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Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to raise two points, following on from what Deputy Bruton has said. In terms of this income levy, it is anti-business in that we are trying to encourage people, particularly the self-employed, to invest in equipment, plant and so forth. This levy is applied on a gross rather than an after-capital allowance basis. By way of observation, the Minister has introduced a composite rate,...

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is an interesting point, worthy of comment by the Minister.

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I would be encouraging them to do it.

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: No, I think-----

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Has the Minister ever heard the expression, "cash is king"? It is true.

Finance Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Several people have previously suggested that the Comptroller and Auditor General, Mr. John Buckley, should be involved in the review being carried out by the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes, which is chaired by Dr. McCarthy. I am surprised that the Comptroller and Auditor General is not a member of that group. Has any action been taken in the context of...

Finance Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: The term "puzzled" is not one I would use.

Finance Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I accept the Minister's points and I welcome the fact that he will be encouraging Dr. McCarthy's review group to consult the Comptroller and Auditor General. As already stated, I would not use the term "puzzled" in respect of the way in which the public accounts are presented. Reviewing them is relatively straightforward. The issue which arises is that when one considers the various...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's benefit in Limerick City on 31 December 2006, 31 December 2007, 31 December 2008 and at present; the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance in Limerick City on the same dates; if she will make the information available in tabular format; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance in County Limerick on 31 December 2006, 31 December 2007, 31 December 2009 and at present; the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's benefit in County Limerick on the same dates; if she will make this information available in tabular form; and if she will make a...

Official Engagements. (26 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Transport the outcome of his discussions with Mr. Jim Fitzpatrick, MP, UK Under Secretary of State for Transport, on 21 May 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21213/09]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (19 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has data available to her on the work of the clearing group on blocked credit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19126/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of funding of capital works at a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; the timeframe for the delivery of this funding; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20088/09]

Written Answers — Stability and Growth Pact: Stability and Growth Pact (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance if the EU has expressed a view on the maximum borrowing levels before penalty clauses might apply to Ireland under the stability pact. [19081/09]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the schools in Limerick city and county at which prefabs are being rented; the number and cost of these prefabs for each school in Limerick city and county for the past year; the projected number and cost for each school in Limerick city and county for 2009; if he will provide this information in tabular format; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status in securing a site for a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; when he expects work to commence on the new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19391/09]

Jobs Initiatives. (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about taxpayers' money?

EU Funding. (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: What proportion of the €5 billion specifically relates to Ireland? Will matching funding come from the State for these projects? Aside from the projects mentioned by the Minister, what other projects does he envisage? An energy storage project is proposed for the west coast. Will the Minister elaborate on its features?

EU Funding. (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the total amount?

Capital Expenditure. (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister says he is considering priorities for the pension bond. It is clear the school building programme should be a priority. I note the Minister cut €30 million from the programme in his recent supplementary budget. On the return, the investment managers of Ireland say they are interested in the scheme, but why is there no urgency? Infrastructure schemes under public private...