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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2021: Central Bank (3 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: The legislation refers to the expansion of investigative powers. My question is on resources. While it is fantastic to have all the legislation in the world, it is not worth the paper it is written on if it is not enforced. I appreciate that Mr. Cross’s colleague has said the objective is to change the culture. Ideally, enforcement might not need to expand if the culture changes....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2021: Central Bank (3 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: I have one more question. How would this legislation have changed the investigation carried out by the Central Bank into Davy, for example?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Corporate Governance (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: On a slightly left-field note, this country is also dealing with a big problem relating to commissions of investigation. For example, the NAMA investigation established in June 2017 was meant to be completed in 2018 but now has an extension until December 2021 at least. It has spent approximately €2.5 million but that figure is likely to reach approximately €10 million. There...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Corporate Governance (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 2. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the corporate enforcement authority will replace the Office of Director of Corporate Enforcement, ODCE; and the exact powers that will be afforded to the authority. [52006/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Corporate Governance (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: White-collar crime in this country has an enormous effect on how society functions. The inability to eradicate white-collar crime can skew and distort markets. There are many examples of white-collar crime and fraud being perpetrated in markets and businesses, meaning a significant number of victims who will suffer radically. There has been none of the necessary enforcement to date. When...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Corporate Governance (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: The ODCE has had a troubled existence, mostly because of the lack of resources it has received. We spend so much time in this Chamber discussing legislation and fretting over wording or phrasing but it is usually the case that unless there is proper enforcement, the legislation is not worth the paper it is written on. There are many examples of businesses, and staff and employees...

Nurses and Midwives: Motion [Private Members] (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: I met a large number of protestors today outside the Dáil and spoke to them about what is happening in the nursing sector, which is absolutely shocking. We in Aontú were one of the first political parties to bring to a discussion the matter of student nurses being properly paid. It is also interesting that the Minister at the time, Deputy Harris, said he would pay them and then...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: A father told me today that his 12-year-old, 14-year-old and 16-year-old children have been banned from playing basketball because they have no vaccine pass. A volleyball coach in County Mayo was told not to accept girls between the ages of 12 and 17 if they do not have a vaccine pass. A kickboxing coach was also told not to accept children for the same reasons. A young girl was stopped...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 17. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of redundancies in 2020 and to date in 2021; and the measures taken by the Government to prevent these redundancies. [52008/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 42. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the value of all-Ireland trade in 2020 and to date in 2021; and the specific initiatives taken by his Department to boost all-Ireland trade and enterprise. [52012/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 44. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of funding provided in 2020 and to date in 2021 to local enterprise boards. [52009/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 56. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the reported 59% fall in foreign investment in 2020 to €28 billion; and the response his Department has taken to reverse this decrease. [52010/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Banking Sector (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 81. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the proposed instant payments system proposed by banks (details supplied) and the objection filed by an organisation with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52007/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 573. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason community employment schemes are being closed down (details supplied); if this policy will be reversed; and if social welfare offices will be allowed to refer to persons to community employment schemes. [52002/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Nov 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 789. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date to put in place a system of medical exemption from Covid-19 vaccination due to allergies and other health related issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52001/21]

Covid-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: The Government made some seriously important decisions this week regarding Covid and restrictions and, true to form, it did not provide any space for a debate. There has been a democracy deficit in this country since Covid emerged. The elected representatives of the people have been sidestepped in respect of most of the important decisions that have been made. It is only because I called...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: It is shocking that during the time of this debate so far about ten people in the State will have been diagnosed with cancer. It shows the prevalence of the illness and the damage it does annually in this country. I was one of those statistics about a year ago. Thank God, I am back to full health at present. I was both lucky and unlucky. My diagnosis was delayed because of Covid, but I...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: The Minister should not listen to the people who tell him that. The policy is dangerous.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: There is no alternative pathway.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: Those decisions have been disasters.