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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]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (17 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 493. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide the record of contributions made by a person (details supplied); and if they qualify for an invalidity pension based on their contributions and credits. [8435/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (17 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 913. To ask the Minister for Health if a long-term care plan will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [8757/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (17 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 1033. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to provide funding and other supports to the horse industry relative to the cost of vets and transport arising from Brexit as stock is moved to or through the UK adding up to 75% costs on transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8750/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (11 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made, relative to the funding required, on a building project at a school (details supplied); if the additional costs caused by the conditions attached to the planning permission will be approved; the number of meetings held between her Department and the school relative to the overall costs of the project since planning...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance (11 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 173. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the review of a carer’s allowance claim in the name of a person (details supplied) will be expedited and approved; and if the correspondence from her Department on 19 January 2021 will be withdrawn as the applicant is not separated from their spouse but lives apart as a precautionary measure to protect their...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance (11 Feb 2021)

John McGuinness: 175. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an appeal by a person (details supplied) for a carer’s allowance will be expedited. [7671/21]