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- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: If our goal is to uphold the rule of international law then we must be sure not to violate it.
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: Let me conclude on this point.
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: What we have done as a Government-----
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: -----is made very clear our condemnation of what is happening to the people of-----
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: We have been at the forefront of the diplomatic activity within the EU to do this. We have also been to the fore in going to the International Criminal Court, our support for UNRWA-----
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: -----and by making the case for change with regard to the EU-Israel trade agreement.
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: The images that I know are a reality for so many-----
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: -----are being used shamefully here to make political points.
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: What they cannot do is afford a distraction from the detail of a Bill that is not able to deliver on the claims that have been made about it. They are asking the Dáil to support a measure that we as a Government believe and have been advised is ineffective.
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: Tomorrow will mark the anniversary of Ireland's recognition of the State of Palestine.
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: It will mark a further year in which the Government has taken the steps it can to aid the people of Gaza.
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: What I will not do is make-----
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: -----a commitment here this evening on legislation, which I believe will not work, is not consistent with our law and will not help the people of Gaza.
- Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: Let me begin by emphasising Ireland's absolute respect for international law. Our view is that this is at the core of our foreign policy. I emphasise our track record in what we have done and what we have called for on behalf of the people of Gaza. Let me make the Government's stance really clear. We condemn Israel’s illegal annexation of the occupied Palestinian territories and we...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Real Estate Investment Trusts (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: The rules relating to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Ireland are contained in Part 25A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. The purpose of the REIT regime is to allow for a collective investment vehicle which provides a comparable after-tax return to investors as direct investment in rental property, by eliminating the double layer of taxation at corporate and shareholder level...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Finance, I have policy responsibility for the development of the legal framework governing financial services regulation, including for the insurance sector. I would like to thank the Deputy for engaging with officials in the Department of Finance to clarify that his question relates to ensuring that all home insurance policy providers secure a no claims confirmation from the...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Procurement Contracts (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: My Department does not report specifically on framework-based procurement in the annual Appropriation Account (The Account). The Account is prepared in accordance with the guidance set out in the annual circular issued by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (most recently Circular 20/2024: Requirements for Appropriation Accounts...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Procurement Contracts (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: The Department is unable to provide the requested information in the timeline available and a follow up response will be provided in line with standing orders. Regarding the bodies under the aegis of my Department, relevant bodies have provided the information below. The Central Bank was unable to provide the requested information in the timeline available; a follow up response will be...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Procurement Contracts (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: I can advise the Deputy of the following instances of drawdowns in my department and its agencies where publications of contract award notices on the eTenders portal did not occur and the reasons why: Department of Finance. Contract commencement date Description Status/reason 27/06/2023 Financial Advisor Panel RFT - HBFI MEOP Concentration...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Schemes (27 May 2025)
Paschal Donohoe: As outlined in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 483 of 13 May 2025, Section 477C(1) TCA 1997 defines a ‘qualifying residence’ as a new building which was not, at any time, used, or suitable for use, as a dwelling. Section 477C(17)(b) TCA 1997 provides for a claw back of HTB where the minimum occupation period of five years is not met. This claw-back provision is not...