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Bill· Public2022/56lapsed

Planning and Development (Built Heritage Protection) Bill 2022

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 22 March 2022

Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2021 to improve the level of protection afforded to Ireland’s built heritage, to prescribe the role of architectural conservation officers, to strengthen the protection afforded by architectural conservation area designation, to increase the enforcement mechanisms and penalties for breaches of planning legislation resulting in damage to built heritage and to provide for related matters.

Bill· Public2021/119lapsed

Registration of Wills Bill 2021

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 27 September 2021

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the extension of the Civil Registration Service to the registration of certain information regarding wills and for those purposes to revise the law relating to the Civil Registration Service and to provide for related matters.

Law· Public2021/6enacted

Children (Amendment) Act 2021

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 5 November 2020

Act to amend the Children Act 2001 to make further provision, in relation to proceedings to which section 252 of that Act applies, in respect of the publication and inclusion in a broadcast of reports or pictures identifying or likely to identify certain children; and to provide for related matters.

Bill· Public2020/47current

Seanad Bill 2020

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 23 July 2020

Bill entitled an Act to reform Seanad Éireann within the terms of the Constitution and for that purpose to expand the franchise at Seanad elections; to provide for the establishment of the Seanad Electoral Commission; to provide for the repeal of the Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) Act 1947 and the Seanad Electoral (University Members) Act 1937, and to provide for related matters.

Bill· Public2018/133lapsed

Children's Digital Protection Bill 2018

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 6 December 2018

Bill entitled an Act to regulate legal but age-inappropriate content by way of takedown enforcement procedure. This procedure will operate where material falls within the definition of harmful material set out in this Act.

Law· Public2021/13enacted

Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Act 2021

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 17 October 2018

Act to provide for offences relating to perjury, subornation of perjury, the making of certain false statements, the fabrication of evidence and other related matters; for those purposes to amend certain enactments; and to provide for related matters.

Bill· Public2017/118lapsed

Civil Law (Costs in Probate Matters) Bill 2017

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 24 October 2017

Bill entitled an Act to reform the law in relation to the liability of unsuccessful parties to pay the costs of certain civil actions commenced by them challenging the validity of wills or the administration of intestate estates or making certain other claims in respect of the estates of deceased persons and to provide for related matters.

Bill· Public2017/68current

Controlled Drugs and Harm Reduction Bill 2017

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 24 May 2017

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977-2016 to provide for the decriminalisation for possession of controlled drugs for personal use and to provide for regulations regarding personal use; to establish a Drug Dissuasion Service to case-manage persons found in possession of controlled drugs and to divert people away from the courts by providing a system of harm reduction measures including drug awareness, drug rehabilitation and community engagement programmes; and to provide for related matters

Bill· Public2016/41lapsed

Seanad Bill 2016

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 15 June 2016

Bill entitled an Act to implement reforms proposed in the Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform and for that purpose to effect a range of reforms to the Seanad, to provide for the establishment of a Seanad Electoral Commission and to provide for related matters

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance the progress, if any, which has been made by his Department in relation to the interdepartmental study on the levying of PRSI on maintenance payments from husband to wife; whether PRSI will apply to maintenance payments between divorced people, whether his Department has studied the possibility of compensating separated or divorced persons for such payments by means of a tax allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11667/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 1997

6 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance the progress, if any, which has been made by his Department in relation to the interdepartmental study on the levying of PRSI on maintenance payments from husband to wife; whether PRSI will apply to maintenance payments between divorced people, whether his Department has studied the possibility of compensating separated or divorced persons for such payments by means of a tax allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11667/97]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to media reports (details supplied) regarding the future of corporation tax; if his attention has further been drawn to emerging proposals at EU level to harmonise income and corporation tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11854/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 1997

3 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to media reports (details supplied) regarding the future of corporation tax; if his attention has further been drawn to emerging proposals at EU level to harmonise income and corporation tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11854/97]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

12 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he intends to recover the sums lost to the Exchequer and to the community funds in the matter of export refunds unduly paid on foot of four Bureau Veritas certificates proven by the Commission not to comply with the terms of Regulation 3665/87; and if not, the reason therefor. [10787/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1997

12 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he intends to recover the sums lost to the Exchequer and to the community funds in the matter of export refunds unduly paid on foot of four Bureau Veritas certificates proven by the Commission not to comply with the terms of Regulation 3665/87; and if not, the reason therefor. [10787/97]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

26 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Justice when she expects to receive the consultant's report on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9194/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 1997

26 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Justice when she expects to receive the consultant's report on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9194/97]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

26 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Justice when she expects to receive the consultant's report on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9194/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 1997

26 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Justice when she expects to receive the consultant's report on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9194/97]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the delay in processing an application for asylum by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; the reason that one year and three months after the arrival of this person in Ireland she is still awaiting a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9203/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 1997

7 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the delay in processing an application for asylum by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; the reason that one year and three months after the arrival of this person in Ireland she is still awaiting a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9203/97]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

17 D'fhiafraigh Mr. M. McDowell den Aire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil aon phleananna aige chun cabhair speisialta a chur ar fáil do pháistí ó theaghlaigh ar bheagán airgid chun cabhrú leo freastal ar choláistí Gaeilge. [9003/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 1997

17 D'fhiafraigh Mr. M. McDowell den Aire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil aon phleananna aige chun cabhair speisialta a chur ar fáil do pháistí ó theaghlaigh ar bheagán airgid chun cabhrú leo freastal ar choláistí Gaeilge. [9003/97]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

21 D'fhiafraigh Mr. M. McDowell den Aire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist aige iachall a chur ar an Earnáil Neamhspleách Chraolta suas le deich faoin gcéad dá gcaiteachais a chur chun tairbhe do chláracha Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [4701/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 1997

21 D'fhiafraigh Mr. M. McDowell den Aire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist aige iachall a chur ar an Earnáil Neamhspleách Chraolta suas le deich faoin gcéad dá gcaiteachais a chur chun tairbhe do chláracha Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [4701/97]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

21 D'fhiafraigh Mr. M. McDowell den Aire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist aige iachall a chur ar an Earnáil Neamhspleách Chraolta suas le deich faoin gcéad dá gcaiteachais a chur chun tairbhe do chláracha Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [4701/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 1997

21 D'fhiafraigh Mr. M. McDowell den Aire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist aige iachall a chur ar an Earnáil Neamhspleách Chraolta suas le deich faoin gcéad dá gcaiteachais a chur chun tairbhe do chláracha Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [4701/97]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the percentage of total income in taxes and PRSI from a single person earning the average industrial wage, assuming a standard personal allowance; the amount of income subject to 48 per cent tax and PRSI; the difference for employed and self-employed persons with such earnings; and if he will make a statement on the Government's intentions on taxation at such income levels. [3967/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 1997

6 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the percentage of total income in taxes and PRSI from a single person earning the average industrial wage, assuming a standard personal allowance; the amount of income subject to 48 per cent tax and PRSI; the difference for employed and self-employed persons with such earnings; and if he will make a statement on the Government's intentions on taxation at such income levels. [3967/97]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

3 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance the Government's plans, if any, for the 10 per cent manufacturing corporation tax rate and for the IFSC 10 per cent rate in view of the fact that the existing arrangements must be reviewed in 2010 and 2005 respectively. [4028/97]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 1997

3 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance the Government's plans, if any, for the 10 per cent manufacturing corporation tax rate and for the IFSC 10 per cent rate in view of the fact that the existing arrangements must be reviewed in 2010 and 2005 respectively. [4028/97]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

9 D'fhiafraigh Mr. M. McDowell den Aire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta an bhfuair sé uiríolla thar ceann Chraobh d'Fheirmeóiri na hÉireann ag cur imní mhór in iúl maidir leis an togra Treoir 92/43/CEE ón Aontas Eorpach a chur isteach i ndlí na hÉireann le héifeacht ón 1 Feabhra 1997, chun limistéir chaomhnaithe a bhunú gan faisnéis roimh ré a thabhairt d'fheirmeóirí ar thailte ainmnithe; na limistéir talún le gaibhniú; an obair a iarrtar ar gach feirmeoir; costas achomharc eolaíochtbhunaithe; na comhsocraíochtaí, más ann, maidir le cúiteamh agus conas é a chainíochtú; agus an gcuirfeadh sé tabhairt isteach an dlí nua siar go dtí go gcuirfear léarscáileanna mionsonraithe de na Limistéir Chaomhnaithe Speisialta ar fáil agus go dtí to mbeidh comhchomhairle ann a bheidh bunaithe ar fhaisnéis iomlán; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [24899/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 1996

9 D'fhiafraigh Mr. M. McDowell den Aire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta an bhfuair sé uiríolla thar ceann Chraobh d'Fheirmeóiri na hÉireann ag cur imní mhór in iúl maidir leis an togra Treoir 92/43/CEE ón Aontas Eorpach a chur isteach i ndlí na hÉireann le héifeacht ón 1 Feabhra 1997, chun limistéir chaomhnaithe a bhunú gan faisnéis roimh ré a thabhairt d'fheirmeóirí ar thailte ainmnithe; na limistéir talún le gaibhniú; an obair a iarrtar ar gach feirmeoir; costas achomharc eolaíochtbhunaithe; na comhsocraíochtaí, más ann, maidir le cúiteamh agus conas é a chainíochtú; agus an gcuirfeadh sé tabhairt isteach an dlí nua siar go dtí go gcuirfear léarscáileanna mionsonraithe de na Limistéir Chaomhnaithe Speisialta ar fáil agus go dtí to mbeidh comhchomhairle ann a bheidh bunaithe ar fhaisnéis iomlán; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [24899/96]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance the representations, if any, which have been made to his Department calling for an amendment of the tax laws relating to large family trusts (details supplied) as recently reported in the newspapers; if so, the reason such representations were not referred to the Select Committee on Finance and General Affairs; and if he will make a statement on the Government's proposals in this regard. [24156/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 1996

4 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance the representations, if any, which have been made to his Department calling for an amendment of the tax laws relating to large family trusts (details supplied) as recently reported in the newspapers; if so, the reason such representations were not referred to the Select Committee on Finance and General Affairs; and if he will make a statement on the Government's proposals in this regard. [24156/96]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance whether his Department is in receipt of pre-budget submissions from bodies who did not make such submissions to the Select Committee on Finance and General Affairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24217/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 1996

3 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance whether his Department is in receipt of pre-budget submissions from bodies who did not make such submissions to the Select Committee on Finance and General Affairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24217/96]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

18 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will give an evaluation of the recent Anglo-Irish summit meeting; when the Stormont talks are likely to resume after the Christmas recess; the proposals, if any, the Government has to ensure that these talks will be more meaningful and will make more progress than was the case in 1996; and the proposals, if any, the Government has to lead to a breaking of the impasse which appears to have arisen relating to the situation in Northern Ireland. [24167/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 1996

18 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will give an evaluation of the recent Anglo-Irish summit meeting; when the Stormont talks are likely to resume after the Christmas recess; the proposals, if any, the Government has to ensure that these talks will be more meaningful and will make more progress than was the case in 1996; and the proposals, if any, the Government has to lead to a breaking of the impasse which appears to have arisen relating to the situation in Northern Ireland. [24167/96]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Taoiseach whether the office of the Chief State Solicitor contacted the Registrar of the Special Criminal Court or the office of the Director of Public Prosecution in connection with Judge Dominic Lynch's continued participation in the Special Criminal Court; if so, by whom such contact was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23313/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1996

10 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Taoiseach whether the office of the Chief State Solicitor contacted the Registrar of the Special Criminal Court or the office of the Director of Public Prosecution in connection with Judge Dominic Lynch's continued participation in the Special Criminal Court; if so, by whom such contact was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23313/96]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8 Mr. M. McDowell asked the asked the Taoiseach, in relation to a newspaper report (details supplied) referred to by him in Dáil Éireann on 12 November 1996, the date on which the report was published; the newspaper in which it was published; the way in which it was drawn to the attention of the Attorney General or his office; when it was drawn to the attention of the Attorney General; the person by whom it was brought to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23309/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1996

8 Mr. M. McDowell asked the asked the Taoiseach, in relation to a newspaper report (details supplied) referred to by him in Dáil Éireann on 12 November 1996, the date on which the report was published; the newspaper in which it was published; the way in which it was drawn to the attention of the Attorney General or his office; when it was drawn to the attention of the Attorney General; the person by whom it was brought to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23309/96]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. M. McDowell asked the asked the Taoiseach, in relation to a newspaper report (details supplied) referred to by him on 12 November 1996 in Dáil Éireann, the date on which the report was published; the newspaper in which it was published; the way in which it was drawn to the attention of the Attorney General or his office; when it was drawn to the attention of the Attorney General; the person by whom it was brought to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22694/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 1996

1 Mr. M. McDowell asked the asked the Taoiseach, in relation to a newspaper report (details supplied) referred to by him on 12 November 1996 in Dáil Éireann, the date on which the report was published; the newspaper in which it was published; the way in which it was drawn to the attention of the Attorney General or his office; when it was drawn to the attention of the Attorney General; the person by whom it was brought to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22694/96]

Question· oralPQ 93asked

93 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade whether the separate independent cost-benefit analysis of the RDS National Conference Centre proposal has been made available to him; if so, the action, if any, he proposes to take in the matter; whether the findings of this analysis will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22045/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 1996

93 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade whether the separate independent cost-benefit analysis of the RDS National Conference Centre proposal has been made available to him; if so, the action, if any, he proposes to take in the matter; whether the findings of this analysis will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22045/96]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

93 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade whether the separate independent cost-benefit analysis of the RDS National Conference Centre proposal has been made available to him; if so, the action, if any, he proposes to take in the matter; whether the findings of this analysis will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22045/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 1996

93 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade whether the separate independent cost-benefit analysis of the RDS National Conference Centre proposal has been made available to him; if so, the action, if any, he proposes to take in the matter; whether the findings of this analysis will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22045/96]

Bill· Public1996/55lapsed

Cabinet Confidentiality Bill, 1996

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1996

Bill entitled an Act to make provision for confidentiality in respect of the proceedings at meetings of the Government and to provide for the circumstances in which such proceedings may lawfully be disclosed and to provide for related matters

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself with the level of funding available to marriage counselling agencies and mediation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20622/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 1996

5 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself with the level of funding available to marriage counselling agencies and mediation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20622/96]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

17 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer of a three year public sector wage deal in the order of 10.5 per cent; and whether he will make a statement on the implications, if any, of such an increase in gross public sector pay on tax policy. [20435/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1996

17 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer of a three year public sector wage deal in the order of 10.5 per cent; and whether he will make a statement on the implications, if any, of such an increase in gross public sector pay on tax policy. [20435/96]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

17 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer of a three year public sector wage deal in the order of 10.5 per cent; and whether he will make a statement on the implications, if any, of such an increase in gross public sector pay on tax policy. [20435/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1996

17 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer of a three year public sector wage deal in the order of 10.5 per cent; and whether he will make a statement on the implications, if any, of such an increase in gross public sector pay on tax policy. [20435/96]