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Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses^ (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. My understanding is that following the appointment of a receiver last week by the bank concerned, an interim examiner was appointed by the High Court to the company in question on 20 June. I believe examinership is a good option for companies that have real prospects for the future but find themselves in financial difficulty at a point in time....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (19 Jun 2014)

John Perry: Without this legislation, actions by organised criminals to subvert our democratic principles and criminal justice system will certainly go unanswered. No responsible Government could stand aside and allow murderous gangs to dictate how our criminal justice system should operate. It is the height of irresponsibility to act otherwise. I wish to express my gratitude to the House for passing...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (19 Jun 2014)

John Perry: The resolution will provide for the continuation in operation of section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 for a 12-month period beginning on 30 June 2014. Let me remind the House of the background to the 2009 Act. It was a response to a number of difficulties that were being experienced and circumstances in which the entire justice system was under serious threat. Organised...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I thank the House for giving time to consider this important amendment. As I said, there remains a substantial threat from terrorist activity, in particular dissident Republican paramilitary groups, which warrants the continuance in force of the provisions of the Act. The message needs to be sent loud and clear that the State will not bow to the self-serving interests of such individuals...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2014)

John Perry: The House will be aware that the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 was enacted in the wake of the murder of 29 people by the Real IRA in Omagh on 15 August that year. It was a necessary response to that atrocity and the loss of 29 innocent lives. The bombing and those murders represented a direct attack also on the fragile peace process and, indeed, on this State as a major...

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (Resumed) (19 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I thank the Members of the Dáil for their valuable contributions to the Industrial Development Bill which provides for the dissolution of Forfás and related matters. While the Bill is quite technical in nature it is important legislation which will give effect to the decision to integrate the policy and research functions of Forfás into the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and...

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (19 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I am pleased to seek the acceptance by the Dáil of the six amendments to this Bill that were made by the Seanad. If they are accepted, provision will be made for the staff of Forfás to transfer to various bodies under certain terms and conditions of service, including terms and conditions relating to remuneration, that are no less favourable than the terms and conditions of...

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (19 Jun 2014)

John Perry: Yes, they will.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (12 Jun 2014)

John Perry: 112. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; if documentation submitted on 25 March 2014 will be responded to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25032/14]

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I congratulate Senator Zappone on this important legislation. There seems to be a consensus here, including Senators Keane and Quinn, that this is a milestone. I do not doubt that this debate will be of great benefit to the Minister and those drafting the Bill in forming a consensus on the legislation as it passes through Seanad Éireann and Dáil Éireann as Government...

Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry Regulation (28 May 2014)

John Perry: I will some clarify some matters. The Central Bank has been in discussions with the MFSA about Setanta since November 2013 when it identified issues during a consumer protection-themed inspection and immediately referred the matter to the MFSA for further investigation. There was regular contact in the following months. Issues led to the announcement in January that the firm would cease...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Regulation (28 May 2014)

John Perry: I would like to outline the current position of the credit union sector. The reserve position in the sector is very strong, with 95% of credit unions reporting that they meet the 10% reserve requirement. Of all individual credit unions, only 19 are below the 10% minimum, with a combined reported deficit in these credit unions of €11 million. Provisions now exceed arrears. Some 96%...

Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry Regulation (28 May 2014)

John Perry: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important matter. I apologise on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Noonan, who has a very important engagement at this time. At the outset, the Deputy should note that Setanta Insurance Company Limited is a Malta-incorporated company which was both authorised and prudentially supervised by the Malta Financial Services Authority. While its financial...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Regulation (28 May 2014)

John Perry: I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, who, regrettably, cannot be here today. He would like to confirm his view that the credit unions have an important role to play in providing credit in local communities around the country. He is supportive of safe, responsible lending by credit unions. He is very much aware of the issues currently facing the sector and...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Regulation (28 May 2014)

John Perry: I just have to put this response on the record. I might as well do so now.

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Regulation (28 May 2014)

John Perry: This is the reply of the Minister. I will be finished in just one moment.

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Regulation (28 May 2014)

John Perry: The last responder, Deputy Varadkar, benefitted from quite a lot of discretion.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (27 May 2014)

John Perry: The Senator has raised a very valid point about getting people back to work. It is very good for people to get out of the home and go to work. Incentivising them to do so is a very valid point and it would enhance the quality of life of both the parent and the child. That anomaly exists. If the Senator sends me the file, I will raise it with the Minister, Deputy Burton, because we all...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Treatment of Rare Diseases (27 May 2014)

John Perry: I acknowledge the expertise of Senator Crown in this area and assure him that the Minister for Health will take full account of the issue he has raised. As stated earlier, the HSE has established a national clinical programme for rare diseases and a national clinical lead has been appointed. I suggest that the aforementioned appointee should speak to Senator Crown about specialisation...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (27 May 2014)

John Perry: She is very busy at the moment.