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Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Fleming: I move amendment No.1: To delete all words after “That” and substitute the following: “Dáil Éireann resolves that the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021 be deemed to be read a second time this day nine months, to allow for the progression of the Review of Policy Framework which is at an advanced stage and for such progression to be taken into account in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (2 Nov 2021)

Seán Fleming: I thank Deputy Cahill for highlighting this acute issue that has only come to our attention in the last number of weeks. On this exact point, I received an email just yesterday from one of the county farmers' hunts expressing their anger and frustration at what has happened in this area. In the email I received, they highlighted that the loss of Ireland's hunting community would have dire...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (2 Nov 2021)

Seán Fleming: I acknowledge the issue raised by Deputy Cahill regarding insurance cover for rural pursuits. Ireland's unique natural amenities not only play a key role from an economic perspective, more importantly, they also serve to enrich the quality of life in communities across the country. Accordingly, I do not take the challenges of both the accessibility and affordability of insurance for outdoor...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Nov 2021)

Seán Fleming: 862. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the FreeStyle Libre sensor is not available for persons with diabetes who have a long-term illness card given many persons have to use this as a finger blood prick test which is not suitable for all persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52247/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: I again thank the Deputy for raising this issue. It is a very live issue, especially in the leisure sector, and he referenced the ice rinks as a particular area of difficulty. I will ensure the transcript of this debate is forwarded to those in the Central Bank tomorrow so they will be able to take on board the points he has made directly in the Chamber. While I cannot direct them as to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: I am meeting every one of them individually in the next couple of weeks.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: At the outset, I acknowledge the issues raised by Deputy O'Donnell regarding the difficulties being experienced by businesses in the leisure sector with respect to the availability of insurance cover. This industry plays a key role, not only from an economic perspective, but more importantly often serves to enrich the quality of life in communities across the country. Accordingly, I do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: 335. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider initiating a process to add to the list of states recognised by Ireland for the purpose of providing a driver licence exchange in view of the difficulty in obtaining qualified drivers from outside the State to drive lorries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50985/21]

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity as Minister of State in the Department of Finance to speak on budget 2022. I confirm that I have handed out copies of my script for circulation to Deputies in the House. I will highlight a number of ways in which this budget will deliver for workers, families and communities around Ireland and also, specifically, in County Laois, my own county. On tax...

Seanad: Budget 2022: Statements (12 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: I am pleased to have the opportunity to appear before the Seanad today to contribute to the debate on budget 2022, which the Minister for Finance presented to Dáil Éireann a few hours ago. This year's budget has been prepared against a much more positive backdrop than the situation we faced this time last year. Forecasts of GDP growth in the economy have been revised upwards to...

Seanad: Budget 2022: Statements (12 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: I have welcomed the opportunity to listen to the contributions of Senators for more than two hours. I kept note as best I could of all of the contributors. It is worth noting that 18 Senators contributed, 13 of whom were Government Senators. That says a great deal. I have been a Member of the Dáil for many years. I remember a time when on budget day voting in the Dáil could go...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Bodies (12 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: 163. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding information received in respect of a complaint made in respect of agencies in his Department to the Petitions Commission in the EU (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49209/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (12 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: 187. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding providing facilities for a fire station at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49669/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (5 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position in respect of the waiting times for the better energy warmer homes scheme in cases in which a person has been advised that there could be up to a three year wait for work to commence on their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47661/21]

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (30 Sep 2021)

Seán Fleming: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Reform and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Seán Fleming: We had an extensive discussion on this Bill before the recess, with many Deputies contributing. For technical reasons, we could not complete Second Stage sooner. We had to check a number of issues with the Central Bank before I was in a position to deliver my closing reply. I am now in a position to do so, having clarified a number of matters with the bank during the summer. I thank...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (29 Sep 2021)

Seán Fleming: I thank Senator Lombard for raising the issue of the phase 2 work on the Bandon southern relief road. I am representing the Minister for Transport who has responsibility for overall policy and securing Exchequer funding for the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts, and in line with the national development plan, NDP, the planning, design and construction of individual national...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (29 Sep 2021)

Seán Fleming: I understand the point the Senator is making about the revised national development plan, which is scheduled to be published in early October. It is imminent. I am not privy to whether specific road projects will feature on a long list of individual projects or if there will be overall funding and thematic approaches, with the line Departments and TII then working out the specifics. I am...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (29 Sep 2021)

Seán Fleming: I thank Senator McGreehan for raising this matter. I am replying on behalf of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, with regard to incentivising the purchase of electric vehicles as a sustainable option under the primary medical certificate. It is clear from listening to Senator McGreehan that she has done detailed work on her presentation and has worked on it with other people....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (29 Sep 2021)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senator for her second contribution. Budget 2021 introduced a new VRT charging table which reduced the rate for low-emission vehicles. Battery-electric vehicles now have zero tailpipe emissions and are therefore not subject to the nitrogen oxide surcharge. This, coupled with the relief, means that many electric vehicles end up paying no VRT at all. This complements a broad...