Results 461-480 of 559 for speaker:Seán Ardagh

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Seán Ardagh: Throughout Ireland there is much discussion of work permits and labour migration. By limiting the numbers of available workers we would be putting barriers to enterprise creation in Ireland in the future. To do so would put our economy into slowdown mode, moving irreversibly into inflation, higher wages, higher costs, lack of competitiveness, recession, loss of jobs and emigration. It would...

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Seán Ardagh: One would wonder whether they are members of a Hare Krishna group or of the Labour Party.

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Seán Ardagh: This matter is being addressed by the Minister and the unions and it will continue to be addressed and developed over the coming months as part of the social partnership process.

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Seán Ardagh: The grunting echoes from the Labour Party benches are worse than the noises made by Maria Sharapova.

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Seán Ardagh: The issue of work standards is being addressed by the Minister.

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Seán Ardagh: He has increased the number of inspectors by 50%. It goes without saying that Deputies from all parties want an effective labour inspectorate.

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Seán Ardagh: The services directive will bring some benefits to the well educated and well trained workforce in Ireland. This country's services exports have increased by 167% over the past six years. Although Ireland is a very small country, it is the source of 2.2% of the world's total services exports, which is a fabulous feat. We are punching well above our weight in the services sector. When the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 Jan 2006)

Seán Ardagh: Question 419: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a drug (details supplied) will be restored to the GMS list of medicines on a long term basis. [1802/06]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Seán Ardagh: I am sure the Taoiseach is aware that the PSNI has set up an historic inquiries unit in the North to look specifically at the unsolved crimes, bombs and horrendous acts which have occurred. Is the Government considering setting up an equivalent body within the Garda, so that it can work in tandem and in co-operation with the PSNI unit in Northern Ireland? As a resultof so doing, more...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the health matters of a person (details supplied). [39054/05]

Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: Is the Deputy moving?

Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: It is a different league altogether.

Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: I am happy to support Financial Resolution No. 4. The amount of wealth that has been created here during the past 20 years is amazing particularly for the number of individuals who are extremely wealthy, many of whom have contributed greatly to developments in Ireland, to employment and the capital infrastructure. The whole question of tax equity comes into it. We have been going overboard in...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: I understood this was equivalent to Second Stage.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: There are usually amendments on Committee Stage but these are merely resolutions.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: I very much support Financial Resolutions Nos. 2 and 3.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: In his contribution, Deputy Rabbitte said there was something he did not know. That was unusual. This is an activation budget the purpose of which is to get people back to work and to ensure everybody pays their fair share of tax. In this regard, it is interesting to note that the budget is concerned not only with ensuring that people domiciled abroad who make their income in Ireland should...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: It is relevant in the overall context of how much tax people will pay. When couples who provide a caring role or single parents earn as little as €580 or €375 respectively, they are within the tax net. Just as they are prepared to pay tax, it is incumbent on the person domiciled abroad to pay a fair share. Carers will now be able to work up to 15 hours per week.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: I am trying to do that.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Seán Ardagh: I will take on board what the Leas-Cheann Comhairle has said. In regard to Financial Resolution No. 2, Deputies Paul McGrath and Rabbitte have expressed their astonishment at the figures. I too am astonished. It is fortuitous that the Minister for Finance has clamped down on this now rather than in three years' time. It is important the staff of the Department of Finance have the resources,...