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Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is an unprecedented commitment on the part of Government and it recognises the importance of a world class public——

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: The fact that there will be a metro and Luas in this city must be galling, but I am afraid that the Deputies will have to live with it for many decades to come.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: The leader of Fine Gael described current investment in Luas as a waste of time and a project that would never be realised. Dublin Fine Gael Deputies are singing a different tune today and are repeating the old nonsense they spoke prior to the Luas coming into operation for people in this gay capital city of ours. Budget 2006 represents the commencement of the €34.4 billion investment in...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: Work will commence on the Cherrywood Luas extension, while planning of other major infrastructure projects will be advanced.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Government, through Transport 21 and backed by budget 2006, is working to deliver a transport infrastructure that supports economic activity across the nation and enhances the quality of life of every citizen. We will continue to work to build a 21st century infrastructure for a 21st century country, an infrastructure network that will connect communities and promote prosperity for...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: Irish people will see that the Opposition has promised, in every single area of government in recent years, an incredible roll-out of projects which, if achieved, would lead to a financial burden on the people . If it achieves even one tenth of what it has promised, it will mean a massive increase in taxation for ordinary people and a return to the borrowing levels that almost bankrupt...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: That is the sort of financial rectitude and management that Fine Gael, Labour, the Green Party and others are bringing to this debate. It is well past a reasonable time for certain people to spell out how they are going to spend the people's money and explain why they are unhappy with how we are spending the resources of the people. This is the most dynamic economy in the world. It is one of...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: The proof is there. The number of people at work has grown from 1.2 million to almost 2 million. We reduced unemployment to levels of 4%. We are the most dynamic and successful economy in Europe. We have social cohesion, investment in education, health and services, along with the development of the local government structure, the national spatial strategy, Transport 21, and now a major...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: As the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, said a few moments ago, who would have believed a few years ago that a family with three children under six years of age would be getting a payment from the State of nearly €8,500? That is an incredible commitment by Fianna Fáil in Government to the people. This Government, with the policies and philosophies which have...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: This is a country of success. I understand the difficulties the Opposition faces in having to look over at this side of the House and see what real success and proper management of the economy can deliver. They can look at their own opportunities and the failures they had in the past.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is easy to upset him. I am not surprised he is upset. He must be frothing with upset.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: That is an old chestnut.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is a bit worn down. The Deputy should be a bit more updated and original.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Question No. 421, answered on 22 November 2005. The following tables provide the information requested by the Deputy as regards salary. The salary costs are based on current salary scales. The overall expenses, including overtime, incurred by my office over the past year — November 2004-05 — is approximately €160,000. This includes travel and...

Written Answers — Dublin Transportation Office: Dublin Transportation Office (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: I have received a draft of the 2004 annual accounts of the Dublin Transportation Office. The accounts will be published, following sign-off by the Comptroller and Auditor General's office and the steering committee of the Dublin Transportation Office. This process is following the same pattern as in previous years. Following publication, a copy will be lodged in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — National Safety Council: National Safety Council (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: I have not yet received the 2003 and 2004 annual reviews and abstracts of audited accounts from the National Safety Council. The council has advised that its annual review for 2003 is complete and will be forwarded to me shortly and that the annual review for 2004 awaits approval by the board and will be sent to me immediately thereafter. An issue arose in 2003 as regards an assessment for...

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

Martin Cullen: It is a question of fairness.

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: Untrue.

Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (6 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: Investment in the improvement and maintenance of national roads has increased substantially in recent years. The Exchequer provision for 2006, as approved in the Estimates, is €1.362 billion. This will enable the NRA to fund not only a programme of major improvements but also an extensive programme of minor improvement and pavement restoration works on national primary and national...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Dec 2005)

Martin Cullen: In March 2002, the Railway Procurement Agency, RPA, was given statutory responsibility for the delivery of a multi-operator system of integrated public transport ticketing using smart card technology, with initial deployment in the Dublin area. That remains the position and the RPA is progressing the project. I have established a team, chaired by Professor Margaret O'Mahony, which is charged...