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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: That is also my view. The spectre of the CID hung over this process like a dark cloud. Therefore, HRI was effectively neutralised. There was a rush to get the Minister to approve the agreement in order to avoid potential legalities in the future. It is as plain as night follows day and the nose on one's face. I am somewhat surprised by the comments made by Mr. Moloney. Of course the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: Hold on. We will have to go through the letter. I understand it is dated 2 May. It states: "The proposed new salary level will be lower than is currently paid to the CEOs of both the Turf Club and the Association of Irish Race Courses despite much greater level of responsibility and budget levels." Is that not black and white? That is what Mr. Keeling said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: It is page two, paragraph 5, subsection D(1).

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: No, I have listened to what was said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: His salary is far higher than that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: His salary today is far higher than the CEO of the Turf Club-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: We are back to the CID. The witnesses said there are major issues in terms of appointments. Would they like the Minister to appoint more independent people to the board?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: I know all about the legislation. It is baloney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: Mr. Brian Kavanagh was first appointed chief executive officer of Horse Racing Ireland in 2001 and his term should have ended in 2008. Horse Racing Ireland was either extremely unlucky or grossly incompetent in this regard. Mr. Kavanagh's appointment was extended to 2009 and again subsequently to 2011. As a barrister, it is clear to me that the game was over in 2011. The best county...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 163. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to deal with a genuine administrative error in terms of an application for basic payment scheme payment by a person (details supplied) which circumstances have been outlined to his Department; if he will ensure that the appropriate payments in respect of all of the schemes are paid to this person; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 164. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to expedite a basic payment scheme payment due to a person (details supplied) for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30195/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 187. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the detailed design and tender documents for a school (details supplied) have been submitted to his Department; when tenders will be invited for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29788/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of a replacement school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29789/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (11 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 275. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (11 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 503. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that an outstanding ANC payment due to a registered farm partnership (details supplied) will be paid out immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29353/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Facilities (6 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider providing the capital funding necessary to aid the development of a library at a college (details supplied) in order to provide the same learning opportunities and supports that are available to other third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29130/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position with regard to the provision of a secondary school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29136/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position with regard to the provision of a new primary school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29137/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (6 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will take steps to ensure that two people (details supplied) are immediately provided with school bus tickets and are allowed to take a place on a school bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29139/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 157. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an application for carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) in respect of their mother who has significant health difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29133/16]