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- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: On that basis, I withdraw this amendment while maintaining the right to introduce something further on Report Stage.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: We only just covered amendment No. 68.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 73 is about the retention of records and the fine that would accrue to somebody who failed to comply with the rules on the retention of records with regard to declaring that a house is not vacant because it has been occupied for more than 30 days. I think that is what is set out in the legislation. This amendment is similar in nature to the one that Deputy Boyd Barrett spoke...
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: Sorry, I tuned out for a moment.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: Are amendments Nos. 71 and 72 going to be moved, and then will we come to amendment No. 73?
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: I move amendment No. 73: In page 159, line 33, to delete “€3,000” and substitute “€10,000 plus the amount of tax due in respect of the vacant homes tax”. I have spoken once regarding this amendment but I wish to come back in on it as I do not think the Minister responded to my question on the amendment. We are introducing the principle of a tax on...
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: I am not trying to speak to an amendment that has been ruled out of order but I would ask that the Minister consider-----
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: I am speaking to section 84, in general.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: I take the Minister’s point on amendment No. 73. We differ on the rate of the vacant homes tax because I believe it should be higher. I believe that failing to comply with the requirements of Revenue should incur a frightening charge. The sum of €10,000 is what I propose. The Minister says that somebody should think twice. I do not want them to think about it at all. I...
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: Sorry, okay.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: We have partially discussed the exemptions. I ask the Minister to consider how we avoid an issue arising when somebody claims to be actively marketing a house. I have asked for a definition. If one puts up a “For sale” sign - not an estate agent’s sign but one’s own - one can sell one's house without having to go to an estate agent. If I were to put up a "For...
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: It has to be advertised-----
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: Okay. There will be guidance on this.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: In the same way-----
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: If one is actively marketing the property, it might not be seen as that. One may just not be available to show the property. I agree with the vacant homes tax and am supportive of this measure, but I want to ensure we catch and activate as many vacant buildings as we possibly can. That is why I draw attention to this. I ask the Minister to consider if there is a way of addressing what I...
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: I thank the Minister.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: The Minister will now respond to Deputy Doherty.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 86 is a Government amendment. Amendments Nos. 86 to 102, inclusive, and amendments Nos. 104 to 163, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: Thank you.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)
Steven Matthews: We are dealing with amendments Nos. 86 to 102, inclusive, and 104 to 163, inclusive. These include all of the section 88 Government amendments.