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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: Have we recapitalised the banks to a level where, if the eventuality arises, they will be obliged to use up the €9.4 billion to which I refer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: Okay. If that is the case, are the banks going to use up all that money?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: Do the banks hope they will not have to use it all up?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: I am referring to the shareholders in and directors of the banks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (25 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: If it is Professor Honohan's view that it would be to the benefit of Bank of Ireland not to use up the €2.4 billion and of AIB not to use up the €3.3 billion, then I would completely concur with him. I deal with this matter on a daily basis on behalf of my friends, my family and my constituents. In that context, it is of the utmost importance that Professor Honohan, as...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (24 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: 183. To ask the Minister for Finance the VAT revenue generated from tourism-related industries that are currently covered by the 9% VAT rate in the years 2008 to 2012, inclusive. [39345/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Payment Protection Insurance (24 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: 189. To ask the Minister for Finance the options available to persons who wish to seek refunds of payment protection insurance which they believe they were mis-sold prior to 2007; if the financial organisation which sold the PPI is obliged to inform them of their possible entitlement to a refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39440/13]

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: Yes, we can.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: No, they are not.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: On a point of order, Deputy Dooley stated to one of my colleagues that the country did not have five months' credit, but for record of the House, this is incorrect.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: A line of credit was put in place which involved bringing in a foreign body to rule the country and required us to reduce our deficit and budget. It is inappropriate to state that we had money. We had external lines of credit.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: It is wonderful to be back. I acknowledge the passing of Seamus Heaney who was a wonderful poet but also a peaceful patriot and a person many of us could look up to. This is a welcome opportunity yet again. I thank Fianna Fáil for raising this matter in its Private Members' motion. As I have constantly said, there are two issues on which I will work tirelessly, namely, joblessness...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: 276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for special educational needs supports has been processed by the National Council for Special Education in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry and if the school will be allocated more support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37018/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Immigration Policy (18 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: 492. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the conditions attached to Croatians in relation to access to the labour market here following the enactment of the European Union Bill 2013; if their entitlements will be the same to the Irish labour market as citizens of existing European Union member countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37033/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (18 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: 528. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the social welfare benefits the Croatians will be automatically entitled to if they decide to move here. [37033/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: 1284. To ask the Minister for Health if treatment will be provided by the Health Service Executive to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry as the person who is not a suitable candidate for other treatments due to illness. [36872/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Financial Sector: Discussion with Permanent TSB (5 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: I can point to cases which have come to my attention during the past two weeks involving individuals who have not been educated by Permanent TSB staff about the implications for them of the personal insolvency process. PTSB has a problem and it is not being fair to its customers. Mr. Masding said earlier that he was customer centric, while Mr. O'Sullivan said the purpose of the bank on a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Financial Sector: Discussion with Permanent TSB (5 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: It will be up and running from next Monday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Financial Sector: Discussion with Permanent TSB (5 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: That is not an excuse for not educating customers about what they can do. The bank is sending letters to customers stating they should consider vacating their properties and not educating them about what the Government is providing to resolve this issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Financial Sector: Discussion with Permanent TSB (5 Sep 2013)

Arthur Spring: Pardon me. Mr. O'Sullivan has just stated people should be aware of all of the options, but the bank is not making them aware of them. It is incredible.