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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister has already indicated that he proposes to introduce some other measures on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Amendments Nos. 145 and 146 are out of order due to a potential charge on the people.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: This amendment was already discussed with amendment No. 162 and the question is-----

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister and his staff for making themselves available. I thank Deputies for patiently going through the procedure that has to be gone through. It is long and difficult but it has to be done. I thank each and all of them for their courtesy to the various Chairpersons at all times as we have rotated.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Message to Dáil (18 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: In accordance with Standing Order 101 the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil: The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Finance Bill 2021 and has made amendments thereto. Under Standing Order 100(2), this shall be deemed to be the report of the select committee on the Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Horticulture Sector (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he proposes to address the issues raised in the horticultural sector with particular reference to the need to ensure the industry can be supplied with adequate moss peat to meet the full requirements of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56211/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the most expeditious, seamless and efficient process to obtain or renew a driving licence in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56402/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); when it is expected to finalise the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56270/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if applications for visas can be treated with urgency in the case of a family (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56282/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 220. To ask the Minister for Health when respite will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56271/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 273. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he proposes to address the issues raised in the horticultural sector with particular reference to the need to ensure the industry can be supplied with adequate moss peat to meet the full requirements of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56212/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has studied a submission from an organisation (details supplied) with respect to reforms to CAP; the extent to which he proposes to respond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56218/21]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise to the Chair for arriving in such haste and for having to dine on the way.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I must have affected Deputy Boyd Barrett because he seems to have wandered off the script. I was listening to him while dining at the same time. First, I thank the Chair. I also thank our witnesses for their presentation. I listened to as much of it as I could. I was trying to do two things at the same time. There are two things that come to mind. I had agreed all day almost with...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Ordinarily I would be critical of banks for some of the things that have happened over the past 15 years or so, but in this case I think the Minister is correct. We are at a very sensitive juncture. All efforts need to be made to ensure nothing distracts the banks or gives them an opportunity or excuse for not doing what is required most at this time, which is that pillar banks must lend to...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: My point is along the same lines as that made by Deputy Boyd Barrett. The logistics of bringing relief to people who want to insulate their homes to the extent required within a short space of time is definitely going to be difficult. I am thinking aloud, which I know is a dangerous thing to do, especially in politics. One must do it, from time to time. I wonder is there a possibility to...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: There are dangers. I should mention that the Government that fell did not do so as a result of a tax on children's shoes. It fell over VAT chargeable on all clothing and footwear. The Opposition of the day selected the children's bits and that is how it has been tagged ever since. These are the type of things that happen in politics. I remember back in the 1970s when we built a lot of...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I accept and recognise what the Minister is saying. That does not stop various ministers from all over the EU from jumping up and asking for a rebate or a reduction in VAT. There is no guarantee that that is going to happen. One thing that is sure and certain is that if the European Commission concedes to one minister, there would be a new regime all over Europe. That has to happen...