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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (24 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: 21. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure that a full cost benefit analysis of job creation in the wind industry is carried out; the likely job creation for north Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45034/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (24 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: 29. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to ensure that communities are fully engaged in the wind energy planning and development process in the context of the current national debate on wind energy; if the proposed national renewable energy export policy and framework which will guide An Bord Pleanála will also include the domestic...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: 669. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding funding of the Balyna regional water scheme in north-west Kildare; when it is proposed to commence the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46152/13]

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Why are so many amendments proposed to be introduced on Report Stage? Could they not have been tabled on Committee Stage? Is it the case that they were only devised in the past few days?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Will the Minister of State give some indication of the number of amendments he proposes to bring forward on Report Stage? Or is he just going to pull something out of the hat on each section?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I understand that. I am concerned that a principle might be at play here whereby new proposals would be pulled out of the hat on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: What subsection is that?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Is the Minister proposing to delete subsection (6)?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: To what relevant subsection is the Minister referring that may supersede section 124(6)?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: If Deputy Wallace really feels seriously about his amendment, he should press it.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I agree with Deputy Lyons in regard to the language used. I am a voluntary director. One of the key issues is the volume of material which people must read. Most do not do so and simply take on board what they believe are the responsibilities of a director. A key issue is to ensure use of simple and understandable language rather than legal jargon of the type we have to put up with on a...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Is the Deputy concerned about shelf companies?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I believe we are dealing with that under the Finance Bill. During his Budget Statement, the Minister for Finance mentioned shelf companies that are using Ireland as a means of not paying tax - not all here but also elsewhere. I believe this is addressed under the Finance Bill to be discussed in the Dáil this week.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: The annual return is becoming something of an issue. Does the Minister of State have any views on this? It might not be a part of this because there are related proposals in the new Finance Bill. What are the implications with regard to bringing forward the tax year? Are there any related implications for this?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I have a question for the Minister of State about the auditing of audit companies and auditors. Most of us here would have problems with auditing companies, especially the big four. Is what is being done here sufficiently strong in ensuring the auditors themselves are being audited properly?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: No, it is a general question on the previous chapter.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: This legislation may apply to the voluntary sector which may have a volunteer working as company secretary. That may be a reason to cover that sphere. I share Deputy Calleary's concerns. I can see the reason this would apply to voluntary companies but not to professional companies.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I ask that all sections be as short.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I do not think we dealt with section 635.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I would not like it brought up subsequently that it was not agreed on Committee Stage.