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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (5 Mar 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 431. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of high-speed broadband in an area (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10722/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Scéimeanna Fostaíochta (5 Mar 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 532. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection an gceapfar cinnire ógra úr ar scéim fostaíochta pobail (sonraí tugtha) i nDún na nGall; an sealbhóir reatha ar tí éirí as an phost; muna gceapfar, an dtuigeann sí nach mbeidh aon duine ar fáil ina háit chun an tseirbhís don óige a riaradh; agus an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Betting Regulations (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: If it were the case that clarification regarding the proposal from the industry cannot be provided until July, I would accept that, but that is not what I am hearing. I understand significant work has gone on within the Minister's Department in respect of it. We welcome the fact that this is under review. I understand there has been significant engagement with different parts of the sector...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Betting Regulations (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: We welcome that, and that will be dealt with in detail in respect of the tax strategy group papers. I asked the Minister in committee whether it would be helpful if the Revenue postponed its implementation. He might answer whether that would be helpful. The key area is in respect of the bookmakers. I would argue that this is different from some of the other work under consideration in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Betting Regulations (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: This question relates to the increase in betting duty. I welcome the postponement of the VAT increase on food supplements because it represents common sense. We discussed this at the committee. We also discussed the impact the betting duty is having on the sector. A number of independent bookmakers have already closed. Others are saying clearly and seriously that there is no way they can...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 10. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether sections 44(2) and 50(3) of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017 are in need of amending (details supplied). [9848/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: This question concerns the amendment and revision of section 44(2) and section 50(3) of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017. I am concerned about the interpretation of this Act which means that any court proceedings at all involving a consumer is enough for ombudsman's office to wash its hands of the complaint. I know of a case where proceedings were struck out by the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: I do not accept the ombudsman's position. I find it quite surprising. I have worked with that office and I have introduced and passed legislation that impacts on that office. I am referring to a situation where a consumer has taken a complaint to the ombudsman. The complaint concerns payment protection insurance, PPI, and completely different from what was before the courts. What was...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: I appreciate that and I will take up that offer from the Minister. This is a serious issue and not an isolated one. It is part of a broader concern. We are familiar with this legislation. I believe it was pushed, to a certain extent, to catch up with my own legislation at the time. It may have been slightly rushed. I think there is an issue with what is in the Act. Let us look,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: Listening to the Minister, one would swear these banks were broke and that any tax they might have to pay, just as every business out there pays its taxes, they would have to absorb through higher interest rates and charges on the public just to keep their heads above water. The reality is very different. Bank of Ireland has reported its profits for last year. Its underlying profits...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: The Minister's own research rubbishes what he says. It shows that the loss in the value of the three banks would amount to €480 million. Within 15 months my proposed cap of 25% would exceed the loss that would accrue. No other business that has incurred loss, whether it is the local hairdresser, the publican up the road or the local supermarket, was bailed out for its losses by the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: I will make a final point. Bank of Ireland has signalled that it will increase interest rates for mortgages. I reported that bank to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, CCPC, for that because I believe it is the start of price signalling within the market. This approach to taxing them falls very short of the need to raise revenue.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: I appreciate that.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 2. To ask the Minister for Finance if a 25% cap on losses that can be carried forward by banks will be introduced in combination with a ten-year time limit on the use of these allowances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10012/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: The offer the Minister made regarding the Report Stage amendments to the Brexit Bill is very welcome. On the question I have before him, he will be aware that this is the annual reporting season for the financial institutions. We have heard some of those reports already with respect to mega profits being made on the back of very high interest rates and repossessions taking place within...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 15. To ask the Minister for Finance if the high income earners’ restriction will be amended in view of the fact that as of 2016 almost €100 million in relief carried forward could be offset against tax in future. [9846/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Operations (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 20. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the expected surplus of NAMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9845/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tracker Mortgage Examination Reports (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 24. To ask the Minister for Finance when the tracker mortgage investigation will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9847/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Charges (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 50. To ask the Minister for Finance if the changes in fees structure to move the area in which fees are levelled on each transaction for account holders with less than €3,000 in their account by a bank (details supplied) was notified and approved by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10056/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services Provision (28 Feb 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 162. To ask the Minister for Health if consultant cover is in place at a facility (details supplied) in County Donegal; if not, the reason therefor; the efforts being made to ensure service disruptions are avoided at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10128/19]