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Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Department officials will acknowledge that this interpretation is valid. In regard to Financial Resolution No. 3, the change in respect of tax relief for interest on personal loans applies only in the area of loans taken out to acquire an interest in property rental income companies. The tax relief for interest on personal loans in regard to other business and investment opportunities is...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach is living up to his name——

Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——as the great socialist.

Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I feel strongly that it is excessive that 25% of a pension fund can be drawn down as a lump sum, tax free. There is no question that it favours the higher earner group. The broad mass of citizens will never be able to qualify for any benefit in regard to this proposal. Therefore, we are perpetuating inequalities as a consequence. I seek an assurance on one issue. The restriction will apply to...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the impact of his plans to reduce the number of officers on overseas peacekeeping missions on the State's commitments to the UN. [38094/05]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the projected cost of the plan to allow private hospitals to be built on public hospital sites. [38462/05]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the projected cost of the plan to allow private hospitals to be built on public hospital sites. [38463/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she proposes to take in view of the evidence given at the inquest on the death of Frances Sheridan following the discharge of this patient from Cavan General Hospital; the policy implications of the case; the measures she will undertake to prevent a recurrence of such a tragedy; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to date in 2005 of tax reliefs for the development of private hospitals. [38461/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance the qualification criteria, including public health and assessment of need on a local and regional basis, which are applied in relation to the tax reliefs for the developers of private hospitals. [38464/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and locations of hospitals constructed, under construction and at the planning stage which have qualified for the tax relief for developers of private hospitals. [38466/05]

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: After a budget that has done nothing for the health services, will there be a Supplementary Estimate to provide the 3,000 beds required in our hospitals and to address the 300 people on trolleys and chairs last evening in accident and emergency wards?

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join the appeal to the Taoiseach to avail of the opportunity to address the House on this very important issue. It is regrettable that so much critical time has been lost at a time when the House is scheduled to discuss something of such importance as the budget. I appeal to the Taoiseach to be mindful of the need of Members to have the matter substantively addressed. Deputy Callely has...

Government-Church Dialogue. (13 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the objectives of the Government's dialogue with churches and faith communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38701/05]

Government-Church Dialogue. (13 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach accept that dialogue with churches, including some of the new faiths represented in this country — I welcome the list the Taoiseach gave us in an earlier reply — allows for engagement with the new communities represented in Ireland regarding their experiences, concerns over immigration and asylum-seeking difficulties? Does he recognise the analogy between the experience...

Diplomatic Representations. (13 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his contacts with the United States Administration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38702/05]

Diplomatic Representations. (13 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent contacts with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, and with political parties on the peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38703/05]

Diplomatic Representations. (13 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach please note that Question No. 13 in my name on contacts with the Government of the United States has nothing to do with the other questions in the group relating to the North and the peace process? Time restrains me but the Taoiseach must be conscious that a case arising from the so-called Stormontgate affair was withdrawn last week by the Northern Ireland Director of...

Diplomatic Representations. (13 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach ensure that it does not happen again?

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. a19 is a statement by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in regard to information now in the public domain reflecting on the probity and past conduct and fitness to hold office of the chief executive of the Centre for Public Inquiry. What has this House become? This is not a court of law to determine whether the chief executive of the Centre for Public Inquiry can hold...