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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (24 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: 29. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to ensure that communities are fully engaged in the wind energy planning and development process in the context of the current national debate on wind energy; if the proposed national renewable energy export policy and framework which will guide An Bord Pleanála will also include the domestic...

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: What about the elected members? Have they no say?

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I am fascinated that some speakers are totally opposed to the Bill. Deputy Stanley said that the Bill proposes to cull the number of councillors in the South. I do not know what term I would use for the reduction of councillors in the North of Ireland. Maybe castration is too strong a word but that appears to be what is happening there. The neighbouring constituency to Deputy Adams's...

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: As a former county councillor, I welcome the Bill. I was in office when Better Local Government was brought in. It was not about councillors but about local officials, which created a layer of bureaucracy. It suited the Fianna Fáil Government at the time to centralise power in the hands of a few. I am thoroughly delighted that something as radical as this Bill has been introduced. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Closures and Job Losses: Discussion with National Off-Licence Association (22 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Ms Jones has already stated that is not as successful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Closures and Job Losses: Discussion with National Off-Licence Association (22 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: The State is subsidising the big multiples-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Closures and Job Losses: Discussion with National Off-Licence Association (22 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: The State and the taxpayer are subsidising them. That is a point that should be highlighted. It is not coming across as a message.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Closures and Job Losses: Discussion with National Off-Licence Association (22 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: On below-cost selling, what percentage of the VAT rebate goes to the large multiples?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Closures and Job Losses: Discussion with National Off-Licence Association (22 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: On the loss.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Closures and Job Losses: Discussion with National Off-Licence Association (22 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: That is an issue at which we could look.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Closures and Job Losses: Discussion with National Off-Licence Association (22 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: That is an issue at which we could look from a legal perspective. They should pay the VAT on the amount for which they purchased the product rather than the amount at which they sold it. If they are going to have a loss leader, the State should not be at a loss.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Closures and Job Losses: Discussion with National Off-Licence Association (22 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I have a question on that point. Surely it all depends on the price of the bottle of wine. The duty price is fixed in this country. If it is increased by 50 cents on the bottle the same price applies whether the bottle costs €20 or €5.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (22 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: He will add a bit of colour to it.

Topical Issue Matters: Valuation Office (17 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: To reiterate, the knock-on effect of that measure hits clubs and communities all the way down because of the money generated by Croke Park and Aviva stadiums and how they transfer the money down the line to clubs, through grants and the coaching facilities made available. That could be cut off if there is a fivefold increase in the rates bill. I wonder what publicans and hoteliers would say...

Topical Issue Matters: Valuation Office (17 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: How much time do I have?

Topical Issue Matters: Valuation Office (17 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: The Acting Chairman failed to let us know at the start how much time we had.

Topical Issue Matters: Valuation Office (17 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I reiterate the comments made by my colleague, Deputy John O'Mahony. There will be almost €4 million less to be made available to clubs and communities throughout the country, with the money going to Dublin City Council instead because of the change in valuation of both premises. There is a fear that there will be a revaluation not only of the two stadia we are discussing but also of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Mortgage Loan Book (17 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason persons who wish to buy back their loans from the liquidated Irish Bank Resolution Corporation have been told that they cannot avail of this facility despite it being made available to other loan owners such as corporate entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43928/13]

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I thank the Irish people, who have stayed not alone with this Government but with the programme that has been put in place over the last five years. They have showed remarkable resilience in the face of the onslaught that was brought about by Deputy Calleary's side over the last 14 years when they were partying or sleeping while the economy was driving along this roadway over which they had...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: We are nearly at the end of the tunnel and can see the light which is starting to shine brightly. Hopefully this might be the last budget in which we are trying to balance the books and set the footprint to ensure our economy is resilient in the future. Earlier, Deputy Broughan mentioned that he voted against the Bill to sell the national lottery. He did not like the lottery being sold...