Results 3,541-3,560 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: In regard to the Comhairle (Amendment) Bill, it will be taken in due course.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: It is unlikely to be dealt with in this session——

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: ——given the priorities that this House has been calling for to be dealt with that will be dealt with.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: It is not possible to indicate that.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: It is not intended it will be forthcoming this year. It may emerge next year.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: Specific matters will be dealt with on the basis of the emerging facts. It is not possible to say when that Bill will be brought forward. I will make inquiries as to the current position regarding the specific matter raised by Deputy Quinn.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: That will be decided when the Government decides on the parliamentary programme for the final session. I moved it to 2007 when it was indicated to me that it was unlikely to be ready by 2006. I prefer to give the Deputy the updated accurate information than continue with the idea it would be brought forward this year. I note with interest the fact the Deputy's party is interested in that area.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: The charities Bill which has been a long time in gestation should be dealt with some time later this year. I would welcome a debate on agriculture but it is a matter for the Whips.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware that legislation will be required to designate a site for a hospital.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: No.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Whip there is no legislation promised.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: I understand it will be published this session.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: I understand the legislation should be published later this year. The Deputy should take up the matter of policy implications directly with the Minister.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: The Single Market electricity Bill has been approved by Government this week and should be published shortly.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: Yes we have one.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: That matter has yet to come to Government.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: It did not arrive.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the pension payable to a former officer of the Civil Service is chargeable to tax in the State irrespective of where he or she resides, unless such pension is relieved from the charge to Irish tax under the terms of a double taxation agreement between the State and another country. Article 18(2) of the convention for the avoidance of double...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Apr 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that land leased in compliance with the terms of the schemes of early retirement from farming is a qualifying asset for capital gains tax retirement relief purposes provided it was owned and used for farming purposes by the individual claiming relief throughout the period of ten years immediately prior to it being first leased. Effectively the period...

Departmental Bodies. (3 May 2006)

Brian Cowen: We are taking it into account in all those areas.