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Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (7 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Matters relating the operation of airports and any related charges are a matter for the Department of Transport. Any connected matters involving taxes are an issue for the Department of Finance. Consequently, I am unable to provide the Deputy with any information in relation to this question as the topics are outside the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (7 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Following a direction from the Department of Finance on 7 May 2009, my Department instructed that the fees payable to the Chairpersons and Board Members of boards and agencies under the aegis of my Department be reduced by 10% with effect from 1 May 2009. The instruction was relevant to the following bodies, all of which have complied with it. Enterprise Ireland IDA Ireland Shannon Free...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. a14, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the Treaty of Lisbon; No. b14, motion re sittings and business of the Dáil; No. 3, Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2009 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; and No. 4, Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: As the Leas-Cheann Comhairle has rightly indicated, this is a procedural motion. It will be followed by legislation, which is to be considered by the Cabinet next week. These issues can be raised when that Bill is debated in the House.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: In regard to the legislation, it will be a matter for the Chairman of the select committee to determine how much time will be allocated to discuss relevant amendments. I was aware that the former director general wished to retain the car. It was not within my remit to sanction that. It was a matter for the board. It went to the board, which made its decision. It was not part of the...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I was aware of the situation.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It was a matter for the board.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: On the budget date and the preparation of the Estimates, these matters will be determined at the Cabinet meeting planned for this afternoon.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is the same.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I am aware of the situation and have been in contact with the receiver. Issues arise in regard to payments from my Department and the implications for decisions that have been made regarding the workers. I had an opportunity to speak on a personal basis with the Minister for Social and Family Affairs and we will follow up on our conversation today. I will keep all the Deputies from...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: And Kilkenny.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The legal costs Bill will be introduced next year. No date has been set for the social welfare Bill to which the Deputy referred.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Fines Bill has passed Second Stage and is coming to Committee Stage. I am aware of the views being expressed but I would have to ascertain from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform whether those issues will form part of that Bill. On the other issue raised, I will ask the Minister to contact the Deputy directly.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There is no debate or legislation promised.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Early next year.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The heads have been brought to Cabinet and the matter is being dealt with as expeditiously as possible.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There is no secondary legislation from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and I believe the Minister has been in touch.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is not a matter for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It is a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has contacted the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government-----

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: -----on those matters.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill is in the Seanad. When it has been completed in the Seanad, it will come to this House.