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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Assessment of Measures Relating to Corporation Tax in Ireland: Discussion (17 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I thank both witnesses for their attendance and highly illuminating submissions. Is Ms O'Brien's argument not that we are being held hostage by multinational companies and we have no choice but to submit to their blackmail? Is it reasonable or sustainable for an economy to operate in such a manner and that, out of fear that multinational companies will up sticks and leave, we must tread...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Joint Sub-Committee on Global Corporate Taxation: Assessment of Measures Relating to Corporation Tax in Ireland: Discussion (17 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Ms O'Brien made that point very well already. If I were to translate the technical language she uses into layman's language, is she not stating that we are submitting to blackmail out of fear that companies will leg it if we try to force them to make a slightly greater contribution to the economy? Is that not really what is taking place? Is it not the case that if one submits in this way,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 95. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the short-term emergency measures and longer term measures he is proposing to deal with the current homelessness and social housing crisis in view of the chronic shortage of affordable private rental accommodation, social housing and emergency accommodation; the way he will deal with these problems in cases involving...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Administration (17 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 106. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he expects the transition from the current rent allowance system to the new housing assistance payments scheme which will be administered by local authorities to be completed and functioning; the way he will deal with the staffing requirements of administering the new system within local authorities;...

Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (12 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The produce of nuclear power plants, nuclear waste and the nuclear industry generally in how it relates to the production of nuclear weaponry make source of nuclear energy the most dangerous substance in the world. Nothing could be more serious than how we deal with it. It may be one of the great indictments of society that human beings have produced the most dangerous and lethal substance...

Order of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Will it be taken this session?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Exports (12 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the recent communications or reports his Department has had on the Dublin array wind farm project; if in the view of the postponement of the planned deal with the UK on the export of wind energy from Ireland and the very serious questions being asked about the environmental and social value of large scale wind farms...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (12 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 14. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of serious questions being raised by communities and credible experts regarding the efficiency and environmental value of large scale industrial wind farms, if he will undertake a root and branch review of energy policy and in particular a cost benefit analysis of all renewable energy sources, with a view to...

Death and Burial of Children in Mother and Baby Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I commend the Government for its acceptance of the motion. I also commend Sinn Féin for tabling it. However, those whom I commend most are the people in the Visitors Gallery, including those who were here earlier when we were dealing with a modern example of the neglect of women and children in the provision of housing. It is a terrible stain not alone on our past but also on our...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I find myself in agreement with Deputy Durkan.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The fact that local authorities have an obligation does not solve anything. They have an obligation but they do not have the houses or the resources necessary to meet people's needs. As a result, they are informing individuals that they have nothing for them. I must stress that local authority officials, and not just public representatives, are overrun in respect of this matter. My heart...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is also true of many housing officials.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The decision to push through the section we have just dealt with will cause blue murder. When word filters out that people who have been on lists for ten or 12 years are no longer on a list, there will be uproar. That said, the Government seems hell bent on moving in this direction. Perhaps, if word gets out, there is some chance it will reconsider this before the Bill goes to the Seanad....

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is what the priority list is.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Yes, but one can only get on it for overcrowding or medical reasons.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Despite the Minister of State's assurances, this is a counter revolution. I made the point strongly that the effective privatisation of housing started under Fianna Fáil, as she acknowledged, but that the change wrought by this provision is that what was held to be a temporary measure will become a permanent measure. If Members listen carefully to what the Minister of State said, it...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: At least he or she has an entitlement.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: But one will be off the waiting list.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Just say "temporary".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is slightly different.