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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance if the negative impact of a VAT margin scheme on the agricultural vehicle sector has been analysed; the special arrangements that will be made for this sector; if the possible job losses brought about by introducing this scheme to the agricultural vehicle industry has been assessed. [46444/09]

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: The Government backbenchers may not have heard some of the policy statements put out by the Fine Gael Party. We are not afraid to publish a budget prior to the real budget. I was proud that our party stood up and said that we were not afraid of making changes and we published exactly and in detail what should be done. Unfortunately, the Government failed to acknowledge what we have said....

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: I need a half an hour to go into the details of what I have to say because the reality is a disgrace. On behalf of the people of south Tipperary I ask Deputy Matthew McGrath, to come with me tomorrow evening and vote for the carer's association which has given great support to families and people in our constituency and families who live beside Deputy McGrath and me. I ask Deputy McGrath...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: Who put them in the position they are in?

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: Does the Deputy want a copy of the programme?

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: I would be surprised if the Deputy said anything else.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: "Treat all of the children of the nation equally". Who said that? The man the Deputy spoke about only a week ago, Eamon de Valera.

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: Where is Clonmel in that list?

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: What about Tullamore?

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: On the same issue, the thrust of the budget was to improve economic competitiveness and I welcome some of the measures because they will help us become more competitive. Did the Government give any consideration to the travel tax, which is a major issue?

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: It does.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: It is very important.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: I have a simple question. Was any consideration given to suspending the travel tax on a temporary basis? Michael O'Leary has stated that he would bring 1.2 million visitors into my region if the tax were suspended.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: These are changing times.

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (8 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when an application for payment of redundancy of social insurance fund will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45804/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (8 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the staffing levels for St. Michael's unit in Clonmel, County Tipperary; the number of doctors and nurses posts approved for this unit; if all these posts are currently filled; the services provided in this unit; if these services will be retained and expanded; the number of patients that are dealt with as inpatients and outpatients...

Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: Mattie McGrath.

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (3 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the development of a third banking force in the economy centred solely on the former building societies; if he envisages a role for other banking entities; if he has estimated the pay roll savings that will be secured from the initiatives for public service reform being developed by him over and about those being generated by the...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (3 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the special needs assistant hours for a student (details supplied) at a school in County Limerick will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45077/09]

Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)

Tom Hayes: In view of the fact that the number of social housing applicants has increased in many counties by over 35%, there is a huge increase in the cost of rent subsidy. It now costs in excess of €500 million per year. Is there any discussion of the proposal that the Government should, in the words of Mr. Ray MacSharry, buy some of the houses at a knock-down rate?