Dáil debates

Wednesday, 22 November 2006

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (56 speeches)
  I have raised in the House with the Taoiseach on a number of occasions in the past one of the great scourges of humanity, and every parent's worst nightmare, namely, paedophilia, which is a...
• Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
  Cabinet Meetings.
  • Cabinet Meetings. (40 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the cost of Cabinet meetings during 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30669/06]
  • Northern Ireland Issues. (33 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent developments in the Northern Ireland peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32244/06]
• Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (6 speeches)
  Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31.
• Order of Business (73 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 13, motion re the Book of Estimates, 2007, resumed; and No. 61, motion re housing, resumed. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil...
• Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (28 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, on Tuesday, 21 November 2006:
• Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Fiscal Policy.
  • Fiscal Policy. (34 speeches)
    Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance if the tax targets set out in the Programme for Government 2002 continue to shape Government policy; and if he has satisfied himself that current tax...
  • Tax Collection. (10 speeches)
    Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the widespread use of avoidance mechanisms in respect of development land and stamp duty, particularly the use of licensing arrangements...
  • Tax Code. (9 speeches)
    Question 56: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will direct the Revenue Commissioners to prepare, in co-operation with the Central Statistics Office, an accurate assessment of underclaimed...
  • Fiscal Policy. (10 speeches)
    Question 57: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recent financial stability report from the Central Bank and its warning that Ireland is more indebted than in 2005, more exposed to...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Tax Code.
  • Tax Code. (16 speeches)
    Question 58: To ask the Minister for Finance if he supports the establishment of a tax advocate with powers to monitor fair treatment of taxpayers. [39142/06]
  • Air Services. (6 speeches)
    Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has completed the promised review of approval conditions attached to licensed aerodromes by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners following...
  • Mortgage Lending. (10 speeches)
    Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to reports that more lenders plan to launch sub-prime mortgages in 2007 in addition to the existing packages offered...
  • Stamp Duty. (4 speeches)
    Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated amount of stamp duty raised on premiums paid by motor insurance policyholders to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the...
• Adjournment Debate Matters (1 speech)
  I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Kirk — the need for a...
• Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (75 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, on Tuesday, 21 November 2006:
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
  Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed).
  • Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed). (32 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to comment on the call by the Labour Party for a new housing policy to ensure everyone has access to a good quality home in a sustainable community at a price they can...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
• Stardust Fire (7 speeches)
  As the first two items are being taken together each Deputy has five minutes.
  • Health Service Staff. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter on the Adjournment. I refer specifically to the professions of occupational therapy and speech therapy. Over a period of...
  • Grant Payments. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. I also thank the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Deputy Brendan Smith, for coming before the House...