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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector and Annual Report 2013: Teagasc (10 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: My comment was not a criticism but-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector and Annual Report 2013: Teagasc (10 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: That might make the figures worse.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of National Lottery: Discussion (11 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: This brings me back to when I sat my leaving certificate examination and my having to learn off all about crannchur náisiúnta for my oral Irish examination. The arguments back then are different to those being made now in that back then, people were concerned about the introduction of the lottery. Obviously, it has proven its worth. I am glad to see it is bringing other business...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of National Lottery: Discussion (11 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: The delegation is very welcome. There is a perception that cash winnings are down and some people feel there is a policy of increasing prices and reducing prizes. The genesis of this belief lies somewhere and needs to be dealt with. Has the ratio of profits to sales changed? The State has a valuable asset here and PLI has a lease on it for 20 years. There is a concern that its value...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of National Lottery: Discussion (11 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: Mr. Griffin did not answer my question. Are the profits leveraged against another enterprise? Is there a guaranteed income of a certain amount used as equity against other business?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of National Lottery: Discussion (11 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: I am wondering where the pressure is coming from to make these savings. National lottery retailers were adamant to this committee of how concerned they are about the service they receive. I am concerned about the asset value.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of National Lottery: Discussion (11 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: There is a difference between the value of the licence and the actual value of the lottery.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of National Lottery: Discussion (11 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: Mr. Griffin cannot say four outages is ahead of expectations. Has the regulator a responsibility in this? PLI paid big money to get all these systems put in place. I am sure it was not delighted to see them collapse.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Climate Change and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015. It is an issue that affects all of us, especially those of us in agriculture. It is very important to set targets and to have oversight of their progress but there is an inclination to set targets and to try to make the transition to a low-carbon economy without actually considering what that...

The Dairy Sector: Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: It is good to recognise the contribution of our dairy sector to our economy. It is a pity to have to do so tonight with no Opposition member in the House. I find that galling because we frequently hear about how the rural economy is failing and how it has problems. Certainly, there are problems but it would be nice to be part of this debate because the expansion of the dairy industry will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (31 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: 275. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of cases that are currently under appeal with the Revenue Commissioners; and the numbers annually under appeal since 1995. [13228/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (31 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: 276. To ask the Minister for Finance the average time it takes to process an appeal with the Revenue Commissioners. [13229/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (31 Mar 2015)

Tom Barry: 277. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of cases currently under appeal with the Revenue Appeals Commissioner. [13230/15]

Residential Mortgage Interest Rates: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Barry: I am delighted to speak on the motion. First and foremost, everybody wants to see the banks returning to a healthy state and lending normally. While the Minister has no statutory role in regard to the passing on of interest rates in regulated institutions, we need to be part of this discussion. The issue for many people is not the percentage of the interest rate but the principal of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Payments (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Barry: 136. To ask the Minister for Finance the value in monetary terms of value added tax being paid back to the United Kingdom because companies have succeeded in tendering for public procurement, in cases under the €41,000 threshold. [13971/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Payments (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Barry: 137. To ask the Minister for Finance the value in monetary terms of value added tax being paid to European Union countries other than the United Kingdom because companies have succeeded in tendering for public procurement, in cases under the €41,000 threshold. [13972/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Payments (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Barry: 138. To ask the Minister for Finance the value in monetary terms of value added tax being paid to non-European Union countries because companies have succeeded in tendering for public procurement, in cases under the €41,000 threshold. [13973/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover: Discussion (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Barry: I agree with many of the contributions made. We have a particular problem in Cork with OPW maps, as stated earlier. Consultation is taking place. A private company is doing the mapping and people are giving their observations. Many of these flood plains have been viewed from the sky and are computer generated models but are completely inaccurate on the ground. Funds have not been put in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover: Discussion (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Barry: I am aware of that but we have been having this battle with the OPW for years. The solution has not happened yet. I do not believe the OPW has created solutions in time so we may need to bring local authorities and Departments in to place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover: Discussion (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Barry: I welcome the witnesses. The maps that were generated a few years ago caused many problems. They were computer-generated maps and not on-the-ground studies. An assessment is being conducted at the moment in north Cork and people can make submissions. How long will it take to gather those data? How long will it be before findings are made? Is it the OPW's aim to gather data on the ground...