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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: So it is just another method of revenue raising by the European Union.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: And we are supportive of CBAM and the emissions trading system.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Then there is the corporate own resources. Will Mr. Tobin explain how that would operate in practice if it were introduced?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: The countries pay, the companies do not pay, so is not an extra tax on corporations in Ireland. Their surplus is assessed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: However, the surplus is assessed, the mathematical calculation is done and then there is a figure the country has to pay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Due to Ireland's strong corporate activity, it could be a very high figure for us, could it not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Certainly, when it is a decision that is made that does not require unanimity-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: It requires unanimity. Okay. Obviously, if it is going to be contrary to the self-interest of Ireland, we are entitled to assert our self-interest economically.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Therefore, it looks like this is not going anywhere now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Okay. I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: That is done separately.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: EU Budgetary Proposals: Department of Finance (4 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Regarding Ireland and the €100 billion which is obviously going to be until whatever time it is agreed, 2027 or whatever, what amount of that is Ireland contributing?

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (3 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 382. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide, in tabular form and on a local authority basis, the number of planning enforcement notices taken against the unauthorised use of cabins and-or built structures for residential purposes, per local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42848/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 451. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether the recommendations on promotions contained within the Cultural Audit of May 2018, prepared by the Policing Authority, have been implemented; if not, when it is proposed to implement them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42685/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (28 Sep 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 168. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will detail the tax reliefs or incentives that are currently in place with regard to the purchase, rental or renovation of property for residential use; the date of which each relief or incentive commenced; if any cost-benefit analysis or review of each relief or incentive has been conducted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41997/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (28 Sep 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 250. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of first assessments for speech and language therapy provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42062/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (28 Sep 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 251. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of treatments for speech and language therapy provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42063/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (28 Sep 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 252. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of first assessments for occupational therapy provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42064/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (28 Sep 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 253. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of first assessments for physiotherapy provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42065/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (28 Sep 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 254. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of assessments of need under the Disability Act 2005 provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42066/23]