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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: Considering the erosion of the value of the pension in recent years, it really speaks volumes.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: That is exactly why we need to have an informed discourse every day about the nature of poverty and how it manifests itself. Regardless of the composition of whatever Government happens to come into office after an election, that is consistently there. The word "informed” is key in the context of actually addressing those myths that are very damaging and then become truths and...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: I would have to agree.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: They do not tell the whole story. Deputy Donnelly and Deputy Ryan are next.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: I will leave the final word to Ms Rogers.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: They are rarely reviewed.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: We also have an extensive report here, and we had engagement from others-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: I thank Ms Rogers.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: Unlike tax cuts. I thank the witnesses for joining us this evening. It was useful and very valuable to us.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (16 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 239. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the anomaly that sees a VAT exemption applied to the services of psychologists but not to suitably qualified psychotherapists and counsellors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16745/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (16 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 313. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of correspondence issued to her from a school (details supplied); further to Parliamentary Question No. 332 of 13 February 2024, if she will provide an update which relates to the subject matter of the correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16333/24]

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: I am pleased to speak in support of the establishment and the principle of both the future Ireland fund and the infrastructure, climate and nature fund. It is a principle that we agree with the Government on. The fact we are establishing funds of this nature is something that would have seemed simply beyond us just a few short years ago. Fifteen years ago, the economy of our country was...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fuel Prices (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: It has to be kept under review. It fact, the Minister should make a clear statement here today that he is actively considering deferring the planned increases in August and October, respectively, which will make the differential between retail prices in the South vis-à-vis the North much more significant. The Minister is quite correct. When people cross the Border from Drogheda or...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fuel Prices (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 6. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider deferring the planned excise duty increase on petrol and diesel due for August; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15013/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fuel Prices (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: On budget night the Labour Party moved a motion to seek a deferral of the planned excise duty increases pushed on punters at the pumps, at least until budget 2025 next October. On budget night the Minister, Deputy Ryan, refused to accept the Labour Party amendment to the motion and we have seen excise duties rise at the pumps on 1 April - "April fuels day", as it was dubbed by Pat Flanagan...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fuel Prices (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: I thank the Minister for his response. I think it does make sense for him to review the position and defer the Government-imposed planned increase set in train for 1 August. We have had a 4 cent increase per litre on petrol and 3 cent on diesel. The Minister has outlined that. He has said, quite correctly, that the Government is not responsible and cannot manage all price shocks. This is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Fuel Prices (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach means question No. 2.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 36. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will commit to a review in 2024 of the remittance basis of tax and the domicile levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15014/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (9 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 109. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware of the problems being experienced in areas such as Cherrybrook, Ardee, County Louth, where infrastructure/ducting deficits prevent homes from accessing commercial fibre broadband services through the recognised providers; if he will consider a 'gap funding' model to address this issue; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (9 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 148. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when two Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft delivered to the Air Corps in June and October of 2023, will reach full operational capacity and be available for Maritime Defence and Security Operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14035/24]