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Electoral Reform Bill: From the Seanad (13 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: Not on these amendments.

Electoral Reform Bill: From the Seanad (13 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: I wish to return to the general principle. It is more than 100 years since this Dáil was established. We will soon be celebrating the anniversary of De Valera's 1937 Constitution, Article 15.2.10 of which states: "The sole and exclusive power of making laws for the State is hereby vested in the Oireachtas: no other legislative authority has power to make laws for the State." This is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Airport Security (13 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: 442. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the cost of the additional Garda presence at Dublin Airport on the weekend beginning 4 June 2022 to supervise the security queues through departures has been reimbursed to the Exchequer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38154/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: 591. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund 1 funding application submitted by Clare County Council to her Department for the Inis Cealtra Holy Island visitor experience; when a decision will be made on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38422/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: The day Deputy Micheál Martin was elected as Taoiseach, I raised the issue of Shannon Heritage sites with him and the need to take them out of Shannon Group, which does not want them, and give them a new lease of life. I have raised it several times since. The last time, the Taoiseach said Clare County Council just needs to get on with it. I understand the council very much wants to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: Public expenditure. However, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform says it is not. He may have a decision made on the matter.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: He might wish to brief us.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: We are in the third tourism season since so there needs to be movement.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (12 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: 240. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the electricity credit payment of €200 will be issued as a matter of urgency to persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37683/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: 496. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be processed on time for an intended travel date of 14 July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37212/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlements (12 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: 1136. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite an application for a transfer of entitlement for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37532/22]

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: I had not intended to contribute to this debate, but I have found it quite interesting, and in particular, the idea that the Bill is going to be fundamentally changed following the debate today and amendments that we do not have any information on as of yet are going to be introduced. I appreciate the Minister of State's offer to enlighten us as to what will be contained in the amendments in...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: The only thing that will stop me coming to the debate on the next Stage is that it will not be in plenary session. It will be held at a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Some of the Minister of State's colleagues are less than forthcoming with giving people time, if they are not members of committees, notwithstanding Standing Orders. I...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: I do not think I have ever put down a request for statements.

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: From my limited experience of chairing a committee in this House, I can anticipate where some of those requests come from, perhaps even within the Opposition. However, that does not change the fact that it suits the Government agenda to accede to those requests and not debate any legislation, then ram all the legislation through at the end of term. This Bill could have been debated on...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: We are debating legislation.

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: I do not have a problem with the contents of the Bill whatsoever. As I said at the outset, I had not intended to contribute to the debate.

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: I said had not intended to contribute to the debate. If I had a problem with the legislation, I would contribute to the debate. I do not vote on stuff that I have not read, if I can help it. I certainly do not purport to vote on matters if I am not here to vote or anything like that. I do not want to go down that road. I want to strike that from the record. I withdraw that comment. It...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: Our corporation tax rate is questionable given the international agreements on corporation tax. There are a number of reasons our corporation tax is not to be relied on. We have always said we attract people to our country not just because of our corporation tax rate but because of our high knowledge economy and the many highly skilled and trained young people. Yet, PhD students get less...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (7 Jul 2022)

Michael McNamara: 216. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicant’s travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36904/22]