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Seanad: Progress in Relation to Climate Change: Statements (14 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: It was uplifting when the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act was passed by the Oireachtas. I thought it was a sound foundation on which to build, but, unfortunately, there has been no follow-through. The one thing that has operated extremely well is the expert advisory group which is being excellently chaired by Mr. John Fitzgerald. In many ways, it has held the Government to...

Seanad: Progress in Relation to Climate Change: Statements (14 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: They stated what was happening here was not acceptable and that we had to change and make progress. It is their future we are putting in danger and that of other young people all over the planet. It is no excuse to say this is a small country and what we do is just a drop in the ocean. We must show leadership and take responsibility for our own actions. We must reduce our carbon...

Seanad: Progress in Relation to Climate Change: Statements (14 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: He is not the first Minister to appear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Can those cloud services to be accessed if they are outside of the State?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I apologise for having to leave for a vote and if I ask questions that have been asked, I will check the record for the response. Could anything else be included in the heads of the Bill that would be of assistance to the office? Have the proposals boxed off everything? Is there a need for additional assistance with regard to legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The office is happy enough that the Bill will deal with what it has seen in its experience.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The staff in the office are very technical and they need to be highly trained and experienced. This training and experience will make them more attractive to other companies who may headhunt them. Does the office have a policy on retention?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: It is something we see very much in the private sector. Over the years, the office will build up expertise and private firms will come in to look for its staff.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: To get a sense of capability and resources, I notice the UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Mr. Greg Clark MP, has called on the UK Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the big four accountancy firms. If we look at the size of companies in sectors such as aircraft leasing and of other companies, such as PwC, does Mr. Drennan feel he has the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: That is fair enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I have two questions. Mr. Drennan just answered one comprehensively so I will not repeat it. Page 1 of the opening statement refers to vindicating the rights of members of a property management company. I understand that statement but I am involved in assisting several management companies and some very brave directors who stepped in on a voluntary basis to try to sort out the mess of what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: And how they were registered.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I would be happy if Mr. Drennan would provide that. I do not want to delay the meeting any longer.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: Informal meetings of EU trade Ministers will take place tomorrow, 21 February. I understand it is proposed to advance two negotiating mandates for trade talks with the United States of America. This is despite the US President's position on withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. The position set out by the EU Commission and EU leaders in 2018 was that real commitment to climate action and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Simon Coveney.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The trade Minister.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: It is to sanction-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I believed the Leader was well informed on these issues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the witnesses for being here today. Is there any possibility of enlarging the pilot areas? If the scheme is as successful, how quickly could it be scaled up? Is there a possibility that hackney drivers will get a subsidy? Is there a mechanism whereby hackneys can be made to operate in specific areas? If a subsidy is given, how can an area-specific hackney service be managed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Humphreys: The delay in legislation passing through the House has been mentioned many times in the press, especially in respect of the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy. May I give the Leader a commitment on behalf of my Labour Party colleagues and Senator Norris? We will facilitate the passage of any legislation coming into this House as soon as it is ready. I do not think the judicial appointments...