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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2017)

James Reilly: I echo what my colleague said in congratulating the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, and an Taoiseach, Deputy Varadkar, in ensuring that physical education now becomes a major part of the curriculum. Prevention is better than the cure and habits formed early in life are the ones that stay with us. I welcome the new HIQA Bill that was passed through Cabinet today. I hope...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his courtesy and latitude. I congratulate Senator Norris on being the longest serving Senator. He has seen considerable social change and fought for most of it himself. I am sure it is a matter of great pleasure for him to look back and see the changes wrought, including the decriminalisation of homosexuality and the introduction of marriage equality as well...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I thank the Acting Chairman, and ask him to let me know when I have a minute remaining although I do not intend to delay the Minister. I welcome the Minister to the House. I was not here to hear his speech but I have read it. There are many good things in it and he touches on many areas of serious concern to many people in Ireland. As someone who moved to the countryside some 15 years ago...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I thought I had a minute left. I would like to make a plea that post offices be given the right to provide motor taxation services to local people. Many of our older citizens like to deal face to face with people, and there is potential for that work to be carried out by the post offices. There is also a lot of potential in terms of managing the savings of our older people. Nobody in this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: May I request that we invite a group to come before the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I am glad ATMs were mentioned as I know it is a way many of the bigger supermarkets handle their cash flow and get it out. Will the witnesses share any research they have done on the cost of cash lodgements in this country versus other countries? Is there any independent research that can indicate the real cost of that to a bank? In other words, is there an empirical approach that would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: When the witness states the Central Bank was aware of the costs-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: On the same issue, the Government will not make any apology for ensuring a minimum wage is in place that gives people a decent living. I am also an employer. There is no doubt that very few employers pay the minimum wage and most pay above the minimum wage. The area of relativity is a major problem in many sectors. However, one can see how this can be turned on its head in some sectors,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I am very happy and pleased that Mr. Redmond is so supportive of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. A minimum unit cost is a major part of it. The fact that so much attention has been paid to one small element is disappointing when there are such huge gains to be had in respect of ensuring that young people under the age of 18 are not exposed to alcohol. We know that if they are exposed,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Before we begin, I apologise to the witnesses for the fact that many members of the committee had to go to different meetings as a result of current events. I welcome Mr. Pat Davitt, CEO of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers and his personal assistant, Ms Valerie Mogerley. I also welcome the witnesses from Insurance Ireland, Mr. Kevin Thompson, CEO, and Mr. John Byrne,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I thank Mr. Davitt. I call Mr. Thompson.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Sorry, Mr. Thompson. We asked for five minutes but you have spoken for over seven and half minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: The next bit of the presentation will be of interest to members. I wish to advise Mr. Thompson that the members have received his presentation and have read same.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Deputy Neville's question is very relevant and certainly would have resonance with a life insurance practice known as churning in the past, whereby a person with adequate life insurance cover would be approached by their broker to change their insurance cover. If the person had a bit of extra money, they would go ahead and do that but without realising the first year's premium was going...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I emphasise this was a practice in the past and I am not saying it is current. In regard to the Deputy's question, if a similar type of approach were taken because the same product has been dressed up in a different fashion, with different charges being applied, this would be to the disadvantage of the customer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: What about those business people who rent premises and pay their own rates?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I would like to ask a few questions of Mr. Thompson if I may. First, I thank both witnesses for coming here today because the work that we are doing needs to be informed. The witness mentioned labour costs and insurance. Indeed, labour costs are mentioned by all business people as a concern but the cost of insurance is particularly concerning at the moment. RGDATA representatives met this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: Okay. There would be fees for medical reports and so on.