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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Banking Sector (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: There is a need for an open and frank discussion on the future of AIB. The best outcome would be full retroactive recapitalisation by the ESM, fulfilling the promise of the "game changer" and "seismic shift". If it was rejected, genuine questions must be asked about what to do with AIB, now that it has returned to profitability. Could we use it to bring in revenue for the State and use our...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Budget 2015 (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: That is welcome. Any measure that has been announced, such as the student contribution fee, would have an effective implementation date after 1 January 2015. Therefore, the savings that would accrue from that are not included in the budget arithmetic to make up a neutral budget.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Budget 2015 (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: If it is next year’s base, we are starting from a point at which that does not have to be provided for to achieve a neutral budget. With regard to what the Minister terms a broadly neutral budget, providing the receipts and expenditure at midnight on Friday, three days before the budget is announced, is not sufficient. We need to change that system. Can the Minister give us his...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Budget 2015 (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 2. To ask the Minister for Finance the scope for tax cuts in budget 2015 and the steps he will take to make sure budget 2015 is a progressive budget. [37263/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Budget 2015 (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: My question is broadly similar to the last one as it refers to a progressive budget for 2015 and relates to the definition of a "neutral budget". There has been much talk of political reform and stroke politics in recent weeks, but the manner in which the budget is being prepared is not good enough. Arming the Opposition with information in order that alternatives can be provided is simply...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Budget 2015 (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: I submitted a written question and the Minister answered, but I want to tease it out. He says a neutral budget for 2015 is possible outside outstanding policy commitments. The Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, yesterday said €750 million of cuts need not proceed, but the Government has already announced some cuts in 2015. We legislated for such...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Social Housing Provision (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 11. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the need for social housing and the changed property market, if he will change the mandate of the National Asset Management Agency strategy. [37048/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry Regulation (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 16. To ask the Minister for Finance the length of time customers at Setanta Insurance will have to wait to have their claim processed; and the legislative or regulatory measures he is proposing to prevent a repeat of the Setanta situation. [37044/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banks Recapitalisation (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 20. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will apply for a retroactive recapitalisation of the Irish banking sector through the ESM. [37046/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 30. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recent OECD BEPS report including through legislation. [37047/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (2 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 36. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to tackle the increasing number of mortgages on long-term arrears. [37045/14]

European Stability Mechanism (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: Caithfidh mé a rá go bhfuil sé dochreidte nach bhfuil an tAire sásta a rá sa Dáil inniu go bhfuil iarratas ón Stát seo ag dul chun tosaigh leis an airgead a chuir an Rialtas deireanach agus an Rialtas seo isteach sna bainc briste - ní raibh siad ag feidhmiú agus níl cuid acu ag feidhmiú go fóill - a fháil ar ais ar son...

Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2014)

Pearse Doherty: The Taoiseach signed his nomination paper.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Properties (30 Sep 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 148. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if staff from her Department are working in a building (details supplied) in County Kildare; if this is a permanent arrangement; if rent is being paid on the premises and the value of this rent. [36733/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (30 Sep 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance if any State body or State owned bank is paying for use of a building (details supplied) in Newbridge, County Kildare. [36681/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (30 Sep 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 192. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a building (details supplied) in County Kildare has not been put up for sale by the liquidators. [36682/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Planning Issues (30 Sep 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 218. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works is seeking planning permission on a building (details supplied) in County Kildare. [36680/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant Eligibility (30 Sep 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 402. To ask the Minister for Health if persons who previously qualified for the motor transport grant prior to its discontinuation will be considered retrospectively for vehicles purchased during the time between its discontinuation and the announcement of the replacement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36864/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant Eligibility (30 Sep 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 403. To ask the Minister for Health if a replacement for the motorised transport grant has reached finalisation; when it is expected to be open to applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36865/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (30 Sep 2014)

Pearse Doherty: 404. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal is still awaiting a decision for their medical card on a discretionary basis since it was submitted on the 9 May 2014, despite his Department having the requested supporting documentation in its possession since the end of June; if he is satisfied with the length of time it is taking to process this...