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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: To pick up where we left off, we were listening to a Sinn Féin member. The hypocrisy of the position of Sinn Féin is amazing. I will read from an article on the Sinn Féin website. The headline reads, "Sinn Féin publish Dáil motion calling for the abolition of Universal Social Charge". I know that positions change depending on circumstances, but this is purely...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: I wish to respond because Deputy Doherty has made a lot of statements. The Deputy spoke about the facts earlier this morning. The fact is that for the past three years, the USC was cut and the people had the opportunity to spend the money as they got it back. That brought in more money. The Sinn Féin position is tax, tax, tax, and spend, spend, spend. It ignores the impact that has...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: It is pointless talking to the left.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: Is the relief in line with reliefs available in other jurisdictions?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: Would somebody benefit from having a contract with Ulster Rugby rather than with the IRFU in this jurisdiction?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: Deputy O'Sullivan is standing in for Deputy Sherlock.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: Through the Chair please, Deputies. I ask members to be shorter in their contributions, please.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: We want to get out of here before Christmas 2016. I am not being funny. We are on section 16.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: I ask the Deputy to finish up. He has had a good innings. Deputy Donnelly is coming in-----

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: I ask the Minister and the Deputy to address the committee through the Chair.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: I am not certain that the income multiple is not the issue. The multiple is a major problem for people. The Minister said that in some cases parents and family members were helping people with their deposits. They get over the deposit hurdle but then run into another hurdle and there is no way around the ratios that are applied there. There are two major hurdles.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: I wish to move on, please.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: To clarify, it is 150 new first-time buyers purchasing new builds. That is 1,800.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: The Minister has answered the question.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: The Minister should allow the Deputy to finish.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: Finish the point, please.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: I will only permit comments on the amendment. A general conversation will not be allowed.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: Is the amendment agreed?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: Yes, it was discussed with amendment No. 13. We need to move on to amendment No. 18, which was also discussed with amendment No. 13.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael D'Arcy: Yes. I have to move on.