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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: Amendment No. 35 has already been discussed with amendment No. 32.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: By way of clarification, I might ask the Minister of State a question.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is it the case that amendment No. 35 is effectively articulating what is-----

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: In amendment No. 35, the Minister of State is effectively putting into the legislation the legal position as it currently stands.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: There is nothing particularly new in this aspect.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: So it is an administrative procedure which brings clarity to the situation.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: Amendments Nos. 40 and 41 are related and will be discussed together.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: Amendments Nos. 42 and 44 are related and will be discussed together.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Message to Dáil (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Sub-Committee on Finance has completed its consideration of the Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015 and has made amendments thereto.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Proceeds of Sale of Aer Lingus: Motion (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris, and seek clarification on a number of points. I welcome this worthwhile fund of €335 million. On its timing, when will the fund be up and running? Over how long a period will the fund administer grants? Will there be a cap on the level of funding individual projects can receive? Will matching funding be required and will it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Proceeds of Sale of Aer Lingus: Motion (7 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: Shannon Airport is very much a commercial proposition.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (1 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thought I had ten minutes.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (1 Oct 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: I very much support the Bill. The Minister for Justice and Equality is well aware of my views. I have spoken previously in the House on this matter. We must be hard on crime. One issue affecting Limerick city and the east Limerick area is the increase in burglaries and that must be acknowledged. It is happening for a number of reasons. One of the reasons relates to the regulation of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome Ms McGrath and her officials. My focus is local, on my own constituency and specifically, Limerick city. I ask Ms McGrath to provide a summary update on the position in Limerick. Various announcements have been made with regard to flood relief works on King's Island in the city. What is the time-frame for the completion of those works? It is a big issue in Limerick and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the process in terms of physical works getting under way? What is the normal process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: Obviously, Ms McGrath with will respond in writing to the Chair. Will the Chair arrange for me to obtain a copy of that correspondence when it is received?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is fine.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (29 Sep 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: 207. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33269/15]

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: I commend this Bill to the House and welcome the fact that the Minister for Justice and Equality is in the House today for this debate. The fact that the Minister is establishing a new independent policing body is extremely important. It will enhance the role of An Garda Síochána, whose members do fantastic work on the ground, and it all comes back to policing services on the...

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Nexus Phase (10 Sep 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: Welcome back to Ireland Mr. Chopra. I hope you enjoy your stay. Just going back, if Ireland had sought a bailout programme earlier than it did, would it have provided a better climate for negotiations and burden sharing?