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Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: We do not defend it; we wish to change it.

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (29 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the performance of the British market for tourism in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31452/07]

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (29 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 170: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has given further consideration to the establishment of full time fire services in areas with a population in excess of 10,000 people. [31698/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (29 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 171: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of vacant council houses throughout the State on dates (details supplied); the average waiting time for each local authority in reallocating same to tenants; if he has satisfied himself that houses are being reallocated in a timely fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31699/07]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (4 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress on each of the three reviews of the Combat Poverty Agency that are currently underway; and the action he will take on foot of these reviews. [32202/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he will extend free travel here to Irish citizens residing in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32213/07]

Volunteer Movement. (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the plans he has to increase the amount of support offered to volunteers to €5 million per annum; if he has begun to identify stakeholders within the community; the contact he has had with these stakeholders; the means he has identified as the most appropriate way to use this funding to further promote and develop...

Budget Statement 2008 (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: The Deputy is the Minister's cheerleader.

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Tobacco Products) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: As somebody who has smoked a considerable number of cigarettes for a long time — in fact, for as long as I can remember — so far they have not seemed to have had all the adverse effects we have been told they have.

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Tobacco Products) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: I will keep my fingers crossed and enjoy smoking in the meantime. If it was intended that this measure would have the effect of preventing people from smoking, we would see a reduction in income to the State and not an increase. However, this is a farce. A 30 cent increase will not stop anybody buying a packet of cigarettes but a €3 increase might do so. If we put a €3 increase on a...

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Tobacco Products) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: I would support that because I do not believe people should smoke if they can possibly avoid doing so. People are addicted to the damn weed. It is a very severe addiction and I say that from experience. It is a nonsense that this is a health measure. It is not a health measure; it has no effect on the consumption of cigarettes because it is a small amount. It will bring in €63 million...

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Tobacco Products) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Only smokers understand.

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Tobacco Products) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: It has not.

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Tobacco Products) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: It has led to an increase in the number of people smoking.

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Tobacco Products) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: It has led to an increase in the numbers because they are all outside pubs having a good chat.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, the Whips from all parties, including those on the Government side, agreed to an extremely limited timespan for this resolution. Members of the House wish to contribute. If the Minister delivers this Second Stage speech——

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: It is not only short. It is long. If the Minister delivers a Second Stage speech, we must lengthen the time allocated for this resolution.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: We all have it as well.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: The arrogance of the Minister is unbelievable. The Ceann Comhairle asked him to sit down.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Emmet Stagg: She believes she is a Minister also.