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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Scrutiny: Minister for Finance (17 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: It was the view of Mr. Tutty in particular that the country is not in as good a position as it could have been in dealing with Brexit and that surpluses should have been run since 2015, or the past three years, in effect. They did not materialise. Does the Minister have a response to that?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Scrutiny: Minister for Finance (17 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: I am not sure it is a strong or persuasive argument to say the Minister did not run a surplus because Opposition politicians did not ask him to. That is effectively what he said. Representatives of IFAC, an independent watchdog that exists to ensure we do not repeat the mistakes of the past, came before the committee last week and were scathing in their comments. Effectively, they said the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Scrutiny: Minister for Finance (17 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: I appreciate that the Minister would have been under considerable pressure every year to spend and finance certain public services. Health is a particular difficulty. It is his responsibility to deal with that pressure. I am sure it was immense and that it will continue.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Scrutiny: Minister for Finance (17 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: That is the process of questioning at a committee. I read the Minister's opening statement, which indicates that public spending must only be financed by revenue that is predictable and sustainable. Corporation tax receipts are neither predictable nor sustainable and yet they were used to plug considerable holes in health spending last year. It looks like we are on track for significant...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Scrutiny: Minister for Finance (17 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: It is anticipated that much of the overrun will happen towards the end of the year so the figure could increase.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Scrutiny: Minister for Finance (17 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: With regard to Brexit planning, it is accepted that certain sectors are more exposed than others, with tourism and agriculture or agrifood probably being most exposed. They are big employers in rural communities, particularly in the west and north west. Reports from Ernst & Young last week suggest rural communities could go into a type of recession, while there is a report today from...

Agriculture: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: The beef crisis that we have seen in this country in recent weeks is unprecedented. Farming is in an extremely difficult place. The price of beef is unsustainable. Farmers are operating at below cost. One can buy a steak in supermarkets for €3. There is something wrong there. It is a cheap food policy and farmers are suffering as a result. With Brexit coming down the tracks and...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (18 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: I am sharing time with Deputies Haughey and Troy. With six weeks to go until 31 October, we are facing the very real threat of a no-deal Brexit. We should heed the numerous warning from many EU leaders, including Jean-Claude Juncker who warned earlier today that there is very little time left and that the risk of a no-deal is very real. Despite the persistent political instability in the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (18 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: 51. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to ensure that persons who pay their local property tax see an increase in the provision of local services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25569/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (18 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason an Irish citizen and resident must give up their UK driver licence in order to swap it and obtain an Irish driver licence; and the reason the person cannot retain both licences without having to go through the process of 12 lessons and a driver test. [37920/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Staff (19 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of new customs officials who will be hired to help deal with Brexit; the number hired and trained to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38125/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Staff (19 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: 175. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of additional staff that are trained and in place to deal with Brexit; the number expected to be in place by 31 October 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38126/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (24 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: 391. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in ANC payments; when payments will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38344/19]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the witnesses for their attendance at the committee. I will not go over areas that have been discussed already. Brexit is the key issue dominating all of our days, and sometimes our nights, and today has been a particularly incredible day and one we will study in the coming years. Ms Burke is correct in that we can only control the things that we can control. We have to look at...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: Yes.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: Yes, it must be extended.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Doyle.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: To go through the court process.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: That is correct.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Engagement: Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: Yes.