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Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is a matter of his democratic right. I wish to make my budget statement.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: As I have said, the Chief Whip may wish to talk to Deputy Callely to find out whether he wishes to make a statement. Deputy Callely may wish to do so, but as of now he does not. This is my statement; I will have no more to say on the matter. Deputy Callely has been involved in a number of controversies, all of which are in the public domain, over a period of some time. The controversies have...

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Can I make my statement on the budget now?

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Can I please make my statement on the budget?

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

Bertie Ahern: This is the budget of a successful economy which continues to outperform practically all the other economies in the developed world. The budget is designed to enhance social solidarity and improve the quality of life for young families and older people. It is constructed in the spirit of social partnership that has served this country well for almost 20 years. It continues the ambitious...

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

Bertie Ahern: Enabling all our citizens to live life with dignity is a commitment we have made in the national anti-poverty strategy and in our agreements with the social partners. We are taking practical and effective steps to recognise and support the invaluable role of carers. We are also taking the opportunity to make more flexible some of the conditions which apply to the receipt of social welfare...

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The building control Bill will be taken early in the next session.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The legislation is due next year.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The legislation is due next year.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is an absolute disgrace that we cannot get on and debate the budget.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: On a point of order, I was asked that question 35 minutes ago and I said "No". The answer is "No".

Resignation of Minister of State: Announcement by Taoiseach. (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I wish to announce for the information of the Dáil that I have accepted the resignation from office of Deputy Ivor Callely, Minister of State at the Department of Transport.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is proposed to take No. 15a, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the despatch of a contingent of the Permanent Defence Force for service with the United Nations Mission in Liberia, UNMIL; No. 15b, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council decision on the establishment of a mutual information...

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Now we know why people think sometimes there are political acts where——

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: We know the kind of assurances Deputy Sargent would want. We are debating the budget today.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: We are asking to refer it to committee. The proposal covered by Title IV of the Amsterdam treaty requires approval from both Houses of the Oireachtas for the State to become involved in its adoption and application. We can make available the notes we have but it will be debated and discussed at the committee.

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

Bertie Ahern: That is restricted to pay remuneration for work done in the State. To the extent that foreign executives are paid for foreign duties or paid for their salaries, they will not be affected. If some of them are using it, what they will do in those companies is that they will restructure their remuneration package for the executive and then we will get our share of it in Ireland. The system has...

Financial Resolution No. 3: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I move: (1) THAT section 248 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997) be amended— (a) in subsection (1)(a), by substituting, as respects a loan which is made after 7 December 2005, the following for subparagraph (i): "(i) a company which exists wholly or mainly for the purpose of carrying on a trade or trades, or", and (b) by inserting the following after subsection (1): "(1A)...

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

Bertie Ahern: The number of staff currently employed in my private and constituency offices, and their grades, salaries, overtime and expenses paid are detailed in the following tables. The salaries include the pay increase due on 1 December 2005 under the terms of the Sustaining Progress agreement. Taoiseach's Private Office. Grade Current annual salary (including allowances) Annual overtime...

Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oils. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: In reply to Deputy Rabbitte's question, the windfall for the State from increases in oil prices arise in regard to VAT not excise duty. The overall effect may not be as big as people think from their expenditure on other goods on which VAT is paid. The difference in fuel prices between the North and South is a factor. There is no excise duty in the North on kerosene and LPG. VAT on fuel...