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Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The order is flexible.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment announced the abolition of the groceries order with some fanfare. The Taoiseach informed the House it would require an amendment to the Competition Act. When will the amendment be introduced in the House? Will it go further than the abolition of the groceries order?

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Most of the spokespeople will be at the World Trade Organisation talks next week.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: When will the competition Bill be published if it is to be debated next week?

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister might circulate a white copy of the Bill to us until he decides where to introduce it.

Written Answers — Military Investigations: Military Investigations (7 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation under way into the alleged misappropriation of funds by two quartermasters; the amount of money that has been recovered following the investigation; if disciplinary action was taken; if an external Garda inquiry will be initiated; the action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order, during that exchange, a Minister of State accused a Member of the House of being a liar. Will that be addressed?

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: A Minister has accused a Member of the House of being a liar. Will the Ceann Comhairle deal with that issue?

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I do not recall this ever happening before.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I have not so far interjected in this debate. The Ceann Comhairle may not have heard it, but during his exchange with Deputy Seán Ryan, a Minister of State accused a Member of this House of being a liar. In my experience in this House, that has never been allowed pass.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Will the Ceann Comhairle listen to the tape? This House's proceedings are recorded.

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (8 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on setting a precise date by which developed country members of the WTO will provide bound duty free and quota free market access for all products originating from all least-developed country members of the WTO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38382/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (13 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance the proportion of the almost €2.5 billion outstanding in uncollected taxes which the Revenue Commissioners expect to recover; if new measures are planned to assist in the collection of outstanding taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38995/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (13 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to publish the report of the consultants commissioned to look at a range of tax breaks and shelters available to high earners; the amount paid to the consultants in terms of fees or remuneration arising from the consultancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38994/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (13 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 477: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application by Wexford Borough Council for approval to provide an extension to the family home of persons; if he can expedite approval in order that the work can be put in hand without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38711/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (13 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 478: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received an application from Wexford County Council for pre-tender approval for a proposed sheltered housing scheme sponsored by an association (details supplied) in County Wexford; when a decision will be made in relation to this application; and if he will make a statement on the...

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

Brendan Howlin: Question 490: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to the decentralisation of his Department to Wexford; if a site has been acquired; the number of staff who have indicated their willingness to move to Wexford; when the new headquarters will begin construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39064/05]

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the fact that two planes which it has been acknowledged landed in Ireland in 2003 and 2004 have been reportedly used by agents of the United States to render persons to torture in Egypt; to remove the German citizen Khaled Al Masri from Macedonia and Afghanistan to imprisonment, treatment the US Secretary of State admitted to...

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the basis upon which he considers that it is reasonable for the Government to rely on assurances from the Government of the United States that international law is not being breached as a result of planes owned by the CIA or its agents landing in Irish territory in view of a raft of publicly known facts, not least that leaked classified...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (14 Dec 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the cost of the National Competitiveness Council in salaries of Forfás staff and the staff of other Departments who service the council, of imputed office rental, printing, travel and subsistence, promotional and any other costs pertaining to the work of the council for the year 2004; if he will provide an estimate of...