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Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I am just stating a case. I am not really discussing it. The Minister has had some time since our earlier discussion and I would like him to set out what he is prepared to do in making a report on the issue. It is an important public policy matter.

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I just wanted to clarify the issue as the two amendments are slightly different. What is the nature of the Minister's commitment?

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: So we will get a report.

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I move amendment No. 101:In page 93, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following:“Tax exemption for dwelling house 51. The Minister shall within one month of the passing of this Act prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report on the operation of section 86 of the Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Act 2003 (which provides that gifts or inheritances of a dwelling...

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: The following amendment in my name, which was ruled out of order, was to propose the removal of section 86 of the Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Act so I thank the Minister for the amendments he brought forward in section 51 of this Bill to remove this abuse and loophole that had developed. Frankly, it is a very simple and clear example of how people involved with tax avoidance comb...

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I understand the Minister has proposed that the information would be given to the budgetary oversight and finance committee in some form of published report.

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: That is very satisfactory.

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: It is important for law-abiding taxpayers, the vast majority of people in the country, to hear that the Revenue Commissioners can and will close tax loopholes as they arise. It is a very important public issue. I am delighted the Minister has closed the loophole. 2 o’clock I look forward to getting the report. In these circumstances, I will not pursue the amendment.

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I move amendment No. 104:In page 99, line 19, to delete "1 May 2017" and substitute "1 January 2017". This amendment relates to section 54, which I strongly welcome. Essentially, I am proposing to change the arrangements that are proposed in the Bill in respect of certain people with offshore activities who are seeking to mitigate or avoid tax. I welcome the moves by the Minister and the...

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I disagree with the Minister. The Finance Bill was published some weeks ago and there is still have more than a month to go before 1 January. If someone who is an offshore tax defaulter has gone to such trouble, then it is almost certain that the moneys and assets - and the trade, if any - involved may well be significant. The Minister will be aware of that. I welcome that Revenue is...

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I move amendment No. 106:In page 99, line 35, to delete "1 May 2017" and substitute "1 January 2017".

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I move amendment No. 108:In page 100, line 9, to delete "1 May 2017" and substitute "1 January 2017".

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I move amendment No. 110:In page 100, line 19, to delete "1 May 2017" and substitute "1 January 2017".

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I move amendment No. 113:In page 105, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: “Report on Panama Papers 57.The Minister shall within one month of the passing of this Act prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report on the use of offshore accounts to avoid tax, with particular reference to analyses carried out by members of the International Consortium of...

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: I want to press the amendment. I am not satisfied Revenue has sufficient resources to actually go after the disclosures relating to Ireland that I am quite sure are within the Panama papers. Ireland is not an offshore tax haven, although there are many in this House who would claim it is. We have tax law which is enforced in this country and that is critically important, particularly given...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (23 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: 35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the further discussions he has had with his counterparts in respect of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. [33529/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: 9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the discussion he has had with representatives of employers and trade unions in respect of the issues arising from proposed strikes in the public service. [33717/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: Not long ago, members had an opportunity to speak to some of the witnesses' colleagues in the colleges, universities and institutes of technology. I am concerned about the quality of the student experience both at undergraduate and master's level. Without a doubt, one can have large and successful class sizes for lectures but it becomes much more difficult if additional resources are not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: On my last point-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Joan Burton: My last point is that I looked at the history of many of the loan schemes in different countries and I have spoken to people. I am not convinced it would work in a small society like Ireland. The level between emigration and bad debts would be unsustainable.