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Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: That calls for speculation.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Sorry, but that is a leading question.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Let me forewarn Dr. Donovan that he can answer questions that are within his competence, knowledge and his sphere of expertise on which he can speak authoritatively. I am interested in evidence not opinions. We can have a cup of coffee later to discuss opinions.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: If the Deputy is going to quote Professor Honohan -----

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Will Deputy O'Donnell give me a moment? If members are to cite what witnesses have said, I would advise them to have the transcript in front of them.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: That is the same question.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: He has and let me put on record that Professor Honohan has corresponded with the committee on the subject of his earlier engagement with us, where he added further information to his presentation. That is why in this regard I am very explicit and clear with regard to members drawing from witnesses' contributions. I ask Dr. Donovan to be very measured.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: We are moving into the realms of speculation. Dr. Donovan was not directly involved in those circumstances?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: On that basis I will bring his contribution to a conclusion. I thank Dr. Donovan for his participation in today's meeting. It has been very informative and valuable and has added to our understanding of the factors leading to the banking crisis. We have exceeded the time Dr. Donovan had planned to be before the committee and I acknowledge that his prior engagements may now be disrupted....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (12 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for funding to construct a sports hall for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6420/15]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: No. 1 on the agenda is consideration of the Revised Estimates for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for 2015, Vote 13 - Office of Public Works, which was referred by order of the Dáil on 18 December 2014 to the committee for consideration. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the OPW, Deputy...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Will we hear a short opening statement by each member before dealing with the individual subheads?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: We will, therefore, go straight to the first subhead.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Are we going through the subheads?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Does the Deputy not have a painting by Jack B. Yeats in his office?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I want to give everyone a chance to come in first. You might hold those answers for the moment.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Have you much to do to respond?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Please be brief, because I do not want it running on too long for other members.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: The Deputy is discussing the incorrect Vote. That will come up during the next session at 4.30 p.m..

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Before we move from that point, the committee has decided as part of its work programme to consider the insurance issue. We can put this into the mix too. We would appreciate if the Minister of State would send any information he receives to the committee secretariat because it is within our remit. We will feed it into our discussions when the insurance companies come before us.