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Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: We must recognise the regrettable fact that virtually every member of the Garda has been subjected to assault or acts of violence in the course of his or her career. It is, unfortunately, a very common occurrence. I know from speaking to members of the Garda that frequently when they are out, particularly in the evening time and at weekends, they are subjected to assaults and violent...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) can regain a class teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24993/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 180. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department plans to make cariban available on the drugs repayment scheme or on the medical card in order that women debilitated by hyperemesis can avail of the medication for the duration of their pregnancy if necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24999/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the management of the two banks for coming in. What is going to happen to the respective companies? I ask Mr. Jansen what is going to happen to happen to KBC Ireland plc. Does the bank intend winding up that company?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Mr. Jansen have an awareness of when the company will be wound up?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Okay. Mr. Jansen mentioned, I think to Deputy Nash, that Bank of Ireland will be assigned the interest in certain accounts. Does that mean it would be the entity to issue proceedings if KBC has any bad debts from customers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Let us then say I owe KBC €5,000 today and do not repay it by the time my account is closed. Who will institute proceedings against me? Will it be KBC or Bank of Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: If my debt comes within that section of the baggage that is being sold to Bank of Ireland, that bank will come after me and, if not, then KBC Bank plc will still come after me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Yes, but ultimately, even though KBC will have departed the Irish market, Mr. Jansen still envisages situations where KBC Ireland plc may be instituting proceedings against former customers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I ask Ms Howard the same initial question. What does Ulster Bank intend to do with Ulster Bank Ireland DAC?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I apologise; I did not hear the first part of Ms Howard's answer. Did she say Ulster Bank Ireland DAC will ultimately be wound up or is the intention to keep it going as a company?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Okay. Taking my previous example again, if I happen to owe Ulster Bank €5,000 today and a year from now that has not been repaid and my account is being closed, Ulster Bank Ireland DAC, or an entity under a new trading name, will still be the entity to institute proceedings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: While I am with her, I think Ms Howard stated that to date 120,000 letters had been issued by Ulster Bank. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Furthermore, she said she hoped all customers will have been written to by the end of September.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: On the six months, is that a rolling period such that if Ulster Bank writes to me today, I will have until November?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Let us say Ulster writes to me and I decide not to avail of the switcher process and do not do anything - I know the bank may be critical of customers who do not respond to its correspondence - what will happen to my account? Will Ms Howard take us through that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: What will happen if they do not cash the cheque?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: What will happen if customers do not claim it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Withdrawal from Irish Banking Market: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Which fund?