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Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: People have been focusing on what the US President, Mr. Trump, and his Administration have been responsible for in recent days. They have talked about a lack of empathy and compassion. Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the death of Luke Kelly. When I think of someone who showed empathy, compassion and love for those who needed it, I think of Luke Kelly because he showed them in...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I have previously raised the issue of the ownership of Lough Foyle. Recently, RTE "Prime Time" broadcast an excellent report into what has emerged with regard to oyster farms. We have 30,000 trestles along the shores of Lough Foyle which have no licence and do not require one. It is a Klondike with no regulation. I appeal to the Government and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: A bit like Fianna Fáil. Remember it had the guns under its oxters.

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move amendment No. 7:In page 14, lines 24 to 27, to delete all words from and including ", but” in line 24 down to and including "Act" in line 27.

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move amendment No. 8:In page 14, line 36, after "applications" to insert "and name of applicants".

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of the UK Referendum on Membership of the EU on the Irish Agrifood and Fisheries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: There is a view in Ireland that when we entered the European Economic Community, now the European Union, we sacrificed our fish stocks as part of the overall package for the islands. Fisheries were not a priority for our Government or for the British Government and it is interesting that the latter is now going around the coastal fishing communities and belatedly presenting itself as their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of the UK Referendum on Membership of the EU on the Irish Agrifood and Fisheries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I welcome Professor Matthews who touched on the implications for the North and all-Ireland trade in his paper and presentation. When representatives of Teagasc and other organisations were before the committee, they emphasised the vital importance of agrifood to the all-Ireland market. I am keen for Professor Matthews to touch on that matter a little more. There is a suggestion the North...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of the UK Referendum on Membership of the EU on the Irish Agrifood and Fisheries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I had a question on the status for the North of Ireland and Scotland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of the UK Referendum on Membership of the EU on the Irish Agrifood and Fisheries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2017)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: One of the obvious exceptional points is the fact that citizens in the North of Ireland are entitled to Irish passports and, as a result, European citizenship. It strikes me that this must strengthen the case for a special arrangement.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Action time.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I do not know if the Leader has watched the movie "The Seige of Jadotville" yet but many Members have.For many years, the men were betrayed by their Government and the State and their heroism was turned into cowardice by people in political leadership in the State. What the men went through in Jadotville was one of the most remarkable military feats in history. Rather than this being...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Motion (14 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Sinn Féin recognises the importance of the horse racing and greyhound racing industries to Ireland and notes the cultural and economic benefits they contribute to the country, as well as the enjoyment they provide to many.Our concern is with the level of funding and the manner in which it is used when we consider far more needy areas where the funds could be used. For example, €7...

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move amendment No. 3: In page 11, line 23, after “applicant” to insert “and place of production”. The Bill provides a legislative framework for SMEs involved in research and development activities in Ireland to avail of a reduced corporation tax rate of 6.25%. My party has serious reservations about efforts to further reduce the State's income from corporation...

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I wish to respond to the comment made by Senator Reilly.

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Yes. I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I do not understand where Senator Reilly is coming from in terms of dictating the location. My amendment seeks to identify the locations where companies avail of a reduced corporation tax. If my amendment interferes with the ability of the controller to issue a certificate, then there are other ways in which the Minister can assure this House that she will have accountability. Can she tell...

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Perhaps the Minister's advisers can help her in this. When the scheme is in place will the citizens of this State be able to see what companies availed of this incentive and where they are located? Will that be public information?

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: If there are issues around protecting the product surely it can be noted that X company, located in Y, received a tax write-off of X. Can that be provided?

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Based on what I have heard, I will certainly not be withdrawing it.

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I appreciate that. Paragraph 12(2)(a) refers to "the name of the applicant" and paragraph 12(2)(b) refers to "the address, principal office, or principal place of business, in the State, of the applicant". That is fairly transparent. Paragraph 12(2)(c) refers to "the title of the invention in sufficient detail ...". Everything in is place. Therefore, what is the issue about the place of...