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Written Answers — Currency Fluctuations: Currency Fluctuations (23 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the threats the weakening in value of the US dollar poses to the economy here; the measures he intends to put in place to counteract these threats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29975/04]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance the costings which are being provided, in view of the fact that it is accepted that it will cost over €1 billion to provide accommodation for office relocation throughout the country for Departments and agencies, in terms of logistics and ancillary costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29976/04]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Finance the flood alleviation measures being taken on islands that are his area of responsibility. [28019/04]

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: Deputy Burton referred to an issue of great importance, that of subsequently reporting back to this House on the activities of the Council of Europe Development Bill. In various agreements with international finance agencies there is a requirement for the Minister for Finance to table such reports. I have in mind the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and the World Bank in particular. While...

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: I asked whether we would receive reports on a regular basis, preferably annually, on the activities of the bank, to be placed in the Oireachtas Library. I raised a question on the likelihood of countries such as Belarus receiving loans from the bank and asked about the mechanisms Ireland could use to argue against diktats of that type issued by the Belarussian authorities affecting those who...

Tax Collection. (23 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: The Minister has not expressed an opinion, he has outlined the views of the working group which met on the last partnership agreement. In the debate on tax equity, the question of refundable tax credits deserves consideration, given that people on the minimum wage are paying tax at the moment on 90% of their income. That means that a large number of PAYE workers benefit only partially from...

Tax Collection. (23 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: The Minister is wasting time.

Decentralisation Programme. (23 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: The Minister seems to accept the €800 million figure given by the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, to the Joint Committee on Finance and Public Service in regard to the cost of physically moving to centres throughout the country. The Minister of State admitted this did not include ancillary costs, such as providing services like child care, and did not cover additional current expenditure...

Decentralisation Programme. (23 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: I would welcome the figures.

Tax Code. (23 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: One tax relief which seems to have a low take-up is the standard tax rate relief on refuse charges. From 1 January 2005, with the application of the polluter pays principle, seven local authorities are threatening to grossly increase the level of charges in their areas. Has the Minister made allowance for this anticipated increase and does he anticipate a greater take-up of this relief in the...

Written Answers — Currency Fluctuations: Currency Fluctuations (16 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to counteract difficulties that may arise for Irish businesses from the continuing rise of the euro against the US dollar. [28473/04]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Transport if an analysis has been carried out within his Department on the possible introduction of on-street light rail services in Cork city. [26891/04]

Written Answers — Landing Rights: Landing Rights (2 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Transport if the foreign soldiers landing in Shannon Airport on approved military refuelling flights have been counted as tourist visitors here within the statistical analysis that is carried out at the airport on visitors to the country. [26890/04]

Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: It cannot be denied that in the recent referendum, the people spoke. The beauty of living in a democracy is that the decision of the people is sacrosanct. That is not to deny that collectively the people can be wrong, or subsequently proved to be wrong. We are democrats, abiding by the decisions democratically taken, and we try to legislate accordingly. Nevertheless, the reservations many of...

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2004)

Dan Boyle: My question on the Supplementary Estimate was already raised by Deputy Hayes.

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (19 Oct 2004)

Dan Boyle: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the new structured co-operation provisions in the proposed EU constitution (details supplied); the decision making and funding aspects of this co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25359/04]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (19 Oct 2004)

Dan Boyle: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he has taken to ensure that UN Resolution 1325 on women in conflict has been given effect in the official Irish humanitarian aid programme; and the plans that have been implemented to ensure that emergency and crisis responses of Development Co-operation Ireland and its partner agencies are appropriately gender sensitive....

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

Dan Boyle: I too, thank Fine Gael for making its Private Members' time available for this important and opportune motion. The Green Party is very happy to work in concert with both Fine Gael and Labour in pointing out the inconsistencies of Government policy in this area. One of the frustrations of being an elected Member of the Dáil is to find dozens of people making representations about a commitment...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Order: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

Dan Boyle: I wish to share time with Deputies Ferris and Joe Higgins.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Order: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

Dan Boyle: The Opposition call for debate on this issue today was not based on the premise that the State should not support the horse racing or greyhound racing industries. It does not deny that these industries have an economic benefit to the State, or that greyhound and horse racing give a great deal of aesthetic and recreational pleasure to the citizens. Instead, the Opposition wishes to question...