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Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: It is not a matter that arises now but I would be happy to discuss the matter with Deputy Hogan.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: I am happy to discuss the matter with Deputy Hogan.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: I have answered the question.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: I have answered the question.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: I said I would discuss the matter with Deputy Hogan.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate as leader of the Green Party and as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: I congratulate the Tánaiste on the presentation of the budget. He has demonstrated a clear pathway forward for the sound financial management of the economy. He has taken a balanced and constructive approach to the challenges that lie ahead. I particularly welcome the strong defining theme in his Budget Statement highlighting the Government's environmental agenda. My party fully endorses...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: I am pleased today to introduce the first ever Irish carbon budget. The preparation of an annual carbon budget is a central commitment of An Agreed Programme for Government. The carbon budget marks the beginning of a new era. It is an era in which climate change moves to the heart of Government decision-making. It puts our responsibilities to tackle climate change on an equal footing with...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: It recognises that the economy and the environment cannot be separated, and that the greatest risk to the economy is climate change. This carbon budget will serve a number of purposes. It will integrate climate change considerations into the Government's budgetary policy, as they must be integrated into the decision-making process across all sectors of Government. It will be a clear measure...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: While the national climate change strategy proposed a levy on low efficiency bulbs, a more direct approach is necessary. The standard I will introduce will see an end to incandescent bulbs and will have to be met by all lightbulbs on the Irish market from January 2009. A national standard will create certainty for manufacturers and suppliers about the lamps that can be supplied and will...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: Mine is not in the top band because it is a hybrid. The clear objective of this new motor tax system is to influence the purchasing decisions of consumers by rewarding the buyers of low-emission cars and charging a premium on less-efficient vehicles. From 1 July, anyone buying a new car or importing a car can make a choice for the environment by purchasing a low CO2 emitting car, and thus...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: I will talk to the Deputy afterwards.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: That is not a problem. As we proceed, there will be a need to keep the new arrangements under review to ensure the environmental objective is delivered while funding for local authorities is sustained. These new measures apply to new cars and newly imported cars only with effect from 1 July 2008. Cars registered before that date will continue to be taxed in future years under the existing...

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: I did not say that.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: May I sum up?

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: Can you give me two minutes?

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: A Cheann Comhairle, on a point of order——

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: On a point of order, I have taken extensive notes and I have listened carefully to what everyone has said and, perhaps, I can be given one minute to sum up.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: On a point of order.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

John Gormley: A Cheann Comhairle——