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Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Perhaps the Taoiseach did not catch my question since he may be overtired, but what is the current status of the national monuments Bill that the Government originally promised for 2003? Is it still the Government's intention to introduce one?

Tax Code. (22 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: A taxpayer advocacy office is necessary and its remit should be broader than proposed. There is a need for a stand-alone agency to analyse more critically whether tax reliefs are being claimed in a proportionate way. Even the Minister might be prepared to accept that they have been claimed in a disproportionate way in that those with more disposable income have benefited most from the...

Tax Code. (22 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: It would be nice to have someone to answer questions.

Tax Code. (22 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: If the questions we asked were answered, we would not have to appoint anybody.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance the 117 individuals given permission to seek tax relief on pensions with a lifetime cost of over five million euro, prior to the passage of the most recent Finance Bill; the highest amount of tax relief given to any one individual of this group; and the average amount of tax relief given to this group of individuals. [39074/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance if the vehicle registration tax relief for flexible fuel vehicles and the excise relief for biofuels measures announced in Budget 2006 have been introduced; the number who have applied for each of the measures; the number of approvals granted in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39073/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (23 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: I seek the adjournment of the business of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 on a matter of urgent national importance, namely, that the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform make a statement to the Dáil outlining current Government policy on the building of new prisons, whether a new prison will be constructed at Spike Island or if the Army camp at Kilworth has been...

Written Answers — Departmental Estimates: Departmental Estimates (23 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will comment on the 2007 Estimates for his Department. [39578/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (23 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent meeting in Dublin with the Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39579/06]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee (28 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: There is no argument but that this is a bit of a mess. One of the cornerstones of democratic behaviour has been called into question as we approach what will be a very important general election. It behoves us all to ensure this mess is sorted out as soon as possible. It also raises questions as to how many elections have been held on a near fraudulent basis. As was mentioned, elections...

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (28 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this Private Members' Bill from the Green Party. I regret that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, having been in the Chamber for a number of other debates, has left for this one. I hope he will read the debate and that he will have a chance to contribute later in the proceedings. Alternatively,...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: In the context of the overall point of this Bill as it relates to prisoners, this amendment deserves particular consideration. Our prison population is overwhelmingly under the age of 25. Also, significant numbers of young people between the ages of 17 and 18 reach the age of majority and acquire the right to vote while in prison. We need a mechanism to deal with their right to vote and...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Some assurance.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: That is very naive.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Their citizens do not believe them.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: No, she did not.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: She did not say that.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: She did not say that.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: On a point of order——

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: On a point of order, I have a letter in front of me in relation to Standing Order 58 of the House.