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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: Can we write to each of these agencies, given the seriousness of the situation, asking them for a report of the up-to-date position in order that members would be aware of what is going on?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: Can that note on the National Library of Ireland be dealt with in the context of the Department of Finance accounts?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: We had a commitment from Mr. Ó Donnchú, when he was at the previous meeting, that he would give us an update on the city of culture spend. He might do that.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: The revised work programme is on the screen. We prepared a revised work programme which takes account of the annual report of the Comptroller and Auditor General. If members have any proposals arising from that report, I ask them to contact the clerk and we will have it revised again next week. That is the work programme and we will schedule the other work agreed today into that. If...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: We will write to both and we will get the dates set up. Can we agree the agenda for Thursday?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Legal Costs (1 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: 75. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total legal costs to his Department for the past ten years in relation to the work of the special investigation unit; if he will confirm the settlements that were made arising from the work of the SIU; the number of court cases pending arising from investigations by the SIU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37244/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Legal Costs (1 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: 76. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total costs incurred to date by his Department relative to a person (details supplied); the costs for each year from the commencement of the case showing legal, Department and any other costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37245/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Legal Cases (1 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: 77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action his Department has taken arising from the remarks made by Judge Reynolds, in the Fanning case; if a report was prepared by his Department relative to the case, the judge's remarks and the actions of the special investigations unit; if the report will be made public; if a copy will be forwarded to this Deputy; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (1 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: 100. To ask the Minister for Health if Health Service Executive South ambulance management is being investigated by the Health Information and Quality Authority; the number of cases of bullying being taken by staff in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37242/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Legal Cases (1 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: 101. To ask the Minister for Health the number of claims made by patients and others against the Health Service Executive where settlements have had to be agreed or settled in court over the past ten years for each year; the total amount paid out in each of the ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37243/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: 102. To ask the Minister for Health if a bed will be provided at the rehabilitation unit, Dún Laoighaire, County Dublin, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will expedite the matter. [37247/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 Oct 2014)

John McGuinness: 134. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny was refused entry to Turkey on an Irish passport on 5 November 2013 and was forced to return here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37248/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (30 Sep 2014)

John McGuinness: 147. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for disability benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited. [36726/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Awareness (30 Sep 2014)

John McGuinness: 352. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide help and advice to persons with Lyme disease; the information available through his Department and the Health Service Executive regarding this disease; his plans to meet a group representing those with Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36605/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (30 Sep 2014)

John McGuinness: 409. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite the transfer of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to a hospital in County Carlow as requested by their family. [36899/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Sep 2014)

John McGuinness: 410. To ask the Minister for Health if an early date will be set for a hip operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as their case is urgent and they are assessed as a public patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36903/14]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Sep 2014)

John McGuinness: We will proceed to the appointment of the director of the National Gallery of Ireland, on which three findings and three recommendations have been made. The first finding is that while removal and relocation expenses can be paid in limited circumstances when an appointment of a person based abroad is being contemplated, no guidelines are in place governing when such payments are deemed...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Sep 2014)

John McGuinness: There is no provision in place under which the director of the National Gallery of Ireland must repay moneys if his vouched expenses fall short of the up-front payment of €40,000 made to him in 2012. We have made three recommendations. This is another example of a process involving a Department and an agency that was too loose. It is a straightforward matter.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Sep 2014)

John McGuinness: The final case relates to the State Pathology Service.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Sep 2014)

John McGuinness: This brings us back to the point Deputy O'Donnell made on having a lead authority when we discussed an earlier case. His point also applies in this case.