Results 16,841-16,860 of 26,579 for speaker:John McGuinness
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (27 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: Would the Deputy prefer not to hear it?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (27 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: We are asking for the legal advice in writing. That is what members are seeking.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (27 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: We will ask again and insist on having it in writing, as requested by members. I will move to correspondence from Accounting Officers and Ministers. There is correspondence, dated 24 November, from the HSE, following up on the meeting of 6 November 2014, to be noted and published. There is correspondence, dated 26 November, from the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy...
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (27 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: We can ask.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (27 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: It might be useful to complete the investigation.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (27 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: Okay.
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (27 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: We can have somebody here to explain it. After we hear from the Revenue Commissioners, we can decide on our next step with regard to Mr. Ryan's submission and so on. I will move to individual correspondence. There is correspondence, dated 17 November, from Mr. Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills, regarding the code of practice for governance...
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (27 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: A solicitor wrote to us about the cost incurred by the State relative to the Office of the Chief State Solicitor in defending cases that are withdrawn for one reason or another. Like the procurement issue, perhaps we should speak to individuals and the solicitor who gave us information to determine if there is a case to be answered. We can contact them and ask for further information for...
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (27 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: I suggest that we ask its representatives for an early meeting with regard to the cost and administration of the office, including the cost to the State of mounting cases generally, although not any specific case. We will then move onto any other business members might have.
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (25 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: 199. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 21 October 2014, if the details provided to the local tax office in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny are sufficient to enable the payment of the tax refund; and if he will expedite the matter. [45115/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (25 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: 204. To ask the Minister for Finance if the local property tax account in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be adjusted to reflect the fact that they are the owner of one property; the reason the amount is being deducted from them and the purpose of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45307/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (25 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: 354. To ask the Minister for Health if orthodontic treatment will be arranged as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that they were examined in the counts clinic on 1 October 2013 and deemed an urgent case and if he will expedite the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45105/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: 370. To ask the Minister for Health when a continuous positive airway pressure, CPAP, machine will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that the funding has been awarded under the sundry section of the long-term illness card; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45246/14]
- Local Government (Rates and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: The Minister of State may take a weekend away because he will not be able to go home to his brother.
- Local Government (Rates and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: Agreed.
- Local Government (Rates and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: What does Deputy O'Donovan think? Given that there are only three of us here, we could win the vote.
- Local Government (Rates and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: It cannot be, because Deputy O'Donovan is on my side, so it is two against one. Is that right, Deputy? Now is your chance to make a name for yourself.
- Local Government (Rates and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: Unfortunately. Vótail.
- Local Government (Rates and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: Deputy O'Donovan has missed his chance to make a name for himself.
- Local Government (Rates and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Nov 2014)
John McGuinness: I want to address the Jekyll and Hyde approach I have seen here this morning. Let me start by saying to the Minister of State - Paudie Coffey, T.D. from Waterford - that he was great once he put down the script. It came from the heart, he knew what he was speaking about and he moved away from the bull in his original opening statement and for that I commend him. I have not heard Deputy...