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Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and for their constructive engagement with this legislation. It is the intention of the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, to have this Bill examined by the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach in the coming weeks, where he looks forward to a more detailed consideration of the provisions of this Bill, and will engage...

Seanad: VAT Rate for Tourism and Hospitality Sectors: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: I thank Senators for their contributions on this important issue. I acknowledge the importance of the tourism and hospitality sectors as significant employers throughout the country. There is a great range of opportunities in the sector with part-time and full-time roles. The tourism and hospitality sectors provide many people with their first jobs. For other people the sectors provide...

Seanad: VAT Rate for Tourism and Hospitality Sectors: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: Income from the hospitality sector comprises 70% and accommodation 30%. It would be a significant cost. Technically, it is possible to do it. Another suggestion was made about different VAT rates in different zones around the country. I want to be clear on this. This is not permitted under EU VAT rules. People referred to costs in the capital city versus costs in other parts of the...

Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (18 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." We have seen the fallout when firms and industries ignore the impact on consumers of the decisions they make and the actions they take. This was evident in the stress suffered by individuals and families during the tracker mortgage scandal, caused by a toxic culture in our banks and financial services sector. There has been intensive...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (18 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: 859. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment will be made to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51208/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: 230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will expedite a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49747/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (11 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: 378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the results for the Junior Certificate examinations which took place in June will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49542/22]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (6 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senator for raising this matter in the House today. First, I wish to apologise to Senator Boylan and to the House for the non-availability of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, or myself yesterday, or of a Minister of State to speak on our behalf. I appreciate the forbearance of Senator Boylan in agreeing to speak on the Commencement matter today. I thank her for that....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (6 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: Under the current legislative framework there is effectively no scope for Ireland to unilaterally tax commercial aviation fuel used by private jets. I have given the Senator the background and once there is agreement with another countries, it could be done. Senator Boylan mentioned that France is considering the introduction of this as well as a debate at the Transport Council in Prague on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vacant Properties (6 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: I thank Senator Cummins for raising this important issue and allowing me the opportunity to provide an update on this matter. Pathway 4 of Housing for All sets out a blueprint to address vacancy and make efficient use of our existing housing stock. Many areas of cities, towns and villages of all sizes face the blight of vacant properties, which, if brought back into use, could add real...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vacant Properties (6 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: I want to join the Senator in welcoming this good news. When I was asked to stand in for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage this morning, I spoke at length with officials to confirm the details. Like everybody in rural areas, as soon as the scheme came out and was extended to villages of 400 or 500 people, we were immediately asked about the derelict houses in rural...

Defective Concrete Products Levy: Motion [Private Members] (4 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: I have listened carefully to the comments of the Deputies in the House tonight. The scandal of defective concrete products is one which this Government is committed to addressing. We have already spoken about the redress scheme that this Government has put in place which will assist an estimated 7,500 householders who, through no fault of their own, have had their lives severely impacted by...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (4 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senator for raising this issue.He spoke to me before we arrived in the Chamber to discuss the matter, and I appreciate his efforts to highlight the issue. The Minister for Finance announced the introduction of a levy on pouring concrete, concrete blocks and certain other concrete products used in the construction of buildings in his budget 2023 speech. This follows a Government...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (4 Oct 2022)

Seán Fleming: I again thank the Senator for raising this issue. Not only have I listened carefully but I will also ensure that the officials in the Department who are dealing with drawing up the specific details take on board and fully note everything that has been said during our conversation in the House, especially that relating to the Border region. As I said, the levy is not the only action the...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6 – General (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Seán Fleming: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate on budget 2023, which was a package of €11 billion. The core budget of 2023 of €6.9 billion was made up of €5.8 billion in expenditure measures, much of which we have been hearing about in the past few moments, and €1.1 billion in tax measures. Given the urgency of the challenge that we face,...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Seán Fleming: I am pleased to have the opportunity to appear before the Seanad today to contribute to the debate on budget 2023, which the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform presented to Dáil Éireann this afternoon. As with the budgets of the past few years, budget 2023 is being framed against a difficult and uncertain economic environment. While we all...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I have taken copious notes of what each Member said and I will bring them back directly to the two Ministers, Deputies Donohoe and McGrath. I know Members will be discussing some of the expenditure measures in more detail immediately ahead. I want to touch on the comments people made. Some of them were repeated and some people had different...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Seán Fleming: In rent pressure zones, there can be a specific increase that is specifically limited to the figures in the zones. Obviously, when there is change of tenancies, that is a different situation. The next issue was mentioned by several Senators. Again, I will repeat the phrase that there was an element of truth in what they said, but it was not the full truth - one Senator gave the full truth...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Seán Fleming: Again, there are mixed views on the efficiency of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI. Some said it was a very efficient organisation and others said it was quite slow. Others said we should spend more on retrofitting, but started off by saying they would abolish every scheme that is there already. If we abolish all the schemes that are up and running and starting to have an...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Seán Fleming: Many people mentioned the help to buy scheme. That has helped 35,000 people-----