Results 1-19 of 19 for destroyed speaker:Michael McGrath

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...can to solve them, send files to the DPP and ultimately achieve convictions. It is important we stand together and provide our support. These are heinous crimes that could not just end up damaging or destroying property but could end up taking human life. That is the real risk we are very concerned about and I know the Deputy is concerned about. As a Government and with the support...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure and Reform (Revised)
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Revised)
Vote 14 - State Laboratory (Revised)
Vote 15 - Secret Service (Revised)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Revised)
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office (Revised)
Vote 19 - Office of the Ombudsman (Revised)
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement (Revised)
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Michael McGrath: I do not believe it is legal for anyone to destroy records that are the subject of an FOI request. I am aware of one of the provisions in the Private Members' Bill to which the Deputy refers that provides for a referral to SIPO. One of the issues that arose when we examined that was it was not clear what SIPO would do with that or what powers it currently has. That issue could not just be...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure and Reform (Revised)
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Revised)
Vote 14 - State Laboratory (Revised)
Vote 15 - Secret Service (Revised)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Revised)
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office (Revised)
Vote 19 - Office of the Ombudsman (Revised)
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement (Revised)
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...wrong. It is the subject of sanction whereby anybody in possession of documents or information that needs to be retained for FOI purposes must retain that. If a person wilfully and deliberately destroys documents to avoid disclosure by way of FOI, that is the subject of sanction. We will provide those full details of the current position in that regard to the Deputy and also details of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Protected Disclosures (24 Jun 2021)

Michael McGrath: ...health and safety; damage to the environment; unlawful or improper use of public funds; oppressive; and discriminatory or negligent behaviour by a public body as well as any attempt to conceal or destroy evidence of any of the above wrongdoings. Workers can make a protected disclosure to their employer in accordance with section 6 of the Act. The vast majority of protected disclosures...

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)

Michael McGrath: ...calling consistently for progress on the Gambling Control Bill 2018 to deal with problem gambling. The industry needs to play a full part in dealing with such issues because problem gambling can destroy lives. However, that is not the subject of this discussion. Whenever the Minister proposes a tax increase, I imagine vested interests, including those directly affected, make...

Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2018)

Michael McGrath: ...supportive but nothing has happened. There has to be accountability for that. We need to have some answers as to why what is happening is the case. As has been said already, problem gambling destroys lives. That has to be the starting point in this debate. We all need to recognise and accept that fact. The impact is not only on the person with an addiction but, as has been stated,...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: ...brought to the floor of the House. I do not know if the Minister of State is competing with other Ministers for Dáil time or is it a case that the legislation is not ready yet? We know this problem destroys lives and warrants the priority of this House but it is not getting attention. A final example is the vulture funds. We hear time and again Government spokespersons talking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: ..., the number of games, platforms and distribution channels has grown significantly. They are everywhere, which has consequences for society. It is constantly in people's faces. Gambling can destroy people's lives – not necessarily this type of gambling, but more generally.

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: Problem gambling destroys lives and one major omission from the legislative programme again is the gambling control Bill. I had expected it would be published in this session but it appears that will not be the case. Problem gambling is leading to the break-up of relationships, mounting debts and the loss of family homes in many cases. The nature of gambling has changed. All anyone has to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Setanta Insurance Liquidation: Discussion (1 Apr 2015)

Michael McGrath: ...people who suffered very serious injury. One Deputy mentioned that a fatality was involved in one accident. I do not know the detail. People are out of pocket and people's livelihoods have been destroyed in some cases. These are ordinary tradesmen. There are major consequences. If we can do anything as a committee or Parliament to help the liquidator's work in bringing this to a...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: ...vulnerable people, should be considered part of this issue. The decision not to include it is deeply regrettable. Hardly a week goes by without reading in the mainstream media about lives being destroyed, houses being repossessed, families divided and massive financial debts that have been built up through gambling addiction. The issue should be dealt with in parallel with the extension...

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2014)

Michael McGrath: ...gambling control Bill in parallel with the Betting (Amendment) Bill because we are all well aware of the harmful effects of gambling. For many people, unfortunately, it does become an addiction and it can destroy lives and families. The European Commission paper which was published this week flew a warning flag in pointing out that up to 3% of the population are problem gamblers or in...

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: ...conviction rates are plummeting. As in the case of a burglary or an assault, there are real victims in the case of white collar crime too. In many cases victims of such crimes have had their lives destroyed, especially financially, not to mention the damage done to our economy and to this country's reputation as a place to do business. A comprehensive review of the way we deal with...

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2012)

Michael McGrath: ...4 on these issues. The first issue is negative equity. Many speakers on this side of the House have spoken well and eloquently on the matter. There is a generation of people who are broken and destroyed. The Minister can blame the banks, the builders or Fianna Fáil, but it does not matter. They have a problem and they must deal with it. It is an extremely serious problem. We...

Flood Prevention Measures (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: ...struggling. Some cannot even get insurance and now face possible closure as a result of these recent events. The wider community was also affected. For example, Togher community centre was destroyed. A major clean-up is in operation so it can be opened as quickly as possible. Does the Government intend to make any practical assistance available to those affected by last Thursday's...

Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Michael McGrath: ...the House to make a statement and take questions from Deputies representing areas that have been affected by the devastation, including in Douglas in Cork city where homes and businesses have been destroyed?

Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (26 Jun 2012)

Michael McGrath: ...: To ask the Taoiseach if any evidence has come to his attention to indicate that documentation in relation to the decision on 29 September 2008 to provide a State guarantee to domestic banks was destroyed or otherwise removed from his or any other Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/12]

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: We do not share her negativity. The country has not been destroyed.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (3 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: ...by the Garda and the Director of Public Prosecutions of investigation files in respect of which a decision is taken not to press charges; if such files are kept for a specified period of time or destroyed after a specified period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9766/11]