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- Finance Bill 2024: Second Stage (16 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: I continue from where the previous speaker left the argument. There is a huge case to be made for small businesses. They are under enormous pressure. That is not a whinge; it is a fact. We have failed to understand the challenges that face small cafés, restaurants, retailers, food outlets and clothing outlets. We do not seem to understand what it takes for them to make a profit in...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (15 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: 317. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way the course provided by DCU to teachers regarding the SPHE curriculum was paid for; if her Department authorised or initiated the course; if the content provided to the participants was approved by her Department; her Departments policy on the content of the course; and the Government's policy on the changes if any to the current SPHE...
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (15 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: 406. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application submitted to the local welfare office in Kilkenny in May 2024 relative to the cost of the funeral of a person (details supplied) who has no known relatives will be approved; if the funeral directors will be paid directly; if she will expedite the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (10 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: 213. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for assistance with funeral costs in the name of a person (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [40806/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (10 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: 258. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will arrange an immediate assessment with the CDNT in Kilkenny for a child (details supplied); the reason this appointment has taken so long; if they will be given the supports required as a matter of urgency and if he will expedite the matter. [40808/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: 302. To ask the Minister for Health if an immediate appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) at the urology department, St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, given the GP referred the patient two years ago and the case is deemed urgent. [40807/24]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of the Joint Committee (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: At our private meeting this morning we adopted the minutes of our meeting of 25 September 2024.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: Today we engage with the Central Bank. I remind members of the note on privilege. Members are covered by privilege if they are on the campus of Leinster House. If not, they may only have limited privilege. Members are reminded of the long-standing 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: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: I thank Mr. Makhlouf very much. I call Deputy Tóibín.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: We are running out of time if the Deputy wishes to ask another question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: Deputy, you are out of time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: I am chairing the meeting, not you. If you have a question, please ask it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: Deputy Tóibín was first with 19 minutes. Deputy Boyd Barrett had 20 minutes. That is to make sure members understand I am a fair Chairman.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: Deputy Conway-Walsh has switched her time with Deputy Doherty. I call Deputy Doherty.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: Can the Governor respond?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: To Deputy Doherty's----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: Going back to the opening statement, which is very comprehensive, there are a number of issues. The statement mentions the work the Central Bank is doing which is aimed at serving the public interest and protecting consumers and financial services. That has been discussed throughout this meeting. This committee is currently dealing with the Department with regard to the wind-up of IBRC and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: I am not asking that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (9 Oct 2024)
John McGuinness: I am not asking that.