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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I will bring it back to the Tánaiste.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Thank you.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: What are the pressing areas that are becoming more obvious now emanating from the DPP's office in respect of extra resources? Regarding the nature of the cases coming before the courts, what areas have been seen the largest increases? Given that it is a demand-led service we are talking about, where is the demand coming from and where are the changes coming from? Are there particularly...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: The information the Minister of State has given on increased demand in specific areas is very interesting. What actions could be taken to focus on those sensitive areas with a view to bringing more pressure to bear? For example, I know there are proposals to liberalise, as I would see it, the drugs regime. Other people might say this is necessary. An argument will ensue that this should...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I want to inquire about the extent to which the various courts have been adequately provided for under this heading, given that we accept there are waiting lists in many cases. For example, a judge recently commented on the high degree to which consultants or expert witnesses were influencing the courts, I think he inferred unnecessarily, to such an extent that they were replacing the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I understand that. One of the things I have discovered over the years is that we cannot ask questions in the House about anything that comes under the remit of the courts. We used to be able to ask questions about these issues in the House. It can be helpful, because we as Oireachtas Members do not have anywhere else to go, except to the Department of Justice, which is subject to the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: It is more so in the Dáil at the moment.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: It is agreed but with one small intervention on a point of order.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I ask the Minister of State to use her influence with the Oireachtas to ensure the heat is turned on in the Dáil Chamber. If surplus energy is floating around in some places, it has not come through our area, particularly last night. We should even be given permission to wear our overcoats in the Chamber or else turn on the heating.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: That could be a well-meaning policy as well.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: It could reduce the energy requirements. Other than that, I agree with the Supplementary Estimates.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Supplementary)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I will ask a few questions. On Brexit, as far as Revenue is concerned, have all the requirements that presented been provided for or are they in the course of being provided for now? Is the Minister satisfied everything possible has been done to ensure this is the case?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Supplementary)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. It would appear the Commissioner with responsibility in relation to competition rules, and involved in that particular issue for some time, intends to continue in this regard. Insofar as the particular outgoing or incoming Commissioner is concerned, it appears this issue will continue to be pursued along these lines to the extent that a question mark may be held...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Supplementary)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for assisting with our consideration of the Supplementary Estimates.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Message to the Dáíl (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister of Finance and Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners. Some further information is required but it does not...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Supplementary)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: Another question concerns a bugbear of mine. It is not really relevant at this stage, but I intend to pursue it again. I refer to the decision by the European institutions in recent times to sidestep, as I would see it, the authority of the member state to look after its own taxation policies and to cross-reference in this regard with state aid and competition. I know the Minister has made...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he continues to remain satisfied that any threats to enterprise, trade and employment continue to be adequately monitored in order to ensure provision is made insofar as is possible for both foreseen and unforeseen eventualities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51469/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which any potential threats to employment in the context of the manufacturing, services and retail sectors have been identified or are identifiable, whether budgetary provisions are sufficient to meet any or all threats in this area; if he expects that all or most contingencies in respect of threats to either sector...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (23 Nov 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance the implications, if any, for Ireland’s taxation policy in the wake of recent European Court judgement in respect of competition laws; whether Ireland retains absolute authority in respect of taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51467/23]