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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by Department of Health Officials (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Mr. Breslin has not done so. He was very flippant about the consultants, their business plans and how they are going to be written off.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Do we have it arranged for tomorrow?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Will the Microsoft Teams technology be in place?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by HSE Officials (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Various consultants who contacted us over the past few weeks have pointed to the fact that the current arrangement with private consultants in private hospitals is inefficient and a waste of taxpayers' money. That could have been done differently, it could have been done better and it could be modified now. Who is giving us a look-back on how this contract has worked up to the point of its...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by HSE Officials (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: The HSE says it listens to the radiologists and to the cancer services. Like this morning, and it is no fault of our committee or indeed of our witnesses, it is very difficult to get the specific response required. Will the witnesses please look at the transcripts and give us the information arising from the questions that members have asked?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: I am glad to see Dr. McGuinness and Ms King here and they are very welcome. Mr. Tom Parlon has not lost the knack of slipping into the Government benches so easily, although it is a different kind of combination of Government we have across from us. It would be challenging, I am sure.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Yes. Mr. Parlon is very welcome, anyway. The different actions that have been taken on the various sites will have incurred much cost to the builder or the contractor. How is that going to be covered? Given what Ms King is asking for and what Dr. McGuinness will be overseeing, it is clear to me that there is going to be a huge amount of cost. In terms of the CIF and the contracts that it...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: I can assume from that that there will be an extra cost, particularly in State contracts, and that is not resolved as yet. A formula must be found to agree this with Government but we can expect something in the region of 5% to 10% or maybe more, depending on the nature of the site. Is that correct?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Does the HSA have the required number of inspectors to visit sites without notification and in the proper protective equipment? Is the legislation robust enough to deal with Covid-19 and what might be found on sites? When is the HSA going to commence inspections - not planned inspections, but random ones?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Can Dr. McGuinness quantify the cost of that?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Will the HSA be increasing the number of inspectors? What cost would relate to that increase and has the Government sanctioned it?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Is there no issue regarding equipment and the fear of going on sites?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Does the HSA have that equipment now?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Does it have a full range of it?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: As regards the requirements of protecting those on sites and the different grades of workers, is Ms King satisfied that there has been a proactive response from the construction industry and the HSA? Does Ms King see weaknesses in that response, even at this stage, and what would she like to see improved?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: I must cut across Ms King because my time is up. What protections and supports are in place for small builders and contractors? I put the same question to Mr. Parlon. Are the witnesses satisfied with those protections? Does Mr. Parlon represent those contractors?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Can Mr. Parlon confirm whether the Construction Industry Federation represents small contractors or not? Does he represent small contractors or the main contractors?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Okay.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by ICTU, HSA and CIF Representatives on the Reopening of the Construction Industry (19 May 2020)

John McGuinness: Mr. Parlon is correct to put on the record that there will be substantial increases to existing contracts, and the delivery of houses and other major projects. It is no harm to mention the children's hospital because of its size. The Government needs to understand the major implications for cost. There is also an issue with insurance, which Mr. Parlon did not cover adequately. Most of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (13 May 2020)

John McGuinness: 381. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal meets on a regular basis; the number of cases before the Tribunal that were dealt with within a reasonable timeframe; the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4872/20]