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Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (6 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: I really am looking for help to understand the Minister's analysis, though, of the disposal of portfolios in Northern Ireland and a representative of such a commercial entity speaking in those terms. Does the Minister think it is right and proper that that is the kind of commentary we have? Does he think that there was an attitude here to get rid of this portfolio as quickly as possible?...

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (6 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: In summation, then, the Minister has said it got a good deal, that it was not realistic to kick it out to 2020. He stands by its position, so to help me make my summation: does the Minister stand over what NAMA has done?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (6 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: From Europe?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (6 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: On that we can agree.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: 74. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend the 9% VAT rate available in the hospitality sector to owners of beauty salons who at present are excluded from this measure and are therefore at a competitive disadvantage to others in their industry who can avail of the lower VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29313/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: 248. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when he will stop the practice of 65 year olds having to sign on for jobseeker's payment until they reach the age of 66 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29312/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: 301. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, under EU procurement regulations, Irish SMEs will be precluded from tendering for public contracts, which they have been successfully carrying out efficiently and effectively for many years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29452/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Labour Court Recommendations (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: 306. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will recognise and implement the community supervisors-assistants pension claim, LCR 19293, in view of the fact this is now ongoing for the past 14 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29311/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: 444. To ask the Minister for Health if extra home nursing hours will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29659/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: 535. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he intends to put in place for the elderly and also for persons who are unable, due to infirmity or storage issues, to have wheelie bins for waste management in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29314/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: That is a shocking statement.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: Parents are not farming out children.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: That is a disgraceful statement-----

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: Deputy McGrath should not make statements such as that parents are farming out children.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: I was expressing my view on what I believe was an ill-judged remark in relation to the child care sector.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: I apologise.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the budget this evening. Since the budget was announced by Martina Fitzgerald on "Morning Ireland" yesterday, there has been plenty of debate and media commentary as to whether it was a good deal for people, both from a personal perspective and from a service delivery aspect. The shift towards expenditure on public services, as demanded by Fianna...

Public Accounts Committee: 2014 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 12 - Tackling Fuel Laundering
Chapter 15 - Taxpayer Compliance
2015 Revenue Accounts (13 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: I welcome Mr. Cody. I pay tribute to him and all his staff for the work they do and their contribution to the State. I also thank the Comptroller and Auditor General and all his staff for their consistent work on behalf of the committee. With so much focus this week on expenditure in the State, it is opportune that officials from the Revenue Commissioners are here this morning as we look...

Public Accounts Committee: 2014 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 12 - Tackling Fuel Laundering
Chapter 15 - Taxpayer Compliance
2015 Revenue Accounts (13 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: Can Mr. Cody give an indication of the average figure?

Public Accounts Committee: 2014 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 12 - Tackling Fuel Laundering
Chapter 15 - Taxpayer Compliance
2015 Revenue Accounts (13 Oct 2016)

Shane Cassells: There is a lot to get through, so I will jump from section to section. I wish to move to the local property tax, something that is also alive in the minds of people. According to the accounts, Revenue achieved 97% compliance for the tax in 2015. Recent media reports covered how Revenue would chase the remaining 3% and bring them into the net. Has Revenue identified a cohort of homes or a...