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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Proposals on Taxation of the Digital Economy: Discussion (26 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: I appeal to the witnesses to make the voices of the late Ms Mary Phelan and Ms Lucia O'Farrell heard. They are being blackguarded by this State and they are looking to the witnesses for resolution. I thank both MEPs for coming along this morning. I appreciate their input. I should have put apologies from Ms Marian Harkin, MEP on record earlier. I forgot to do that. We note that now and...
- Community Employment Pension Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: Disgraceful.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: We have a quorum and will go into private session to discuss some housekeeping matters.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: The item with which we are dealing is the overview of the operations of the national lottery. I welcome Ms Boate and Mr. Derek Donohoe to the meeting. I draw their attention to the note on privilege.By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the joint committee. If, however, they are directed by...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: I thank Ms Boate and call Senator Conway-Walsh.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: The Deputy's time is up.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: I wish to go back to some of the questions raised by Deputy Pearse Doherty at the beginning of this discussion. The sale went ahead and the change was how the unclaimed prizes would be dealt with. That was the only change. The office of the regulator has nothing to do with that licence. The regulator regulates the content of the licence and ensures the operation is as per what was agreed....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: In regard to the licence, which is a 20 year licence, is there a built-in break clause or what would cause the licence to be broken?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: Has the regulator looked at this?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: It is a 20 year licence with no built-in break clause and action can only be taken if something extreme occurs. Is there any sanction for minor breaches of the licence?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: How is money withheld? What money does the office of the regulator have that it would withhold?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: The regulator could withhold it from there?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: Is there a specific amount relevant to a sanction?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: How much can the regulator withhold, should it decide to do so and what is the limit?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: Ms Boate might give us the range when she has it to hand. In regard to the €16 million left over from the previous licence in terms of unclaimed prizes, does the office of the regulator have any input into the decision-making process in that regard?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: It has remained unclear for how many years? Was it from 2014 onwards?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: Is there any light at the end of the tunnel for the €16 million? Is it gaining interest?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: The balance after legal fees will be greatly reduced.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: That is the matter of the €16 million. We will move to reflecting on the old licence. A total of 2% of sales ended up as unclaimed prizes - that was roughly the guide.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John McGuinness: Yes, under the old licence the amount was €15 million. That amounts to 2% of sales in the sense of analysing how much money was left in unclaimed prizes.