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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of 2014 Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (11 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is a safer option for them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of 2014 Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (11 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Talbot. Would a representative of the Small Firms Association like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of 2014 Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (11 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the general view of the association about its members' interaction with the banks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of 2014 Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (11 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of 2014 Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (11 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Has the organisation noticed that its members are looking to take on staff? It is clear that employment is growing. We are seeing green shoots, which is very positive. Is there any particular issue that would encourage employers - the Small Firms Association's members - to take on additional people?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of 2014 Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (11 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Would it be a fair comment to say that confidence is returning and people are ready to spend and that if progress continues we should ensure the environment is maintained to promote this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of 2014 Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (11 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will Mr. Noonan expand on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of 2014 Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (11 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Clearly, from the figures coming through, SFA members are taking on staff.

Topical Issue Debate: National Policy on Graffiti (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for being present to take this debate. We need to develop a national policy on graffiti. Graffiti is an issue in parts of Limerick city in my constituency. Recently, it has been an issue along a stretch of roadway known as the Superquinn road which runs from the Kilmurry roundabout to the Monaleen Road. I am glad...

Topical Issue Debate: National Policy on Graffiti (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for his response. From what he outlined it appears that a range of measures are being undertaken. I would like the Department to examine specifically the issue of graffiti. Graffiti is applied to people’s property without their knowledge or permission and it is often extremely difficult to remove. We must consider putting in place a measure to prevent the...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is there any filing date for accounts?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Nos. 4.18 and 4.19 look as though they were filed together.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: One is a clean audit opinion and the other is not.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Down the page, please.

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome Mr. O'Leary and his colleagues. I wish to address a number of points on a national level before I deal with the regions, being a Deputy from Limerick. Various discussions were held about the corporation tax rate. Has the IDA carried out work to compare the margin between our effective and actual rates with the margins of our competitors? Ireland offers transparency. In other...

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: A point that has not been mentioned but should be is that what we offer is straightforward. The standard rate is 12.5%. One can get write-offs in the form of capital allowances and research, development tax credits and a few other items. In France, the standard rate is more than 30%, yet companies can have an effective rate of as low as 6%. Has the IDA compared the difference between...

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: That point has been missed in the public debate. What we offer is relatively straightforward.

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: What was the reaction to IDA Ireland in America?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Regeneron, a US drug company, has made an SEC filing and indicated that it is at an advanced stage of purchasing a building in Limerick. The general view locally is that the building which was formerly occupied by the manufacturing section of Dell will provide a psychological boost for the area given the number of jobs lost there previously. Dell has continued its operations in Limerick and...

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is a phenomenal investment.