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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: I usually do not make interventions, but an additional point of consideration is that the PRSI stamp period is less than one year; it is around the period about which Deputy Donnelly is talking. It is also in line with the social welfare provision. It might make sense that the proposal come into line when the social insurance period expires.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendments Nos. 38 to 42, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together. Amendments Nos. 40 and 41 are alternatives to amendment No. 39.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendment No. 33 is an alternative to amendment No. 32. Amendments Nos. 29 to 37, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Many members will want to contribute on section 7 so we will finish this section by 5 p.m. As it is 4 p.m., I propose we take a break for a few minutes soon. If members want to give time to section 7, we will need to conclude this section soon. Sections 1 to 7, inclusive, are meant to be finished by 5 p.m. this evening.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: The Deputy should remember that if he makes points on section 6, he will be sacrificing time on section 7 which concerns single-parent allowances. I do not want members telling me at 5 o’clock that they have no time to discuss section 7.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendments Nos. 13 to 15, inclusive, cannot be moved as amendment No. 12 has been accepted.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: We might issue a press statement because for the first time I have witnessed an amendment from the Opposition being passed on Committee Stage.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: As it is only my second year as Chairman, it is all new to me.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: I say "Well done" to the Minister and Deputy Pearse Doherty.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: I presume all of the builders involved in the scheme must be not only tax compliant but also fully registered, insured and paying appropriate wages.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendment No. 11 is in the name of the Minister and was discussed with amendment No. 16.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendment No. 12 is in the name of the Minister. Amendments Nos. 14 and 15 are related and alternatives. Therefore, amendments Nos. 12, 14 and 15 may be discussed together.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Deputy Michael McGrath can speak to amendment No. 14 and Deputy Pearse Doherty to amendment No. 15.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendments Nos. 9 and 13 are related and will be discussed together.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Go back to your teaching days. Good man, Minister.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Is that the amendment or the amendments?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Is that plural or singular?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: On an additional point, since 2004 all newly built houses are required to comply with certain building regulations on disability. While fittings may be added to a house afterwards, certain disability specifications, including door sizes and bathroom designs, must be met regardless of who will occupy the house.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: The group we are discussing comprises amendments Nos. 6, 8, 11, 16 to 18, inclusive, 20 to 23, inclusive and 25 to 28, inclusive. I presume the Deputy will wish to comment on the section when we reach that point.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendment No. 6 is in the name of the Minister. Amendments Nos. 6, 8, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20 to 23, inclusive, and 25 to 28, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.