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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Matters: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: I remind everyone of the notice regarding privilege. Witnesses who are giving evidence within the precincts of Leinster House or the Convention Centre are covered by privilege. Those who are not have limited privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Matters: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: I thank Ms Howard. There was some interference during her contribution, so I remind members and witnesses to put their devices on mute if they are not contributing. I call Deputy Tóibín. I remind him of his time and to use it efficiently.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Matters: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: I would like the Deputy to pose some questions first and we will then see where that leads us. I am anxious to allow as many members as possible to contribute. I have a list of speakers

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Matters: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: I wish to add a few more questions to the list. Goldman Sachs apparently had a role in this decision. What were the terms of reference given to Goldman Sachs? What was it asked to investigate? What was its role? Is it too late to reverse this decision? Do the witnesses think the decision was the correct one? Do they have a view on it? Do they have a view on the work undertaken by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Matters: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: Will Ms Howard comment on the Goldman Sachs issue, and on the ethical funds? I asked about the involvement of Goldman Sachs, the use of ethical funds instead of vulture funds, and the commercial tracker mortgages.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Matters: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: A number of members have indicated that they have further questions so, with the limited time left, I am going to go back to the members. I would say that the witnesses have not answered the questions on the ethical funds or the commercial trackers. Will they answer those questions, please? I call Senator Higgins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Matters: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: We do not have the time. We have four minutes left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Matters: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: Could the Deputy ask a question, please?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Matters: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: Due to the Covid restrictions we are obliged to finish at 6 o'clock. Quite a number of questions have not been addressed and other questions were asked just now by Deputies and Senators. I ask that by the end of this week, the witnesses review the meeting and get back to us with those "Yes" or "No" answers and the more detailed answers that are required. We intend to follow up on this and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Matters: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: As Ms Howard has heard time and again during the meeting, most members agree that this was an appalling decision that will have far-reaching consequences for the bank's customers and staff and the economy. Despite our best efforts in this House and through the Minister and the Minister of State, we have failed to get the type of conversation we wanted in the lead-up to the announcement. It...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Credit Guarantee Scheme (18 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 1. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether the credit guarantee scheme should be amended to ensure a greater approval rate from banks on loan applications and to give access to a wider range of SMEs; if the scheme will include refinancing of existing loans and overdrafts at a far more competitive interest rate to enable businesses rebuild their financial...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Food Prices (18 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 6. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has carried out studies and analysis of the effects of the removal of the groceries order in 2006; if consideration has been given to reinstating the order or a version of same; his views on whether such an order would be helpful in protecting the primary producers of vegetables and meat at farm level; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 78. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a commitment made two years ago to provide a public bus service for Carlow will be delivered on; the estimated costs involved; the reason the service has not been delivered to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9238/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (18 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will raise with banks (details supplied) and the Central Bank the issue of the negative consequences of the decision to charge negative interest rates on solicitor client accounts largely affecting those buying or selling houses and land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9236/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (18 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 202. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a disability benefit in the name of a person (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [9232/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (18 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 296. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the increases due to the pension of a person (details supplied) did not issue in September 2019 and in September 2020; and if all outstanding increases due to will be applied to the person's pension and paid immediately. [9233/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (18 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 297. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a procurement process in place to provide bottled water for use by staff and patients in the ambulance service; if it is HSE policy to provide bottled water in ambulances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9234/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (18 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 298. To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be provided for the construction of a purpose-built ambulance base in Carlow to replace the temporary prefabricated structure that has been used for over 17 years and which falls well short of health and safety standards; if a site has been identified for the construction of the project; if the project is a priority on the capital...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (18 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 324. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the beef task force meetings will be live streamed in the interest of transparency and accountability; if he will consider appointing an independent regulator for the industry; if an analysis has been carried out by his Department with regard to such an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9228/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (18 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 325. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on providing a DNA system of traceability for the beef sector; if he has examined the cost of such a system and the positive impact it might have on the price of beef, the efforts to eliminate meat fraud and cattle smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9230/21]