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Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Peter Mathews: It was a good ten minutes. I call Deputy Ross. He has ten minutes.

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Peter Mathews: Ten minutes is enough time for three boiled eggs.

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Peter Mathews: Could Deputy Bannon conclude his remarks?

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Peter Mathews: Thank you, Deputy.

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Peter Mathews: Thank you, Deputy.

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Peter Mathews: The Deputy must conclude.

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Peter Mathews: Did the Deputy hear me?

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Peter Mathews: Deputy, it can be read into the record.

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Peter Mathews: Deputy-----

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Peter Mathews: The Deputy's perseverance is impressive. Deputy Mick Wallace is sharing time with Deputy Shane Ross.

Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: I found the debate very stimulating and interesting. I thank the Minister of State.

Topical Issue Matters (28 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Dara Calleary - the construction of a cath lab at Mayo General Hospital and the making available of an on-call cardiology team at UCHG to travel to Mayo; (2) Deputy Michelle Mulherin - the need to direct EirGrid to implement...

Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: You may wish to extend it. You have some further time if you wish.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2013: Motion (28 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: It would be easier and more logical to do this.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2013: Motion (28 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: Anything that provides economic use beyond the-----

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2013: Motion (28 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: It should be examined because it is an important investment related issue. One invests a lump sum to obtain an economic benefit over an extended period.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2013: Motion (28 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: That reasoning is fortuitous.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2013: Motion (28 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: Yes, it is an asset.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2013: Motion (28 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: It is an economic benefit that lasts for more than one calendar year. As such, its overall investment cost should be spread over the period of its benefits. Basically, we have the grids of all the Departments and their capital levels of expenditure. Repairs and renewals of the capital items should probably be considered as a sticking plaster to put on to capital expenditure rather than...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2013: Motion (28 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: Under the education and skills heading, reference is made to works under way on buildings at St. Patrick's College and UCD. Another issue arises in respect of third level campuses. Capital expenditure in third level campuses is not confined to lecture theatres, laboratories and so forth. It should include facilities such as running tracks. UCD, for instance, had to move its running track...