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European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: You will have an opportunity to do that, Deputy.

European Council Brussels: Statements (19 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: That is agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (18 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56641/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Expenditure (18 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when funding will be provided to an animal rescue facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56446/12]

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Many of us have concerns about the introduction of a tax such as this. Any extra tax that is introduced is bound to be unpopular, but the reality is that we have no other choice. I am disappointed that Deputy Ó Cuív walked out because he was a member of the Government that signed up to this. I understand new Fianna...

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: I would call it populist politics. In opposition in 1977, Fianna Fáil promised to abolish rates because it wanted to be popular. Nothing has changed in those years since 1977. Fianna Fáil, again in opposition, is against the local property tax. We need to be open-minded and fair. We can do nothing other than introduce it and apply it as fairly as we can. The challenge facing...

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: Am I not allowed the time lost when the quorum was called?

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: I beg the Acting Chairman to give me more time because I want to make a second point. When people are paying a local charge it should be transparent, such that the work that needs to be done in these areas is seen to be done. We should be able to look back on an annual basis and verify that local authorities are doing the work required, whether it be on roads, houses, footpaths or lights....

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: They got mixed up.

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: What does this have to do with the property tax?

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy is getting mixed up. He should address the Micheál Martin tax instead of talking about something that has nothing to do with the Bill.

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: Exactly.

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: Everyone will pay the household tax.

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: People with second and third homes will have to pay the tax.

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: What rate would the Deputy suggest we impose on second homes?

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: I am seeking clarification on the rate at which he would set the tax he is proposing.

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: Deputy Clare Daly looks a little rattled.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Editorial Review of The Frontline Presidential Debate: Discussion with RTE (12 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: Votes have been called in both Houses. I thank Mr. Curran and his colleagues for engaging with the joint committee today. It is important that they appear before this committee and today they have shown they try to be fair. There are lessons for them in it and it is important to hear the perspective of public representatives in particular, who hear the views of their constituents and wish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Editorial Review of The Frontline Presidential Debate: Discussion with RTE (12 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: Some of those questions have been answered-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Editorial Review of The Frontline Presidential Debate: Discussion with RTE (12 Dec 2012)

Tom Hayes: -----but we might get answers to the Deputy's other questions.