Results 8,881-8,900 of 26,465 for speaker:John McGuinness

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: Amendments Nos. 42 and 44 call for reports within six months, that is what we are talking about. Having listened to the debate at the finance committee, I think it is reasonable to ask in relation to the banks that these amendments be treated in the same way and that the reports and information be made available to this House. What annoys people the most about the banks now is that they are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of the Flood Insurance Bill 2016 (23 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: We were to conclude at 11 a.m. but Deputy Murphy O'Mahony and Senator Kieran O'Donnell want to contribute. I call Deputy Murphy O'Mahony.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of the Flood Insurance Bill 2016 (23 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: I would like to add a different voice to this debate before I ask Deputy Michael McGrath to wrap up this part of the meeting. Even though most of those from whom we have heard so far this morning have Cork accents, this is truly a national issue. I know the witnesses respect that. We are mindful that people in the midlands have been affected by the horrific flooding of their properties in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of the Flood Insurance Bill 2016 (23 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: I thank Deputy McGrath, each of the witnesses and their colleagues in the back row for attending. We will suspend this part of the meeting while other guests come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of the Flood Insurance Bill 2016 (23 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: In this session, the joint committee will hear from Mr. Kevin Thompson, chief executive officer of Insurance Ireland, and Dr. Swenja Surminski of the German Research Institute, London School of Economics. I welcome the witnesses to this meeting. I remind witnesses and members of the privilege notice which I read out earlier. I invite Mr. Thompson and Dr. Surminski to make their...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Review (23 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 221. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the review of the tenant incremental purchase scheme 2016 is now complete; his plans to introduce changes to the scheme; if he will review the minimum reckonable income of persons and allow long-standing tenants to purchase their homes whether on social welfare or not but with proof of savings; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Local Authorities Members Association and Association of Irish Local Government
Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: Before we proceed with the business listed, I wish to record the decisions taken by the committee at its meeting of 16 November on EU legislative proposals. The committee agreed that COMs (2017) 536, 537, 538 and 539 do warrant further scrutiny. The committee agreed that COMs (2017) 499, 543, 545, 559, 561, 565, 567 and 568 do not warrant further scrutiny. Full details will be published on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Engagement with AILG and LAMA (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: I welcome Mr. Bobby O'Connell, General-Secretary, Local Authority Members Association, Mr. Luie McEntire, Vice-President, Association of Irish Local Government and the other attendees. Do Mr. O'Connell and Mr. McEntire wish to make statements? Yes. I shall read the note on privilege for the benefit of those present. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Engagement with AILG and LAMA (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: I thank the witnesses for their contributions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Engagement with AILG and LAMA (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: The Senator may be back as an AILG representative.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Engagement with AILG and LAMA (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: It does not have to be the opposition.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Engagement with AILG and LAMA (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: Does anybody else wish to speak?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Engagement with AILG and LAMA (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: We are well worth our money.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Engagement with AILG and LAMA (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: I wish to add to this debate. I spent 25 years in local government from 1979. I served half the time with my father. Councillor McEntire met him over the years. I have a deep understanding of local government and the commitment people make to improve their communities. However, in the context of the Bill, this is a national issue. Councillors from all over the country will, therefore,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Engagement with AILG and LAMA (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: That is the point. We want to comply, but we need to make it simple. The Department needs to come back to us on this point, but let us simplify it and have a copy of the form that might be used. My concern about legislation is that it is like county development plans; it is passed with honest intent and sincere objectives, but its interpretation can cause difficulties. Alongside the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 153. To ask the Minister for Finance if the pension being paid to a person (details supplied) is the correct amount; if the tax deductions are correct; and if an examination of the matter will be expedited. [48990/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 361. To ask the Minister for Health if an early date for an operation will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [48988/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions Payments (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 577. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the pension being paid to a person (details supplied) is the correct amount; if the tax deductions are correct; and if an examination of the matter will be expedited. [48989/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (21 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 652. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the pension being paid to a person (details supplied) is the correct amount; if the tax deductions are correct; and if an examination of the matter will be expedited. [48991/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 Nov 2017)

John McGuinness: 64. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken to address the long waiting times for orthodontic services in the south east. [48207/17]