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Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No 3:In page 15, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:“(h) such general information as to the operation of the scheme as may be appropriate or relevant,”.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No 4:In page 15, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following:“Review and scrutiny19. (1) The Minister shall, as part of the annual Budget process, produce a report on the operation of the KDB including a consideration of the intersection of the KDB with other tax expenditure measures and its impact on the delivery of an effective tax rate for corporations.(2) The...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Obviously, we disagree on these things. I will not labour the point, but will make my final intervention on the group of amendments. In direct response to the last point, I note that the Bill is supposed to deal specifically with small and medium enterprises. It is not supposed to give rise to a debate about foreign direct investment. As such, that particular argument does not hold....

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I have a brief point to make. I will not elaborate on my argument, but I want to flag it in case I have to raise it on Report Stage because it is worth making. The issue of intellectual property is new territory to some extent. It has been at the centre of widespread and aggressive tax avoidance, not just in this country but internationally. This certificate relates specifically to...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No. 5:In page 15, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following:“Review and scrutiny19. The Minister shall, as part of the annual Budget process, produce a report on the operation of the KDB including a consideration of the intersection of the KDB with other tax expenditure measures and its impact on the delivery of an effective tax rate for corporations.”.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No. 6:In page 15, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following:“Review and scrutiny19. The Minister shall ensure appropriate annual information exchange between the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the Office of the Revenue Commissioners in order to facilitate the publication of information on the cost of this initiative, including the cost to date...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No. 7:In page 15, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following:“Committee scrutiny19. An annual report on the operation of the KDB including a consideration of the intersection of the KDB with other tax expenditure measures and its impact on the delivery of an effective tax rate for corporations should be presented and discussed by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I reserve the right to table an amendment to this section on Report Stage, specifically regarding the adequacy of a maximum fine of €50,000 or prison sentences of no more than six months or not exceeding three years. At the very least, whether they are adequate is debatable. Sometimes white collar crime is not treated with the seriousness it should be. It is arguable whether the...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No. 8:In page 16, after line 36, to insert the following: "Intersection with wider enterprise and innovation strategy 25. (1) Companies applying for the KDB certificate should be asked to indicate at the time of application whether they are presently or have been previously in receipt of grants, subsidies, tax incentives or other enterprise or research and development...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No. 9:In page 16, after line 36, to insert the following: "Intersection with wider enterprise and innovation strategy 25.(1) Companies applying for the KDB certificate should be asked to indicate at the time of application whether they are presently or have been previously in receipt of grants, subsidies, tax incentives or other enterprise or research and development...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No. 10:In page 16, after line 36, to insert the following: "Intersection with wider enterprise and innovation strategy25.Information on the level or frequency of intersection between the KDB and other enterprise or research and development initiatives is to be made available to the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in order to inform overall jobs, enterprise and...

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters) (Revised): Motion (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This has been a week of shock, shame and horror in view of the failure of this State to protect its most vulnerable citizens. I am in a state of almost complete disbelief when I try to understand what happened in the case of Grace and the 46 other children placed with this family and how over a sustained period allegations of abuse of Grace and others in the care of this family, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 54. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the avenues available to persons outside of the EU wishing to seek asylum in the EU or a specific country in the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12612/17]

European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Deputy is late but I will give him my last two minutes. I hope the Taoiseach will speak up about some of the issues I have raised if he wants a job in Europe.

European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is not.

European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is not party political-----

European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I noted a report at the weekend that the Taoiseach might be in line for the job of President of the European Council. I wonder whether the possible job for Deputy Enda Kenny in Europe is the reward for the best-boy-in-the-class routine he has pursued in terms of implementing some of the misguided and cruel policies of the European Union directed against both the people of this country and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (8 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 59. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure a replacement consultant orthodontist in Loughlinstown hospital to address the fact that persons in need of orthodontic surgery cannot get a referral to St. James's Hospital as was the case in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12068/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (8 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 86. To ask the Minister for Health if he will initiate an early screening programme for scoliosis and adequate early intervention measures including physiotherapy as preventative measures which can reduce the need for invasive surgery and unnecessary deterioration and resulting suffering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12069/17]

Protection of Life During Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2017)

Richard Boyd Barrett: A student union.