difficult time for all of us and there must be some flexibility. There is, of course, a job to be done by the Whip's office in the context of ensuring that we are all properly informed. I do not expect anyone to catch me by the hand, bring me in here and give me a slap on the back. In fact, my...

Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (1 Jul 2021)

John McGuinness: I do not want to be disrespectful but I want to say that I was in the building. I came up specifically to participate in this debate. In accordance with the schedule we were given, I was outside observing the protocols, not wanting to come in because I suffocate with a mask on. I wanted to make a short contribution. It is not my fault that somebody made the mistake whereby we have all...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (1 Jul 2021)

John McGuinness: 226. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the level of funding under the six main headings provided to Carlow County Council and by comparison to three other councils similar in size and profile to Carlow over the past ten years; if Carlow County Council has been underfunded by his Department in this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35615/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: 242. To ask the Minister for Health the number of versions of a vaccine (details supplied) available; and if all versions are authorised for use in the EU. [27773/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Members are reminded to turn off mobile phones. Masks should be removed when addressing the meeting, as it helps with the sound quality of the recording of the meeting. Apologies have been received from Deputy Steven Matthews and Senator Marie Sherlock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: I welcome from AIB, Dr. Colin Hunt, CEO, Ms Helen Dooley, group general counsel, and Mr. Jim O'Keeffe, managing director. Privilege is extended to those members who are present in Leinster House or in the convention centre. Members are reminded of the parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House, or an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: I call on Deputy Doherty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: I thank the Deputy. He is packing in the questions, but I must remind him of his time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Dr. Hunt is aware that we have discussed the issue of EBS tied agents at meetings of this committee. That matter has gone through the courts and continues to be raised with the committee in terms of the advance we are making to assist in finding a solution. In 2019, Mr. Justice Jordan stated in the High Court: [I] would have thought that a competent mediator could bring sense to bear and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Before Mr. O'Keeffe comes in, Dr. Hunt is the CEO of the bank and I want to know what his attitude is towards what the judge said in 2019 and whether there is any room for mediation. Mr. O'Keeffe may very well be familiar with the detail of the matter but in terms of getting to an end on this, it is only fair that we would look to the judge's words and determine whether the bank is willing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Does Dr. Hunt see mediation as an option?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Litigation is probably a couple of steps beyond common sense, whereas the judge rightly points out that mediation might be an option. I am just asking Dr. Hunt whether he would consider mediation. His answer seems to indicate that mediation is not an option and the bank is going to litigate this out to the end. I remind him that some of the people who appeared in the Public Gallery on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Would Dr. Hunt consider the EBS tied agents to be stakeholders?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: In taking their views into account, would Dr. Hunt not consider that a meeting for the purpose of mediation and the fulfilment of the judge's direction, as it were, is worth considering?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: There is nothing to stop the bank from reversing out of it. If the will is there to do so and the bank wants to deal with legacy issues, I suggest that both parties could very easily stand back from the litigation and attempt to mediate. In most cases, in fact, particularly those to do with banks, judges point to customers and banks going to mediation to resolve issues. It seems to be a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Is the case before a particular court?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: Is it before the Supreme Court?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: The witnesses will hardly go back to Mr. Justice Jordan in view of what he said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: It is due back in court then.