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Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (4 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I have no plans to introduce such a scheme as outlined by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (4 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: The provisional figure for revenue from vehicle registration tax in 2004 was €946 million.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I have no plans to introduce a scheme along the lines proposed.

Written Answers — Universities Act: Universities Act (4 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: The alteration of university statutes is, in general, a matter for the relevant governing body. However, if the alteration of a statute concerns a change in pension terms or retirement age, it would be deemed to be an amendment to the pension scheme and would, therefore, under the provisions of the Universities Act 1997, require the approval of the Higher Education Authority and the consent...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (4 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: The estimated corporation tax paid in 2004 by all banks, their Irish subsidiaries, building societies and banks in the Irish Financial Services Centre was €580 million. It is not possible to identify and exclude any taxpaying banks which may not have a deposit-taking facility without conducting an extensive investigation. This figure does not include any foreign tax paid by Irish financial...

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. a10, motion re referral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000 (Section 5), (Specified Period) Order 2005; and No. a6, British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005 — Order for Second Stage and Second and Remaining Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No....

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: With references to coups d'état and guillotines, there is a sense of revolution in the House this morning about a technical Bill. It has obviously exercised the minds of some Members. This is a Bill to clarify legal provisions regarding the operation of the North-South bodies, particularly Waterways Ireland in view of its extensive property portfolio. The Bill also covers other North-South...

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am simply making the point that everybody is in agreement on the North-South bodies. We are aware of how they are operating in the absence of all the institutions being up and running under the Good Friday Agreement. We hope to see them restored in the aftermath of the elections. However, we also wish to ensure the legal framework for these North-South bodies is not open to challenge. The...

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: With regard to the third question, there is no promised legislation on that matter. A question to the Minister would allow her to elucidate what policy intent she has in that area, given that the matter has arisen recently. On the second question, presumably all employment is in accordance with employment law. I am not aware of the arrangements but sometimes sheltered employment or training...

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: It was not that long.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: This Private Members' Bill was published in 1999. As I understand it, the Dáil is waiting for it to go to committee. I am sure the position of the Government was set out in our spokesperson's Second Stage speech. I do not think I can add further to what she had to say.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I do. The record will show what was the Government's position in regard to this famous Bill. Deputy Rabbitte asked me what is our position. That is our position.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Rabbitte is good at that.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I do not believe a debate has been promised. It is a matter for the Whips if there is a wish to discuss it.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: It is not possible to indicate when the nurses amendment Bill will be introduced. The health Bill should be introduced this year.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: The only Supplementary Estimate the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children has indicated will be brought to the House is in respect of any extra expenditure that will be incurred due to long-stay charges in nursing homes which arose as a result of the Supreme Court decision. The increase in health expenditure this year was 14%.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I cannot give the Deputy that information but I will ask the Minister to correspond with him and indicate when she expects to be able to do it.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: If the Deputy tables a parliamentary question I am sure he will get a full answer. As for the ability to have it done before the next general election, that would depend on the date of the next general election. It is probably a moveable feast in terms of what legislation will have been dealt with.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy referred to the fact that there are three Bills from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources on the list for the start of this session, the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, the Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill and the Sea Fisheries Bill. I am not in a position to say when they will be brought to the House but I am sure the Minister can communicate...

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I understand this is in a consultation phase at present.