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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: There is no template or policy people can go to and get some guidance as to whether or not they would be-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: I have a question about habitual liquidations and examinerships. Is that an issue we should be concerned about? Is it something the witnesses have come across frequently in their work? I mean people repeating or the frequency.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: Do the witnesses want to come back to us on it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: We have the Bill on co-operatives going through as well, which gives us an opportunity to discuss that issue. I agree that there is scope there. Does anyone else wish to come in with another question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: Who would like to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: We will get that information. I will now ask one or two more questions. Of the insolvencies that occurred last year – we heard earlier there were roughly 663 and I saw figures in other places suggesting there were more – how many are micro and small businesses that would fit into the SCARP regime? Could we get that information from the witnesses at some stage? I think 62...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: I agree. I accept that, but I am more interested in the people who do not get involved in the scheme in the first place. They may look at it and say it is too complex or too uncertain and decide to go down the other route and shut up shop rather than get involved in SCARP. That is the question I have. What Revenue is doing is excellent, but beyond that, is there uncertainty or perhaps a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: Am I correct in saying that the revenue in the UK is on an equal basis with other creditors whereas here, Revenue is a preferred creditor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the witnesses for coming in, giving their time and engaging in such a constructive way on this very important issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: Who wants to take that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: The Deputy's time is up. We can get a final response if anyone wants to respond to those points.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (8 May 2024)

David Stanton: 425. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he intends to introduce the Heads of Bill to legislate for working mothers who get cancer in pregnancy, or postpartum, and are subsequently forced to use up their maternity leave while getting treated for and recovering from a cancer diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20191/24]

Report of the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Motion (2 May 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his remarks. There is an offshore wind conference in Dublin today and I attended it for quite a while. I am buzzing after being there for most of the day. The interest in the room was amazing. The people there are hugely impressive in their expertise and enthusiasm to drive onward. The potential for Ireland from offshore renewable energy is virtually...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (2 May 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I remind him it has been six months since this happened and that it has happened twice before, although not to the same extent because Storm Babet was exceptionally awful. The work that needs to be done at Castlemartyr and especially Mogeely is not huge. I do not think money is an issue, but I am told the schemes were not in tranche 1. Will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (2 May 2024)

David Stanton: 91. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to list all interim flood prevention measures currently being proposed across the east Cork area; the status of the progression and proposed timescales for the completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19865/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (2 May 2024)

David Stanton: It has been over six months since Storm Babet devastated my town, Midleton, in east Cork and surrounding villages such as Castlemartyr, Mogeely, Killeagh and Rathcormac. The impact is still being felt by people whose homes were devastated. Their furniture was devastated and all they had is gone. They had to move out and some of them have not moved back yet. Businesses were devastated as...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (2 May 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response and the personal interest he has shown in coming to the area shortly after the flood occurred and spending some time viewing the damage, etc. Moore's Bridge needs attention. I understand a section 50 application has been made for planning approval to replace it. Some funding may be needed to get that done. I would be grateful if...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (2 May 2024)

David Stanton: 81. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to the visit of the Office of Public Works, OPW, Minister to Pilmore, Youghal and the Womanagh River, Ballymacoda, County Cork in November 2022, the actions taken by his Department since to address issues in both areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19866/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (2 May 2024)

David Stanton: In November 2022, the then Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, Deputy O'Donovan, visited Pilmore, Youghal and the Womanagh river on my invitation. Many other officials from the council and OPW attended on the same day and saw the risks to property, houses, land, roads and so on due to possible flooding. I would like to know what has happened in the meantime.