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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Licensed Moneylenders (22 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: 31. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined the recent report by an organisation (details supplied) on the perceived extortionate level of interest and charges charged on loans by moneylenders particularly in the run up to Christmas; his plans to regulate and or cap interest and charges on moneylender type products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48583/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans in respect of digital taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48585/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (22 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: 34. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on debt write-downs for customers who have engaged with their financial institutions in respect of household mortgages; his plans to offer more support to families at risk of eviction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48582/18]

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: Sure.

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: Mr. Coffey was not talking about what I was talking about. It is quite a clever report.

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: I have put forward a Private Members' Bill, which proposes that Ireland would have a minimum effective tax rate on corporation tax profits and that we would also have a standing commission to examine matters of taxation. The Government is on notice, and I am sure the Minister is well aware of it himself, of a situation whereby global companies, whether financial companies, social media...

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: He is auditioning.

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: He just won.

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: I support the amendment and as all that is called for is a report, I do not see a reason for the Minister not to accede to the request. As has been mentioned, there has been quite a lot of film activity in and around Cork city and county. There is a very strong arts base in the county. In the absence of this or an alternative arrangement to bring Cork to the same scale of support as other...

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: I wish to recall-----

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: -----the words of Ulster poet John Hewitt-----

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: -----about being an Ulsterman, British and Irish-----

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: -----and that anyone who demeans any part of that demeans all of it.

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: Brexit is without doubt the biggest disrupter and challenge to Ireland, North and South, since the building, construction and banking collapse of 2008. So much has been spoken and written about it that many people are weary of this convoluted and complex discussion. The document presented by Mr. Barnier and his team represents one of the better possibilities for Ireland, or the least worst....

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: In the context of the Taoiseach's discussions with Mrs. Arlene Foster, the issue of the maximum facilitation - “max fac” - which we discussed here and has been largely sidelined up to now, is being widely touted by Downing Street as being backup for consideration to appeal to Eurosceptics in the UK Houses of the Parliament, which includes a significant number of DUP members such...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the DUP leader, Ms Arlene Foster, on 15 October 2018. [43843/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: There are two points about which I want to ask the Taoiseach. The media carry extensive suggestions today that the maximum facilitation, "Max Fac", model is back on the table in terms of not being able to end the backstop early and that it is an olive branch the British Prime Minister, Mrs. May, is proposing to offer to Eurosceptics in the UK parliament. I merely want to ask the Taoiseach...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the European Council Brexit meeting on 17 October 2018. [43844/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (21 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the President of the European Parliament on 18 October 2018. [43845/18]

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (20 Nov 2018)

Joan Burton: Section 481 is vital in continuing to have a film industry which can expand, have quality productions and continue to attract national and international talent. It is one of the key sectors of any modern economy. It has been the mechanism by which many different cities and areas around the world have had significant revivals because a vibrant film and television industry has been...