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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I am sorry, Chair, but may I respond briefly?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I genuinely appreciate the Minister's engagement and his statement that he would examine this matter further if needs be. We have had an extensive debate on it. However, I will make a few final points to him. A key aspect of quality employment and training, particularly as set out in the fixed-term workers legislation at European and national levels, is recognition of service. The...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I also want to speak to the section. In that context, I seek clarity from the Chair. I have an amendment which relates directly to this section and I am not sure why it is not being taken now. I am a bit confused as to the process. There is another amendment we tabled which relates directly to the knowledge box and research and development. Could somebody clarify the position?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I was not talking about either of those two amendments. There is another amendment that deals directly with section 21 and the knowledge development box. I do not understand why it is not being taken now.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is exactly it. Could somebody clarify why it is not being taken when we are dealing with the relevant section?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Okay.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I just have to be careful. One never knows.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: May I speak briefly to the section?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This is a point that I have made to the Minister before and it is a serious one. We all want to expand knowledge, see innovation and research to improve our society, develop technology and advance enterprise and industry that is beneficial to society. That is a no-brainer and a noble objective. However, I put it to the Minister that the mechanisms by which we do that, including the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No. 8: In page 11, after line 34, to insert the following: “Report on abolition and replacement of Universal Social Charge 11. The Minister shall, within three months of the passing of this Act, produce a report on abolishing the Universal Social Charge for all those earning less than €70,000 per year and replacing it with an emergency Covid-19 Solidarity...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 3. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [36673/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I have spoken out repeatedly on behalf of taxi drivers since the Covid pandemic began and their industry was decimated. Before I ask my specific questions, the Taoiseach should understand just what a fantastic service the 26,000 taxi drivers provide. The National Transport Authority, NTA, reported today that of 40 million taxi journeys last year, there were just under 1,000 complaints....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 4. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with education will next meet. [35424/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Taoiseach said something earlier with which I thoroughly agree, which is that if Covid-19 is widespread in the community, the consequences are felt in the hospitals. We are seeing them in hospitals throughout the country. In that context, we should be concerned about the fact that the reduction in the number of cases appears to have stalled in a worrying manner. While everybody...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is based on a narrow definition.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 9. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [36674/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I wish to speak about Covid-19 and the necessity of an all-Ireland approach. The worrying stall in the reduction of cases that we are now seeing further adds to the urgency of doing everything possible to try to develop such an approach. Could the Taoiseach give us a report on his latest efforts in that regard and the communications he has had with the Northern authorities to try to push...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I ask the Taoiseach to look into that.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 31. To ask the Taoiseach his role in defining the different measures, restrictions and guidelines in terms of the 5 levels of Covid-19 restrictions. [37229/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (18 Nov 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 79. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will ensure that councils that are not able to meet the deadline for home acquisition and renovation by the end of 2020 have the deadline extended due to the delays in the programme due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37316/20]