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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Central Bank (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: Good stuff. As for deposit interest, Mr. Makhlouf mentioned that there has been a yawning differential between interest rates charged on lending vis-à-visinterest given on deposits just in recent times in Ireland. Does that not make the argument stronger for significantly increasing the banking levy on banks? Currently, I understand the banking levy takes in about €87 million,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Central Bank (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I will leave it at that. Perhaps the competition issue could be dealt with.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Central Bank (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: The final part was that one of the big weaknesses we currently have in the banking sector is the lack of real competition. What is the Central Bank's view on what steps could be taken to increase competition and therefore increase the competitive dynamic in the sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Central Bank (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I will be quick because I have to run to the Chamber shortly. The major issue in taxation is revenue collection, although economic justice is also relevant, to ensure all aspects of society pay a fair contribution in respect of the profits they make. Some of the issues around the differential between interest rates could be resolved if there was proper competition in the sector. One of the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: A key public meeting on the issue of crime and antisocial behaviour will take place in Navan next Monday. The Minister for Justice has been invited but has not responded yet. Throughout the summer, citizens and communities have been shocked by the increase in violent, unprovoked attacks on our streets. Citizens are not just in fear at night time but often in the middle of the day in...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: They have been trying to.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: This issue has been raised for a year now.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Job Creation (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 2. To ask the Taoiseach how many new jobs have been created in County Meath in each of the past five years. [33723/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Job Creation (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I raise an important issue relating to jobs in my county, namely, that of Tara Mines. Tara Mines has been closed since early June. Three months later, there is no word on the mine reopening. It is by far the largest employer in County Meath. It is estimated that about 2,000 jobs currently depend on a functioning mine, and this is especially important because Meath has had a lower...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the national statistics board under his Department. [33727/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: On statistics, one very serious issue came up over the summer which concerns children in State care. This issue has come to the fore. Statistics that have been released to me by Tusla show that on average last month there were 67 children residing in special emergency accommodation. This figure excludes unaccompanied minors or separated children. One year ago the average was about 40....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I will. The Minister of State's preamble was at least five minutes long.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: How many children are located in special emergency accommodation that is unregulated and staffed by unvetted staff?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I understand that this question is new and I am sure it is not part of the Minister of State's background brief. It is part of the background brief of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. In my view it has been linked with the situation where Judge Dermot Simms, who has since retired, wrote a letter to the Minister with four reports that give information...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 7. To ask the Taoiseach to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; and the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will internationally condemn the announcement by the United States to send depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39612/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 51. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 64. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (20 Sep 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what percentage of drivers disqualified in court have surrendered their licence to the RSA, as required by law, in each of the past ten years for each county in the State. [39489/23]