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National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: I did not expect to be called so soon.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: The amendment is very important and linking in proper planning and sustainable development should be at the heart of what we are doing with these loans. I see a strong commitment from the Minister to examine this about which I am pleased. In some cases, it is not expressed explicitly and in others it is contained in the legislation. There is scope in the composition of the board of NAMA...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: ——and I ask the Fine Gael Members to look deep within their souls and decide whether——

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: ——they and their colleagues helped to create a large part of the problems that NAMA is attempting to solve. In considering the Bill before us, it is time for Fine Gael to think long and hard about how best to address the mistakes that were made during the boom years. To that end, I reiterate that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and the Minister for the Environment,...

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: I wish to share time with Deputies Timmy Dooley and Mattie McGrath.

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: I welcome Fine Gael's motion, the thrust of which is to seek accountability and transparency. If we are to respond in detail to the motion, we must address the fundamental issue of seeking greater accountability to the State and transparency in all aspects and not just in semi-State companies. I firmly believe in the principles of transparency and I applaud the work done by Transparency...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (10 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a status of forces agreement has been agreed between the United States and Ireland relating to foreign military personnel and military contractors accused of off-duty crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40393/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (5 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of a bilateral adoption agreement between Ireland and Ethiopia; the talks which have taken place between the two countries to reach such an agreement; when she expects to conclude these talks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39715/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (5 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the contact she has had with an organisation (details supplied) regarding a bilateral adoption agreement; her plans to meet with the organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39716/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (5 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if provisions that will allow parents who have already commenced the adoption process to proceed with their applications will be included in Adoption Bill 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39717/09]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (4 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of PAYE workers who earn in excess of €100,000 (details supplied) delineated in €10,000 income brackets; the number of public sector workers in each of these brackets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39450/09]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (4 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of PAYE workers in income brackets (details supplied); the number of public sector workers in each of these income brackets based on tax returns for 2008; if such data is not available, when it will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39451/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the national diabetes framework report; the further progress made to develop podiatry services at a local level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39558/09]

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: This is an exceptionally difficult time for families in fear of repossession of their homes. When there is uncertainty over income and employment, losing one's home is difficult to countenance. I am relieved to note that so far only 20 home repossessions have taken place among the institutions covered by the bank guarantee. Therefore, based on these statistics, repossession is not as...

Written Answers — Average Household Incomes: Average Household Incomes (3 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 174: To ask the Taoiseach the average income in each decile of persons resident here and the mean, median and mode of the income of residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38829/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (3 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Finance the grades and associated salary scales in regard to permanent and pensionable posts within the Civil Service from entry level to Secretary General; the number employed at that grade in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38401/09]

Written Answers — Dog Licences: Dog Licences (3 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 966: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dog licenses issued in each of the past five years for which figures are available; the breakdown of the amount issued by each local authority in the past year for which figures are available; the revenue raised; and his plans to make legislative changes in this area. [38786/09]

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: The publication of this Bill has opened up the debate on the extent of State intervention in the bus market. There are certainly some calls to open the market to further competition. Examples such as the success of aviation deregulation have been cited in support of this view. My view and that of my party is that we must ensure public transport is strongly supported, particularly urban...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: -----on the stance they took.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: It is a backward step. I wish to see more public transport priority.