Results 41-60 of 277 for going forward speaker:Seán Fleming

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (16 Dec 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...2021, we will have legislative proposals to reform PIAB. We want it to be the case that when people bring cases to PIAB, they should know that it is the end of the road, by and large, and that by going to court, they will not get any more. This brings me directly to the book of quantum. Some people believe that if they go to court, they might get a bigger award. They might get an...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senators for raising this issue. The Minister, the Government and I have been consistent from the beginning. This payment was taxable from the day it was introduced. It always has been. There is a mass misconception about the taxation of the payment, which has always been possible. I hope to put the record straight. People who are not watching this meeting might not get the...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...years in his contribution. The cap does not affect the overall quantum of relief. It merely extends the period over which intellectual property allowances are used, with any restricted amounts carried forward for use in later periods, subject to the 80% cap in those periods. It is relevant to note that IDA Ireland’s assessment is that Ireland offers a strong and growing research,...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2020)

Seán Fleming: The question of carbon tax is one on which many people have many views. The programme for Government is very clear on this matter and we gave a clear commitment on it in advance. During the election earlier this year, people were aware of our party's views on the carbon tax and that it would be increased. To compensate for that, there is an increase in the fuel allowance of €3.50...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (8 Dec 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...for next year. The Bill has been the subject of detailed discussion in the Dáil and I expect that it will also be subject to detailed discussion and consideration here in this House. I look forward to the contributions of Senators. Ireland currently faces many challenges. Brexit could rightly be seen as the most immediate future threat. We remain uncertain of the final outcome of...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...during that debate and one was contingent on the other. That is the way the debate went. It was a grouped discussion. I know Members are disagreeing with it now but it was on that sole basis I put forward on behalf of the Government that we could look at the review. That was contingent on the Government amendment going through. It was not contingent on the basis that the Government...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...provides for a threshold for the retail export scheme. As referenced by Deputy Seán Crowe, the explanatory memorandum to the Bill refers to the original provision that the value of qualifying goods must exceed €175 in order for third-country residents to qualify for the scheme. It also requires UK citizens to show proof that VAT and customs and excise duties have been paid....

Seanad: Credit Union Restructuring Board (Dissolution) Bill 2019: Second Stage (24 Nov 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank Senators for their contributions and support of this legislation, which will formally dissolve the Credit Union Restructuring Board, ReBo. The Government recognises the importance of the role of the credit union sector as a volunteer and co-operative movement and the distinction between it and other types of financial institutions has been stated well by several Members. There were...

Seanad: Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (24 Nov 2020)

Seán Fleming: I appreciate the Seanad Éireann facilitating the taking of two Bills relating to credit union activities this evening. The Credit Union Restructuring Board (Dissolution) Bill 2019 has already gone through the Dáil and it should complete its passage through the Oireachtas next week. This Bill is starting here and will have to go to the Dáil but we want to ensure it is...

Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...and promptly. That is why we used that particular section of the Act to make this payment through. It was never a payment, such as the supplementary welfare allowance, that normally would go through that section of the Act because supplementary welfare allowances by their nature are normally a once-off payment. The PUP payments that were made between 13 March and 15 August were not...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Living City Initiative (8 Oct 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...she was a representative at local level. She mentioned Dublin City Council. She has a lot of knowledge and experience of this area and that is why she is saying that the existing scheme, while good, is very narrow and restrictive and needs to be broadened. I will first refer to the existing scheme and then revert to the Senator on the idea of an alternative. It might not fall within...

Seanad: Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...the Seanad today on the Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020. The Bill seeks to update the operation of the Investment Limited Partnerships Act, as outlined in the programme for Government. It is also set out in the Ireland for Finance strategy. Some will find this quite a technical Bill as it concerns the issue of investment limited partnerships, ILPs. I ask the House...

Seanad: Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...partnerships. Simply put, a public register of the beneficial owners will be maintained by the Central Bank and any member of the public can walk in and inspect the register for a minor fee. It is like going into any planning office in the country in that a person can walk in and look at the public file on beneficial ownership. That public register is a phenomenally transparent example...

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...pleased to have the opportunity to introduce Financial Provisions (Covid-19) No. 2 Bill 2020 to the House this afternoon. The Bill provides the legislative basis to introduce the tax measures the Government announced as part of the €7.2 billion July jobs stimulus last week. The plan is the next stage in our response to the Covid-19 crisis and will help businesses get back on their...

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...English, it means that in respect of a company that was in profit last year, paid corporation tax on it and is now expecting to have a loss this year, there is provision that it can carry losses forward from one year against its profit next year because business does not operate on a 12-monthly cycle. The business cycle can run for a period of years. In some years businesses can have...

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (16 Jul 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...matter, as we outlined in the briefing provided to the Seanad, and we are seeking to expedite the enactment of this Bill. This is the first piece of legislation the Department of Finance has come forward with since the Government has been formed. The main source of urgency is attached to the supports to mitigate unemployment risk in the emergency instrument, known as the SURE instrument,...

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (16 Jul 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Acting Chairman. As I said already, on Tuesday evening I was contributing to the Second Stage debate as a Government backbencher. Some 36 hours later I am here. I thank the Members for the goodwill and good wishes that have been expressed in the House today. I really appreciate that. I want to respond as quickly as I can to the various comments. I might not pick up on...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (10 Jun 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...and puff. It would be far better if the legislation required a report on activities specifically, rather than an annual policy statement. This House is great at annual policy statements but not half as good at ensuring that they are actually implemented. I want to deal with two topics only. The main gap in this report is that there is no significant reference to the carbon tax...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2019)

Seán Fleming: ...witness to the committee, and he is joined by Ms Orla Duane, deputy director of audit. I would like to welcome the Comptroller and Auditor General and all the members back after what I hope was a good break. I also welcome a new member of the committee, Deputy Imelda Munster. We look forward to her input while working with us. I thank Deputy Jonathan O'Brien, whom Deputy Munster is...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2019)

Seán Fleming: ...Board. We requested that because the fund was on the list of bodies which were late in submitting their accounts. The letter states that legislation to dissolve the board is currently going through the Oireachtas and is expected to be passed later this year. The organisation is being wound down and that is why we did not receive the accounts. I am sure Mr. McCarthy will, in due course,...