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Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: It one waits a long time for everything to happen it will eventually happen.

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: If we are given the green light.

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: We have to wait for the green light.

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: Give us the green light.

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: Chomh luath agus is féidir.

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: We are concerned that an obsession is developing on that side.

Personal Explanation by Minister. (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: Deputies will recall that the Appropriation Act, which was enacted before Christmas, contains provisions relating to the carryover of €345.7 million capital spending from 2005 to 2006. The Seanad is due to hear statements on this Act tomorrow, in accordance with an agreement that a discussion would take place after the recess. As the Dáil has the primary role in financial matters and as I...

Personal Explanation by Minister. (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am giving the up-to-date information, as provided to me and as I would normally do. As the Appropriation Act will be discussed in the Seanad tomorrow and as I will refer to this matter there, I wished to put it on the record in the House this evening as the money-raising powers of the Oireachtas are vested in the Dáil. Second, the matter can be referred to in regard to the Revised...

Personal Explanation by Minister. (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: The third point is that I am addressing the House on this matter because the Appropriation Act shows a figure of €56.4 million which, as I was informed on Tuesday last by the Department of Health and Children, will not now be available. That is my role in regard to ensuring that the Appropriation Act reference is made and that the fullest amount of information will be available for the...

Personal Explanation by Minister. (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: On current purposes.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: I assume the Deputy is referring to the primary medical certificate required for qualifying for the various tax concessions available under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994. A claim under the above regulations can only be considered by the Revenue Commissioners if made by a person who has qualified for a primary medical certificate which is...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 496 and 514 together. EU Directive 2004/18/EC co-ordinating procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts and EU Directive 2004/17/EC co-ordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors are required to be transposed by 31 January...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 498, 533 535, 537, 538 and 547 together. The childminding relief I introduced in budget 2006 allows an individual to mind up to three children in the minder's own home without paying tax, PRSI or levies on the childminding earnings received, provided the amount is not more than €10,000 per annum. If childminding income exceeds €10,000, the total amount...

Written Answers — Retirement Age: Retirement Age (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: The Government has introduced legislation to allow certain civil servants work beyond the existing retirement age if they choose to do so. The Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 and the Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Act 2005 introduced a number of important changes in relation to the retirement age of civil servants. These changes mean that there is no...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: The disabled drivers medical board of appeal, which determines appeals from a refusal of a primary medical certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme, is independent in the execution of its functions. Queries regarding particular appeals can be made to the secretary to the board, c/o National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Avenue, Dún...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: In January 1993, following a protracted period of illness by the person referred to in the question, the chief medical officer, CMO, sought an independent expert opinion. To facilitate this process, my Department prepared a career history setting out the key developments in the career of the person in question between 10 November 1975 and 21 January 1993. This document was sent to the CMO who...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they will be in a position to decentralise 50 posts to Listowel following the fit-out of the building, which the Office of Public Works advise will be provided by the end of 2006.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that where a principal contractor engages a subcontractor and that subcontractor holds a C2 or a certificate of authorisation issued by Revenue, the principal contractor can apply to the tax office for a relevant payments card for that subcontractor. The payments card authorises the principal to make payments to that subcontractor without deduction of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: I presume the Deputy is referring to marked gas oil, MGO, more commonly known as green diesel. MGO is a very different product from kerosene, for example, MGO is used in particular, in agricultural tractors, dumpers and mobile cranes. There is also the problem that it can be used illegally, for example, in motor vehicles and trucks. The Revenue Commissioners have a constant fight on their...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (25 Jan 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the details of seizures made by Revenue's customs service in 2005 are as follows: Drug Type Number of Seizures Quantity Kg/No. Approx. Value (€) Herbal Cannabis 715 179.981 360,000 Cannabis Resin 362 3,783.941 28,087,000 Ecstasy (MDMA) 16 236,545* 2,365,000 Heroin 2 0.009 1,700 Cocaine 46 63.34...