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Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett is against the private sector investing in the harbour, but I am against local property tax and commercial rate payers funding the harbour.

Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: On a point of order, I asked earlier if due diligence was taking place and the Minister said it was.

Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I ask the Minister to clarify whether due diligence is taking place.

Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am listening very carefully and, in case any one thinks otherwise, I, too, am very supportive of the provision of a diaspora centre, about which I have spoken in this Chamber on a number of occasions. We have two options in company law. Although we will not do it, if we were to vote in this House for a company structure to be dissolved and for county councillors to take over, am I...

Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I asked the Minister about local property tax and he responded by referring to revenue streams. I am asking about revenue losses. He stated local property tax and the revenue stream-----

Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: This is important.

Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I want to know who is going to pay for this.

Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: If the amendment is accepted, who will pay for it? Will it be householders who pay local property tax and commercial rate payers in the county? If so, this is serious. County councillors in our area are able to reduce local property tax by 15%. If, for example, the local authority takes on the liabilities of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company and has to pay salaries, pensions and so on,...

Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Who would pay for it?

Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I wish to speak to amendments Nos. 2, 28 and 29. I am specifically speaking to the Harbours Bill and not the An Bord Pleanála planning application, as I strongly believe that An Bord Pleanála is an independent planning entity which, thankfully, will make its determination independent of elected representatives, especially given planning corruption in the past. Whatever decision An...

Credit Union Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The credit union movement was founded more than 50 years ago and it is just as relevant today as it was to its founding members, particularly when considered against a backdrop of banks closing branches and limiting or increasing the cost of their services. While it is widely accepted that better supervision and regulation of all financial institutions, including credit unions, is needed, I...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Deputy McGrath helped to close down Templemore.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Deputy McGrath was not here when I was here.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: He supported the Government that closed it.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: We know that.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Deputy McGrath is playing to the gallery.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Is this to conclude at 7.30 p.m.?

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Minister has firmly stated that this Bill is designed to keep repeat burglars off the street and improve the safety of our communities. I welcome the Bill. It provides for custodial sentences, which will no longer be served concurrently. Instead, convicted repeat burglars will serve multiple sentences. It infuriates me, my constituents and the Minister as well - I know this from...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Will the Minister explain what is meant by advanced and non-advanced plans?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I agree with Deputy Kelleher. I recently rang my health insurance company to go through the policy I had in the past year. If I become stroppy, say the premium has gone up too much and am about to hang up, they will say they can offer the same premium. Why is maternity cover pushed on women who are over the age where they require such cover? I acknowledge the Minister explained this...