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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Quality (17 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 189. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he can confirm that Ireland's legal obligations under the EU Habitats Directive will be met regarding the presence and proliferation of non-native fish species, as defined under the EU Water Framework Directive, in Lough Corrib SAC, given his Department's introduction of the European Union Habitats (Lough Corrib Special...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Gabhaim buíochas leis na finnéithe as teacht. Tá sé go hiontach go bhfuil grúpaí éagsúla anseo. We would have read all of the opening statements prior to this meeting. It is good to have a comprehensive number of people and views here this evening. I will start with NERI, which noted that "The current highly regressive system of tax breaks...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: That is Deputy Boyd Barrett's phrase, not mine.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Does anyone else has a view on trusts?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: It is very interesting. A few years ago I saw on Twitter or similar that The Economisthad done some kind of study. It was about what most millionaires have in common and whether their parents were millionaires. One would not really have needed to conduct a study to come to that conclusion. It is quite an interesting discussion. I am interested in the issue of wealth and equality and...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: That is interesting. I never heard that before. It is interesting as well that CAT is the most attempted to be dodged or dodged, or whatever way we say it.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Did Dr. Doorley have her hand up? No. What I love about committees is that we can tease things out and listen to different points of view. I had to write down my questions on the ESRI opening statement to keep myself in check because there were so many. In that statement, it was noted that the commission has set out that a site value tax could also accommodate the principle of a zoned...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank Dr. O'Toole. I have another question for Dr. Collins. The report the commission has produced is an extensive document with a range of proposals. I note Dr. Collins previously served on the earlier Commission on Taxation. What percentage of that commission's report has been adopted by the Government?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Yes.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I recall our debate on this matter last year. Deputy Nash has made a very interesting proposal. In today's society an increasing number of couples opt to not get married for a variety of reasons. Of course we also had a situation where there was a period when people found it more difficult to get married as a result of Covid-19. I think that this amendment is interesting enough for...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Minister. One issue which often comes up at my clinics and which has happened to relatives of mine is that where people happen to lose employment, when they apply for social welfare, their cohabiting partners are included in the analysis. That concerns me because it can be difficult for people who are economically reliant on a partner when they want or need to leave that person....

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Minister. Will he include an examination of whether it is done elsewhere internationally? We could learn from that.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: This section relates to the incorrect birth registration payment. The ordering of the amendments was confusing. We support the insertion of this new section to facilitate this payment but we have serious concerns that this ex gratiapayment, along with the flawed Birth Information and Tracing Act, could be used as a means to avoid further interrogation of Ireland's illegal birth registration....

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I take the Minister's point that it is not his decision to make, but it is important for that to happen. I also take the other Deputy's point.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: It is great that such a question has generated so much enthusiasm. We have the right group in the room so that is good. I will move on to capital acquisitions tax. I note the ESRI's statement referenced the difficulty involved in wealth taxes that can arise from "potential negative incentives to move financial assets [which] pose implementation challenges". For that reason, the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: It is the Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Yes.

Transport in Galway and Other Areas: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Galway city traffic has been an issue for as long as I can remember and it does reputational damage to the City, nationally and internationally. When a person mentions they are from Galway, it is often the butt of a joke. As Galwegians, we know when traffic will be worse and we always factor that into our daily commute. While reputational damage is frustrating, what is really frustrating...

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Cuirim fáilte ar ais romhat a Cheann Comhairle. Bhí tú sa Chathaoir cúpla uair ó shin. I will raise a few matters with the Minister. We have always had quite a good, constructive relationship. However, I need to respond to some of the points raised by an Teachta Cathal Crowe. He is not present in the Chamber. He is well able to dish it out but whether he can...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Vacant Properties (15 Nov 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 236. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022, if he will confirm whether any of the properties in Galway outlined therein are still currently vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56577/22]