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Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Dan Boyle: In preparing this question, researchers from the Green Party contacted the Department of Finance and sought a comprehensive list of what tax reliefs were being reviewed. They were initially told that such lists could be prepared and would be supplied. They were told subsequently, however, that the information would not be supplied without the Minister's approval. Why is the Minister giving...

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Dan Boyle: What about my original question?

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Dan Boyle: Is the Minister saying, "L'État, c'est moi"?

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Dan Boyle: Our mandate is to challenge

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Dan Boyle: I understand from the Minister's answer that it is not four ships that are covered by this but the ships of four companies. Will he clarify how many ships are covered by this tonnage tax exemption?

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Dan Boyle: We were reminded that it is ten months since the publication of the first interim report of the Morris tribunal. Will the Taoiseach explain why there is a reluctance to debate this report in the House? Will he indicate whether time will be made available in the near future for such a debate?

Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (1 Jun 2005)

Dan Boyle: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of urgent national importance, namely that the Taoiseach or the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government make a statement to the House in light of media reports that the Cabinet has made a decision to provide public money to facilitate the construction of incinerators here.

Education Schemes. (31 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue. The matter refers to the question of supports and, specifically, the back to education allowance scheme, which is successful, despite recent changes to qualifying criteria whereby one must wait six months to avail of the scheme. My purpose in raising this matter is to highlight certain categories of people who are deemed to qualify for...

Written Answers — Trade Figures: Trade Figures (31 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the ratio of exports from here by foreign companies to exports from here by indigenous companies in millions of euro; if that ratio is increasing; the breakdown of export figures for 2005, which are down on 2004, in these terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18101/05]

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (31 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the progress of the expert group on bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18382/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (31 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Government has made any representations to the Chinese authorities regarding the revaluation of the yuan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18350/05]

Written Answers — Consumer Strategy Group: Consumer Strategy Group (31 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department will liaise regularly with the national consumer agency with regard to the provision of goods and services by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18351/05]

Written Answers — Computer Software: Computer Software (31 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount his Department spent in 2002 on information technology software licences; the amount of that budget which was spent on products of a company (details supplied); if his Department uses or has considered using any Linux or similar open source software; the frequency with which software is reviewed in terms of value for money; if there is...

Services Sector. (31 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to take action on foot of his Department's recent publication of the Irish Electricity Market — Principal Challenges discussion paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18381/05]

Services Sector. (31 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: I thank the Minister for his response. One of the key findings of the Department's report was that the ESB's market share in electricity generation should reach a 60% market share by 2005, but currently its share stands at 83% of the market. If current trends are maintained, by 2007 its market share will still be around 75%. Is the Minister in discussion with the Minister for Communications,...

Services Sector. (31 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: I accept that the Minister's role does not involve making decisions on how the electricity market is structured. However, I would like him to express his opinion on whether the 60% target can be achieved. Is there a need for specific legal mechanisms to help to meet the target? Is the Minister prepared to discuss the need for such mechanisms with his Government colleagues? All we have...

Written Answers — EU Battle Groups: EU Battle Groups (26 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Defence , further to possible joint training missions with forces of EU member states, if he will report on the review now taking place by the interdepartmental group he established on the issue of Irish troops exercising with EU rapid reaction elements in future; the other issues this interdepartmental group is considering (details supplied); and if he...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the UN's request to Ireland for peacekeeping forces in Sudan; if the risk assessment on Sudan has yet taken place (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17557/05]

Written Answers — Winter Vomiting Bug: Winter Vomiting Bug (26 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the most recent statistics for the incidence of winter vomiting bug in Cork city and county hospitals in 2004 and to date in 2005. [17770/05]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (26 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the foreshore licences which have been granted in recent years in Waterville, County Kerry; if no such licences have been issued; the action being taken by his Department to prevent unauthorised development there. [17776/05]