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Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Mar 2014)

Shane Ross: I often wonder about the value of the debates which we have prior to European summits in terms of the pattern which they follow, namely, the Taoiseach commences with a reasonably bland speech about what may or may not happen, he then receives a certain amount of criticism from the Opposition and, sometimes, constructive suggestions, as happened today in the context of the Crimean situation,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Mar 2014)

Shane Ross: 134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place to build much needed secondary schools in the rapidly expanding district of Kilternan-Stepaside-Glencullen and adjoining areas, based on the fact that the council has recommended two sites for possible construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11750/14]

Public Accounts Committee (6 Mar 2014)

Shane Ross: When are we getting those answers to the 12 points that we made?

Public Accounts Committee (6 Mar 2014)

Shane Ross: Perhaps we can reissue the chairman's invitation as well as the information for the remuneration committee.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (4 Mar 2014)

Shane Ross: I listened to the ministerial speeches and, once again, I wonder at what constituency they are aimed. Someone affected by the recession in Ireland would be left utterly and totally cold. There is little comfort in them, although there are many boasts on a macroeconomic scale. The Taoiseach's speech, like so many by him and the Tánaiste, was directed, once again, at large vested...

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: I do not understand what is booked to what in the company. We are talking about the National Learning Network, RehabCare and the Rehab Group. Are all senior salaries in global terms all booked to the Rehab Group? Are they all charged to it?

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: The companies are wholly owned subsidiaries. In what financial state is RehabCare?

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: The accounts say that is the only reason it is a going concern. It is dependent on the continued financial support of the Rehab Group.

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: It is a basket case if it is not supported by the Rehab Group.

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: The financial statements say that the ability of the company to operate as a going concern is dependent on the continuing financial support of the Rehab Group. On its own, it would not survive.

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: Yes, but the loans are there.

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: That brings me on to my next question. No. 17 on the RehabCare accounts refers to the directors having availed of the exemption on financial reporting standard No. 8, related party disclosures, which permits qualifying subsidiaries and undertakings not to disclose details of transactions between wholly owned group entities that are eliminated on consolidation and that there were no other...

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: Can Ms Kerins expand on that? What are the related party disclosures?

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: Including the value.

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: Does Ms Kerins have no idea what it is?

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: Is it normal for there to be a large number of related party disclosures in Rehab?

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: It is an important issue. Can any of Ms Kerins's colleagues help?

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: I take it I will be provided with details.

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: Perhaps I can have details of the people involved. Regarding corporate governance, the opaqueness of the Rehab accounts is extraordinary and I have not sorted out the problems I had because of the refusal of the witnesses to answer questions I asked. I find this whole experience pretty worthless. The opaque nature of the accounts is one issue. What rules of corporate governance does...

Public Accounts Committee: Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion (27 Feb 2014)

Shane Ross: The board is self-perpetuating in that it goes out and chooses another lot. Does Rehab advertise for board members?