Results 6,121-6,140 of 26,843 for speaker:Richard Boyd Barrett

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 195. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 90 of 12 November 2013, the steps that the Revenue Commissioners took to confirm that the person in question was residing with their partner for the years concerned; and if it is the practice of the Revenue Commissioners to withdraw tax credits without looking for confirmation of the reasons for adjusting tax credits....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Health Contribution Refunds (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 409. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to the overcharging of the health contribution in 2009 and 2010, the number of persons who applied for a refund; the number who were given a refund; the total amount refunded; the number of persons still eligible for a refund; and the total amount of these refunds. [50724/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Insolvency Payments Scheme Eligibility (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 412. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans in terms of legislative reform to allow workers access to the State insolvency fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50561/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 637. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite the general practitioner visit card review or issue a temporary GP visit card to a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [50639/13]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I broadly welcome the incentive. It is a positive measure which I hope will encourage people to carry out refurbishment and so forth. It may complement the pay-as-you-save installation programme about which there has been much discussion. It could link in very well with that scheme and is a much better-conceived incentive than others that will be discussed later. Sadly, I missed the...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I question the somewhat arbitrary distinction the Minister is making in setting the threshold at €5,000 if the major purpose of the scheme for refurbishment and redevelopment is to generate employment. The Minister has stated this is the purpose. In so many instances people under pressure are not carrying out routine work because they are not sure whether they should spend the money....

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: There is none at the minute.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is provided someone can have three jobs carried out.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is a pity the Minister has sought to cheapen a serious discussion by taking political potshots, particularly it is clear that those of us on this side are trying to engage in respect of and refine the measure he is trying to implement. We have stated in a non-partisan, non-political way that this is a positive measure. There will be plenty of opportunities, in the context of the Bill...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I have some points I want to make on section 6.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I would never criticise the Chairman.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I intend to move amendment No. 33 on behalf of Deputy Donnelly but I also wish to speak on it.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: In regard to section 2 and JobsPlus, I give notice of my intention to bring an amendment on Report Stage. In regard to the amendment, I respect the Minister's desire to take special measures to deal with long-term unemployment but there is a problem with doing it this way. Whether the period is 15, 12 or nine months, people who have just lost their jobs or have come out of education and do...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I appeal to the Minister to reconsider this measure which is ill-thought out and will really hit a big cohort of families. I am afraid the modern family is different from what families used to be. That is just the way it is. This is a discriminatory move against families that do not accord with what some people consider the so-called normal family set up. Relationships break up but that...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I oppose the whole section. I am against a two-tier health system. I do not think people should have to take out private health insurance so I am not particularly in favour of the principle of giving tax breaks to copper-fasten a two-tier system. Most people who take out private health insurance do so out of fear and anxiety that if they get sick they will not get the sort of care that...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We have discussed matters ideological and non-ideological. I am of the view that this is an ideological matter. That was highlighted by the Minister's statement to the effect that this is an expensive commodity. That is the problem. It is not a commodity nor should it be perceived as such. Decent health services are very important and should be a right for people. Such services involve...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I just want the public health system to work and then we can do away with private health insurance.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I do not.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It may have happened to the Minister but I can assure him that it will not happen to me.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I am catching up with where we are at.