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Seanad: Local Government Funding: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: As a former Cathaoirleach, the Senator knows the rules. I ask him to move the adjournment.

Seanad: Local Government Funding: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I wish to acknowledge the presence of Councillors Joe Malone and Cormac Devlin, representatives of the Local Authorities Members Association. I am sure many other councillors were watching. If other Senators wish to contribute the next day. they can do so. The Minister will respond to the debate on another day. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy John Paul Phelan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Central Bank: Discussion (5 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I have not asked any questions yet. The question I wish to ask relates to the information that came out yesterday concerning the mortgage lending rules. By and large, I think they represent the right approach. That is not everybody's understanding but it is important that they protect the resilience of consumers and of the system generally in terms of the need for society to have a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Central Bank: Discussion (5 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: We might visit the mint on a separate occasion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Central Bank: Discussion (5 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: In response to what the Governor said, I believe that is something that needs to be kept under review. I appreciate that the resilience and integrity of the system, and of individuals, are very important but particular issues arise in trying to build on that 10% deposit. As house prices rise, that is becoming ever more unattainable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Central Bank: Discussion (5 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: That particular aspect should be kept under review.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Joint Labour Committees (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor, back to the House. She is very welcome.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Joint Labour Committees (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State and Senator Gavan. That concludes the first Commencement debate. The second Commencement debate is in the name of Senator Robbie Gallagher. I believe the Minister of State is multitasking today and will address this one as well.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tenant Purchase Scheme (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome a former Deputy and county councillor of many years service, Mr. James Breen, and his guests to the Visitors Gallery. Mr. Breen is very welcome. It is nice to see a former Member returning to the Houses.

Seanad: Messages from Joint Committees (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: The Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government has completed its consideration of the planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2019. The Joint Committee on Education and Skills has completed its consideration of the Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019.

Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Before we commence, I would like to remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of a recommendation who may reply to the discussion on the recommendation. On Report Stage, each non-Government recommendation must be seconded. Recommendation No. 1 in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane is out of order as it involves a potential charge to the...

Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: The Senator cannot speak to it because it has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: No. Recommendation No. 3 in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane is out of order as it involves a potential charge to the Exchequer and does not arise out of committee proceedings. Recommendation No. 4 in the names of Senator Higgins and Ruane is out of order as it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill and does not arise out of committee proceedings. Recommendation No. 5 in...

Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: The season of goodwill no doubt.

Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I have been asked to remind the Senator that the question being put is, "That the Bill be returned to the Dáil." This is not the time for a Second Stage debate.

Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I ask the Senator to conclude as quickly as he can.

Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: That is not a point of order, as Senator Kieran O'Donnell well knows.

Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Disappointment is for next year.

Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: The Senator said that last week as well.

Seanad: Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Gerry Horkan: We are concluding the 2019 finance Bill.