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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Financial Sector: Discussion with AIB (3 Sep 2013)

Simon Harris: In answering a question on the increase in the interest rate, Mr. Byrne referred to the need to carry out a regulatory impact assessment of the effects of an increase on the bank. How many of those currently in mortgage arrears are in arrears as a result of an interest rate increase?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Financial Sector: Discussion with AIB (3 Sep 2013)

Simon Harris: This issue is raised with Deputies. I ask Mr. Duffy to comment on a specific issue which has been covered on the airwaves in recent days and on which Allied Irish Banks released a short statement. I refer to a specific case involving bankruptcy proceedings. I will not name the individual in question. An assertion was made in the media that Allied Irish Banks, a taxpayer owned bank, was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Financial Sector: Discussion with AIB (3 Sep 2013)

Simon Harris: The chief executive of AIB has issued a statement on the matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Financial Sector: Discussion with AIB (3 Sep 2013)

Simon Harris: It has been asserted that AIB did not accept a reasonable offer. I ask Mr. Duffy to comment in general terms on the accusation that the bank refused to accept an offer of 80 cent in the euro.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Financial Sector: Discussion with AIB (3 Sep 2013)

Simon Harris: I would like to return to an issue that was pursued by Senator Barrett. I refer to the voluntary sale for loss case study that is outlined on page 18. I echo the Senator's comments in this regard. It could be a question of needing to educate the bank's customers. Indeed, public representatives may need to be educated as well. If people in these circumstances sell their homes and AIB...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Financial Sector: Discussion with AIB (3 Sep 2013)

Simon Harris: I thank Mr. Duffy and his team for what has been a very useful meeting. His answers have been blunt and to the point, which is very much appreciated. One of the things that has struck me and that will strike many taxpayers coming from this meeting is what Mr. Duffy has put on the public record, that is, 50% of people in arrears are refusing or failing to fill in financial statements....

Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: I would like to share time with Deputy Carey.

Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Child and Family Agency Bill 2013. Having been present for most of the debate so far, I believe we have had a constructive engagement to date. I want to begin by commending and congratulating the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, on getting to this point after undertaking a large body of work. We are finally at the point where we can establish a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (17 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when will Quality and Qualifications Ireland be in a position to inspect and approve language schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35595/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (17 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action open to any schools seeking accreditation and consideration to be included on the list of recognised schools used by INIS until such a time as Quality and Qualification Ireland is in a position to inspect and approve language schools; if such schools with EDI approval can be treated on the same basis as QQI approved schools as an...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Speeds (16 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: 731. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when an area (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be upgraded to ensure that faster broadband may be availed of by residents. [35534/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tax Reliefs Availability (16 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: 1000. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the continuance of tax relief available to help farmers to pass their farms to relatives and maintain a working farm within the family unit; if he will support the maintenance of such relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35380/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: I thank the Minister for his response. On 25 May 2011, people from Greystones paid 67% more than people from Bray to get to the city centre, while today they pay 66% more. That demonstrates how slow and gradual this process has been. If it continues at this pace, people of my generation in Greystones need not worry about it because by the time the anomaly is rectified we will be entitled...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: I very much thank and welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to the Chamber to address this Topical Issue on the anomaly faced by Greystones DART commuters with regard to the pricing structure of their tickets. It is really an issue of fairness and equity. Ten years ago, the DART was extended to my hometown, Greystones, and has been a great success. Every morning, thousands...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: 181. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to some type of reduction in the property tax for residents who are paying management company fees as recognition of the fact that they are paying for some services privately which others receive from the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33474/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: 198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a student (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be offered an opportunity to repeat fifth year in a secondary school as the board of management have already consented to this request, subject to the approval of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32960/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: 362. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider rectifying the substantial additional cost which motorists who tax their vehicles on a quarterly basis must pay as opposed to those who tax their car annually, particularly in view of the fact that many persons find themselves not in a financial position to pay the full amount in one lump sum and the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Management Company Issues (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: 399. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the operation of management companies effectively weakening local democracy and the ability of locally elected public representatives assisting persons owing to the fact that in some areas large amounts of public space, roadways, drainage, sewage and so on may not be taken in charge by the council and are...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: 400. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the circumstances (details supplied) where the motor tax liability based on CO2 emissions can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33472/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Management Company Issues (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Harris: 401. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the rules of law in place governing the operation of management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33473/13]