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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I understand exactly what is being said here, but I will quote to the Minister of State from the frequently asked questions on the Department website. Under the question "What is the eligibility for the grant?" the response states that: "Your business must be a commercially trading entity currently operating from a property that is commercial...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: I thought I was finished yesterday, but I am glad to be here this morning. I thank the Minister of State for being here. The various grants the Government has made available to support small businesses are extraordinarily welcome and very important. The increased cost of business grant and the power up grant are the two most recent ones. In every scheme, anomalies will always arise. A...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (7 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 7 March 2024, the number of vacant homes tax (VHT) returns received by the Revenue Commissioners, by each local authority area, from 31 October 2023 to date, in tabular form; the number of exemptions to the VHT applied for; the number of these applications allowed; the amount collected in respect of each local...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (7 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance to outline the engagement that the Revenue Commissioners has with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to identify vacant properties that may be liable for the vacant homes tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45475/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (7 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: 182. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline the ways her Department is supporting amateur theatre groups across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45447/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (7 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: 187. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the ways she is supporting the provision of new swimming pool facilities across the country following publication of the National Swimming Strategy; her Department’s policy in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45491/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: This is my last time speaking here. I thank everybody, including the staff, the Ceann Comhairle and everyone else in the House for their courtesy and professionalism over the last 27 years. I also wish everyone well into the future. Finally, I suggest to the Taoiseach that with all the other great work that has been done over the years, he might consider establishing a fund so that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2024: Discussion (6 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: I welcome the Minister of State. This hearing is just to give the order fair wind. As the Minister of State has said, she has no real role in the substantive issues. I have one question. In her submission, the Minister of State said: At times when the sector is buoyant, it is expected that most employers will exceed these minimum rates. The real importance of the SEO is to ensure that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2024: Discussion (6 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: We are now in a different position because the sector is extremely buoyant. I understand there are many vacancies in it at the moment, which would lead one to conclude that most employers will exceed the minimum rates to hold on to workers. There is competition between employers at present. I am curious as to whether there is any information on this. The Minister of State mentioned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2024: Discussion (6 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: I support that initiative. It is a very positive one. Well done on it. The cost of tools and such things can have an impact. Overall, we need to encourage more people to become apprentices, stick it out and become qualified. I understand that both sides have agreed on this matter. I commend the Labour Court and the Department on the work they have done in this regard. I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (6 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: 61. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason businesses that pay their commercial rates through their landlords are not eligible to apply for the Power Up grant; if he is considering any changes to the scheme’s qualifying criteria in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45441/24]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: I welcome the Tánaiste and his officials. Since the Bill was published, I know things have got infinitely worse in that part of the world. What is happening down there is way beyond what any of us could imagine in our worse nightmare. We see it every day and every night on our screens, as with other conflicts, like in Sudan, that we mentioned previously, and obviously Ukraine, where...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment administers some very good grants, of which the power up grant is one. I support Deputy Canney who spoke about anomalies in the system. There is one in particular where if the business is a tenant and pays the rates to the landlord to pass on to the local authority, nobody can qualify for the grant. In addition, if people had already...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: I agree fully with the Tánaiste on that issue. The silo approach is not the way to go. It should be collective and co-operative. I have seen it in action and it is very impressive. When the Tánaiste opened Ireland House in New York, he mentioned Annie Moore from Cork, who left from Cobh. I will once again mention that for many years, and rightly so, we focused on the United...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: In that part of the world, yes. In British Columbia and Calgary in Canada.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: It is amazing.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: It might be something that might be considered by the next administration.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: The fastest growing GAA club in the world is in Vancouver. It is a huge presence. The Tánaiste is correct.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: I welcome the Tánaiste and his officials. I will ask about the Ireland House concept. It seems to be a very innovative and positive development. Has any cost-benefit analysis been carried out on the Ireland House work? How many have we got around the world and where are they?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: Watch this space.