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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 60. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the date that the first electricity credit will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48825/22]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: What the witnesses have said so far has been really enlightening but it has also shown the passion and how much it has impacted on all the witnesses' lives. I take Mr. Arkins's point about how at the end of the day, none of these questions have been asked before while billions have been spent on this. I accept fully his point that it is for us to investigate this. To be fair, Deputy Boyd...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Mr. Arkins has made a fair comment. I am interested in bogus self-employment and we have heard that it appears to be rife in the industry. Have the witnesses heard about moves to change the situation? Has scope done anything on that issue?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Regarding the concern about the level of concentration among big players and the lack of competition, how is Screen Ireland performing in promoting competition and supporting up-and-coming players?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the witnesses. I will let others contribute now. The reason I kept my video off was to avoid being on a big screen looking down at the proceedings but I have been listening.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: He had to step out.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Gabhaim buíochas leis na finnéithe as teacht os comhair an choiste. We have already had quite an interesting debate. It is great to have the witnesses here. Regarding the point Mr. O'Brien made that the real value is not at the point of production but in the copyright and intellectual property that is created, I asked the following question of the previous panel but I want to...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: My next question is about the competitiveness within the industry and the concentration among the big players. That is despite the main source of funding for Irish film and TV production having come through Screen Ireland, which has loaned a lot of money to filmmakers over many years. How are we performing in respect of promoting competition and supporting those up-and-coming players?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank Mr. O'Brien. That is interesting. A number of years ago, quite serious claims Mel Gibson made were reported in The Irish Times. The article stated that "a production company attempted to defraud Ireland's tax authorities". I am not making any claim in respect of that particular issue. It was just something that involved the particular film. In general, however, do the witnesses...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Again, it is not to comment on any-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank Mr. O'Brien. If Ms Quinn wishes to comment, these questions are directed at both witnesses. I will ask my final question and then the witnesses can both come in. Ms Quinn may wish to respond on one of the other questions. I note that Mr. O'Brien says he is not against section 481. I would be interested in hearing who he thinks is the main beneficiary of it and who bears the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Does Ms Quinn wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: It is interesting to hear about this. I used to work in banking and we had to do a course in PEP and anti-money laundering every year, so we could continue working in the bank. It is very important. I know some people have other opinions, but I am one of those people who is in favour of keeping a keen eye on politically exposed persons. It is very important. I have three questions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: They are all finance questions. I do not know anything about the legal side.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: It is interesting. Many things in finance can be quite opaque but specifically that. It must be fascinating to be involved in that and in trying to figure out how it could be done. Obviously those who engage with cryptocurrency might not find that, but as someone who does not, I think it is very interesting. Another opaque question I will ask involves a hypothetical scenario. If...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I have a particular interest in section 110s and I was quite interested to see the review announced in the budget last week. I am interested to see how that will develop. The whole concept of trustees and beneficial owners is that a trustee does not have to be the beneficial owner. The trustee is more an agent. If registering a trustee rather than a beneficial owner, is that something...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Politically Exposed Persons: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: That is fantastic. I thank the Ms Reynolds. That is very interesting.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (4 Oct 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: The detail of that will be important to the workers. The topic of the evening is the considerable pressure people are under as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. I realise we refer to it often in this Chamber but the reality is that people are choosing between heating, eating and paying the rent. It is difficult for many to do all three. I want to raise the issue of the secretarial...