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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: Section 16 proposes an increase in the rate of the encashment tax from 20% to 25%. That change would bring the rate of encashment tax in line with the rate of the dividend withholding tax, which was increased to 25% last year. It also includes an exemption from encashment tax for Irish companies and a requirement that they make certain returns of information to Revenue. Can the Minister...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: What details will they be required to submit?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: I thought the note said section 24 would be considered tonight.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: Okay. I do not mind it being tomorrow either but the last note we got, from what I can see-----

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: This section amends the hybrid rules in part 35C of the principal Act and it proposes, among other things, changes to the definition of "associated enterprises". Many of Ireland's anti-hybrid rules are applicable only where there is a transaction between so-called associated enterprises, the definition of which this Bill looks to make clearer. The amendments to section 20 also include a new...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: Is there potential for the establishment of an orphan structure to fall out of this category?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: An orphan structure could be used as a loophole. Could that be an area of concern?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: Is this section 21?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (16 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: Can I ask a question on the section?

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: Brexit, the UK Internal Market Bill, the Good Friday Agreement and the future of Irish reunification are on the world stage. Last month, Joe Biden, the incoming President of America, held a campaign event on the Good Friday Agreement, Brexit and the future of Irish reunification. Regardless of his approach to foreign or domestic policy measures or the economy, his keen interest in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (11 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 40. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the percentage of homes and businesses in each county and city that currently have access to high-speed fibre broadband in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35530/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (11 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 78. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the breakdown of the funding allocation for his Department for 2021, by project. [35517/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 235. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken to assess and develop the capacity to construct and support marine based renewable energy projects here with regard to the required harbour and associated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35338/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 236. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the harbours that are considered suitable or relevant to the development of marine resources along the west coast of Ireland in view of the fact that the area is being viewed as an area that may be suitable for the development of marine renewables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35339/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (10 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 305. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated number of mortgage arrears by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34608/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Harbours and Piers (5 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: 6. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to progress phase 3 of the development of Caladh Mór pier on Inis Meáin. [34022/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Harbours and Piers (5 Nov 2020)

Mairéad Farrell: Cuireadh céim 1 agus céim 2 de chéibh an Chalaidh Mhóir ar Inis Meáin i gcrích in 2008. Tá muintir Inis Meáin ag fanacht ar fhorbairt céim 3 ó shin. An féidir leis an Aire insint dúinn cad é stádas céim 3 den fhorbairt seo? Phases 1 and 2 of the development of Caladh Mór pier on Inis Meáin were undertaken...