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Topical Issue Debate: National Policy on Graffiti (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for his response. From what he outlined it appears that a range of measures are being undertaken. I would like the Department to examine specifically the issue of graffiti. Graffiti is applied to people’s property without their knowledge or permission and it is often extremely difficult to remove. We must consider putting in place a measure to prevent the...

Topical Issue Debate: National Policy on Graffiti (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for being present to take this debate. We need to develop a national policy on graffiti. Graffiti is an issue in parts of Limerick city in my constituency. Recently, it has been an issue along a stretch of roadway known as the Superquinn road which runs from the Kilmurry roundabout to the Monaleen Road. I am glad...

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: In Limerick city centre, there is a perception of a lack of total available office space for foreign direct investment companies so will the witness give an idea of how that is perceived? What about the negotiation to take over the management of the two business parks?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about the Plassey Technology Park and Raheen?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Subject to conclusion of negotiations, what are the plans for those parks?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: What was the reaction to IDA Ireland in America?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Regeneron, a US drug company, has made an SEC filing and indicated that it is at an advanced stage of purchasing a building in Limerick. The general view locally is that the building which was formerly occupied by the manufacturing section of Dell will provide a psychological boost for the area given the number of jobs lost there previously. Dell has continued its operations in Limerick and...

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is a phenomenal investment.

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Without disclosing the subject matter of the discussions, will Mr. O'Leary confirm that IDA Ireland is in ongoing discussions with Regeneron? I am sure he is keen to see the project come to fruition.

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can Mr. O'Leary give us a timeframe for the coming on stream of the Regeneron project? What we know at this stage is that there will be a significant and substantial investment of €200 million plus and that the location will be the former Dell manufacturing plant, which extends to 400,000 sq. ft. This project is of enormous significance for Limerick. As a representative for the...

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I referred to IDA Ireland's interaction with NAMA. In a Limerick city context, perhaps Mr. O'Leary might comment on the issue of available office space and the current status of negotiations between IDA Ireland and Shannon Development on its proposal to take over management of the national technology park and Raheen business park? He might also elaborate on IDA Ireland's plans for the...

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Where does IDA Ireland stand on projects to date which have ended up in buildings under the control of NAMA?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Are there bottlenecks in terms of buildings coming on stream for IDA Ireland-backed projects? How well is the process working in IDA Ireland working with NAMA in terms of the urgency shown in securing premises for projects?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome Mr. O'Leary and his colleagues. I wish to address a number of points on a national level before I deal with the regions, being a Deputy from Limerick. Various discussions were held about the corporation tax rate. Has the IDA carried out work to compare the margin between our effective and actual rates with the margins of our competitors? Ireland offers transparency. In other...

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: A point that has not been mentioned but should be is that what we offer is straightforward. The standard rate is 12.5%. One can get write-offs in the form of capital allowances and research, development tax credits and a few other items. In France, the standard rate is more than 30%, yet companies can have an effective rate of as low as 6%. Has the IDA compared the difference between...

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Accounts 2012: Discussion with IDA Ireland (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: That point has been missed in the public debate. What we offer is relatively straightforward.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is there any filing date for accounts?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Nos. 4.18 and 4.19 look as though they were filed together.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: One is a clean audit opinion and the other is not.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Sep 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Down the page, please.