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National Development Plan. (25 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I am sorry, Deputy Burton; I did not call you yet.

National Development Plan. (25 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I looked to see whether Deputy Bruton was indicating and he was not, but he now is, so I will allow him a question after Deputy Burton.

National Development Plan. (25 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy cannot attribute any attitude to the Chair.

Appointments to State Boards. (25 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Although the time allowed for this question has expired, I will allow brief supplementary questions from Deputies Creighton and O'Donnell.

Unemployment Levels (25 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister has time for a brief reply only.

Adjournment Debate Matters (25 Sep 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 Alan Shatter — the provision of a permanent school building for Holy Trinity national school, Glencairn, Leopardstown, Dublin 18; (2) Deputy Dan Neville — the flooding of Newcastle West and surrounding areas on 1 August...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance the losses incurred by the National Pension Reserve Fund during 2007 and to date in 2008; if he will propose adjustments to the NPRF's investment guidelines; if he will adjust the Exchequer contribution to the NPRF for each of 2008, 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31347/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will index the income tax bands to inflation in Budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31345/08]

Business of Dáil: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: It is a point of order.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will clarify reports that two of the proposed centres of excellence for cancer will now operate as one centre; if, in those circumstances, she will reconsider retaining a centre in County Sligo, at which a high standard pertains; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32182/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when her review of eligibility for medical cards will be completed; if it will be published when completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32172/08]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (30 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the reports, in regard to genetically modified animals in the United States of America, which suggest that foods produced from some bioengineered animals will not have to be labelled; if there is a requirement that all foods imported into Ireland from the United States must be labelled to indicate...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (30 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has commissioned a report or review in relation to an emergency towing vessel; his views regarding the acquisition of an emergency towing vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31917/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Sep 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied with conditions for gardaí employed at Wexford Garda station; when the new Wexford Garda station will be available for occupation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32363/08]

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I will shock the Ceann Comhairle and the House by confining my remarks to amendment No. 1. This is a very important issue and the Bill is one of the most important this House has dealt with in a very long time. It is probably one of the most important instruments with which any of us will be involved and that is why the scarcity of detail is so alarming. It is a framework for action. While...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Capitol Hill takes its legislative function seriously. Would it not be wonderful if Paulson's blank cheque were rubber stamped and all were hunky dory? Parliament does not work like that because it is the people's assembly and its job is to ensure we make laws, as we are constitutionally charged with doing. I am worried about two principles that underpin this entire scheme. First, the...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Last night the Minister said there was a real cost.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Brendan Howlin: It is most people's opinion that this new liability will make it more expensive for the State, qua State, to borrow. The Minister has acknowledged that fact. Will that quantifiable sum be part of the budget arithmetic so we will know how much is to be borrowed, the cost thereof, the additional cost subsequent to this legislation and the manner in which it is to be levied on those who are...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Brendan Howlin: It will be very interesting to see how this pans out. There will be no risk to borrowing because it is guaranteed by the scheme. Therefore, recklessness can enter into the equation.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Gogarty has had his say.