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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (29 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: 273. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will re-consider the envisaged tax cuts pledged for budget 2016, given that, according to data from the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Monitor, Government expenditure is already one of the lowest in the European Union; if he has concerns about the implications of this proposed tax reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33285/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (29 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: 274. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that his recent pledge of a cut of at least 1% to the universal social charge is a prudent decision for the upcoming budget; if he will reconsider this measure with a view to investing the tax collected in the public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33286/15]

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: I move amendment No. 30:In page 6, line 11, to delete “submit to the Government for approval” and substitute “submit to Dáil Éireann for approval”. The point of the amendment is to overcome the ambiguity in the proposed Bill that seems to imply that the low carbon and mitigation plan will not be put before the Dáil for approval and discussion, but...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: It is plain that the final decision on the plan cannot be left in the hands of the people who actively prop up the proliferation of the filthy fossil fuel industry. I hope the Minister will be in agreement with me on the matter.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: On that principle, once a government is elected and has a mandate from the people, it should be able to do what it likes until the following election and nothing should be put to the Dáil. The Parliament would be surplus to requirements if we were to follow that philosophy through. My point is rational.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: No. I have said my piece.

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: The clerk of works.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: I will speak on amendment No. 34 which states:In page 6, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following:“(e) specify the projected total national emissions for the period of the plan on the basis of all the policy measures specified in the plan.”. The national mitigation plan should include the projected total national emissions for the five year period covered after all of...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: I move amendment No. 134:In page 17, line 29, to delete “18 months” and substitute “6 months”. This amendment is to section 13(1), which states:The Expert Advisory Council shall, not later than 18 months after the establishment day, conduct a review (in this Act referred to as a “periodic review”) of—(a) progress made in meeting the obligations...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: We understand that there will be some good people on this council. If they have a positive approach, they might be glad to review it after six months. The Minister of State is telling me they are not permanent positions. If we are going to do this right at all, and if this body is going to cut the mustard, I do not think it is an irrational request for them to conduct a review after six...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: We have argued at length on this. It concerns not only us but those who will be on the advisory council. They have thought about all this. If we were happy with the Bill, we would be happy with the 18 months, but we are not happy with the Bill. We would very much like to see this aspect looked at again six months after it comes into effect. It will probably not be implemented for a...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: I am pressing it.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: I move amendment No. 146:In page 19, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following:"(f) when providing advice under subsection (1)(a), the Advisory Council shall express a view as to—(i) the respective contributions towards meeting the annual targets and the domestic effort target that should be made—(I) by the traded sector of the economy, (II) by the other sectors of the...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: The refusal to incorporate this amendment into the Bill is not a positive sign and it makes me more worried. On that basis, we will be pressing the amendment. Given that the Scots introduced this six years ago, it is disappointing that Ireland cannot do it in 2015.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: I move amendment No. 152:In page 22, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following: "Reports on annual targets 16. (1) The Minister shall lay before the Houses of the Oireachtas a report in respect of each year in the period 2015-2050 for which an annual target has been set (a "target year").(2) The report shall state whether the annual target for the target year has been met. If the...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: Deputy Mathews has emphasised the lack of joined-up thinking and he has made a good point. In February this year, the European Commission launched its draft country report, Ireland 2015, which said:Ireland is not on track to reach its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. No progress was made in identifying how Ireland commits itself to meeting its existing binding climate and energy...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her Department's plans to increase rent supplement limits to deal with the continuous rise in rent prices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33036/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Agencies Funding (30 Sep 2015)

Mick Wallace: 93. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 131 of 15 July 2015 and 343 of 14 July 2015, his views on the discrepancy between the figures provided by his Department in relation to State funding awarded to indigenous private companies by the county enterprise boards and local enterprise offices; and if he will make a statement on the...

Other Questions: Government Expenditure (1 Oct 2015)

Mick Wallace: 10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the data from the International Monetary Fund's fiscal monitor, which reported that Ireland has one of the lowest Government expenditures in the European Union; his plans to consider this in his preparations for the upcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33311/15]

Other Questions: Government Expenditure (1 Oct 2015)

Mick Wallace: According to NERI's Quarterly Economic Observer, which uses the data from the IMF's fiscal monitor, Ireland currently has the third lowest government expenditure in the EU. It stated that if the current trend of low taxes, leading to lower public service provision, leading to higher cost of living and consequently to calls for tax cuts continues Ireland could end up with the lowest public...