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Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: It will provide a good infrastructure for our civil servants around the country. It will give civil servants time to get their own arrangements in place, as it is a voluntary process. One cannot simply click one's fingers and create a building.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The programme is proceeding apace. Senator O'Toole was enthusiastic about the budget, asking a range of detailed questions about the initiatives announced today, particularly with regard to high earners. I cannot clarify the issues at this time, but measures will be announced in more detail by relevant Ministers in due course. The detail of tax measures will be elaborated on in the...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I assume that will be dealt with in the Finance Bill.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I, like Senator John Paul Phelan, have made strong representations regarding that issue. In general, this budget has received a warm reception, particularly from the public. I glanced briefly at "Six One News" on RTE, which reported widespread support for this enlightened budget that will enhance the well-being and quality of life of all our citizens.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank Members for giving me the opportunity to outline the budget's main provisions.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: On matters raised earlier by Deputy Rabbitte and just now by Deputy Seán Ryan——

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: ——I fully accept the explanation given by Mr. Charlie Bird about the timing of his story about Deputy Callely.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: In my interview last night on "Prime Time", which was supposed to be about the best budget any Government has ever introduced, I never used the word "conspiracy".

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Dream on.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I can understand how difficult it is for the Opposition to stomach this budget.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: It certainly has upset them no end. I congratulate my colleague on an extremely spirited performance in extremely adverse conditions.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: My County Offaly colleague, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, presented his second and this Government's ninth successive budget to the House yesterday.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: This budget sets the scene for ongoing economic success and sustainable development and ensures that the fruits of our economic success benefit everyone in society.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: While Ireland is now a prosperous country, we cannot afford to take prosperity for granted. It is on this principle that the choices in the budget were based. We must strive for economic success and insist on prudent fiscal management to achieve the establishment of a better society for all. We must prioritise infrastructural investment so that firms can compete and we must ensure that even...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: We are well on the way to achieving the Government's commitment of €200 per week by 2007, and I expect it will go beyond that.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The non-contributory pension will rise by €16 per week, or 9.6%, and the first €100 of income earned will be disregarded for means test purposes to facilitate pensioners who want to work beyond retirement age without being penalised. Elderly persons will also benefit from the new home care packages, additional day care support and palliative care, helping elderly people to avoid...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I will conclude because I could talk about the good news from this budget for a long time. It contains many other measures I did not have time to discuss. Importantly, I believe this budget will sustain our economic growth and create a more equitable society for all by cutting taxes, increasing social welfare payments, assisting parents with child care costs, investing in infrastructure and...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Portlaoise is a fine town, in the middle of my constituency.

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The company referred to informed the Commissioners of Public Works in a letter received on 25 November that it did not intend to comply with the request to deactivate its telecommunications equipment installed on the State owned building referred to. The commissioners have requested the company to reconsider its decision and will not grant any further licences in respect of State buildings to...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Government continues to be committed to the full implementation of the decentralisation programme announced in budget 2004, involving some 10,300 civil and public service jobs in more than 56 locations across some 60 Departments or offices and agencies. My office is in the process of procuring appropriate properties in the designated locations for the Departments and agencies involved,...