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Finance Bill 2008: Report Stage (5 Mar 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I am a bit more serious than that.

Finance Bill 2008: Report Stage (5 Mar 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I apologise for coming in so late but the rules for Report Stage are slightly different in the Seanad so I am adjusting to them in the Dáil. Like Deputy Burton, I am a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Finance and the Public Service. Indeed, I have the honour of being Vice Chairman of that committee. On that basis, I consider it my duty to be here during discussion of the Finance...

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: This is one of the most important pieces of legislation likely to come before this Dáil. I compliment the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and his Department on the very substantial work that has gone into it. I also welcome and recognise the good work being done by the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, on the integration of immigrants. No doubt the Bill can be further refined in...

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: ——but the purpose of Committee Stage is precisely to set out such matters in more detail, and I am sure Deputy Higgins will do so. I agree with the concept of providing long-term residence permits, where appropriate, and that the record of applicants while in this country should be taken into account, including such matters as good character, tax compliance, ability to provide for...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Compared to some other areas of social policy, social welfare is somewhat less contested. Many advances have been made and consolidated over the past 40 years and more of the commitments entered into have been adhered to. A basic support provided to our citizens has the first call on resources at budget time. This year and in many previous years since 2004 the amount devoted to welfare...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Protect our eardrums please.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Do not be insulting.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Do not shout.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (12 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a site has been selected for a new Garda station in Clonmel, County Tipperary. [5153/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of personal taxpayers who claimed mortgage interest relief in the most recent year for which figures are available. [5154/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the case for supplying all cystic fibrosis suffers with medical cards; and the estimated cost of doing so. [5208/08]

Written Answers — Rendering Industry: Rendering Industry (12 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the names and number of rendering plants in operation within the State; the categories of material they are licensed to process; the volumes of materials in both categories handled in the most recent years for which statistics are available; the retrospective proportions of fallen animals and animal by-products treated;...

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (12 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on authorising the release of pension application files by those who participated in the Easter Rising and War of Independence, in view of the historical value of these papers and the fact that practically all the applicants have at this stage passed on. [5206/08]

Written Answers — Adult Entertainment Venues: Adult Entertainment Venues (12 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procedures that exist for licensing lap-dancing clubs; and his views on policy changes in order to avoid the high risk of illegal exploitation of women. [5062/08]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (12 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the installation of closed circuit television in the centre of Clonmel is expected to proceed; and his estimate of when it will become operational. [5151/08]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (12 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Question 631: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a motion passed by Carrick-on-Suir town council on 14 January 2008 and sent to him on 15 January calling on him to ensure that all borough and town council authorities receive their annual housing capital allocation directly based on needs as identified by those authorities and retaining control...

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (5 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I welcome the Finance Bill and congratulate the Tánaiste and his officials on it. By far the most important challenge facing the country this year is the protection of jobs and all the progress made in our economy in recent years, as well as trying to make further progress against the background of a good deal of financial turbulence in the world economy. Confidence in times like these is...

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (5 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: It was 1973, actually.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (5 Feb 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Deputy also should consider the mid-1970s under the national coalition.

Barron Reports: Statements (Resumed) (31 Jan 2008)

Martin Mansergh: In the context of the peace process, the handling of the legacy of the past is crucial. In Northern Ireland, the appointment of the Eames-Bradley group, as well as some recently appointed victims commissioners, was not free of controversy. I congratulate the members of the sub-committee on the vast volume of work over a long period. When I was in the Seanad I spoke with my colleague...