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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights (15 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: ...law. This trial is scheduled to begin on 18 December, although I understand from the Department that there may be a further delay to proceedings. Mr. Lai and a number of his colleagues at Apple Newshave been detained since 2021. Officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs have had contact with Mr. Lai's legal team in this period. They are also closely following other cases, both...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Corporation Tax Receipts: Department of Finance and Revenue Commissioners (14 Jun 2017)

Dara Calleary: One of the biggest hits to our corporation tax preparation last year was the decision in the Apple case. Where are we at with that at the moment? Has the money been put into the holding account or are there negotiations under way on that?

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Dara Calleary: ...Service and public service attracting those companies - agencies such as IDA Ireland. It would also do a great disservice to the overall offering for foreign direct investment. The story of Apple in Ireland reflects that of many companies. It came as a basic manufacturing operation in 1980 with 60 people and today employs nearly 6,000 people because it has evolved as a company,...

Building on Recovery: Statements (7 Oct 2015)

Dara Calleary: ...on the agenda for the next bunch of committees. If there is to be a mid-term review of the plan's projects, we need to review the manner in which we deliver the plan. Last week, I noticed that Apple's welcome decision to locate in Athenry had become subject to a planning appeal. That is normal and is people's right, but it will take An Bord Pleanála at least six months to decide...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (29 Sep 2015)

Dara Calleary: ...regarding jobs figures. The briefing refers to some of the jobs figures announced by various companies. For example, the public relations material provided at the beginning of the year indicated Apple Galway would create 300 new jobs when the correct number was 150. Furthermore, it stated that Lakeland Dairies in Cavan was creating 261 jobs. The actual number of jobs announced that are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Corporation Tax Regime (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Calleary: ...for Finance the steps being taken to ensure that Ireland's economic interest is protected during the European Commission investigation into possible breaches of state aid rules in respect of Apple's operations here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28667/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Corporation Tax Regime (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Calleary: Will the Minister update the House on his Department's response to the European Commission's investigation into the questions of state aid surrounding Apple?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Corporation Tax Regime (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Calleary: What is the likely timeline of the investigation into Apple? Given the fact that there is about to be a changeover in the Commission, will the investigation continue afterwards? The Minister was correct to state that it was only into one company, but he knows that an adverse finding in this case would have implications for all of our multinationals and, most importantly, our ability to...

Beef Industry: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2014)

Dara Calleary: ...crisis and there would be an outcry. Instead, what do we get? The Government amendment this evening is as watery as the Titanic. It talks about the importance of the beef sector to the economy - lovely motherhood and apple pie stuff. The amendment then says the Government has set up a round table - happy days. Those at the round table are talking while this crisis is happening on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Commission Country Specific Recommendations: Discussion (10 Jun 2014)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the Minister and his officials. There is a great deal of motherhood and apple pie about all this. It is like the end-of-term report that many children will soon receive. I will focus on certain areas and outline what I would have said had I written the report. On the third country specific recommendation, can the Minister outline the Government's specific plans to reform our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Landscape: Minister of State (4 Feb 2014)

Dara Calleary: ..., etc., is taken into account. Despite that we have invested considerable money in this area, only 27 of the 164, or 16% of new investments last year were in research, development and innovation. Apple is considering locating its new research and development centre not in Ireland, but in Israel. While I welcome all of the companies located here, most of them are engaged in marketing...

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2011)

Dara Calleary: .... Commitments on issues such as negotiations on the next EU budget framework and delivering a well-resourced CAP to support sustainable food production in the EU are the stuff of motherhood and apple pie. We all want it but how will it be achieved and what is the negotiation strategy? We are not asking the Government to show its deck of cards but how is the issue being pursued? How are...