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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Exchequer Returns (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 5. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the latest Exchequer returns, in particular those areas that are falling short of his Department's targets, such as VAT receipts and income tax receipts, including the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34090/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Exchequer Returns (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: I note from October's Exchequer returns that income tax is approximately €94 million, which is 0.6% below target, and VAT is €286 million, or 2.6% below target. Is the Minister concerned by these figures, given the fact that these taxes together comprise two thirds of revenue? Are we already beginning to see the impact of Brexit on domestic demand? Are the budget 2016 and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Exchequer Returns (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: I am aware of the part that October plays in VAT in accounting terms. Given the fact that the Government is €300 million behind profile, is there any indication that cross-Border trade and the fall in sterling are affecting VAT returns? Are we already beginning to see the impact of Brexit? In terms of income tax and USC returns, which are almost €100 million behind...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Exchequer Returns (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister has committed to extra spending of approximately €550 million. However, does the apparent slow-down in revenue across a wide stretch of the tax base not mean that the Government's end-of-year figures will be tight if it wants to meet its deficit target? The base for budget 2017 may be significantly changed as a result of the hoped for settlements in the Garda and teacher...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 20. To ask the Minister for Finance the contingency planning that is taking place in the National Treasury Management Agency for Brexit; the future selling of bonds that is expected following a recent auction of €750 million in bonds maturing in 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33975/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Budget Contribution (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 27. To ask the Minister for Finance the likely impact of the revised 2015 GDP figures on Ireland's EU budget contribution in 2017; the likely net position in relation to EU funding at the end of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33876/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Sector (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 30. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his recent announcement on putting Ireland forward as a location for the European Banking Authority, EBA; the next steps to be taken to ensure that Ireland is chosen as host for the EBA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33976/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 49. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the review of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, which was due to take place in the second half of 2016, in particular with regard to fossil fuel divestment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33974/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Regulations (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance the process whereby budget 2017 is scrutinised by the EU institutions; if the Finance Bill 2016 is subject to similar scrutiny; if he will report on any official EU reactions to the budget and Finance Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34220/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance his Department's role in preparations for Brexit; if a detailed sectoral analysis of the economy has been carried out to examine the possible or likely impacts on tax revenue from the UK leaving the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34221/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Funding (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his Department's costings and timeframes of delivery for his recently announced action plan for education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34289/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 249. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 2 November 2016, the progress of the interdepartmental agency working group established to progress the recommendations contained in the review of the nursing homes support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34288/16]

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: In my speech on budget 2017 I welcomed the very small and partial restorations of social welfare payments by €5 per week. I also welcomed the increase from 75% to 85% in the Christmas bonus payment. Of course I would like to see the bonus fully restored because I know it is a huge help to social welfare recipients at a very expensive and stressful time of year. In my pre-budget...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the House for the opportunity to speak briefly on my colleague Deputy Collins’ important Private Member's Bill, the Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016. I warmly congratulate Deputy Collins on her great perseverance and determination in bringing forward the Bill to ensure that the national water supply and infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 52. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 74 of 2 November 2016 and following this Deputy's leaders' question on 19 October 2016, if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the Taoiseach's statement (details supplied) is incorrect; if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that this technology is not yet in use in Irish policing;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (9 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 55. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 2 November 2016, where she stated that, as of 24 October 2016, some 103 official Garda vehicles, 91 of which are in the traffic corps, have been fitted with automatic name plate recognition technology, ANPR, the number of traffic corps vehicles there were as of 24 October 2016 in total; when the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (9 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 63. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prosecutions in 2015 and to date in 2016 per district court for disqualified drivers driving while disqualified; the number of disqualified drivers prosecuted for failing to submit a licence under section 29 (16) and (17) of the Road Traffic Act 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33970/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Museum (9 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 139. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the major changes being made to the National Museum buildings to facilitate another organisation in view of the enormous and unnecessary disruption to the work of the museum in conserving, protecting and exhibiting the historic artifacts of the nation and the world. [33917/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (9 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 74 of 2 November 2016, if he has met with the Taoiseach following this Deputy's Leaders' Questions question on 19 October 2016, on the topic of road safety, to correct the Taoiseach's statement (details supplied); and if he has informed the Taoiseach that this technology is not yet in use in road...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (8 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the Minister for responding to one or two of the issues I raised. The reality, however, is that at least 2,500 children will be homeless on Christmas Day. Since the Minister's appointment, the number of homeless families has increased by 80 per month. While the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Simon Coveney, has primary responsibility for...