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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I have three questions to pursue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I want to ask the Governor about the mortgage issue which, it is fair to say, is the one that concerns the committee most today, and this issue of the delayed economic recovery that those under mortgage arrears are contributing to because of their failure to participate in the real economy. Much has been said previously about Ms Muldoon's comments and the Central Bank has, in the making, a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I invite the Governor, in consultation with his colleagues,-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: It might be my own, I apologise. I invite the Governor, in consultation with his colleagues, to come back to us, particularly in the context of a settlement which has been made available to some and not to others, and how the Central Bank views that in respect of the fairness of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I raise it in the context of whether we are looking at a new legal arrangement for supervision.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: My apologies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: The Governor has said it is credible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: If Deputy Higgins does not like the answer the Governor is giving we cannot help that.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1524/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (10 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I thank the witnesses for their presentations, which contain much food for thought. I have questions for Bishop Jones and Fr. Bartlett. Page 2 of Bishop Jones's presentation states: "It is therefore our view that the most efficient and morally acceptable way of responding to A, B and C v. Ireland is for Government to consult with professional bodies to progress non-statutory but justiciable...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (9 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I compliment both witnesses on their thoughtful presentations. Professor Binchy referred repeatedly to a 500-yard walk or a five-minute walk that would allow us to witness current medical practice, which is informed by the Irish Medical Council guidelines. As I understand those guidelines, there is a clear and bald reference therein to suicide as grounds for a termination as a consequence...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I thank the witnesses for their evidence. In the context of the institute's support for legislation and clarity, are we talking about transposing the current Medical Council guidelines so they have statutory standing and, if so, what is the institute's outlook on those guidelines as they relate to suicide as a grounds for termination? How long has it been the institute's policy that we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I will stay within that time limit. I have two brief questions. As I understand them, the current Medical Council guidelines refer to the fact that suicide is a grounds for termination of which the medical profession have to be aware. Can I ask our colleagues with perinatal experience about this? They have already referred to the fact that in their extensive careers of more than 40 years...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I appreciate that but bearing in mind the fact that we are awaiting reports from HIQA and the HSE, in addition to an inquest, maybe she might share with us whatever substantiated knowledge she has.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Universal Social Charge (20 Dec 2012)

Michael Creed: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will quantify the amount of money that could be raised by persons paying Class S PRSI, if they were liable to the 3% universal social charge on income in excess of €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57516/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Contribution of Public Interest Directors in Financial Institutions: Discussion with Permanent TSB (19 Dec 2012)

Michael Creed: The Deputy used to do it once upon a time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Contribution of Public Interest Directors in Financial Institutions: Discussion with Permanent TSB (19 Dec 2012)

Michael Creed: I am going to ask the Deputy to conclude. I will give him 30 seconds.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Contribution of Public Interest Directors in Financial Institutions: Discussion with Permanent TSB (19 Dec 2012)

Michael Creed: I will ask two brief questions. In their earlier contributions, Mr. MacSharry and Ms Hayes made much play of the fact that on a number of occasions since their original appointment as public interest directors, they have been re-elected. At such annual general meetings over 90% of the voting rights are controlled by the State. In terms of their re-election on each of those occasions, what...