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Finance Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (6 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Before I call on Deputy Burton, I ask members to bear in mind that nine members have indicated they wish to speak on this amendment.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (6 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a notice under Standing Order 32. I call Deputy Bannon.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (6 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Having considered the matter, it is not in order under Standing Order 32.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: There are three proposals to put to the House. Is the proposal for dealing with Nos. 6, 6a and 6b without debate agreed to?

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Is the proposal for dealing with Nos. 6, 6a and 6b without debate agreed? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 12, Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage of the Finance Bill 2008, agreed?

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: We cannot have a debate on the Bill now.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I must put the question——

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Is the proposal for dealing with No. 13a, statements on the World Trade Organisation, agreed? Agreed.

Finance Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Amendment No. 3 in the name of Deputy Burton has been ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge on the people.

Message from Select Committee (5 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008 and has made amendments thereto.

Health Service Staff. (5 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I will allow a brief supplementary.

Mental Health Facilities. (5 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: We must proceed to the next question.

Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Please, Deputy.

Adjournment Debate Matters (5 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy James Bannon — the position on transport for cancer patients in rural areas; (2) Deputy Joan Burton — the increase in fees charged to swimming groups, including disabled swimmers at the National Aquatic Centre; (3) Deputy...

Finance Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Kieran O'Donnell was in possession but he is not present. Does the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Cowen, wish to respond?

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is intended to implement the recent EU data retention legislation; the main features of what is proposed; if it will be carried out by primary legislation or by regulations; the consultations there have been or will be with interested groups and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will favourably consider reducing the VAT rate on defibrillators operated by voluntary local groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9146/08]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is considering the introduction of a funding scheme to assist voluntary groups providing defibrillator services; when the details of this scheme will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9147/08]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to a Romanian born child whose adoption by an Irish couple has been approved by the Adoption Board but cannot be completed owing to problems with the Romanian legal system; if it is the case that a UN travel document would designate this child a refugee although they have lived with their adoptive parents for ten...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is the case that staff numbers in her Department's offices at Johnstown Castle Estate in County Wexford have reduced from approximately 400 to 340; the reason for this reduction; her views on whether this staff reduction supports the Government's decentralisation goals; the rationale for reducing staff numbers at...