It is grossly unfair.

Sentiment score: -0.61

What is being done to the people paying those exorbitant interest rates is grossly unfair.

Sentiment score: -0.25

94. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will take action to ensure that Ireland meets its European Union VAT and customs obligations by inspecting all military aircraft landing at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39678/25]

Sentiment score: 0.13

Will the Minister take action to ensure we meet our European Union VAT and customs obligations by inspecting all military aircraft landing in Shannon Airport?

Sentiment score: 0.38

The Minister said this evening that up until a few weeks ago the Irish State was investing in Israeli war bonds. Those are my words. The State has been investing through ISIF in companies associated with illegal activity in the occupied Palestinian territories which are in breach of international law. Is the Government fulfilling its VAT and customs obligations by inspecting all military aircraft? The Minister is saying that the Government is not carrying out those inspections and that he does not know what is happening. Given what is happening in Gaza, where humanitarian aid is being blocked, people queuing for aid are being killed and bombs are being dropped on tents, it is incumbent on this Government to stop any munitions and aircraft going through our airspace. It is incumbent on it to inspect military aircraft.

Sentiment score: -0.28

According to EU Regulation No. 952/2013, customs authorities have the right to inspect goods entering or leaving the customs territory of the EU to ensure compliance with applicable laws. Article 42 of the EU customs code grants customs authorities the right to carry out inspections to verify the compliance of goods with customs regulations. This includes the authority to inspect aircraft and their cargo. I am asking the Minister with responsibility for this to ensure that the obligations are being met. If he is not willing to carry out inspections of military aircraft, how can he be certain that the obligations are being met? I ask him again. Will he ensure these aircraft are inspected for compliance with our obligations under the EU customs and VAT codes?

Sentiment score: 0.18

How does the Minister know if he does not inspect the aircraft?

Sentiment score: 0.00