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Prices Acts. (24 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: This first came to light in response to a parliamentary question I tabled. The Tánaiste announced this with great fanfare more than a year and a half ago and it was to be implemented in weeks. Following a meeting with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, an IMO spokesperson said that Department officials had pointed out logistical problems, which I have now heard rehashed. It...

Prices Acts. (24 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: We are talking about transparency.

Prices Acts. (24 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: This former Minister does not understand.

National Minimum Wage. (24 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The issue was the subject of the first priority question earlier this afternoon.

Written Answers — Enterprise Strategy Group: Enterprise Strategy Group (24 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has received the report of the high level group to consider the implications of the report of the enterprise strategy group and the best manner of implementing its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6142/05]

Written Answers — Personal Injuries Assessment Board: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (24 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the implications for the work of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board of the decision of the High Court of 25 January 2005 upholding the right of clients to deal with the board through their legal representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6143/05]

Written Answers — United Nations Reform: United Nations Reform (1 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will clarify recent comments attributed to him (details supplied) that he has been informed by senior figures in Brussels that the UN intends to introduce reforms that may lead to the speedier agreements of UN Security Council resolutions in crisis situations; the details of the reforms of which he has been informed; the persons who informed...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that when persons in receipt of social welfare payments opt to change from book to direct bank payments, they lose a week's payment; the reason bank payments are made in arrears while book payments are made in advance; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the loss of a...

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: It is Alice in Wonderland stuff.

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: In the light of another potentially calamitous situation surfacing in Letterkenny, will the Taoiseach say when the work permits Bill will be brought before the House? I understand from the line Minister that other legislation will take precedence. Does the Taoiseach accept that the issue needs to be urgently addressed, and that lives are risk if it is not?

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I understand another Bill will jump ahead of it. The Taoiseach might talk to the line Minister about the matter.

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (2 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her approval has been sought from a company (details supplied) for the proposed sale of the site of the Carlow plant which is to close on 11 March 2005; if she intends to give her approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6957/05]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (2 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the consequences she foresees for the sugar industry and agriculture here arising from the recent sugar factory closure in Carlow; if she has had discussions with the farm organisations in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6958/05]

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste is well positioned to realise the importance of my question. Will the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment make a statement to the House today on the decision of the Government to withdraw its support package to Intel on foot of resistance to it by the European Commission? Will he explain the background to the decision and answer questions on the matter?

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I have tabled a Private Notice Question. On foot of the Tánaiste's response, will it be favourably considered?

Industrial Development. (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise what is a critical issue for Ireland's economic progress. I hope to get a comprehensive response from the Minister. The decision of the Government, in the face of reported opposition from the European Commission, not to proceed with plans to provide grant aid for the planned extension of the Intel plant at Leixlip, County...

Industrial Development. (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Would the location have made any difference?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that sufficient steps are being taken to combat tax evasion in view of the continuing high level of settlements and in view of the large number of settlements reported by the Revenue Commissioners each quarter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7156/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of court prosecutions initiated as a result of tax evasion in respect of each year since 1997; the number of cases in which convictions were secured; the number of cases in which prison sentences were imposed; the sentence in each case; if he is satisfied with the level of court cases taken having regard to the high level of evasion; if...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the effect which the recent suicide bomb in the Iraqi city of Hilla, which killed at least 125 persons, will have on the prospects for stable government in the country following the recent elections; the prospects for security in Iraq following the bombing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7707/05]