tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post8548717787634703855..comments2023-12-09T07:21:51.160+00:00Comments on The Druid: Fighting for Anglesey: Durkin's Black Swan?Paul Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021606156107333019noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-58690012792198142972010-07-23T22:39:15.893+01:002010-07-23T22:39:15.893+01:00Filla
Cllr Durkin seem to have sprung the trap. Da...Filla<br />Cllr Durkin seem to have sprung the trap. David Bowles have fell hook line and sinker. The only people that will get to hear the tape now, is those involved in any complaints hearing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-55780740398445001432010-07-23T14:08:44.476+01:002010-07-23T14:08:44.476+01:00...not letting go.....not letting go..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-87255069755694109722010-07-20T21:59:01.338+01:002010-07-20T21:59:01.338+01:00Sorry I cant spell - for here read hear what's...Sorry I cant spell - for here read hear what's on the tapeFillannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-61244699374667731812010-07-20T21:51:39.159+01:002010-07-20T21:51:39.159+01:00So a number of Councillors where aware of the date...So a number of Councillors where aware of the date , and the meeting.<br /><br />So whats the big secret, there's no problem for an independent person to here what's on the tape after all.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me, however my request is still simple:<br /><br />a confirmation from Cllr Durkin solicitor that they have the famous tape...<br /><br />...not letting go...Fillannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-21014282049625863632010-07-20T21:42:47.664+01:002010-07-20T21:42:47.664+01:00Just merely telling you who else new the date.
Mor...Just merely telling you who else new the date.<br />More a matter of, who didn't know.<br />You presumably.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-13110395086840664422010-07-20T21:36:54.656+01:002010-07-20T21:36:54.656+01:00I was merely asking Mr Councillor, you seem to be ...I was merely asking Mr Councillor, you seem to be getting rather upset over something. I wonder over what that is ?<br /><br />My simple request a confirmation from Cllr Durkin solicitor that they have the famous tape - so what's the problem? <br /><br /><br />...not letting go....Fillannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-6796204499151479242010-07-20T21:19:22.829+01:002010-07-20T21:19:22.829+01:00Fillan
This is what happens when people like you g...Fillan<br />This is what happens when people like you go off hell for leather on you biggoted high horse without knowing what your talking about.<br /><br />In July 2007 every elected member which I was one, received a letter from Mr Durkin explaining about the meeting.<br />There was also several letters to the MD and back to Mr Durkin about the meeting and Lynn Ball's house.<br /><br />GET IT RIGHT Fillan, then have another go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-26091016934177785982010-07-20T20:40:47.860+01:002010-07-20T20:40:47.860+01:00Cllr Parry says there is no tape, and according to...Cllr Parry says there is no tape, and according to Anon 20:22, interestingly, the meeting took place in July 2007, who else knew that date I wonder, there was only two at the meeting. <br /><br />More later......not letting go.....Fillannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-49914003882760983402010-07-20T20:22:47.002+01:002010-07-20T20:22:47.002+01:00Cllr Parry should tells us what the meeting he adm...Cllr Parry should tells us what the meeting he admits to having With Barrie Durkin in July 2007 was about and tell us what he has done with his copy of the tape.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-58199483948984515462010-07-20T16:28:04.278+01:002010-07-20T16:28:04.278+01:00Yes, his solicitor could have no problems with con...Yes, his solicitor could have no problems with confirming that simple fact could they - that they have the tape.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-89432103052877757632010-07-20T16:26:25.766+01:002010-07-20T16:26:25.766+01:00What is important is that his Solicitor confirms t...What is important is that his Solicitor confirms they have the tape, as alleged in his email by Cllr Durkin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-42852615712140504992010-07-20T16:23:46.598+01:002010-07-20T16:23:46.598+01:00Of course it have to be an email nobody knows the ...Of course it have to be an email nobody knows the Druid's address.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-73159265639420910022010-07-20T16:22:16.243+01:002010-07-20T16:22:16.243+01:00I suggest we give them to the end of the week.I suggest we give them to the end of the week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-12211643534321325352010-07-20T13:56:29.445+01:002010-07-20T13:56:29.445+01:00When can we expect a letter or even and email to t...When can we expect a letter or even and email to the Druid from Cllr Durkin solicitor, confirming they have the tape.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-45687089752964082152010-07-20T11:20:11.037+01:002010-07-20T11:20:11.037+01:00To Anon 21:05
Thats Fillan with an 'n' as...To Anon 21:05<br /><br />Thats Fillan with an 'n' as if it mattered for a Anon.<br /><br />No I'm not a lawyer but neither am I an expert in swimming pools, road safety, planning, human rights and or the data protection act.<br /><br />But I wonder who claims he does, without never to my understanding having worked in any of these fields ?<br /><br />and...not letting go...Fillannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-62833993547930363352010-07-19T23:25:25.223+01:002010-07-19T23:25:25.223+01:0018th July 2010, at 11:15.
"Word is there was ...18th July 2010, at 11:15.<br />"Word is there was a 3rd Person in the car"!<br /><br />So there can be NO misunderstanding and to ensure some peoples imaginations don't get the better of them. There was Cllr Bob Parry and I at the meeting and no one else. Any other suggestion is nothing more than untrue gossip and tittle tattle.<br /><br />If you wish to email me on this or any other subject, please do.<br />barrie.durkin@btinternet.comCounty Councillor Barrie Durkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-41037709975650416262010-07-19T21:05:14.646+01:002010-07-19T21:05:14.646+01:00We see Filla is a lawyer now. What next?We see Filla is a lawyer now. What next?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-27779746626425479552010-07-19T18:50:23.921+01:002010-07-19T18:50:23.921+01:00Facts:
Cllr Durkin says there's a tape
Cllr P...Facts:<br /><br />Cllr Durkin says there's a tape<br />Cllr Parry says there isn't<br /><br />Neither can be correct, but which one...well until this is confirmed by an independent person...<br /><br />Sorry whilst it's ok for him to press for answers from other people, we cannot demand the same of him ?<br /><br />And the Data Protection Act does not cover individuals, unless of course Cllr Durkin is acting for the Council in his capacity as Councillor. Now, that is, not then if the commentor 'insider' is to believed he wasn't a County Councillor when the tape was made.<br /><br />You see if the tape doesn't have evidence of Cllr Parry agreeing to the conversation being recorded then Cllr Durkin will not be allowed to use it later at any tribunal. So we might as well know now. And if it does well Cllr Parry should go also.<br /><br />....not letting go...Fillannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-36183422745478840812010-07-19T17:13:55.097+01:002010-07-19T17:13:55.097+01:00What are you talking about, Apparently? You either...What are you talking about, Apparently? You either know or you don't. Or are you just another gossip monger with nothing better to do?<br /><br />Time to be like Cllr Durkin. Do your work right, Get the facts, do what needs doing and not until.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-67334489889391679962010-07-19T14:36:47.261+01:002010-07-19T14:36:47.261+01:00Cllr Durkin likes tapes and listening to them..an ...Cllr Durkin likes tapes and listening to them..an extract from Audit Committee <br />Minutes of the meeting held on 16 April, 2009..... <br /><br />The Acting Managing Director confirmed that Councillor Barrie Durkin had made a formal request to access the recording of the meeting which he had granted yesterday, 15 April, 2009.<br /><br />...but not allowing others listen to his tapes apparently.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-38134383220588067222010-07-19T12:22:43.214+01:002010-07-19T12:22:43.214+01:00And the 3rd person in that car...who was he, what ...And the 3rd person in that car...who was he, what was his mission, and why have we not heard about him...he holds the key ????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-70561499287124183262010-07-19T12:06:09.558+01:002010-07-19T12:06:09.558+01:00"Btw Fillan, Persoanlly I don't give a mo..."Btw Fillan, Persoanlly I don't give a monkey's brain about the tape."<br /><br />That's personally...<br /><br />Anyhow.. so you do not care if a Councillor is allowed to get away with making vexatious allegations...or one councillor in particular at least....<br /><br />Or course it's not the first time Cllr Durkin has used colorful language (when Community Council).<br /><br />If you stand on a platform demanding good governance, then you should set those standards yourself. <br /><br />So the tape.....not letting go...Fillannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-25368376647659372642010-07-18T16:29:54.360+01:002010-07-18T16:29:54.360+01:00I was told that I was serial complainer and that I...I was told that I was serial complainer and that I was being vexatious. My complaints were rejected by IOACC.<br /><br />And then ... following the damning auditor general's report, WAG sent in the recovery board for exactly the same internal practices that I had complained about.<br /><br />Councillini, you are correct.<br />Never underestimate the power of self-deception and self-denial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-52544865279988898822010-07-18T14:54:08.739+01:002010-07-18T14:54:08.739+01:00"Why do you say Mr Pierce is a 'serial co..."Why do you say Mr Pierce is a 'serial complainer'?"<br /><br />If nobody listens to you, you have no option but to keep at it. If you've something to hide, you label people 'serial complainers'. If you don't, well you should be able to issue an acceptable response from the start.<br /><br />Sadly, there is such contempt for the public amongst many at IoACC that they believe they have no right to question them.The Great Councillininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-16484397731417702052010-07-18T13:20:18.744+01:002010-07-18T13:20:18.744+01:00continued
4.Systems control checklist
Control ob...continued<br /><br />4.Systems control checklist<br /><br />Control objective: Entitlement to grant assistance is established promptly and in accordance with statutory requirements<br /> <br />1.Procedures are in place to prevent any unauthorised entries in the grant waiting list <br />2.Policies and procedures for allocating grant resources are clearly defined and documented <br />3.Procedures are in place for dealing with complaints and allegations in relation to grant issues <br /><br />4.The validity of certificates of title has been verified <br />5.The occupation of the property in the year after the grant is finalised has been confirmed<br /> <br />Control objective: The level of grant is correctly and accurately calculated in accordance with statutory requirements.<br /> <br />6.A check of the accuracy of the applicant’s declaration of assets (relating to the means test) has been undertaken with other systems within the council e.g. housing benefits system <br /><br />7.Initial inspections are sufficiently detailed to enable the bulk of additional works required to be identified at an early stage <br /><br />8.The council requires valid reasons when the contractor doing the work is not the one providing the approved estimate <br /><br />9.The council requires valid reasons when any sub-contractor involved in the work is not the one providing the approved estimate <br />10.The council monitors the contractors invited to tender by individual agents <br /><br />11.Apparent links between particular agents and contractors are followed up <br /><br />12.The council calculates its own estimates of costs of work to guard against collusion between builders in the provision of estimates <br /><br />13.Any Schedule of Rates used by the council is kept confidential <br />14.Systems are in place to ensure that, where the council has paid for work carried out in advance of the grant’s approval, there are valid reasons for doing so<br /> <br />Control objective: Grant aided works are completed satisfactorily to the required standard and in accordance with statutory requirements.<br /><br />15.There is adequate separation of duties amongst grant officers and adequate supervision and checking of work by managers <br /><br />16.The council undertakes random inspections as a further check to ensure that work is actually being performed to the required standard <br />17.Suitable controls exist in relation to the approval of additional works (additional works should only be approved if the works are necessary to bring the property up to the fitness standard.) <br /><br />18.The council requires applicants to submit a form stating their satisfaction (or otherwise) with the works carried out<br /> <br />Control objective: Payment of grant is properly authorised and made in accordance with statutory requirements.<br /> <br />19.Payment is only released if an invoice has been provided and the work has been inspected q <br />20.The council ensures that invoices submitted relate to genuine builders (Vetting procedures could include reference to an approved list, the checking of VAT numbers, etc.) <br /><br />21.Procedures are in place to ensure that the spend on individual grants is monitored and to ensure that the ceiling on grant payments is not exceeded<br /> <br />Control objective: Grant is repaid in the event of non-compliance with statutory grant conditions<br /> <br />22.The council carries out checks to ensure that grant conditions are being complied with, e.g. checks with other systems, postal surveys or physical inspectionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com