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Autism Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: For the benefit of those watching, the Government is not supporting the legislation. It is merely not opposing it and has provided its own critique. We do not want to be here legislating for basic public services that should be provided as of right to persons with autism. Deputies Ó Ríordáin and Bacik said that we were here in April 2021 calling on this Oireachtas and the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (29 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: 38. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of complaints received by the Residential Tenancies Board relating to the €200 electricity credit payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35028/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (29 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: 39. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way local authorities determine who is homeless; the powers local authorities have to decide who is homeless and eligible for emergency accommodation; the criteria used by local authorities to decide who is homeless and eligible for emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35167/22]

Emergency Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: I was struck by a reference in a recent report from the ESRI that essentially, and I am interpreting this to a degree, stated that for many people on low and middle incomes the Ireland of 2022 is starting to feel like 2008 again. This is a comment and a reference that will resonate with many people. The difference, however, between 2008 and 2022 is that we have the resources now, if...

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2022: First Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for measures to address market failures in the market for principal dwelling house mortgage loans, and to provide for related matters. I am pleased to move that leave be granted to introduce the Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2022. The general purpose of the Bill is to provide for measures to...

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2022: First Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: So might a backbencher or two.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: The Taoiseach is a commentator.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: We would have to be reminded sometimes.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: 746. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that a number of staff (details supplied) at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital have not received the pandemic bonus payment given that their direct counterparts in Beaumont Hospital and Our Lady’s Navan did receive the payment; if the HSE plans to rectify this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33563/22]

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart Vótála ag Aois 16) 2021: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Vote at 16) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: This has been a very interesting discussion. I thank Deputy Pringle for bringing this Bill forward. This reflects the Labour Party’s position on the question of extending the franchise. This is very important. This is about the evolution of the democratic process. It was not very long ago when women were denied the vote. We heard some of the same kinds of tropes that are used to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Planning Issues (23 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: 2. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the An Bord Pleanála’s review report published in 2016; his views on each recommendation; the recommendations that have been implemented to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32980/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (23 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: 65. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding allowing local authorities to purchase a house where there is a tenant in situ; if updated guidance has been issued to the local authorities; the budget that is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32981/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (23 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: 385. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will publish the review of the atypical work permit scheme which is in place for non-EEA migrant fishers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33567/22]

Insurance Reform: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: I wish to share time with Deputy Sherlock.

Insurance Reform: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: I bow to Deputy Daly's greater wisdom as a former officer of the courts, if that is the best way to describe him, as a practising solicitor dealing with some of these cases over the years. We do not necessarily need to read court reports or even Government reports on the insurance sector, as price gouging is legendary at this stage. Deputy Daly quoted a fairy tale some moments ago, but...

Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: I am pleased to speak for the Labour Party on this very important motion. I am more than familiar with Our Lady's Hospital, Navan. Outside of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, it is the medical facility with which I am probably most familiar . That will be the case for any resident of the Drogheda, south Louth and east Meath areas. It is a valued and very valuable piece of health...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (16 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is concerned at the warnings from an organisation (details supplied) of an over-reliance on corporation tax receipts; if he will outline his strategy to reduce this over-reliance; the way that he plans to broaden and sustain the tax base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31011/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (16 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: 29. To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to introduce a windfall tax on the super-normal profits of energy companies; if he will provide details of any engagement that he and his officials have had with the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, his officials and the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Functions (16 Jun 2022)

Gerald Nash: 100. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of plans for a new climate division in his Department; if he will confirm its staffing structure; its overall responsibilities and the function it will play in the allocation, implementation and enforcement of sectoral carbon budgets and ceilings across Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31012/22]