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- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: The heads of the first Bill have been cleared and are being drafted by the Office of the Attorney General. The second Bill is expected to be introduced next session.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: It is too early to say that the personal insolvency legislation is not working. It is certainly effective in terms of the number of people who are now applying for bankruptcy. In regard to restructuring loans, it does not yet seem to be dealing with a large quantum of impaired loans but we are in the early days of its operation. I suggest that in the first instance the appropriate...
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: I understand that certain local authorities have already decided to vary the property tax in the current year provided, for logistical reasons, the Revenue Commissioners are notified by the local authority of the new rate. Revenue has made local authorities aware of this.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: No date has yet been fixed for that particular referendum. I understand that the heads of the Garda Síochána (amendment) Bill were cleared in July. If the timeline permitted, we would like it to go to a pre-legislative stage but, as the Deputy's question suggests, it is a matter of urgency. If time is available, we would like to enact it in the next session, preferably after a...
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: Those matters can be discussed in this House in due course. I am sure a discussion between the Whips at the start of the next session will give the Deputy an opportunity to discuss any matters relevant to the funding of local authorities.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: There is no date fixed for the landlord and tenant legislation. Anti-social behaviour is something that all Deputies come across from time to time in their constituencies. A report to the Garda is the first port of call. In addition, the Residential Registration Board takes complaints.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: There is no date for publication.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: The workplace relations Bill was cleared by Cabinet on 8 July and will be published next week. The industrial relations (amendment) (no. 2) Bill will be published in the next session.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: Tá súil agam go bhfoilseofar an Bhille i rith an seisiúin seo chugainn.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: I will have to get back to the Deputy on both questions.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: The Competition and Consumer Protection Bill is going through the other House and we are expecting amendments back from the Seanad tomorrow.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is currently going through the Seanad. In addition, the new Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will be outlining his housing policy by way of a statement.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: The decision at Cabinet will be partly covered by the Bill that is proceeding through the Seanad.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: It is proposed to take No. 21, Freedom of Information Bill 2013 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage; and No. 22 - Forestry Bill 2013 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that in the event that a division is in progress at the time fixed for taking Private Members' business, the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m....
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: We are not out of it yet.
- Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: I thank Deputy Martin for his warm welcome to Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The Barry's Tea at half-time was as good as ever. The Order of Business covers all Dáil business until the adjournment for the summer recess. Any further legislation is for the next session. The medical card legislation to which the Deputy refers is for the next session, subject to the policy advice of the new...
- Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: Where did Deputy Adams learn his Irish?
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: Liability to the various taxes are determined by the Revenue Commissioners based on the full facts in each case. I previously dealt with this issue in Question 27555-14 and the reply was based on the clear understanding (from the details supplied with the Deputies Question and from previous direct contact by the property owner with LPT Branch) that she inherited one-eight share of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Exemptions (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the service provided by Personal Insolvency Practitioners does not qualify for exemption in accordance with the EU VAT Directive, Irish VAT law, and relevant decisions of the European Court of Justice. Therefore, like other insolvency services such as those provided by liquidators, receivers and examiners, the service provided by a...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Liquidation (16 Jul 2014)
Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 53 and 54 together. Following the termination of IBRC's market report of the 5.4% Irish 2025 bond in the context of the special liquidation of IBRC, this particular bond was acquired by the Central Bank of Ireland. The purchase was carried out on the secondary market between the Central Bank and Bank of Ireland. The Bank has indicated that it intends to...