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Financial Resolution No. 4: Corporation Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: I move: (1) THAT section 288 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997) be amended, in subsection (3C), by substituting “incurred before 14 October 2020 on the provision” for “incurred on the provision”. (2) THAT paragraph (1) of this Resolution shall have effect as on and from 14 October 2020. (3) IT is hereby declared that it is expedient in the...

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value Added Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: I move: (1) THAT the rate of value-added tax on the supply of certain goods and services at present chargeable at the rate of 13.5 per cent be decreased to 9 per cent of the amount on which tax is chargeable in relation to the supply of certain goods and services from 1 November 2020 to 31 December 2021 and that accordingly, subsection (1)(ca) of section 46 of the Value-Added Tax...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Excise - Mineral Oil Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputies who contributed. I agree with Deputy Howlin, in that supporting the implementation of the carbon tax is the acid test of our seriousness as a country in tackling climate change. Over the course of the next ten years, the carbon tax's application will help us to achieve 15% of our CO2emission cuts compared with a situation where we did not apply it. Deputies have made...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Excise - Mineral Oil Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: It will finance a range of important and targeted social protection interventions,-----

Financial Resolution No. 2: Excise - Mineral Oil Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: -----some of which are particularly relevant to my Department in the context of increases in the qualified child payment, those being, €2 per week for children under 12 years of age and €5 per week for children over 12 years of age.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Excise - Mineral Oil Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: It will lead to a €5 increase in the living alone allowance and a €3.50 per week increase in the fuel allowance. Those are the social welfare measures that will be funded as a result of this measure. A number of Deputies raised the issue of rural Ireland. It is important to note that €20 million of the revenue will be used to pilot environmental programmes in...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Excise - Mineral Oil Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: Is the Leas-Cheann Comhairle indicating that I must conclude?

Financial Resolution No. 2: Excise - Mineral Oil Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: The overall impact of this measure has to be seen in the context of a range of programme for Government commitments, some of which are being financed today, for example, the increased investment in LocalLink so that we can provide rural public transport, which has not been adequately provided for by previous Governments, and an increase in the public service obligation payment so that we can...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Excise - Mineral Oil Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: I move: (1)THAT for the purposes of the tax charged by virtue of section 95 of the Finance Act 1999 (No. 2 of 1999), that Act be amended, with effect as on and from 14 October 2020—(a) in section 96(1B), by substituting “A is the amount to be charged per tonne of CO2 emitted, being €33.50 in the case of petrol, aviation gasoline, and heavy oil used as a propellant or for...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: The allocations under Budget 2021 are being considered by Government in the context of the annual Estimates process for 2021. As this process is ongoing, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment at this stage. While I recognise and acknowledge that youth sector funding saw deep cuts during the preceding decade, in recent years, funding for the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Work Supports (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: The allocations under Budget 2021 are being considered by Government in the context of the annual Estimates process for 2021. As this process is ongoing, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment at this stage. While I recognise and acknowledge that youth sector funding saw deep cuts during the preceding decade, in recent years, funding for the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Attendance (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the Deputy may be aware, Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) is responsible for addressing issues in relation to participation, retention and attendance in schools. Educational Welfare Officers (EWOs) work with young people and their families who are experiencing difficulty with school attendance. The main priority of their work is around the welfare of children and young people...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that Tula respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Matrimonial and Parental Judgments: jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement (Brussels IIa) Regulation is the legal mechanism in relation to children in the care of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, who are placed with foster carers in the UK, who move with their foster carers to the UK or who are in a short or long term residential or other specialist placement. The Regulation...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes is due to submit its final report by 30th October 2020. The important work of this Commission will undoubtedly help us to acknowledge and better understand the truth of what happened in and around these institutions. Once available, the Commission’s final conclusions on all matters will be considered when determining the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: At present, there are 2,874 childcare providers participating in the National Childcare Scheme. In total, there are 4,373 providers participating in at least one programme funded by my Department. I am aware that some providers have faced challenges in adapting to the new Scheme, its new IT system, and that it is taking time for some providers to become familiar with the new requirements of...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that Tula respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Childcare Scheme (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: The National Childcare Scheme incorporates two kinds of subsidy towards the cost of quality of childcare. The universal subsidy is available to all parents of children aged between 24 weeks and 36 months (or until the child qualifies for the Early Childhood Care and Education programme if later). The universal subsidy is set at a rate of €0.50 per hour and is available for up to...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: The allocations under Budget 2021 are being considered by Government in the context of the annual Estimates process for 2021. As this process is ongoing, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment at this stage. While I recognise and acknowledge that youth sector funding saw deep cuts during the preceding decade, in recent years, funding for the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Victim Support Services (13 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has statutory responsibility for the care and protection of victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV). In 2020, I am providing core funding of €25.3m to Tusla to support the DSGBV sector, including support services for those who have experienced sexual violence. Tusla provides annual funding to 16 rape crisis centres...