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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: A Future Framework for Accountability in the Banking Sector: Discussion (12 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: The Minister for Finance commissioned a Korn Ferry review of the remuneration available. When is it likely to be published?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: A Future Framework for Accountability in the Banking Sector: Discussion (12 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: That was going to be my final question. It is obvious that people who do well should be rewarded and I refer to staff at the customer service level as much as anything else. Currently, bonuses are effectively banned and, therefore, positive performance cannot be rewarded. On the other hand, people who are not performing cannot be punished. Does remuneration have a role in this regard? It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: A Future Framework for Accountability in the Banking Sector: Discussion (12 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Within limits.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Leader for scheduling an interesting and useful debate last night on the benefits and future of the European Union. It is a pity more speakers did not take part. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, for being here. I also support the comments of Senators Boyhan, Bacik, Wilson, and others, regarding the Judicial Council Bill 2017. The point I was making to Senator...

Seanad: Traveller Accommodation: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Damien English, back to the House. This discussion will conclude at 3.45 p.m., with contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes. Time can be shared and the Minister of State will be have not less than eight minutes to reply to the debate.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: That is probably not a point of order but the Leader made it anyway.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: That is to be dealt with in the next legislation.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: It was not my judgement but I hear what the Senator is saying.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: There will be a chance to discuss this on Committee Stage. It is not possible to discuss out of order amendments but the Senator may raise that point then. We are dealing with Second Stage now.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Committee Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Committee Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: The Senator has missed the chance to vote on Second Stage. There will be votes on Committee Stage.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Committee Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I asked when it is proposed to take Committee Stage and the answer I got is "Now". Is that agreed?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Is the Leader is proposing that we resume debate on No. 3 on conclusion of Senator Leyden's Bill?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Or the adjournment of the debate on No. 4.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Will Senators Mac Lochlainn and Ó Donnghaile resume their seats, please?

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I ask Senators Craughwell and Marshall to continue their conversation outside or to be silent please.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: It is not the Minister's prerogative to disagree. One of her Members must do that.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Mar 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I ask Senator Leyden to let the Minister finish speaking.