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Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: I propose to share time with Deputies Finian McGrath, Crowe and Connolly.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: The consolidation of any legislation is always to be welcomed. It should be undertaken in far more areas. As Deputy Penrose has said, difficulties arise in the consolidation of legislation if there is in place a set of principles that subsequently proves to be difficult to adapt and modify without the introduction of new legislation. If one examines the trend that is developing as we commence...

Tax Yield. (5 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: If one is paying taxes.

Tax Yield. (5 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: Few of them qualify to pay taxes. That is the reality.

Tax Code. (5 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: The year 2007 is not that far away.

Tax Code. (5 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: Thought should be given not only to reviewing VRT but to the wider reform of motor taxation. Despite the increase in figures the Minister cited, people should be encouraged to own cars, particularly because of the Government's policies in regard to public transport, but where the use of cars is avoidable, especially in urban areas where public transport should be available, that is where the...

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: There is nothing there.

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (4 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the advice she will give farmers faced with a further substantial rise in diesel prices over the summer on top of an increase of more than 30% in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26470/05]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (4 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 57 of 25 May 2005, she has studied the United Kingdom Royal Society results of genetically modified trials for winter oilseed rape; if she will ensure such genetically modified crops are not grown here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26469/05]

Written Answers — European Council: European Council (4 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which his Department will be responding to the agreements reached by Ministers under the topic of current economic situation and oil at the latest ECOFIN meeting, especially the commitment to develop more effective international co-operation on energy efficiency and development of clean technologies; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel's suggestion that the EU could part-fund its budget with a levy on international financial transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26618/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda vetting unit has been completely decentralised to Thurles, County Tipperary as was envisaged to happen by September 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26616/05]

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: In the last session we passed emergency legislation, namely, the British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005 and the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rent) Bill 2005. Both Bills were enacted to address a loophole that had been exploited regarding the sale of State property on fee simple. An explanation is needed because a third instance occurred during the Dáil recess. Is it the intention of...

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: Yes, the Bill that was introduced by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, as well as the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rent) Bill introduced by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. It is about the sale of fee simple that allows State property to be bought at an undervalued price, due to a loophole in the law. We passed two Bills and the loophole still seems to...

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: The issue arose with the Dublin Port Company during the summer.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Dan Boyle: On a point of order, will we receive a reply as to when the report will be forthcoming? It is standard practice that a report comes from the relevant committee to the House before we vote on such an issue.

Written Answers — National Security: National Security (29 Sep 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Defence the new security measures involving the Defence Forces which have been put in place at Dublin and Shannon Airports following the terrorist bombings in London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25790/05]

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (29 Sep 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Defence when the proposed booklet advising persons on the action to take in the event of specific national emergencies will be produced; the scope of this booklet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25789/05]

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Dan Boyle: I wish to share time with Deputies Ó Snodaigh and Finian McGrath. Like other speakers and particularly Deputy Michael Higgins, I am concerned about the absence of an explanatory memorandum to this Bill. While it is a small Bill with a technical aim we should have received an explanatory memorandum. Its omission is bad practice and should not be repeated in other Bills, particularly coming...

Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Dan Boyle: What is the status of the ombudsman (amendment) Bill, which was first promised on the legislative programme of October 2002 to be introduced in 2003? In the recent programme, it is supposed to be published by late 2006. Is it the Government's intention to introduce this Bill? Perhaps it is just to fill up the space on the legislative programme each time it is published.