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Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Ukraine War (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: This question relates to concerns I raised with the Minister via parliamentary question and subsequent to a report by Mr. Conor Gallagher in The Irish Timesin July that alleged that Irish-made parts were found on Ukrainian battlefields, allegedly as components of Russian military hardware. I would appreciate an update on the issue. Have sanctions been breached? Is it the view of Department...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Ukraine War (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: Undoubtedly it is extremely complex, and I understand that. For the record, while we are talking here, I do not want to identify the company, even though it has been identified in the media, unless undue reputational damage would be done. I understand that an investigation is ongoing. What we are referring to here is something that was brought to the attention of the public by Mr. Conor...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Departmental Schemes (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 23. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in Louth affected by the recent flooding events that have applied for financial support under the flood relief scheme for businesses to date; the number and value of the payments made to date; when he plans to bring forward the statutory flood relief scheme for businesses; and if he will make a statement on...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Departmental Schemes (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: We have finally got to flooding in Louth. I would appreciate an update from the Minister on the nature of the statutory scheme he is considering to provide enhanced business supports for firms that are the victims of flooding. There are ad hocschemes that the Minister brought to Cabinet recently in response to particular flooding events. There have been three such events in my constituency...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Departmental Schemes (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: I thank the Minister. Can we assume the statutory scheme, when he brings it forward, will look very similar to the business flood relief and enhanced flood relief schemes? Will he give a timeline on their introduction? I want to record my appreciation to him for the rapid response by him and his Department on the introduction of a scheme for Louth on foot of the devastating experience by...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: The childish petulance.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 19 October 2023, if she will arrange for staff at the building unit at the Department to meet persons on a matter (details supplied) relating to the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51261/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 35. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the planned IDA advance units development in Drogheda; when they will be available for use by client companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51447/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 95. To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to index the cap on tax relief (Standard Fund Threshold) on pensions, against wages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51430/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance the up-to-date figure in respect of corporation tax revenue recorded to November 2023; if he has reassessed the level of likely 'windfall' corporation tax surpluses out to 2026; if he will publish the revised figures as compared to the corporation tax estimates out to 2026 which were published in this year's summer economic statement; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to broaden the tax base in the context of the State's reliance on a small number of tax heads including corporation tax and VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51429/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance to identify the projects and initiatives in which his Department and the Government plan to invest in terms of the in excess of €3 billion to set aside as the 'climate and nature' elements of the proposed Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund; what assessment was made by his Department that determined that maximum drawdown from the fund out to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 125. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason no monies can be drawn down from the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund until 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51426/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Office of Public Works (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 165. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is aware of significant damage caused by recent flooding to the bridge over the river Flurry, Deerpark Road, Ravensdale, Dundalk, which provides public access to the Proleek Dolmen national monument; if the Office of Public Works will consider undertaking repair works to the bridge; if the agency has engaged with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 334. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in Meath will be given a medical appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51703/23]

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: I commend Deputy Shanahan on bringing this important Bill forward. Its principles have considerable merit. As a party that believes in transparency in all aspects of public life, including and especially the expenditure of public money, the Labour Party fully supports the Bill. As was said, what it seeks to achieve is simple and quite straightforward. The Government might argue about the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 41. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he plans to unwind the remaining elements of the FEMPI legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52031/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 45. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on OPW planned flood relief works across County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52032/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 51. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on OPW planned flood relief works in the Mornington and Bettystown areas of east Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52030/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Nov 2023)

Gerald Nash: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update from the Road Safety Authority on a new permanent driving test centre for Drogheda, County Louth; if the RSA has any proposals for a new temporary centre for the town in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52375/23]