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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I echo what Senator Ray Butler spoke about, namely, rates, and the fact that business is only recovering now from those hard years of recession. Having survived that, to be faced now with what looks to be an increase in rates is very worrying for people, especially in towns such as Balbriggan and Rush which have struggled through the recession but are coming out of it. The reason I rise...

Seanad: Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials. I also welcome the fact that there has been an increase in the health budget this year, after several years of increases. That is truly welcome because for many a year when I was Minister for Health all we had was a diminishing budget. Health is such a huge area that it is not possible in five minutes to address it comprehensively in any...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Today's edition of The Irish Timescarries a story outlining how three court cases objecting to the new runway at Dublin Airport were dismissed. I raise this because I have raised before the issue of the Minister and the clarity we require from him on the matter of the second runway. Initially the Irish Aviation Authority was the anointed arbitrator. After a long and due consideration, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: This is a Second Stage speech.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Yesterday, we had a visit from the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Community and Local Government, Deputy English, and a surprise visit from the Minister for Housing, Community and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, to Fingal to look at a particular type of pre-made construction. These are very fine steel structure houses where most of the work is done in factories,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: May I request that we invite a group to come before the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I am glad ATMs were mentioned as I know it is a way many of the bigger supermarkets handle their cash flow and get it out. Will the witnesses share any research they have done on the cost of cash lodgements in this country versus other countries? Is there any independent research that can indicate the real cost of that to a bank? In other words, is there an empirical approach that would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: When the witness states the Central Bank was aware of the costs-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: On the same issue, the Government will not make any apology for ensuring a minimum wage is in place that gives people a decent living. I am also an employer. There is no doubt that very few employers pay the minimum wage and most pay above the minimum wage. The area of relativity is a major problem in many sectors. However, one can see how this can be turned on its head in some sectors,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I am very happy and pleased that Mr. Redmond is so supportive of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. A minimum unit cost is a major part of it. The fact that so much attention has been paid to one small element is disappointing when there are such huge gains to be had in respect of ensuring that young people under the age of 18 are not exposed to alcohol. We know that if they are exposed,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Before we begin, I apologise to the witnesses for the fact that many members of the committee had to go to different meetings as a result of current events. I welcome Mr. Pat Davitt, CEO of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers and his personal assistant, Ms Valerie Mogerley. I also welcome the witnesses from Insurance Ireland, Mr. Kevin Thompson, CEO, and Mr. John Byrne,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I thank Mr. Davitt. I call Mr. Thompson.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Sorry, Mr. Thompson. We asked for five minutes but you have spoken for over seven and half minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: The next bit of the presentation will be of interest to members. I wish to advise Mr. Thompson that the members have received his presentation and have read same.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Deputy Neville's question is very relevant and certainly would have resonance with a life insurance practice known as churning in the past, whereby a person with adequate life insurance cover would be approached by their broker to change their insurance cover. If the person had a bit of extra money, they would go ahead and do that but without realising the first year's premium was going...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I emphasise this was a practice in the past and I am not saying it is current. In regard to the Deputy's question, if a similar type of approach were taken because the same product has been dressed up in a different fashion, with different charges being applied, this would be to the disadvantage of the customer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: What about those business people who rent premises and pay their own rates?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I would like to ask a few questions of Mr. Thompson if I may. First, I thank both witnesses for coming here today because the work that we are doing needs to be informed. The witness mentioned labour costs and insurance. Indeed, labour costs are mentioned by all business people as a concern but the cost of insurance is particularly concerning at the moment. RGDATA representatives met this...