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Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: He is a great man for ATMs.

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank all the Deputies who contributed to the debate for their support for this Bill, which the Minister hopes will be enacted as soon as possible. The main purpose of the Bill is to make some fairly technical amendments to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. We want to ensure that certain provisions are more closely matched to international...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to Standing Order 82A3(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and paragraph (8) of the Orders of Reference of Select Committees.

Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I believe we have had a very constructive debate on the importance of the Credit Reporting Bill, which will create the legislative framework for a central repository of credit information to be known as the central credit register. The register will go some way towards resolving what were identified as weaknesses in the Irish financial services industry by providing a tool which supports...

Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Referral to Committee (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a).

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I wish to convey the apologies of the Minister, Deputy Coveney, that he could not be in the House to discuss this important issue. To set the context, in February last year, the Minister announced the launch of a beef technology adoption programme, BTAP, as a key element in driving the ambitious targets for the beef sector in Food Harvest 2020. Based on the discussion group model, the...

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I appreciate the Deputy's concern. Coming from a similar area, I understand the importance of this. I am sure the Deputy would agree it was an imaginative and creative scheme as proven by the number of applicants. Of 6,563 applicants, 4,809 have successfully completed and €4.5 million of the allocated €5 million has already been paid out. Based on what the Deputy has said,...

Topical Issue Debate: Property Valuations (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Unfortunately the Minister for Finance and the Minister of State at the Department are unavailable as they are outside the country. The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 sets out in detail how the tax is to be administered and provides how a residential property is to be valued for local property tax, LPT, purposes. LPT is a self-assessed...

Topical Issue Debate: Property Valuations (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The points raised by the Deputy will be brought to the attention of the relevant Minister and Department. I welcome the fact that the Deputy has had an opportunity to raise those matters here. I have repeatedly said that it is almost impossible to be accurate concerning house prices. Many efforts have been made and many sources have been employed to obtain guidance that is as accurate as...

Topical Issue Debate: Property Valuations (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am confident that they come within those guidelines, although I cannot speak for other people obviously. The Deputy believes that the vast majority of people would not come within the indicative guidelines at all.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Valuations (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: As far as I am concerned, and from what has been indicated, I am happy to come within the guidelines that have been indicated to me. Leaving that aside, what the Deputy has said will be brought to the attention of the Department.

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am answering this matter on behalf of the Minister who is unavoidably absent. I thank the Deputy for raising the issue of waiting lists for ear, nose and throat specialist consultations. As the Deputy is aware, improving access to outpatient services is a key priority for the Government. Tackling outpatient waiting lists is the next priority for the special delivery unit established by...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I appreciate the Deputy's concern for her constituent and any Member would be concerned for such a case. In this case, I ask the Deputy to furnish the details of the case to the Minister in order that it can be investigated. However, I can only go on the information that has been collected and presented to me, which indicates that more than half the people now are on waiting lists for less...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: If the Deputy gives me the details, I will see what can be done.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: An application for capital funding in the case referred to by the Deputy is currently being evaluated by my Department and I am hopeful that a response will be issued in the very near future.

Topical Issue Debate: Farm Assist Scheme Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as a Topical Issue. It is an appropriate time for it. I apologise for the absence of the Minister for Social Protection who is otherwise engaged and for whom I am deputising. The farm assist scheme referred to by the Deputy is based on jobseeker's allowance. It was introduced in 1999 to replace smallholder's unemployment assistance for low...

Topical Issue Debate: Farm Assist Scheme Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Coming from a rural background and representing a rural community I am in consultation with farmers and I understand and empathise with the points made eloquently by Deputy O'Donovan. The farm assist remains a flexible payment for any farmer experiencing a lower level of income or cash flow issues due to bad weather. It has been horrific these past couple of weeks and driving from our...

Topical Issue Debate: Fish Farming (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter, one in which, given my constituency, I also have an interest. All applications for marine-based aquaculture licences are considered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in accordance with national and EU legislative provisions, which include: Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997; Foreshore Act 1933; the EU Habitats Directive of...

Topical Issue Debate: Fish Farming (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The response provided outlines the steps that must be taken and points out there is an independent body to adjudicate on issues. The Minister also adjudicates on licences and if an applicant is unhappy with a decision, the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board, an independent body established under the provision of the Fisheries (Amendment ) Act 1997, is there to consider appeals on ministerial...

Topical Issue Debate: Fish Farming (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: There are many checks and balances when an application is being processed. Each application goes through statutory and public consultation, in accordance with the provision of the national legislation. In the case of proposed possible recommendations, specific draft licence conditions are prepared. Each special condition is individually discussed with the National Parks and Wildlife Service...