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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector in Ireland: Ulster Bank (1 Dec 2016)

John McGuinness: That concludes this part of the meeting. Thank you for your attendance this morning. I remind you again of all the information requested by members. Presumably, we will talk to you again on the global restructuring group and its activities. Please give all the replies directly to the clerk.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Costs of Business Insurance: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

John McGuinness: We will now resume in public session. We are looking at the cost of business insurance. I welcome Mr. Padraig Cribben, chief executive officer with the Vintners Federation of Ireland and Mr. Donall O'Keeffe, chief executive officer with the Licensed Vintners Association. Deputies must attend the Dáil for a vote and 12.45 p.m. and the Senators must go to their business at 1.30 p.m. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Costs of Business Insurance: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

John McGuinness: I thank Mr. Cribben. I now invite Mr. Donall O'Keeffe to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Costs of Business Insurance: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

John McGuinness: The delegates' recommendations for oversight of the insurance industry run along the same lines as those made in our report on the motor insurance industry, bar one, the recommendation relating to the PIAB and legal costs. Generally, the recommendations are the same, which is welcome. Have the Vintners' Association of Ireland and the Licensed Vintners Association made submissions to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Costs of Business Insurance: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

John McGuinness: The delegates do not make reference to this here, but is it their experience that claims are often settled without them about knowing it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Costs of Business Insurance: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

John McGuinness: Have the associations engaged directly with the insurance companies on this issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Costs of Business Insurance: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

John McGuinness: I have to attend a vote in the Dáil. Excuse me.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (1 Dec 2016)

John McGuinness: 73. To ask the Minister for Health the targets that will be in the 2017 HSE service plan for child and adolescent mental health service teams staff levels in CHO 5 next year to bring them closer to the target set in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38062/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (1 Dec 2016)

John McGuinness: 256. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) with a medical card can be charged for getting bloods taken. [38277/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Industry Regulation (29 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: 140. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 22 March 2016, if she is satisfied with the timeframe for dealing with applications and appeals to the private security authority; if there is a reason a company (details supplied) in County Carlow has not had their appeal dealt with; and if the matter will be expedited. [37768/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (29 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a special needs assistant will be provided to a person (details supplied). [37439/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme Eligibility (29 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a home tuition package will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied); and if a positive decision will be expedited. [37764/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (29 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: 354. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the decision not to continue payment of disability allowance to a person (details supplied); and if an oral hearing will be arranged. [37762/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (29 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: 355. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a disability allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37765/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (29 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: 635. To ask the Minister for Health if transport arrangements will be put in place in respect of a person (details supplied); if he will expedite alternative travel arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37761/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (29 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: 636. To ask the Minister for Health the reason an urgent operation on a person (details supplied) with chronic scoliosis was cancelled at the last minute; the reason the hospital showed no consideration for the person and their parent who had made extensive arrangements to be with their child; if the fact that the person has autism had anything to do with the decision; if he will ensure the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector in Ireland: Allied Irish Banks (24 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: I welcome Mr. Bernard Byrne, CEO of Allied Irish Banks, and his colleagues. In advance of the meeting we collated questions from members and submitted them to the bank. They will form the backdrop to our discussion. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the joint committee. However, if they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector in Ireland: Allied Irish Banks (24 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: A vote has been called in the Dáil. I presume because it is on the Social Welfare Bill we must suspend. I apologise to Mr. Byrne. We will suspend until after the vote and come straight back to deal with Deputy Doherty's question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector in Ireland: Allied Irish Banks (24 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: Regarding the arrangements for the rest of the meeting, I will continue to chair the meeting. During the vote the Senators tell me they are quite capable of carrying on the business of the meeting without a problem. I invite Mr. Byrne to respond to Deputy Pearse Doherty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector in Ireland: Allied Irish Banks (24 Nov 2016)

John McGuinness: I would like to follow up on Deputy Michael McGrath's questions by asking about vulture funds and the bank putting together a package of properties to go to the market. When the bank reaches the point at which it is looking at court proceedings in respect of homes owned by families, obviously all other options have been worked through by the bank with those customers. Has it seen any...