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

Tom Parlon: My County Offaly colleague, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, presented his second and this Government's ninth successive budget to the House yesterday.

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

Tom Parlon: This budget sets the scene for ongoing economic success and sustainable development and ensures that the fruits of our economic success benefit everyone in society.

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

Tom Parlon: While Ireland is now a prosperous country, we cannot afford to take prosperity for granted. It is on this principle that the choices in the budget were based. We must strive for economic success and insist on prudent fiscal management to achieve the establishment of a better society for all. We must prioritise infrastructural investment so that firms can compete and we must ensure that even...

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

Tom Parlon: We are well on the way to achieving the Government's commitment of €200 per week by 2007, and I expect it will go beyond that.

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

Tom Parlon: The non-contributory pension will rise by €16 per week, or 9.6%, and the first €100 of income earned will be disregarded for means test purposes to facilitate pensioners who want to work beyond retirement age without being penalised. Elderly persons will also benefit from the new home care packages, additional day care support and palliative care, helping elderly people to avoid...

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

Tom Parlon: I will conclude because I could talk about the good news from this budget for a long time. It contains many other measures I did not have time to discuss. Importantly, I believe this budget will sustain our economic growth and create a more equitable society for all by cutting taxes, increasing social welfare payments, assisting parents with child care costs, investing in infrastructure and...

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

Tom Parlon: Portlaoise is a fine town, in the middle of my constituency.

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

Tom Parlon: Dream on.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: On matters raised earlier by Deputy Rabbitte and just now by Deputy Seán Ryan——

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: ——I fully accept the explanation given by Mr. Charlie Bird about the timing of his story about Deputy Callely.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: In my interview last night on "Prime Time", which was supposed to be about the best budget any Government has ever introduced, I never used the word "conspiracy".

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The up-to-date position in this case is outlined in my reply to Question No. 217 of 29 November 2005.

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

Tom Parlon: The person in question was recruited to the Department of Foreign Affairs on 18 December 1995 and transferred to the accounts branch, Office of Public Works, Kilkenny on 8 June 1999 on a voluntary transfer. From the information available to the Commissioners of Public Works the following is the position thereafter. The person submitted an "application for transfer to a provincial location"...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I will make a brief comment as there has been a general appreciation of the budget and the positives therein. It is important to note that the budget maintains the Government's policy of sound economic management. Were it not for this good management, we would not have had the resources in this budget to distribute the benefits of our prosperity across all of society. In any budget, but...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: It will provide a good infrastructure for our civil servants around the country. It will give civil servants time to get their own arrangements in place, as it is a voluntary process. One cannot simply click one's fingers and create a building.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The programme is proceeding apace. Senator O'Toole was enthusiastic about the budget, asking a range of detailed questions about the initiatives announced today, particularly with regard to high earners. I cannot clarify the issues at this time, but measures will be announced in more detail by relevant Ministers in due course. The detail of tax measures will be elaborated on in the...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I assume that will be dealt with in the Finance Bill.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I, like Senator John Paul Phelan, have made strong representations regarding that issue. In general, this budget has received a warm reception, particularly from the public. I glanced briefly at "Six One News" on RTE, which reported widespread support for this enlightened budget that will enhance the well-being and quality of life of all our citizens.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank Members for giving me the opportunity to outline the budget's main provisions.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Did the Senator write this section?