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Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I sincerely thank Senators on all sides of the House, my party spokesperson, Senator Sheahan, Senator O'Keeffe and Senator Hayden, who led for the Government, Senator Byrne who led ably for his party, Fianna Fáil, Senator Reilly, who is not here but who contributed, and Senators Quinn and Barrett for their engagement. I know Senator van Turnhout could not be here today but made an...

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: No, they do not know.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Severe Weather Events Expenditure (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: The Government Decision of 11thFebruary 2014 allocated total funding of up to €69.5 million for clean-up, repair and restoration works in relation to public infrastructure that was damaged in the period 13thDecember 2013 to 6thJanuary 2014. Of this sum of €69.5 million, up to €19.6 million was allocated for repair of existing coastal protection and flood defences based on...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy McGrath for his contribution. Although I was not here last night, I watched this debate, which was quite constructive in regard to this important matter. The Minister for Finance wants to thank Deputies Michael McGrath, Doherty and Donnelly for their contributions and clarifications on this issue during the debate last night. The amendment appears to envisage a number of...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Doherty for his contribution. We had an extensive discussion about this on Committee Stage. Amendment No. 7 proposes that an annual report be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas showing the number of people who have availed of SARP, the number of additional jobs created and the tax foregone as a result of SARP. I tried to provide some relevant information on Committee...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I appreciate what Deputy Pearse Doherty says about taking risks in finance Bills and it is worth trying things out. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, has always said that initiatives such as SARP set out to do exactly what Deputies Michael McGrath and Creighton have outlined, aligning ourselves with our competitors, taking chances to see if we can do anything to create more jobs. In...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: Do I not get an opportunity to respond?

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: So I cannot respond. Okay.

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I only spoke once.

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: In the interests of transparency and debate, it is important to respond to some of the points that have been raised. I will not even go down the road of getting into the water debate. I do not agree with Deputy Pearse Doherty on it. I will stick to the amendment. We heard people clearly and we have tried to respond to people's concerns while recognising that we have to invest in water. ...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 10:In page 30, line 1, after "transfer" to insert ", on one occasion only,".Amendments Nos. 10 to 12, inclusive, relate to various provisions in section 18 that deal with pensions tax legislation. We had a good discussion on this issue on Committee Stage. As regards amendment No. 10, section 18(2)(b) of the Bill amends the approved minimum retirement fund provisions in...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 11:In page 39, line 28, to delete "is" and substitute "are".

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 12:In page 43, line 39, to delete "section 784(A)" and substitute "section 784A".

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Pearse Doherty for his engagement on this matter. It was not my finest hour on Committee Stage. I am willing to acknowledge that it was about as clear as mud by the end, as we got into a technical discussion, produced lofty books and tried to find relevant passages of legislation. The opportunity to discuss the Bill on Report Stage is welcome. I accept the Deputy's bona...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I can assure Deputy Doherty that the Minister will keep a close eye on it and specifically on that element about which the Deputy has expressed concerns throughout this debate. I will make the broader point, in response to Deputy Michael McGrath as well, on the question as to what is a living city. There is no point in pretending other than the concept has evolved as there has been an...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 25:In page 64, lines 9 and 10, to delete “with regard to aid intensity for enterprises,”.These three amendments are concerned with section 32 of the Bill. That section sets down a number of requirements that must be met to claim relief under the incentive scheme for the provision of aviation services and facilities. Amendment No. 25 corrects a minor...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Carey for his comments. He is quite correct. Once the Finance Bill is passed, we will be in a position to ensure that the process can move to the next stage. I know this will come as a great relief to people in Clare and the mid-west in general.

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 26:In page 64, line 16, to delete “its construction” and substitute “the construction of the building or structure”.

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 27:In page 64, to delete line 23 and substitute the following:"respect of which the claim is to be made.(5B) Notwithstanding any obligation to the contrary imposed on them by section 851A, the Revenue Commissioners may furnish to one or more persons such information as is referred to in subsection (5A)(c) where the Revenue Commissioners are satisfied that doing so is...