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An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2014)

Pearse Doherty: I wish to share time with Deputy Brian Stanley.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2014)

Pearse Doherty: If ever there was a telling sign that a Government and a Minister was under pressure, one only had to listen to the Minister's contribution. He gave a great lecture on Sinn Féin. On the motion before the Dáil which is to be discussed by all Members of the Legislature, not once did he give a reason or outline the rationale the Government would not support amending the Constitution...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2014)

Pearse Doherty: With respect, if the Minister has some manners and humility, he will begin to listen, not just to me but also to the manifestation of the right to water on the streets of the capital city over one month ago which then spread to every village and town across the State. The the right to water campaign, in which Sinn Féin, with others, is proud to play a central role has two aims, one of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (20 Nov 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to address the issue of the serious lack of adequate broadband services on Arranmore off the coast of County Donegal; if his attention has been drawn to the negative impact that this is having on the island’s economic development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44671/14]

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

Pearse Doherty: I thank the Minister, the Minister of State and, in particular, the officials for the briefings. To reiterate at this late stage on the passing of Committee Stage, I can only speak for my party and myself, we hope next year will be different in terms of earlier briefings and explanatory notes being provided prior to amendments being submitted. A number of issues were raised on Committee...

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

Pearse Doherty: When is a consolidated Bill expected?

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

Pearse Doherty: Is it planned?

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

Pearse Doherty: Was 1997 the last?

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

Pearse Doherty: I thought things were very-----

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

Pearse Doherty: The Minister will know all about calm on 10 December. The calm before the storm.

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

Pearse Doherty: I revert to the position in County Donegal regarding the problem of mica within the defective blocks. The Minister has outlined the options that have been pursued and so on, some of which have been exhausted. The Minister stated the Department is open to looking at the data and all that, which I am sure will happen without delay. However, my question is in respect of local property tax....

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

Pearse Doherty: On the valuation, the problem is there is no band that includes zero. The band goes from zero to €100,000.

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

Pearse Doherty: Some of these properties would be unsellable because they would not have a sale value. If they contain defective blocks, they literally are unsafe and will not last. Who in their right minds would buy them?

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

Pearse Doherty: I understand and appreciate that.

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

Pearse Doherty: Yes, and I am impressed that the Minister anticipated this was an issue I would raise, given I only thought about it myself a few minutes ago.

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

Pearse Doherty: I just said that to see whether I could get the Minister to give a bit more commitment on this matter. The point I am making is that while I am sure the Department is open to meeting the group and so on, would the same principle apply? Without dealing with the specifics, in the case of defective properties and for which people do not have recourse - I do not mean somebody who was sold dodgy...

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

Pearse Doherty: That is fair enough.

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

Pearse Doherty: Yes, with Revenue and I may revert to this issue again.

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

Pearse Doherty: Yes, and with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.

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

Pearse Doherty: Amendment No. 95 has been put down as a marker. Our party is committed to abolishing the local property tax and reintroducing the non-principal private resident charge at a rate of €400 per annum. It is a statement of our intent. This is something that we believe should be done. I do not expect the Government to agree to it but it has been tabled. I will also speak to Deputy Boyd...