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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Oct 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senator for his closing comments. He has highlighted the difficulties in regard to the SAC. The most important concern is the people living in family homes, the farmers and the landowners who are directly affected, as well as the environmental issue. I thank the Senator for raising the matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Oct 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank Senator Cummins for raising this issue, which, as he pointed out, is a significant one for many smaller businesses due to the cashflow implications. The EWSS is an economy-wide enterprise support that gives a flat-rate subsidy to qualifying employers to preserve the link between employee and employer and to support the firm's viability insofar as is possible. The design of the EWSS...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Oct 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senator. He hit the nail on the head in everything he said. There is a cash flow implication. It is a good scheme for many people, but for businesses, the cash flow crisis could be fatal. It is important to remember that. While I am not in a position to give a commitment, we will ask Revenue to examine the scheme's operation. Revenue will quickly see the scale of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Oct 2020)

Seán Fleming: They want to know what they have in the bank account and who they can pay this week. I understand that. Although it does not mean there is a solution, we are fully aware and are examining the matter carefully.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Services Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I appreciate the constructive and helpful suggestions being made by Deputies as I deal with the insurance, financial services and credit union sectors. I was specifically dealing with this area all day today. The 2021 plan on which we are now working will feature strongly the issue to which the Deputies referred, especially in the context of the regions. One of the issues at which we are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Services Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Deputy. As he will be aware from his recent role in the Department, a whole-of-Government strategy for the development of the international financial services sector up to 2025 was launched in April 2019. The strategy, known as Ireland for Finance, is structured around action measures grouped together under several pillars: operating environment, technology and innovation,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Services Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Deputies. I have not yet met with any of the regional chambers but I will be happy to do so. I thank the Deputies for publicly prompting me, especially in view of the fact that so many jobs in this industry are located in the regions. Today I chaired a meeting with the industry advisory committee, which brings representatives of all the sectors in this area together with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry Regulation (24 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I understand completely Deputy Sherlock's statement and his impatience about particular actions being taken at this point. I have explained why we are taking this correct route. I would prefer to gather more information and base any legislative proposals on clear facts that we can stand over rather than jumping the fence too soon and not knowing what is on the other side. I understand...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry Regulation (24 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue today. He will know that both the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and I have stated publicly that the insurance industry needs to treat its customers fairly and in line with the Central Bank consumer protection code. The same applies in relation to any practices in pricing that are not fair to its customers. Not only does it have to be fair but it has to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wage Subsidy Scheme (23 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank Senator Doherty for raising this very important issue. It is clear from listening to the Senator that she has immense knowledge on this particular issue and first-hand experience of same. I, too, in my constituency clinic have had employees of Aer Lingus bringing precisely the issues that the Senator has raised. The travel industry was very seriously affected by the Covid-19...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wage Subsidy Scheme (23 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I take on board everything the Senator has said. I hope the Revenue Commissioners and especially the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are listening. I get what the Senator says about how the scheme was designed. My comments are general comments. I am not saying they are specific to Aer Lingus but I am sure the people in Aer Lingus will be listening closely to what I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wage Subsidy Scheme (23 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I assume the Senator understands what I mean.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wage Subsidy Scheme (23 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I am not talking about Aer Lingus but I hope the people there are listening closely. That could be a situation. The Senator also mentioned other payments. Some employers might have had their own reasons in terms of staffing. Those issues will, more appropriately, be dealt with by the Workplace Relations Commission and not by Revenue. I stress that the Revenue Commissioners will not be...

Seanad: Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I congratulate the Leas-Chathaoirleach on his recent appointment. I know he will do an excellent job in the Seanad for whatever great number of years we have ahead of us.I welcome the opportunity to address the Seanad today on the Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020. The Bill seeks to update the operation of the Investment Limited Partnerships Act, as outlined in the...

Seanad: Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank Senators for their contributions and we can have a more detailed discussion on Committee Stage and Report Stage. I want to deal with some of the specific issues raised. Some Members raised similar issues but came at them from a different perspective. Senator D’Arcy referred to the important issue of sustainable finance. This fund will help raise funds for sustainable...

Taxi Industry: Motion [Private Members] (16 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: There are ten minutes left.

Taxi Industry: Motion [Private Members] (16 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: Or almost ten minutes.

Taxi Industry: Motion [Private Members] (16 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I fell behind earlier on.

Taxi Industry: Motion [Private Members] (16 Sep 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I wish her luck in her position as well. I acknowledge the kind remarks from Deputies on my appointment as Minister of State. I am standing in today for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Eamon Ryan. I thank the proposers of this motion and all those who have contributed to this important and timely debate on an important issue. I...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. It is very straightforward. The people of Ireland elected 160 Deputies to Dáil Éireann some months ago. Every one of us comes in with an equal mandate. Can the democratically elected Members please be allowed to vote?