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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish National Flood Forum (12 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Before we move on, officials from the Department are outside and are waiting for the meeting's next instalment to enter. We will take the two remaining members and Deputy Harrington together before reverting to the witnesses. I call Deputy Daly and Senator Ó Murchú.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish National Flood Forum (12 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We will hear the panel speakers. I call Mr. O'Donovan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish National Flood Forum (12 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the witnesses for their robust and detailed exchange with the committee, which will form a good basis for its interaction with the representatives of the insurance federation.

Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy is infallible too.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Sub-Committee (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Apologies have been received from Deputies Michael McCarthy and Brian Stanley. The meeting will be conducted in public session and I remind members to switch off their mobile telephones. We are waiting the arrival of the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, and I will now suspend the meeting until he joins us.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Deputy but we have not actually reached the aforementioned amendment.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Would the Minister of State like to respond to Deputy Ellis?

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I shall read the response received regarding amendment No. 2, in the name of Deputy Brian Stanley. It states: Amendment No. 2 in the name of Deputy Brian Stanley proposes to delete the requirement for vehicles to be registered on or after 1 July 2008 or to have been brought into use during or after 2008 in order to be taxed based on CO2 emissions levels. Although this will provide relief...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We are not allowed to discuss this now. I am being very lenient with the Deputy.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy has made her point.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Is the amendment proposing the amendment of section 1 of the Act of 1952 agreed?

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 3 proposes an amendment of section 6 of the Local Government Act 1998, while amendment No. 4 relates to the Title. It is proposed that amendments Nos. 3 and 4 may be discussed together by agreement.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Does the Minister of State wish to comment on amendment No. 4 to the Title?

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: A final response from the Minister of State.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Is the Title agreed?

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We have discussed this already.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, Mr. Enright and Ms Gleeson for attending today and I wish them and the members a pleasant, peaceful and safe St. Patrick's weekend.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Message to Dáil (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: In accordance with Standing Order 87 the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Sub-committee on Environment, Community and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The joint committee will discuss the difficulties in obtaining home insurance for properties in areas that have experienced extreme weather events. I welcome from the Irish Insurance Federation Mr. Kevin Thompson, chief executive officer, and Mr. Michael Horan, non-life insurance manager. I thank the witnesses for their attendance. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009,...