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Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Tax breaks for non-residents who are out of the country for more than 183 days in the year — a commitment was given that it would be reviewed. Most ordinary taxpayers are disgusted that a certain golden brigade can get away without paying any tax when most compliant taxpayers do their bit. The Government argues that if we get rid of this amendment to the Finance Act, significant people, in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: It was promised two years ago.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: The Taoiseach was Minister for Finance in 1994.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: He then lost his job.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: We are not against that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: No-one is disputing that. We are talking about the tax exiles scheme, which was introduced in 1994, when the Leader was in Cabinet.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Is the Leader against the scheme?

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: The Leader misrepresents me constantly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: She cannot misrepresent me. I will not let her get away with that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: That is more misinformation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: That is not the question I asked.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Minister of State for his historical explanation as to why he is proposing this legislation. To me, it would seem to be a very good statute.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: The times of gates closing in a particular location would be well known and every citizen would be obliged to help the sheriff or, now, the Garda. These are useful aspects of the legislation that was then enacted. I will not ask the Minister of State to explain why he thinks I should give up on this, as all he has asked me to do is mention it under section 1. We accept this amendment is...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Yes.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: In other words, the imposition of this will not take away any existing rights of application that either the courts or this House might adduce from current legislation.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Whether we like it or not, many of the Acts dating between 1307 and now have current applications. For the courts, it is important to state this fact.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Senator Tuffy should be congratulated for highlighting the issue that, where a judgment is being made, it can continue to be made even if the legislation as referred to is cited in the Schedule.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Is my interpretation correct?