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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Report: Discussion with RGDATA (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: There are many questions so we might get the responses to those first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Report: Discussion with RGDATA (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: Deputy Tóibín made comments rather than questions. Is there any particular issue to which the Deputy wants a response?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Report: Discussion with RGDATA (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: On the possibility of a progressive rate-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Report: Discussion with RGDATA (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: I might come in on that issue rather than lose momentum because my question relates to what Deputy Peadar Tóibín said about progressive rates. The RGDATA document focused on parking being not necessarily the panacea to the issues retailers face in towns as opposed to out-of-town places such as the Dunnes, Tescos, Lidls and so forth. Has RGDATA done any costing or analysis on what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Report: Discussion with RGDATA (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: Would Ms Buckley say that there should be a differential rate which would mean those out of town should pay more than those within the town? If we were to do so, it would match the planning guidelines.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Report: Discussion with RGDATA (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: Deputy Calleary made a point earlier. In fairness, as it is, the out-of-town retailers have paid a development contribution on their parking spaces. That does not mean we cannot challenge imposing such a levy, if that is the route Ms Buckley is suggesting, but one should bear in mind that they have paid a development contribution on those spaces. To be as impartial as possible, it would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Report: Discussion with RGDATA (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: That point was raised by members earlier.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Report: Discussion with RGDATA (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: Perhaps Ms Buckley will reply to our two questioners.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Report: Discussion with RGDATA (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: Perhaps Ms Buckley will respond to some of the comments made by Deputy Kyne. Ms Buckley explained how to distinguish between a commuter and shopper and gave a breakdown of the licensing fees.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Report: Discussion with RGDATA (12 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: We have all listened intently to the delegation and realise the extent of the issues. Town centres are struggling to survive. The solutions outlined go some way to solving the problem but we need to do more. I thank the witnesses for attending and look forward to working with them in the future.

Topical Issue Debate: Commercial Rates Issues (14 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me an opportunity to raise this issue in the presence of the Minister of State. Finglas village is on its knees. It has two large retail centres on its outskirts, one to the north of the village and one to the south. There are many vacant units in Finglas village centre, which is struggling to compete with the two out-of-town centres I have mentioned....

Topical Issue Debate: Commercial Rates Issues (14 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: I thank the Minister of State. To be fair, the response is reasonably positive in that there is some light at the end of tunnel and this issue may be reviewed. To give some anecdotal evidence, in a village that has more vacant than occupied units, and in an economy that is just beginning to turn around, two local men in Finglas recently opened up a Four Start Pizza shop with an attached...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a community psychiatric respite bed (details supplied) in Dublin 3, is no longer available for referrals; if this is only temporary or is another respite bed will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13811/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: School Meals Programme (21 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to adjust the cap on school funding under the schools meals programme taking note of increased school enrolments as in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14545/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Applications (21 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department is involved in discussions with local authorities to give prioritisation to applicants for social housing support based on the length of time they have been on the waiting list; and if so, if he will provide an update on such a change to the scheme of letting priorities being introduced. [14466/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (27 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 11 was exempt from the household charge in 2012 but is not now exempt from the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15657/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (27 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) was exempt from the household charge in 2012 but is not now exempt from the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15658/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (27 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) was exempt from the household charge in 2012 but is not now exempt from the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15659/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (27 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 11 was exempt from the household charge in 2012 but is not now exempt from the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15660/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (27 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 11 was exempt from the household charge in 2012 but is not now exempt from the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15661/13]