Results 3,661-3,680 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes
- Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: People with second and third homes will have to pay the tax.
- Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: What rate would the Deputy suggest we impose on second homes?
- Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: I am seeking clarification on the rate at which he would set the tax he is proposing.
- Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Many of us have concerns about the introduction of a tax such as this. Any extra tax that is introduced is bound to be unpopular, but the reality is that we have no other choice. I am disappointed that Deputy Ó Cuív walked out because he was a member of the Government that signed up to this. I understand new Fianna...
- Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: I would call it populist politics. In opposition in 1977, Fianna Fáil promised to abolish rates because it wanted to be popular. Nothing has changed in those years since 1977. Fianna Fáil, again in opposition, is against the local property tax. We need to be open-minded and fair. We can do nothing other than introduce it and apply it as fairly as we can. The challenge facing...
- Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: Am I not allowed the time lost when the quorum was called?
- Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: I beg the Acting Chairman to give me more time because I want to make a second point. When people are paying a local charge it should be transparent, such that the work that needs to be done in these areas is seen to be done. We should be able to look back on an annual basis and verify that local authorities are doing the work required, whether it be on roads, houses, footpaths or lights....
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (18 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56641/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Expenditure (18 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when funding will be provided to an animal rescue facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56446/12]
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: That is agreed.
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: You will have an opportunity to do that, Deputy.
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: I ask the Deputy to refrain from naming people in the House.
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: We will now move on to questions. I will take three questions at a time to allow everyone in.
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: Please. In fairness, there are other questions to be answered.
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: Please, allow the Tánaiste to speak.
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: Through the Chair, please.
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: No.
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: I ask the Tánaiste to respond.
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: Time is moving on. I ask the Deputy to be brief.
- European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)
Tom Hayes: Deputy-----