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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (20 Apr 2021)

Neale Richmond: When developing that policy framework, I think all members of the committee would appreciate the opportunity to engage and contribute on that. I would like to move to a different area, namely, Vote 9, which relates to the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, and, in particular, the recruitment of 310 additional staff in the wake of Brexit to provide for customs inspections and allow for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Neale Richmond: I thank the speakers very much for joining us. With your indulgence, a Chathaoirligh, what I hope to do with your enlightened approach is to split my questions into two groups. The first group is for Ms Drisdelle and Mr. East and the second is for Mr. Collenette. I ask Ms Drisdelle and Mr. East to bear in mind when responding that I still have a few questions for Mr. Collenette. I would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2021)

Neale Richmond: I thank all three witnesses for their thoughtful and incredibly challenging presentations. They are excellent pieces and the entire committee is grateful for these presentations, as well as the supporting documentation. Both Dr. Suttle and Dr. Ankersmit referred to the specifics of the chilling effect, a point into which my colleague Deputy Brady went also. Dr. Suttle pointed towards...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Apr 2021)

Neale Richmond: For the past 12 months, I have been the only person living on my suburban street who has consistently left home to go to work. How can people who are in the workplace and seeking to advance their careers ensure their rights under this plan are respected by employers? What enforcement powers, if any, will be made available?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Apr 2021)

Neale Richmond: I have a concern regarding the new right to disconnect strategy launch this morning. This is something that is very welcome and many people have understandably mentioned the very real concerns of those in rural areas.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (1 Apr 2021)

Neale Richmond: 186. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the treatment of Christians, Baha’i and other religious minorities in Iran and in particular the recent summons to prison in Tehran of Christians for the crime of belonging to a house church; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17832/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (1 Apr 2021)

Neale Richmond: 325. To ask the Minister for Health if those with a BMI of 40+ fall into a specific Covid-19 vaccine cohort; if they will be vaccinated based on their age or other health conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17771/21]

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle agus leis an Teachta Haughey for the precise sharing of time. It is very much appreciated. We are mastering our double act on European Council statements at this stage. There are three issues I would like to raise in the context of this debate. The first concerns a matter that the Minister or other Members may not have been aware of,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Shared Island Unit (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 27. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the priorities of the shared island unit of his Department. [13098/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Shared Island Unit (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 28. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the activities of the shared island unit of his Department. [13099/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the viability of the banking sector in Ireland in view of recent announcements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16451/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Sector (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance the efforts that have been made to attract financial services jobs to Ireland post Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16450/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 315. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered reducing the tax liability of those whose income was supported by the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16377/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 366. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with a bank (details supplied) in relation to its operation in the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1324/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Public Holidays (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 168. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has considered implementing additional public bank holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16317/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 185. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans for the Dublin-Belfast economic corridor; the way they will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16799/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 186. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the proposed timeline of the implementation of the Dublin-Belfast economic corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16800/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 187. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the benefits the Dublin-Belfast economic corridor will bring to businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16801/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 190. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has considered classifying children’s clothing and shoes as essential goods that can be purchased in-store during level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16906/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (31 Mar 2021)

Neale Richmond: 252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional supports his Department is considering to assist the aviation industry through Covid-19 restrictions and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16318/21]