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Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Are we returning to the high-tax Fine Gael policies by placing a levy on electricity generators? Why did Fine Gael not call for 60%?

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: I understand it well.

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: The Exchequer returns are less than projected in the budget, but the difficulties were signalled at the time.

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Of the issues that have arisen, most stem from outside the economy and are not within our control.

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: The exchange rates between the euro, the dollar and the pound are beyond our control, but we highlighted that they would be of concern.

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Despite difficulties, the OECD predicts a growth rate of approximately 1.5%——

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: ——and more than 3% next year, a significant improvement on the situation and pessimistic projections. Given the financial returns of the first couple of months of the year, it is wrong to propose a mini-budget before the summer recess. In recent years, the Government has been responsible in its activities via its annual Estimates and taxation and budgetary policy. As it should continue...

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: More important than the knee-jerk reaction of the Opposition is that carbon allowances will be auctioned on a commercial basis. The provision of a free quota, as it were, need not be paid for. The situation is reminiscent of Fine Gael asking for a levy to be placed on farmers who got free milk quotas when they were introduced. This is the concept in the motion.

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Fine Gael wants to introduce a levy on carbon quotas allocated to power generators. This logic is extraordinary.

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: The essence of Government energy policy, as set out in the programme for Government, is——

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: ——to ensure security of supply and price competitiveness. We would not have the latter were we to introduce levies willy-nilly. Fine Gael's proposal does not even outline the percentage. I would have had more respect for the Deputies' motion had they considered it and outlined the percentage, be it 60%, 50% or 75%. Before the debate concludes, perhaps they will inform the House what...

Carbon Allowances: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Our policy will be more environmentally sustainable in the long run. Major negotiations on carbon credits are occurring at EU level.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Laois can obtain the exemptions in respect of stamp duty and mortgage interest relief as a first time buyer in respect of a house purchase even though the individual would have previously been involved in the joint purchase of a house but has actually never lived in the house and took their name off the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a hip operation will be carried out for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [21825/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is possible for a fishing vessel to simultaneously hold a licence to carry passengers while also holding a sea fishing boat licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21791/08]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Transport the cost to the State regarding the goodwill payment of €5,000 per acre paid to landowners in respect of compensation regarding roadway projects under the agreement signed by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, the National Roads Authority and the Irish Farmers Association from the years 2001 to 2006. [21851/08]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Transport the average compensation price per hectare required for road projects throughout Ireland; the costing of the replacement of farm buildings and fencing arrangements which are provided for under the agreement signed by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, the National Roads Authority and the Irish Farmers Association....

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Transport the gross annual income from tolls on roads; and the proportion of this income accrued to the State. [21853/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in a site acquisition for a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; if this issue will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21792/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (4 Jun 2008)

Seán Fleming: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when major refurbishment will be carried out on a school (details supplied) in County Kildare. [21849/08]