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European Debt: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: That is a fair point.

European Debt: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Catherine Murphy for tabling this motion. Unlike some of the assertions made, the Government is certainly not embarrassed by it. It is timely, right and proper that the Dáil is debating this issue. It has been a useful debate over the past two evenings and I thank Members on all sides for their contributions on this important topic. At the beginning of the debate...

European Debt: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: There is also a misconception around the cost of servicing the national debt. The factual position is that of the €7.5 billion in interest payments we face in 2015, when account is taken for the various asset sales and circular flows of income, approximately 10% is banking related. There is a misconception that if it were not for the interest costs, banking related or otherwise, we...

Seanad: Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Second Stage (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank Senators from all sides of the House for their thoughtful contributions to the debate. I look forward to re-engaging with Senators on Committee and Report Stages. I wish to acknowledge, as I did at the outset, the cross-party support which has been received for this Bill in both the other House and, it seems, this House. I am very grateful for this. I echo Senator O'Donovan's...

Seanad: Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Second Stage (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: I am delighted to move the Second Stage in Seanad Éireann of the Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014. At the outset I wish to acknowledge the all-party support that this Bill received in the other House, which has concluded its deliberations on the legislation. I look forward to the debate on the Bill in this House and hopefully the speedy enactment of what is...

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: It was not our decision.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) submitted applications for funding for projects at Askeaton and Ballysteen under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The application for Askeaton sought funding to enable LCCC to engage consultants to survey the existing flood defences and to prepare a detailed design of proposed improvements...

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: There is one issue that I did not have an opportunity to deal with which replying to Second Stage, that of sanctions. It is not the role of the Department of Finance or any other Government Department to interfere with the operations of this House. In that context, it is the responsibility of both Houses of the Oireachtas to decide their own Standing Orders. However, the Bill places an...

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputies on all sides for their contributions today. This is a short Bill but we are all agreed that it is an important one. The joint committee of inquiry has identified these amendments as being necessary to enable it to do its work. It is important for all sides of this House to respond to that in a timely manner, as Deputy O'Brien said. When a request is made to enable an...

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Order for Second Stage (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Bill before the House today was debated in the Seanad last week. That debate was very constructive and there was cross-party support and acknowledgement that the Government was bringing forward this Bill solely for the purpose of facilitating the work of the banking inquiry. In that respect, Deputies will have seen the very positive...

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: He does not have that function.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: That was a long minute.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank Senator Conway for raising this matter. I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Finance who regrets that he is unable to be present due to other business. The Minister very much appreciates the importance of the issue the Senator raises. As a tax concession, the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme falls within the remit of the Department of Finance. I will first...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: Senator Conway is correct. As we enter a period of economic recovery and as that recovery takes hold, even though it is still fragile, it is appropriate that we begin a debate about what one does with economic recovery, and I welcome the fact that the Senator has raised the issue. However, this is a matter that the Department of Finance keeps under constant review but the Senator will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 67 together. The Commissioners of Public Works own the premises off Eyre Street in Newbridge from which the Social Protection services are currently delivered. When the Department of Social Protection relocate to their new premises in Newbridge, the Eyre Street property will be refurbished and allocated to another State service.

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Report Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 25:In page 95, to delete lines 22 to 27 and substitute the following:“149. (1) The provisions of Part 11 of the Companies Act 2014, and the other provisions of that Act relating to the winding up of Companies (including, in particular, provisions about summary approval procedure) apply, subject to the necessary modifications and the specific modifications specified...

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Report Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 26:In page 97, line 35, to delete “a director” and substitute “at least 2 directors”.Amendments Nos. 26 and 27 are required because section 56 of the Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles, ICAV, Bill stipulates that an ICAV needs to have at least two directors so the reference at section 154D to the appointment of one director only is...

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Report Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 27:In page 103, line 28, to delete “a director” and substitute “at least 2 directors”.

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Report Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 28:In page 104, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: “PART 12 INVESTIGATIONS, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENTInvestigations 168. (1) The provisions of Part 13 of the Companies Act 2014, and the other provisions of that Act relating to investigations of companies, apply, subject to necessary modifications and the specific modifications specified in...