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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicles Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 66: In page 75, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following:“Supplementary High Court orders 142.In ordering that an ICAV be restored to the register of ICAVs under section 138or 141, the High Court may do any of the following:(a) except to the extent that the High Court makes an order under paragraph (c), give such directions as it thinks fit for placing the...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicles Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: As I outlined earlier, I intend to introduce amendments to this section on Report Stage to set out the merger provisions in a similar way to as I have done in regard to other issues. I expect to come back on this section on Report Stage.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicles Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 67: In page 76, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following:“Fees 130.Fees shall be payable in accordance with section 32E of the in respect of the performance by the Bank of its functions under this Act.”.This is a technical amendment to take account of the existing requirement in section 32E of the Central Bank Act 1942, that the bank can only...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicles Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I wish to alert the committee to the fact that I may bring amendments to this section on Report Stage to ensure the section's operability in terms of who is responsible for elements of enforcement, the Central Bank and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. Therefore, I expect we may return to this.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicles Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: Again, I need to clarify technical matters relating to the powers of the ODCE and the cross application of those powers into the legislation, so may return to this on Report Stage.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicles Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: Again, I need to flag for the members that this section may be subject to an amendment on Report Stage. I need to decide the designation of responsibilities as outlined earlier.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicles Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 68: In page 79, to delete lines 4 to 14 and substitute the following:“ Statement of Net Assets 1 Statement of Net Assets AssetsFair Value Investments in securities (cost)X Financial derivativesX CashX Deposits with brokersX ReceivablesX __________________ Total AssetsX _________ ".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicles Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 69: In page 79, to delete lines 15 to 27 and substitute the following: “ Liabilities Securities sold (proceeds)X Financial derivativesX Due to brokerX PayablesX __________________ Total LiabilitiesX _________ Net Assets or Liabilities_________ Equivalent to € per share based on Y shares outstandingX _________ The accompanying notes are an integral...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicles Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 70: 70.In page 80, to delete lines 1 to 6 and substitute the following: Realised and unrealised gains/losses from investments and foreign currencyX Realised and unrealised gains/losses from financial derivativesX The accompanying notes are an integral part of these annual accounts. ".

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover (13 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: In March 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Insurance Ireland, the representative body for the insurance industry in Ireland, and the Office of Public Works (OPW). This Memorandum sets out principles of how the two organisations will work together to ensure that appropriate and relevant information on completed OPW flood defence schemes is provided to insurers to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (13 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: Expenditure by the Office of Public Works in the period January 2008 - October 2014 on flood relief Capital Works schemes, amounts to approximately €216 million, and is shown by county in the following table. This expenditure covers major Flood Relief Schemes and also the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme which commenced in 2009 under which Local Authorities...

Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: Actions speak louder than words.

Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: Spitting.

Topical Issue Debate: Motor Fuel Fraud (18 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Dara Calleary for raising this matter. He had already acknowledged the presence of Deputy Denis Naughten in the Chamber. Deputy Naughten raised the issue previously, most recently when we were discussing legislation. I echo the sentiment of Deputy Dara Calleary about the sheer frustration felt by people who, through no fault of their own, have seen serious damage done to...

Topical Issue Debate: Motor Fuel Fraud (18 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: Deputy Naughten has made that point, and I will ensure it is rectified so that it is more prominent on the website. The matter is treated as a priority and I assure the Deputy that both Revenue and the State laboratory are currently doing everything that can be done, including the reallocation of resources where necessary to tackle this serious issue.

Topical Issue Debate: Motor Fuel Fraud (18 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Calleary for raising the matter, the seriousness of which is not lost on me or any Member. I have acknowledged the devastation this has caused for people who are going about their business but who through no fault of their own have found themselves in this position. The Deputy asked a couple of very specific questions about how many times we have had such encounters and I...

Topical Issue Debate: Motor Fuel Fraud (18 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I will raise the matter with the Revenue Commissioners. It sounds pretty pragmatic. I will revert to Deputies Calleary and Naughten on those matters and we will continue to pursue this in every way we can.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (18 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: The Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of acquiring the former Newbridge Credit Union property from the Court appointed Liquidator. As the building is still occupied by Permanent TSB, the fit out works to allow for its conversion for use as an Intreo office for the Department of Social Protection must be completed in two phases. The second phase of work cannot commence until...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (18 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: The position in relation to this matter remains as outlined in my reply to the Deputy's Question of 17 September, 2014. Subject to compliance with the eligibility criteria it is open to Laois County Council to submit an application for funding under the Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for works at this location. No application has...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (18 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works, through the Public Appointments Service, is currently recruiting for the post of Head of Technology Solutions. The total number of permanent staff recruited in 2013 was 11, 7 on the Established staff and 4 State Industrial Employees. In addition, 396 seasonal staff, were recruited to augment the existing guide service at Heritage sites for the tourist season and...