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Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: From the Seanad (19 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: Amendment No. 19 inserts a new section which sets out the mechanism for the registration of documents concerning an ICAV and how such documents may be inspected.

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: From the Seanad (19 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: Amendment No. 20 specifically modifies a number of the USITS regulations in order that they are given effect in the context of the ICAV. This is to ensure they can apply to an ICAV.

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: From the Seanad (19 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: Similarly, this amendment has been designed to adapt specific use of the regulations in their application to ICAVs that are authorised as AIFs pursuant to section 19 of the Bill. This will enable the bank to operate a similar regime for all ICAVs, regardless of whether they are UCITS or AIFS.

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: From the Seanad (19 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: The amendment provides for changes to the Central Bank Act 1942 to take account of the ICAV. Subsection (1) amends section 33AK of the Central Bank Act 1942 and is necessary to provide a gateway for the Central Bank to furnish information to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement, OCDE concerning its functions under the Bill. Such a gateway is provided for the passing of...

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: From the Seanad (19 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: This is a technical amendment that seeks to clarify and confirm the OCDE's role in the context of the ICAV regime. The amendment concerns particularly the functional powers of the office. It specifically cross-applies sections 953, 956 and 957 of the Companies Act 2014. As a result, section 953 provides that the ODCE is not liable for any act taken or omission pursuant to the Act. Section...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (19 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: I have been advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that a provisional booking for the use of the State Apartments, Dublin Castle, has already been made for the Annual Ireland-U.S. Council Dinner on Friday 26 June 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (19 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: Carlingford is an historic town with a number of fine structures including two National Monuments in State care; the historic Mint building and Carlingford Castle, known popularly as King John's Castle, named after Richard the Lionheart's brother. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has embarked on a programme of safety and access works at King John's Castle and the first phase, a pedestrian...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (24 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: The River Laune is not a designated channel under an OPW arterial drainage scheme and therefore the OPW is not responsible for its maintenance. The channel is in a Drainage District and its maintenance is the responsibility of Kerry County Council. If the flooding problem in the location mentioned is due to factors other than a lack of maintenance by the Council, the Local Authority may...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (24 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works (OPW) intend to advertise an additional Permit for the Skellig Michael passenger route and, with this in mind, are currently preparing a Competition process to allow interested parties to apply to be considered. The award of the Permit will be made by the OPW after a publicly advertised competition process and it will be open to all parties with an interest to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (24 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: The Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of assigning the former Garda Station at Castletownshend, Co. Cork for use by Castletownshend Community Association for community and voluntary activities for a period of not less than 3 years. The Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) are preparing the licence which sets out the terms and conditions that are applicable to the use of a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (24 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: It is expected that a Contractor will be appointed in April 2015. Subject to placing the contract, scheduled completion is the end of Q4 2015. It is expected that the building will become fully operational immediately on completion.

Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: He would not answer on "Morning Ireland".

Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: He is wrong about the post offices too.

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions (25 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising what I know is a very important issue for the people of Newbridge and for him personally. It is an issue he has raised in the House with the Minister for Finance on a number of occasions. While the Government is absolutely determined to support a strengthened and growing credit union movement and has highlighted its support for the return of credit union...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions (25 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: The Minister for Finance agreed to the request of the Governor of the Central Bank for the payment of a financial incentive of up to €53.9 million to transfer the assets and liabilities, excluding the premises, of Newbridge Credit Union to Permanent TSB. All the assets and liabilities of the credit union, excluding the premises, were transferred to Permanent TSB pursuant to a High...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation Provision (25 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: Kilminchy Court, Portlaoise accommodates the Appeal's Office of the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine. The accommodation is used by the Department's Appeals Officers who, due to the nature of their work, are independent of the Department's day to day business. The premises comprises reception area, hearing rooms, office space, ancillary space, etc. The total area of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Exchequer Returns (25 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: The income generated from licences granted to mobile phone operators in respect of telecommunication masts at Garda Stations in the Dublin Region for 2014 was €1.699m and monies received to date in 2015 is €0.115m inclusive of VAT.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (25 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated. A detailed response will issue as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (26 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently undertaking, in partnership with its consultants, local authorities and other stakeholders, the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. This is a strategic approach that recognises the need, in line with international best practice, to move to a more sustainable, planned and risk-based approach to dealing with flooding...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Tax Reliefs Application (26 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Finance who regrets that he is unable to be present owing to other business. The matter raised relates to recent changes made to capital acquisitions tax, CAT, agricultural relief which applies to gifts or inheritances of agricultural property. In his 2014 Budget Statement the Minister announced that...