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Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: So the Minister should come to the House to talk about it.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach is dodging.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: It is being discussed everywhere except in this House. That is not a good enough answer. It is the old story.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: A Cheann Comhairle, it goes to the heart of the relevance of this House.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: It has been stated by the Taoiseach that the Government is anxious to raise up to €500 million through a property tax and that it will bring proposals before the House shortly in that regard. Could he indicate when legislation will be introduced?

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle. The Government has stated that it wishes to raise €500 million through a property tax. Could the Taoiseach indicate to the House when he intends to bring legislation forward to prepare for the introduction of a property tax? Given that we now have a date for the European fiscal treaty referendum, could the Taoiseach indicate when it is his intention to bring...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: My understanding-----

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: But the Government said it had to be in place by 2013.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: This is 2012.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Yes.

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance if the impact of the Fiscal Compact Treaty on trade across the EU has been accessed or discussed at EU level; if there is a fear that trade activity will decrease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16222/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Finance if he agrees with Moodys agency that say the Personal Insolvency Bill as proposed will lead to further downgrades if it leads to a write down on mortgage debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16223/12]

Written Answers — European Stability Mechanism: European Stability Mechanism (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance if there has been progress made at EU level in relation to extending the size of the European Stability Mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16215/12]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to publish the joint Troika paper on the way to deal with bank recapitalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16238/12]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Finance if approval from the EU heads of Government is necessary in the event of there being restructuring of the bank recapitalisation inclusive of the promissory note; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16214/12]

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Finance if he agrees with Governor Honohan who has recently said that credit conditions for Irish small and medium enterprises are worse than any other place in Europe and that it is causing a drag on the country's recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13650/12]

Written Answers — EU Commission Reports: EU Commission Reports (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Finance his views regarding another report of the EU Commission being leaked in the Bundestag; his views that this is damaging to persons' confidence in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13486/12]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recent European Commission report that shows that each country is showing a contraction of their economies; the way this will impact on job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11051/12]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the developments in Greece and its restructuring; his views that the delays in resolving the situation are preventing European leaders from concentrating on growth and job creation; his views on the action needed to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10584/12]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (18 Apr 2012)

Micheál Martin: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the criteria used to determine eligibility for applications under reasonable accommodations for the leaving certificate examinations which are severe and restrictive resulting in students who have previously secured waivers to support them in junior certificate examinations are not being awarded the same level of...