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Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is any explanation available for the significant discrepancy in the full-year yield arising from the cuts affecting the Department of Health in yesterday's budget as highlighted by Deputy Pearse Doherty?

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will any explanation be provided for that significant discrepancy. During the discussion of the financial resolution to increase the excise duty on home heating oil, it was indicated that it might not impact until May in the coming year.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: However, the clarification is very important.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The resolution indicated it would kick in as of midnight last night.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Now today we are being told in respect of those young people-----

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----who are to be affected by measures regarding disability payments that there is a review.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Social Welfare Bill is to be published this morning, for address in the House during the next couple of days. What is the status of that Bill in terms of the signalled cuts in disability payments?

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Bill been amended? If the review upholds the motion to proceed, will a supplementary be introduced?

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking about legislation.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have been asking about the Social Welfare Bill. With respect, I do not expect the Minister was listening, which is the reason he is making so many errors in his Department's deliberations. I am asking-----

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----what is reflected in the Social Welfare Bill in terms of young people on disability allowance-----

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and if the Government proposes introducing a supplementary Bill in order to proceed with these outrageous proposals?

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are a number of questions that require answer.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Maybe the Taoiseach will address people with disabilities.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was no sensitivity shown when the Government crafted the budget.

Business of Dáil (6 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The 30 minutes previously allocated was the minimum expected in terms of addressing a proposal that seeks to impose an extra 2% on the standard rate of value added tax. This proposal is outrageous. If one were to total the minutes allocated, a little more than two hours in total has been allowed. We are sitting until midnight and there is adequate time in the schedule already outlined and...

Business of Dáil (6 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Five resolutions are being taken together.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Excise (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (6 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin also opposes this proposal. It must recognised that once again that an easy option has been chosen by this Government. It is targeting motorists, not alone with this proposal in relation to motor tax but in terms of Financial Resolution No. 3, which deals with increases in excise duties on petrol and diesel. This is outrageous. There is no public transport provision across...

Financial Resolution No. 3: Carbon Charge on Mineral Oils (6 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I absolutely oppose this proposition to increase excise duties on petrol, diesel and other fuels, which will have a serious impact. Once again, as with the previous proposition and indeed with the next, the target is almost the same. It will have a particularly negative impact on those involved in Border communities, including filling station owners and employees. We are creating a further...

Financial Resolution No. 4: Value Added Tax (6 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This proposition is an outrage. It is predicated on the notion that it will create some €670 million in additional income for the Exchequer in a 12-month period. The Government has no hope of realising such figures. The Minister for Finance suggested there would not be an increased exodus across the Border. He used the word "stampede". It is time to wise up. Make no mistake about it,...