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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights Issues (24 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: 296. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to legislate to allow people to work past the age of 65 should they wish to do so in order to reduce the gap between the time when a person retires and when they are eligible for a State pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39448/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion (19 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: I asked for the Minister of State's thoughts on the democratic legitimacy of the institutions and directly elected-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion (19 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Chairman for his kind words of welcome and I look forward to playing a constructive role as a member. I congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment. We have worked well together in the past and I agree with Deputy Dooley that he possesses characteristics that will allow him to be an excellent Minister of State. He is coming into the position at a time of great...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (19 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: 103. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to introduce changes to PRSI contributions for self-employed persons in order that they might be guaranteed social welfare benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38951/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Eligibility (19 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: 104. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person is entitled to switch from a contributory pension to a higher rate on the non-contributory pension; her views on whether it is fair that this pay difference exist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38952/13]

Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: My colleague very capably pointed out the hypocrisy of parts of this motion from Fianna Fáil. Having attended last week's finance committee hearings as a member, there was cross-party frustration with the banks. They came in and they had all achieved their targets. One of the main criticisms I have of this motion, and even this debate which, as the Minister said, is ongoing, is that...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: The Commission has clearly requested some documentation. We must all acknowledge we live in a competitive world and are competing with countries in Europe. Politicians in Britain and France, for example, have commented on us in the past. To be clear, neither the Commission nor any other arm of the European Union has a role in tax policy in Ireland, as we saw in respect of the financial...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: I thank Mr. Tobin for his reply.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: One of the questions Mr. Tobin answered earlier relates to the nub of the issue. He mentioned that the tax changes we can put on the Statute Book are a policy issue. I suggest it is a bit more nuanced than that. We know what happened with Dell in Limerick. The cost of doing business in this country was significantly greater than in Poland and Dell left. At the moment we have a very...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: It was interesting to hear Professor Barry from Trinity yesterday supporting the view that it is not damaging to our international reputation. I refer to an article in one of the American newspapers - it could be The Washington Post. Some people might make the point that this is actually advertising to a continent that we have a very competitive tax regime in Ireland. One area where there...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: I think that is the view expressed by Professor Barry. To be clear, since 1990, almost one quarter of a century ago, there are no special deals between the Revenue Commissioners or the Department of Finance with respect to Irish tax law.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: I appreciate that "special deal" or "grandfathering" are the wrong terms, but no matter how it is defined on whatever side of the argument, since 1990, 23 years ago, none of them applies, no matter what one's definition. It is now the same for everyone. One of the key elements is the OECD's definition of "tax haven" which is particularly loose. Are the witnesses absolutely satisfied that...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: On a point of order, we have not named any corporation to date and immediately, a very large employer in my constituency is being named again by Sinn Féin. This is totally unacceptable. The Revenue Commissioners have said they will not discuss cases. I ask the Vice Chairman to deal with this point of order.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: I suggest we all abide by that.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: I restate my objection.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: Sinn Féin is again trying to drag the jobs of 4,500 people into question. It is appalling. For its own political gains, Sinn Féin is repeatedly naming an excellent company in this country. To date, in four hearings, not one shred of evidence has been brought to light against this company. It is absolutely appalling, bearing in mind that Sinn Féin has-----

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: -----a Deputy in that constituency.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: On a point of order, I do not like being told to shut up. These bully-boy tactics have worked for Sinn Féin in the past but they will not work here today.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: I thank the officials from both parties for coming to the meeting. They will be aware that representatives of a number of groups have appeared before the committee. Officials from the OECD attended a meeting in July and Mr. Frank Barr of Trinity College Dublin was here yesterday. The allegation that our tax structure is somehow flawed and benefits multinationals has not been proved to...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Discussion with Department of Finance and Revenue (18 Sep 2013)

Dara Murphy: I just wanted to clarify whether there was a buffer between the two. Mr. Tobin has mentioned that a great deal of work has historically been done on the issue of double taxation. There is no doubt that there is now a move towards reaching the point at which no tax is paid. From a selfish Irish point of view, we have been extremely successful with the rate. What ongoing work is taking...