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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: There is an ECOFIN meeting next Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: We have to get it on the agenda.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: Yes. I am going to say that the opening-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: This is a question. Will the Minister ask his ECOFIN colleagues next Tuesday to consider that the debt is unsustainable in this country, that-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: Hold on. I want to go through my list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: I am saying that the Bank of Ireland, for instance-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: I will put my second question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: Will the Minister explain to the ECOFIN people that the capitalisation of our banks could be inadequate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: The reason I am asking that question relates to what was said last Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: The Bank of Ireland told us that its loan book is €105 billion and its provisions are €7 billion. That is insufficient.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Forthcoming ECOFIN Council: Discussion with Minister for Finance (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: Banks are easy to run if they work properly.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rental Accommodation Scheme Applications (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in respect of an application for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49055/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Library (8 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans (details supplied) regarding the National Library [49345/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Tuarascáil an Choimisinéara Teanga maidir le Comórtais Inmheánacha sa Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí: Mionphlé (7 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: May I make one short comment? I have finished my questioning. For me the Oireachtas has been a wonderful appetiser to learn and to love the language more, I mean that seriously, and being able to a say a few words of introduction, valediction or encouragement in our national language. It makes it a pleasure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Tuarascáil an Choimisinéara Teanga maidir le Comórtais Inmheánacha sa Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí: Mionphlé (7 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: Tá cúpla ceist agam. I have a few questions. I thank Mr. Patterson for his presentation. May I draw his attention to the statement that under section 13 of the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004, the CPSA must draw up codes of practice that describe the principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness that must be followed in recruitment and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Tuarascáil an Choimisinéara Teanga maidir le Comórtais Inmheánacha sa Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí: Mionphlé (7 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: Will he confirm also that the code of practice is the following and only the following in relation to Irish language proficiency: that terms and conditions, eligibility criteria and the use and knowledge of the Irish language are agreed with the appropriate Minister at the outset in accordance with the requirements of the job and-or any statutory requirements? Does Mr Patterson agree with that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Tuarascáil an Choimisinéara Teanga maidir le Comórtais Inmheánacha sa Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí: Mionphlé (7 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: Provision in relation to the award of additional credit for proficiency in both the English and Irish languages is made in line with Government policy in accordance with the requirements of the job and any statutory requirements. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Tuarascáil an Choimisinéara Teanga maidir le Comórtais Inmheánacha sa Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí: Mionphlé (7 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: The relevant Minister is responsible for all matters relating to recruitment, including eligibility criteria, terms and conditions and use or knowledge of the Irish language. Is that right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Tuarascáil an Choimisinéara Teanga maidir le Comórtais Inmheánacha sa Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí: Mionphlé (7 Nov 2012)

Peter Mathews: In the statement, Mr. Patterson explained "The code also states that the provision for the award of additional credit for both official languages is made in line with Government policy, the requirements of the job and-or any statutory requirements."