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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Aidan Davitt: We know that Chambers Ireland are coming too.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I was just curious. Small retail is really jumping out at me. It is very serious. It is happening on the ground; I have seen it first hand. In this week's Meath Chronicleit is stated that 40% of businesses are going to be judged on their turnovers for the first time under the new valuation system. This has never happened before. In Westmeath, 56% of shops have had an increase. Almost...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to express my concern about the change in the stamp duty legislation. Agricultural land has been bundled with commercial rates for the past number of years. Yesterday, an increase from 2% to 6% was announced as a means to take money from those with development lands and commercial properties. Unfortunately, the initiative will also catch agricultural landholders. With Brexit on our...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I am looking for clarification on the Minister for Health’s proposals on IVF treatment. One in six couples encounters problems with fertility. It could be larger than that. From what I have read, my understanding is that the Minister’s proposal will only make it available to medical card holders. Working class people and taxpayers have had enough of being treated like...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2017)

Aidan Davitt: Minister will do fine - no problem.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2017)

Aidan Davitt: It has a nice ring to it.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I agree with the Deputy Leader. The tax breaks-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I concur with what Senator Paul Gavan said. A couple of issues have passed through the House but not been discussed. I would not agree with all the points about it but it certainly needs to be discussed. The Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, has, from time to time, floated in the papers some ideas about VAT rates for small...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (27 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I will speak on my own behalf and on behalf of other Senators, including Senator Mark Daly who got tied up on the way to the meeting here. I was only talking to him a few moments ago. He just could not make it here today. I appreciate the Minister of State's answer and his honesty. He has given us a timeframe, which we did not have before now. We were in the dark. I know the Minister of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (27 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I appreciate that. I know that this is also close to the heart of the Leas-Chathaoirleach, a man who has worked hard on it over the years.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (27 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: The Leas-Chathaoirleach will not be harsh on one of his own. I appreciate the Minister of State's clarification on that point. I was concerned about reports in the media about the councillor who was on maternity leave. I am sure the Minister of State saw it. Has he any thoughts on it?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (27 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (27 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: We are splitting the time.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (27 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: It is two and a half minutes. We have five minutes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (27 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: Five.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (27 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: No, we will take two minutes each or as near we can. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Senators and councillors, it is with a heavy heart we meet. There was a time that when Ministers gave a commitment, it meant something. Unfortunately, the Minister of State now presides over what is now the Department of broken promises. During the Fine...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to be associated with all the nice words on the facelift the Seanad has received. A fabulous job has been done. The Leader might remember that we discussed the revaluation of rates and the Minister said he might return to the House on the issue for 2017. The process is well under way and Mullingar is one of the towns where quite a lot of work has been done. There has been a massive...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Atypical Work Permit Scheme: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I know there are many personal stories and family-based stories there. Some of it was quite balanced, including the opening comments and the different aspects of work involved, and different concerns the witnesses have had. I appreciate Mr. Boyle's clarification with regard to his statement. I know he gave his reason why. He did not know he was going to be called, but we had decided a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Atypical Work Permit Scheme: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2017)

Aidan Davitt: I asked two brief questions, and I would appreciate it if Mr. O'Donnell could answer them.