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Pensions (Amendment) (Transparency in Charges) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: That is not reflected in the attendance or contributions this evening, notwithstanding Deputy Kerrane's presence. Her interest in this matter and support for the intentions of the Bill is appreciated. It is Thursday evening. It has been a busy week that will only get busier so I am grateful to those who are present. I appreciate it. I will not dwell on matters any longer except to...

Pensions (Amendment) (Transparency in Charges) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: I thank the Minister for the intentions she has expressed, which are appreciated. I am more than happy, as are my Labour Party colleagues, to work with the Minister on what is a very important Bill. The Minister probably knows from her own experience - although maybe not this week when there was huge, intensive interest in pensions more generally - that when we discuss tensions...

Pensions (Amendment) (Transparency in Charges) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Code (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: I am glad the Minister thanked the members of the commission for their work. Unfortunately, that stands in marked contrast to the way in which the Tánaiste trashed their work. The Minister has expressed gratitude to the commission in a very sincere way. That is one thing but the best way he could show gratitude for its work is to implement some of its clear recommendations. There...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Code (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: The Minister has spoken very eloquently recently about how vulnerable our tax base is, especially in respect of some of the windfall gains we have obtained from a very small number of very successful companies that, thankfully, have decided to locate in this country and provide very good employment. On the one hand, Government members speak very eloquently and urgently about that issue but...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Code (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recommendations in the recent report by the Commission on Taxation and Welfare that wealth and capital taxes should increase materially as a proportion of tax revenues; his plans to broaden the tax base and generate additional Exchequer revenue from additional taxes on wealth and assets in order to sustain public spending and to meet the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Code (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: I am sure the Minister will join with me in thanking the members of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare for the sterling work they have done over the last 18 months. The challenges the tax base faces are very obvious. It is also strikingly obvious that we need to change who we tax, how we tax them and by how much. Does the Minister agree with the commission's central contention that we...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans, if any, to reduce the rate of VAT applied on condoms and menstrual cups to 0%; the estimated cost to the Exchequer of reducing the rate on said products to 0%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46208/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Commissions of Investigation (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 130. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is concerned by the recent findings of the Report of the Commission of Investigation IBRC that a senior official at his Department made an unauthorised disclosure of confidential information regarding the sale process for an organisation (details supplied); if he believes that it is appropriate that the same official now represents the State’s...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 135. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is concerned about the impact of rising European Central Bank interest rates on mortgage holders; his plans, if any, to put a cap on variable mortgage interest rates to protect homeowners; if he agrees that the current code of conduct on mortgage arrears needs to be updated to provide greater protection to homeowners who may be in arrears; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 152. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recent Tax and Welfare Commission Report’s findings that wealth and capital taxes should increase materially as a proportion of tax revenues; his plans, if any, to increase such taxes in order to put the public finances on a sustainable footing as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (22 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance if he, or any of his Departmental officials, were provided with any prior written or verbal notice regarding the decision of a bank (details supplied) on 21 July 2022 to terminate cash services at a number of its branches; if he or his officials were in possession of a document before the bank’s announcement of the decision to terminate cash...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (21 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 90. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to hold a pension market review in view of the significant changes and ongoing issues within the sector; her views as to whether or not a full review including consultation with the public and relevant stakeholders is necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46239/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (21 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work he and his Department are undertaking, if any, to ensure all students have fair and equitable online access to further and higher education in light of the ongoing student accommodation crisis; if he agrees that high-level institutions must be proactive and flexible in providing online and remote opportunities to students where...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (21 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 123. To ask the Minister for Health his plans, if any, to extend the provision of free condoms to all persons under 25 years, regardless of gender, as part of the State’s existing free contraceptives scheme; the estimated cost to the Exchequer of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46172/22]

National Retrofit Plan: Motion [Private Members] (20 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: Retrofitting is the low-hanging fruit with regard to reaching the State's emission targets and future-proofing energy security. As the Minister will be aware, in 2017 the built environment alone accounted for 12.7% of Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions. To put this into context, the average Irish dwelling emits 104% more than the EU average. This is not a record we can be proud of. This...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Equality Issues (20 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 243. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to issue a formal circular to all Government Departments and all public bodies in relation to their responsibilities and statutory obligations under the Public Sector Equality & Human Rights Duty under Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission Act of 2014; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (20 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 312. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider an application for school transport for a person (details supplied) in Louth in view of the unique circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45469/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: 537. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a policy issue raised by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the closure of sexual health services in the north east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45805/22]

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Sep 2022)

Gerald Nash: I am pleased to speak on this important legislation, which the Labour Party will not be opposing, although there may be amendments that we will propose on Committee Stage and later stages. I know the Minister and everybody in this Chamber will agree that water is a public good. We have had many debates across our society in the past few months about what constitutes a public good and...