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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (9 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has been to the fore in producing a number of assessments on the economic impact of Brexit. Joint analyses by my Department and the Economic Social Research Institute (ESRI) modelling the macroeconomic impact of Brexit were published in 2016 and 2019. The analyses covered a range of outcomes and possible future relationships between the EU and the UK. The analyses included...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: On 8 October, Ireland was among 136 jurisdictions who joined a two pillar international agreement in October to reform the international tax rules to address the challenges of digitalisation. Pillar One of the agreement will see a reallocation of a proportion of profits to the jurisdiction of the consumer, while Pillar Two will see the adoption of a new global minimum effective tax rate of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The exceptional economic circumstances of the past eighteen months have seen a strong consensus on fiscal policy across the EU. Coordinated policy actions at EU and national levels have helped to reduce the economic impact of COVID-19. One of the most important of these actions was the activation of the general escape clause (GEC) of the Stability and Growth Pact in March 2020. The activation...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (9 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The Central Bank of Ireland is the independent financial regulator in Ireland and is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of investment funds originating in and fund service providers operating in Ireland. The legislative framework that applies to investment funds includes European and domestic legislation along with Central Bank regulations and guidance. The Central Bank,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth (9 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Due to the success of our vaccination programme restrictions were eased over the course of the second and third quarters, with the domestic economy recovering strongly as a result. In the second quarter, modified Domestic Demand (MDD) – the best measure of domestic economic activity - surpassed the level immediately preceding the pandemic (2019-Q4) for the first time since the start of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (9 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has been participating in whole of Government preparations for Brexit since before the UK referendum in 2016. This work intensified during 2020 as part of preparations for the end of the transition period, and has continued since then in response to continuing Brexit developments. Preparations have been accompanied by a range of budgetary interventions from 2017, including...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Mineral Oil Tax (MOT) applies to minerals oils used for motor or heating purposes in the State. The rate of MOT is comprised of a carbon and non-carbon component. I am advised by Revenue that Section 98 of Finance Act 1999 provides for a partial relief for MOT for heavy oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used in horticultural production and the cultivation of mushrooms. Heavy oil refers...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I agree with Deputy Devlin on the answer that was given about antisocial behaviour on public transport. It is appalling that such an attitude would even be suggested. Public transport is safe, and in circumstances where it is not safe or any kind of issue is developing, I absolutely expect Iarnród Éireann and the Garda would do all they can to respond to the issue. A working...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand the Minister of State is in a position to give a more detailed answer to this matter.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I am not aware of any legislative change that is currently planned on this matter. I cannot imagine that it would be needed. I will have to ask the Minister for Health to come back to the Deputy directly.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I know this is a very important matter. The Minister for Justice has informed me she aims to have this Bill published very shortly and is hopeful of getting co-operation from the House to ensure its passage. Deputy McEntee will deal with it. The Bill will be published very shortly. In fact, I have just been informed it is due to begin its passage in the Seanad next week, which means it...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: It is very timely to raise this matter, given the publication later today of the climate action plan. On the EU efficiency labelling needed for household appliances, as the Deputy will know, many of these changes came into effect on 1 March this year, which laid out the energy impact of those appliances. I understand that under the European Commission's second circular economy action plan,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: We have to be guided by our scientists and public health experts in the use of antigen testing. It is being used in many workplaces throughout the country, but my understanding is the only circumstances in which it is being more broadly used is in the context of someone having had a PCR test, having been vaccinated or having a concern but no symptoms. At that point, antigen testing is being...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: It is in recognition of the importance of SNAs and the difference they can make in our primary classrooms to young girls and boys that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, and the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, put in place a substantial plan to allow the recruitment of many additional SNAs next year. A plan was put in place to lead to the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government has brought forward a national plan-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: -----of additional money for the Department and Minister for Education-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: -----in recognition of the fact that children all over our country need these additional SNAs.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: It is unlike the Tánaiste not to get back to a Deputy and I will certainly raise that matter with him. The Government and the Minister, Deputy Harris, are very aware of the important role of SUSI and how it helps many families deal with the growing cost of further and higher education. It is the reason the Minister made the first significant changes in the SUSI eligibility criteria for...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I have had the opportunity to visit the Doolin Coast Guard station. I vividly remember its location, how close it is to the sea and the services and how important it is to maintaining the safety of all those who depend on it. I was not aware of the closure to which the Deputy referred and the serious issues he raised but the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, is now aware of them, as I am...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: This the reason the Government is today publishing the climate action plan outlining the plans we have to deliver, over time, our energy supply and security through a greater use of renewables. It is why we want, over the lifetime of this plan, to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and then phase out that reliance entirely. It is why we are committed to the kind of changes needed in the...