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Finance (Office of Tax Simplification) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: It would be useful to consider the proposed Bill in the context of the principles and general concepts that underpin tax policy and legislation. The OECD, in its Fundamental Principles of Taxation, notes that there are a number of broad tax policy considerations that have traditionally guided the development of taxation systems, and these include certainty and simplicity. The OECD explain...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Property Tax (11 Apr 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Minister for Finance initiated a review of the local property tax, LPT, in 2018. The Minister believed it was important the Government was able to make its position clear on LPT in order that households would be aware of plans for the tax well in advance of the November 2019 revaluation date, as well as the associated 2020 and beyond LPT liabilities. The Minister further considered it...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Property Tax (11 Apr 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: In discussing this we need to be honest. The LPT yields €500 million. Any changes to it will have a knock-on effect. While there could be a suggestion that people might not be aware of the possibility of a deferral, there are many who understand their tax liability and that when a tax is levied it must be paid. Five scenarios were put forward by the review group and their impacts...

An Bille um an Ochtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2018 : An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Apr 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: On behalf of the Government, I wish to make the Government’s final contribution to tonight's proceedings. I thank the Members for their contributions to the debate. This is a final opportunity to echo the comments of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, in categorically emphasising the Government's commitment to Ireland's long-standing and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (9 Apr 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to correct the record again. The information that was available to me from my departmental officials is that the case was before the courts, but I accept what you have said, a Cheann Comhairle. I agree that an issue arises in terms of the code of conduct on mortgage arrears. I will not refer to the particular case at hand but every Deputy in the House deals with lenders and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (9 Apr 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank both Deputies for agreeing to move this Topical Issue matter to today. I am taking it on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Finance, who regrets that he cannot take it himself. I want to make it clear that I cannot, as the two Deputies understand, comment on the specific matters mentioned in the Topical Issue matter, notwithstanding the sensitivities which were very well...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (9 Apr 2019)

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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (9 Apr 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I apologise. The State is divided between the Government, the organ of State which exercises executive power, the two Houses of Parliament which comprise the Oireachtas with the President, and the courts. I will outline the Government's commitment to assist those in mortgage difficulty. It is demonstrated by the establishment of the State-funded Abhaile scheme which seeks to find...

Seanad: Public Authorities and Utility Undertakings (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2019: Second Stage (3 Apr 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank Senator Higgins in particular for her engagement with me and my Department over the past while, not only on procurement but on other issues. I will try to respond as best I can to some of the points that were made. Reference was made to the Government's lacklustre procurement policy. I remind Senator Conway-Walsh that I have never had a single proposal from her on anything to do...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regional Development Funding (28 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I apologise at the outset on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Donohoe. I am taking this Commencement matter on his behalf. The BMW region is one of Ireland’s two regions for the purposes of EU funding. During the 2014-2020 period, the ERDF alone will deliver more than €320 million worth of investment to the region. This...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regional Development Funding (28 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am a Minister of State in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, so it is my Department that looks at this issue. With regard to the areas to which the Senator has primarily referred in respect of economic development, it is important to point out that unemployment in all of the regions, particularly in those outside Dublin, has fallen. That needs to be recognised. Every labour...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: EU Directives (28 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: 200. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the institutions for occupational retirement provision, IORP, II directive regulations will be transposed into law; when they will be enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14557/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (26 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: 524. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide information regarding the Court of Appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13387/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (26 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: 706. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13218/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1265. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a matter will be addressed regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13230/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Garda Vetting (26 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1427. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there a requirement by the local authorities to Garda vet persons who are in receipt of housing assistance payment, HAP; if persons that are residing in HAP houses have to comply with the same level of scrutiny as council tenants; and if they can have their tenancy terminated. [14060/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: 456. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding a medical device (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12258/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (5 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy opposed it.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (5 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: This is like the Westmeath county final.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Sector Pensions Legislation (5 Mar 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I acknowledge the support of Deputy Cowen in the passage of the Bill. The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018 provides for an increase to age 70 in the compulsory retirement age of most public servants recruited before 1 April 2004. As Deputy Michael McGrath will be aware, public servants who reached the compulsory retirement age of 65 before the new legislation was...