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Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The property tax is in effect a tax on individual homes.

Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The second home tax has been abolished. That ¤200 plus the ¤100 would have provided ¤300, in any event, but this is a tax on the family home. It is not really a property tax. I worked out a quick calculation when I came into the Chamber. A couple with three young children who have an income of ¤37,000 will have their property worth ¤175,000 valued at ¤316 for property tax; they will...

Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Senator will not get them back after today's budget.

Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Families were told they needed the Labour Party to be in government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It was 26° Celsius in Doha this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: We proposed a property tax not a home tax.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Sinn Féin has a great tax in the North.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I agree with Senator Gilory on the need for that debate. On the issue of the promissory notes we need a write-down or co-operation from the European Central Bank. In regard to the budget, the property tax will be introduced. We have all listened to the media speculation on the valuation of properties. However, two houses were sold in my county at auction over the past two...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Colleges of Education (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I thank the Minister of State and appreciate her response was a script from the Department of Education and Skills. At least, no decision has been made - that is the only thing we can say. However, the Minister has outlined that he cannot support the Church of Ireland College of Education remaining on its current campus where it has been located since 1969. Management of the college may...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Colleges of Education (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I wish to share my time with Senator Sean D. Barrett.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Colleges of Education (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Church of Ireland College of Education, which is based in Rathmines, was established in 1811 and is one of the oldest teacher training colleges in the country, with a proud and distinctive record of training primary school teachers who provide great educational opportunities for children throughout the country. This matter relates to a report commissioned by the Minister for Education and...

Seanad: Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on this important Bill. It is legislation that must be welcomed in the general context. Before I comment on the Bill, I want to acknowledge the tremendous work being done by the credit union movement throughout the country, including the staff and volunteers who work in the sector. If one asks any individual living in a...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: And the Labour Party.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I do. For some time we have requested a specific debate on the messing in which the banks are engaged and the role of the public interest directors, although Friends First is not included, and why they cannot come before the House and explain their actions on behalf of taxpayers. It is time we heard from those individuals. The family unit will be attacked in tomorrow's budget, child benefit...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The PRSI contribution will be changed on the first ¤127. It is an absolute disgrace.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Fianna Fáil has put forward an alternative proposal. The Labour Party-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: -----because it is attacking its cronies who are the high-earners.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It is time to attack the cronies.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: You are the developer Jimmy, you are the auctioneer.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I agree with my colleague, Senator Wilson, on the issue of the banks and financial institutions terrorising people throughout the country. In the case in Wexford, the individuals employed by Friends First entered a farmyard by cutting a gate open at 5.30 a.m. and, effectively, stole a tractor from the yard. Friends First issued a statement this afternoon justifying its actions on the basis...