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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister for his response. He is right that much work has been done on diesel laundering and there is absolutely no doubt but that Revenue, customs and his Department are to be commended on that. The new marker, which will be introduced in the new year along with the licensing which has been introduced, will make a significant difference. The Minister is also right that diesel...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: The Minister is correct that from the point of view of the Exchequer there is a marked difference between the financial impact of diesel laundering and petrol stretching. However, if even a small amount of this stretched fuel is put into a vehicle, after a couple of thousand kilometres the engine will be completely destroyed. Hundreds of people have had their engines destroyed. I have...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: I appreciate that and I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Construction Contracts (20 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: 27. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the date on which the Construction Contracts Act 2013 will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44601/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (20 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: 164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will postpone the introduction of on-the-spot fine and penalty points until the current national car test backlog is addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44632/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Takeovers (25 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: 110. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if IDA Ireland has been in discussion with the management of a company (details supplied) following the purchase of the Covidien plants in Athlone, County Westmeath and Tullamore, County Offaly; the implications of this sale for employment on the three sites at Athlone, Tullamore and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (25 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: 111. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps being taken to source an alternative employer for a company's staff (details supplied) in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, who are due to lose their jobs before Christmas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43994/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Powers (25 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: 268. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the information which the Gardaí must provide to a Peace Commissioner when seeking a search warrant; the plans she has to review the current legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44951/14]

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: 6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent visit to the US; the progress on the issue of the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44970/14]

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: Having listened to the Minister earlier, I wish to echo his comments regarding the announcement by President Obama last week. It is a very positive step forward and I warmly welcome it, particularly for grandparents here in Ireland. The Minister is right to acknowledge it is down to the efforts over a long period of people like Billy Lawless, Cyril Regan, Breandán McGee and many others...

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister for his last comment. It is of critical importance that we try to get clarity as quickly as possible on the travel issue. My interpretation of what has been announced is that the freedom of travel will be very limited and will be on humanitarian grounds such as illness and funerals. Anything we can get to expand that definition would be extremely welcome. There is a...

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister for his acknowledgement of that because it is an important issue. We do not want to miss the boat simply because we do not have the necessary capacity and capability on the other side of the Atlantic. We now need to redouble our efforts in regard to the undocumented Irish which do not fall under President Obama's announcement. The Minister has continued his...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: I support the principle of the amendments, which relate to the previous amendment and deal with the issue of fuel laundering, particularly petrol stretching which is a major issue in my part of the country. I mentioned on Second Stage that people feel we do not have the deterrent regarding fuel laundering and particularly petrol stretching that we should have. I raised this issue with the...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I would like further clarification on the provision of financial assistance in this area similar to that provided in the context of the home refurbishment incentive scheme which has been extended to landlords. In that case, landlords or private home owners do not get a VAT refund but they do get an allowance against their tax at the VAT rate...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: I support the principle of these amendments. None of us wants to see abuse of the law in this area. There is an unintended consequence of the way legislation is published. House prices are creeping up and up; the thresholds for inheritance have come down and there are completely new deposit criteria for young couples in order to draw down a mortgage. In many cases they will have to turn...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: 30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date on resolving the issue of the undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44971/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Air Services (26 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: 78. To ask the Minister for Defence when the review of the Air Corps emergency aeromedical service will be completed; the total number of missions completed to date; if he will provide a breakdown of the type of patient transported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45498/14]

Other Questions: School Funding (27 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy is running ahead of himself. He is on high-speed broadband.

Other Questions: School Funding (27 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: He bought one already.

Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (27 Nov 2014)

Denis Naughten: Class sizes have increased over the last number of years, not just in urban areas but in rural schools also. Has any progress been made to move from a paper-based system in schools to tablets? Some schools are very innovative in regard to that. This matter is more important than broadband as the software can be downloaded onto the tablets in advance of class. The great advantage of...