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Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: If my learned colleagues in Fine Gael cannot figure out how to share 20 minutes, is it any wonder not enough houses have been built in the past few years?

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to have heard more from the Minister of State, Deputy English. In view of the housing crisis the country is facing, for the Minister of State to have had approximately two minutes and 45 seconds to give his thoughts on the budget is very unfortunate. Perhaps more time could be given to him in later debates because not enough has been allowed. The Minister of State has...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: However, if I understand Standing Orders correctly, the difficulty is that each Deputy can contribute only once per debate.

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: I mainly wish to address the budget in the context of the threats and opportunities resultant from Brexit. This is a Governnment budget, not a Fianna Fáil one. However, Fianna Fáil has had some influence on the budget through the confidence and supply agreement. During talks with the Government over the past number of weeks, Fianna Fáil prioritised investment in public...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: There are 3,000 homeless children and 180,000 vacant homes in the country. There are 60 vacant houses for every homeless child in Ireland. Many of those houses are not available or appropriate or cannot be touched for constitutional reasons.

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: According to analysis Fianna Fáil has seen, they are there.

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: Even if only half that number of vacant houses is available, that is still 3,000 homeless children and 90,000 vacant houses, so it does not matter if the figure is 180,000 or 150,000 or 90,000. Surely to God in a modern Irish republic with the efforts of all Members we could match 3,000 homeless children to 180,000 or 100,000 vacant homes. Surely to God we are capable of doing that and that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Measures (17 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 128. To ask the Minister for Finance the quantum of tax in 2018 estimated to be paid due to changes to section 110; the quantum inclusive of the asset base and the estimated tax from that base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43640/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Measures (17 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to conduct a review of the impact of changes made in budget 2017 inclusive of the estimated tax take from the asset base of funds companies which purchased loan books since 2010; and his plans to issue a report on this matter. [43641/17]

Pre-European Council: Statements (18 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: The European Council is due to address a range of issues but the two core issues are the future of the EU and Brexit and I will address these in that order. As a result of various speeches and statements by President Macron, Chancellor Merkel, President Juncker and others, a substantive debate about the future direction and activities of the EU has finally begun. In the absence of broad...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (19 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 27. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on his recent meeting with the UK Home Secretary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44074/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Authority (24 Oct 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 47. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding Ireland’s bid to host the European Banking Authority. [44897/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Documents (7 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 150. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the details of all planning and research work under way for the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in her Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date respectively of this research in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Negotiations (7 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 211. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of all planning and research work under way on the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in his Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date respectively of this research, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46120/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (7 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 286. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of all planning and research work under way for the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in his Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date, respectively, of this research, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Brexit Issues (7 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 341. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of all planning and research work underway for the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in his Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date respectively of this research, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46118/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (7 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 456. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of all planning and research work under way for the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in his Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date respectively of this research, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (7 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 508. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of all planning and research work under way for the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in his Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date, respectively, of this research, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Issues (7 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 586. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of all planning and research work under way on the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in her Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date respectively of this research, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (7 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 698. To ask the Minister for Health the details of all planning and research work under way on the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in his Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date respectively of this research, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46122/17]