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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the witnesses for their opening statements. I propose to take questions in rounds of 15 minutes and to wrap up thereafter. To kick off proceedings, I was interested in Mr. O'Connor's opening remarks. He expressed his disappointment with comments made by some creditors who had appeared before the committee. The purpose of the committee's work since the targets were put in place...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Insolvency Service of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: Before we commence, I remind members, delegates and those in the Visitors Gallery that all mobile phones must be switched off completely to avoid interference with the broadcasting of proceedings. The meeting is being webcast and also broadcast on the UPC Oireachtas channel; therefore, members should be mindful of any electrical interference they might be causing. I welcome representatives...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Reviews (30 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: 213. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration that was given to the recommendations of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment and the opinions of the teaching unions when formulating the proposed change to school-based evaluation at junior certificate level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19606/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (30 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: 628. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider, at the request of the family, the inclusion of a case (details supplied) in the investigation by Mr. Justice Fennelly into telephone recordings made by Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19634/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: 812. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a scheduled procedure was cancelled in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork at very short notice; when an alternative date will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19051/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Repayment Scheme (30 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: 884. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the payment requirements under the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19421/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (17 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: 227. To ask the Minister for Health when he will introduce legislation to provide for minimum alcohol pricing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18287/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (17 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: 229. To ask the Minister for Health if he will continue payment under the DPS for a branded medicine in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork where the generic equivalent is unsuitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18264/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (17 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: 257. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a refusal of a medical card to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18525/14]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Central Bank Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Minister and his officials for their attendance and I also thank colleagues for their contributions.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Message to Dáil (16 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Sub-committee on Finance has completed its consideration of the Central Bank Bill 2014 without amendment.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Central Bank Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendment No. 4 in the name of Deputy Pearse Doherty has been ruled out of order as it is not relevant to the provisions of the Bill.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Central Bank Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendment No. 3 has been ruled out of order as it is not relevant to the provisions of the Bill.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Business of Select Sub-Committee (16 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, and his officials. The purpose of this meeting is to consider Committee Stage of the Central Bank Bill 2014. The Bill was referred to the select sub-committee by Dáil Éireann on 9 April 2014. Before we begin, I remind members and those in the public gallery that all mobile phones must be switched off to avoid...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Business of Select Sub-Committee (16 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Minister on behalf of the members. It is very much appreciated.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Central Bank Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: The purpose of the Bill is, first, to amend the Central Bank Act 1971 to allow the transfer of assets and liabilities from a building society to the holder of a banking licence and, second, to provide a payment out of the Central Fund to the ESM for the purpose of providing financial assistance to Greece.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Central Bank Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendment No. 1 in the name of Deputy Michael McGrath has been ruled out of order as it is not relevant to the provisions of the Bill. As the Deputy is aware, and I know from being a committee member, that while the notices are issued in my name they are decided by the Bills Office and the Ceann Comhairle's office.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Central Bank Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendment No. 2 is in the name of Deputy Pearse Doherty. Deputy Brian Stanley is substituting for Deputy Doherty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Irish Stability Programme Update: Minister for Finance (15 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: Deputy Mathews, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Irish Stability Programme Update: Minister for Finance (15 Apr 2014)

Ciarán Lynch: Please, Deputy Mathews. I am indulging you but I need to conclude the meeting. I noted the Minister's comments with regard to the property sector. Deputy Mathews makes the point about rules on the valuation of property. The Minister's comment this evening that the billed costs of a property have not come down during the shrinkage years of the property market because even when property...