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Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Dempsey should not be like that.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Fianna Fáil did not do the Labour Party any favours.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I too congratulate you, a Cheann Comhairle, on your elevation to that important role. I am sure you will sleep easy at night knowing that your colleague, Deputy Jackie Healy-Rae, is looking after matters in your constituency. Deputy Healy-Rae will certainly sleep easy, from what we hear. Elections are part of the process of democracy. There was a general view during this most recent...

Carbon Budget. (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Along with bicycle clips.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Jackie would like that.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: That is not a Standing Order.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Here and there.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order——

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the expected returns to the Exchequer from the proposed carbon tax in a single year; if the level of this tax has been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17248/07]

Written Answers — Agreements with Members: Agreements with Members (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Taoiseach if his Department was consulted in regard to the special arrangements made to meet the requirements of individual Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas in return for the support for the Government; the extent to which the total costs involved have been assessed, the arrangements made or expected to be made to meet the necessary financial requirements; and...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a revision or review can or will be undertaken to remedy the inconsistency in the degree to which persons suffering from certain disabilities do not qualify under Disabled Drivers Disabled Passengers 1994 Tax Concession Regulations in order to acquire or adapt a vehicle for work purposes; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when it is expected to implement the recommendations of the inter-Departmental group dealing with the Disabled Drivers Disabled Passengers Tax Concession 1994 Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17635/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 168: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when a P21 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for the year 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17112/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when VAT exemption status will be awarded to a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17113/07]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his proposals in respect of Castletown House, Celbridge, County Kildare, its grounds and associated buildings; the discussions that have taken place with local interest groups in regard to the future of Castletown, with particular reference to the availability of the grounds to the general public and its use as a local amenity; if...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps he proposes to take to improve the competitiveness of the Irish economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17633/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his proposals to tax incentivise bio-fuel production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17634/07]

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if revision of the financial proposals set out in Budget 2007 is anticipated or expected to be necessitated arising from the Programme for Government or related matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17636/07]

Written Answers — Carbon Tax: Carbon Tax (26 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which the proposed carbon tax is expected to impact on home heating costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17638/07]