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Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: The Ceann Comhairle can take it that we will always indicate. My question relates to the housing Bill and to what the Taoiseach referred to as the comprehensive rents strategy. Is the Taoiseach saying that rent controls will be included in the comprehensive rents strategy which he proposes to introduce in the next few weeks? The Government needs to take a hard look at itself in terms of...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: On a point of order-----

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: Are we not meant to be taken fourth?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: I have a question on legislation. I will ask my other question later as I think we should be taken fourth but we are consistently not taken fourth.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: There is no problem with the biggest party being called, and then the second and third.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: I move amendment No. 1:In page 5, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following: "CHAPTER 2 A Millionaire’s Tax on WealthStudy on Introduction of a Millionaire’s Tax on Wealth 2. The Minister for Finance is to order a study be carried out on introducing a millionaire’s tax on net assets exceeding €1 million and is to report to the Dáil within six months...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: Well said.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: I missed the opportunity to move amendment No. 2. I wish to point out that I am in favour of a study being carried out into the impact of the USC in respect of ensuring a socially just distribution of income. I am in favour of a report on this for the purposes of being able to introduce an amendment on Report Stage. I say as much so that people will know what I am doing.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: I support Deputy Pearse Doherty's amendment as a limited step with which we would agree in terms of taking low paid workers out of the USC net. The Minister's response is disingenuous in two ways. First, he referred to a progressive taxation system and the elements of income tax, despite the reality that these low-paid workers pay a substantial proportion of their income through indirect...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: I support the amendment while taking on board the Minister's points. A choice is being given to tenants, but it should be given to everyone, including council tenants. We support the amendment and I am open to listening to Deputy Burton on how to deal with this issue now or on Report Stage. As a basic principle, the scheme should be open to council tenants.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: 39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on discussions held with his European counterparts regarding further military co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33820/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: 42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on discussions held with PDFORRA regarding the ongoing use of Larium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33819/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: 96. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the relatively low increase in the income tax take in 2016 despite the rise in employment; his views on whether this points to the need to increase wages of low and middle income workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34042/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: To follow up on the Taoiseach's comments on Article 50 and when it would be triggered, he seems to be rowing back somewhat from the comments that were reported in terms of a real possibility that it could be triggered earlier than March and even before the end of this year. In particular, I ask the Taoiseach for his opinion on the latest developments on Brexit in Britain in the context of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the all-Ireland forum on Brexit that was held on 2 November 2016. [33523/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (8 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: 125. To ask the Minister for Finance if he or his Department has considered tax exemptions, VRT, motor tax or other for a charity (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33709/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (8 Nov 2016)

Paul Murphy: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he or his Department assessed the need for a secondary school in the Citywest area of Dublin 24; if he has taken into account that there are four primary schools in the area and no secondary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33703/16]

Finance Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Murphy: The Finance Bill confirms the nature of the budget. It is a right-wing budget written for builders, landlords and the wealthy and to allow Ireland to continue to operate as a tax haven, with only token measures included to try to cover this up. We heard much from the Fianna Fáil Party during budget week and again this week about having a tempering effect on the Fine Gael Party - this...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An tOchtú Leasú a Aisghairm) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of the Eighth Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Oct 2016)

Paul Murphy: Even the Labour Party supports the Bill.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An tOchtú Leasú a Aisghairm) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of the Eighth Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Oct 2016)

Paul Murphy: Jesus Christ, the Deputy is not able to say that.