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Adjournment Debate Matters (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Mary Alexandra White — the need to bring forward legislation to protect SACs in upland commonage areas in compliance with the habitats directive; (2) Deputy Denis Naughten — the need for the Minister for Health and...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with requests to move the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Having considered the matters raised, they are not in order under Standing Order 32.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: There are four proposals to put to the House. Is the proposal that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. agreed? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with Nos. 7 and 8, motions referring to the joint committee without debate, agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 22, statements on the committee report on the enhanced role of national parliaments in the Lisbon reform...

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Does the Taoiseach wish to comment on the first point made by Deputy Kenny?

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: We cannot debate it now.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach said the Bill will come before the House during this session, though there may only be nine days left.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy knows that is not relevant on the Order of Business. I am sure she can find another way to raise the matter, either through a question or another means.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: That matter has already been raised by two Deputies. I ask the Taoiseach to address the first two Bills.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: That would be an excellent question for the Minister for Health and Children.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Is legislation promised relating to HIQA?

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: There are 20 minutes in the next Government slot.

Lisbon Reform Treaty Report: Statements (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy should address the Chair.

Lisbon Reform Treaty Report: Statements (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Ó Snodaigh is in possession.

Lisbon Reform Treaty Report: Statements (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy has one minute left.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (4 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Finance if he agrees with the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies of Ireland that unilateral tax credit arrangements with other countries is preferable to a series of double taxation agreements; if he proposes to pursue such an approach to international taxation agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21975/08]

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

Brendan Howlin: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance the change to the Revenue Commissioners approach to collecting tax from businesses in view of the markedly less benign economic climate and recent reports that the Revenue Commissioners are prepared to show firms some latitude in this regard; if the Revenue Commissioners will engage proactively with businesses to ward off problems at a later...

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (5 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a notice under Standing Order 32. I call on Deputy Seymour Crawford to state the matter.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (5 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Having given the matter full consideration, I do not consider it to be in order under Standing Order 32.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Brendan Howlin: There are three proposals to put to the House. Is the proposal to deal with Nos. a9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 13a without debate agreed?